Publications

Edwards, K.M.*, Man, B.*, Ahmed, F.
Sketch2Prototype: Rapid Conceptual Design Exploration and Prototyping with Generative AI
In DESIGN 2024
PDF     Dataset     Abstract

Heyrani Nobari, A., Rey, J., Kodali, S., Jones, M., Ahmed, F.
Conformal Predictions Enhanced Expert-guided Meshing with Graph Neural Networks
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2024
PDF     Project Page     Dataset     Abstract

Vuruma, S., Margetts, A., Su, J., Ahmed, F., Srivastava, B.
From Cloud to Edge: Rethinking Generative AI for Low-Resource Design Challenges
In AAAI AI4Design Workshop, 2024
Abstract

Edwards, K.M., Song, B., Porciello, J., Engelbert, M., Huang, C., Ahmed, F.
ADVISE: Accelerating the Creation of Evidence Syntheses for Global Development using Natural Language Processing-supported Human-AI Collaboration
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2024
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Picard, C., Ahmed, F.
Untrained and Unmatched: Fast and Accurate Zero-Training Classification for Tabular Engineering Data
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2024
Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Picard, C.*, Edwards, K.M.*, Doris, A.C., Man, B., Giannone, G., Alam, Md F., Ahmed, F.
From Concept to Manufacturing: Evaluating Vision-Language Models for Engineering Design
Under review
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Bagazinski, N.J., Ahmed, F.
ShipGen: A Diffusion Model For Parametric Ship Hull Generation with Multiple Objectives and Constraints
In Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 2023
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Giannone, G., Regenwetter, L., Srivastava, A., Gutfreund, D., Ahmed, F.
Learning from Invalid Data: On Constraint Satisfaction in Generative Models
Under review
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Giannone, G., Srivastava, A., Winther, O., Ahmed, F.
Aligning Optimization Trajectories with Diffusion Models for Constrained Design Generation
In NeurIPS 2023
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Regenwetter, L., Obaideh, Y. A., Ahmed, F.
Counterfactuals for Design: A Model-Agnostic Method For Design Recommendations
In IDETC 2023
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Song, B., Yuan, C., Permenter, F., Arechiga, N., Ahmed, F.
Surrogate Modeling of Car Drag Coefficient with Depth and Normal Renderings
In IDETC 2023
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Su, H., Song, B., Ahmed, F.
Multi-modal Machine Learning for Vehicle Rating Predictions Using Image, Text, and Parametric Data
In IDETC 2023
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Heyrani Nobari, A., Rey, J., Kodali, S., Jones, M., Ahmed, F.
Autosurf: Automated Expert-Guided Meshing with Graph Neural Networks and Conformal Predictions
In IDETC 2023
PDF     Project Page     Abstract

Picard, C., Schiffmann, J., Ahmed, F.
DATED: Guidelines for Creating Synthetic Datasets for Engineering Design Applications
In IDETC 2023
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Bagazinski, N.J., Ahmed, F.
Ship-D Ship Hull Dataset for Design Optimization Using Machine Learning
In IDETC 2023
PDF     Abstract

Edwards, K., Song, B., Porciello, J., Engelbert, M., Huang, C., Ahmed, F.
ADVISE: AI-accelerated Design of Evidence Synthesis for Global Development
In IDETC 2023
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Giannone, G., Ahmed, F.
Diffusing the Optimal Topology: A Generative Optimization Approach
In IDETC 2023
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Giannone, G., Regenwetter, L., Srivastava, A., Gutfreund, D., Ahmed, F.
Learning from Invalid Data: On Constraint Satisfaction in Generative Models
In Neurips Workshop on Diffusion Models, 2023
Abstract

Giannone, G., Srivastava, A., Winther, O., Ahmed, F.
Aligning Optimization Trajectories with Diffusion Models for Constrained Design Generation
In Neurips Workshop on Diffusion Models, 2023
Project Page     Abstract

Song, B., Zhou, R., Ahmed, F.
Multi-Modal Machine Learning in Engineering Design: A Review and Future Directions
In Journal of Computer and Information Science in Engineering 2023
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Regenwetter, L., Srivastava, A., Gutfreund, D., Ahmed, F.
Beyond Statistical Similarity: Rethinking Metrics for Deep Generative Models in Engineering Design
In Computer Aided Design 2023
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Xiao, Y., Ahmed, F., Sha, Z.
Graph neural network-based design decision support for shared mobility systems
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2023
Web Link     Abstract

Song, B., Miller, S., Ahmed, F.
Attention-enhanced Multimodal Learning For Conceptual Design Evaluations
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2023
PDF     Web Link     Dataset     Abstract

Regenwetter, L., Weaver, C., Ahmed, F.
FRAMED: An AutoML Approach for Structural Performance Prediction of Bicycle Frames
In Computer Aided Design 2023
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Mazé, F., Ahmed, F.
Diffusion Models Beat GANs on Topology Optimization
In AAAI 2023
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Heyrani Nobari, A., Srivastava, A., Gutfreund, D., Ahmed, F.
LINKS: A dataset of a hundred million planar linkage mechanisms for data-driven kinematic design
In IDETC 2022
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Dataset     Abstract

Regenwetter, L., Ahmed, F.
Towards Goal, Feasibility, and Diversity-Oriented Deep Generative Models in Design
In ICML Workshop on Computational Design, 2022
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Regenwetter, L., Ahmed, F.
Design Target Achievement Index: A Differentiable Metric to Enhance Deep Generative Models in Multi-Objective Inverse Design
In IDETC 2022
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Song, B., Miller, S., Ahmed, F.
Hey, AI! Can You See What I See? Multimodal Transfer Learning-based Design Metric Prediction for Sketches with Textual Descriptions
In IDETC 2022
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Bagazinski, N. J., Ahmed, F.
Ship Deck Object Placement Optimization Using a Many-Objective Bilevel Approach
In IDETC 2022
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Xiao, Y., Ahmed, F., Sha, Z.
Travel Links Prediction in Shared Mobility Networks Using Graph Neural Network Models
In IDETC 2022
Web Link     Abstract

Song, B., McComb, C., Ahmed, F.
Accessing Machine Learnability of Image and Graph Representation for Drone Performance Prediction
In Design 2022
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Regenwetter, L., Heyrani Nobari, A., Ahmed, F.
Deep Generative Models in Engineering Design: A Review
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2022
PDF     Web Link     Dataset     Abstract

Regenwetter, L., Curry, B., Ahmed, F.
BIKED: A Dataset for Computational Bicycle Design with Machine Learning Benchmarks
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2022
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Edwards, K.M., Peng, A., Miller, S.R., Ahmed, F.
If A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words, Is A Word Worth 1000 Features For Design Metric Estimation?
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2022
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Heyrani Nobari, A., Chen, W., Ahmed, F.
Range-Constrained Generative Adversarial Network: Design Synthesis Under Constraints Using Conditional Generative Adversarial Networks
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2022
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Cui, Y., Fu, Y., Chen, W.
Product Competition Prediction in Engineering Design using Graph Neural Network
In ASME Open Journal of Engineering 2022
Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Cui, Y., Ahmed, F., Sha, Z., Wang, L., Fu, Y., Chen, W.
A Weighted Statistical Network Modeling Approach to Product Competition Analysis
In Complexity 2022
Web Link     Abstract

Chen, W., Ahmed, F.
MO-PaDGAN: Reparameterizing Engineering Designs for Augmented Multi-objective Optimization
In Applied Soft Computing 2021
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Heyrani Nobari, A., Chen, W., Ahmed, F.
PcDGAN: A Continuous Conditional Diverse Generative Adversarial Network For Inverse Design
In ACM KDD 2021
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Regenwetter, L., Curry, B., Ahmed, F.
BIKED: A Dataset and Machine Learning Benchmarks for Data-Driven Bicycle Design
In IDETC 2021
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Heyrani Nobari, A., Rashad, M.F., Ahmed, F.
CreativeGAN: Editing Generative Adversarial Networks for Creative Design Synthesis
In IDETC 2021
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Heyrani Nobari, A., Chen, W., Ahmed, F.
Range-GAN: Range-Constrained Generative Adversarial Network for Conditioned Design Synthesis
In IDETC 2021
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Edwards, K.M., Peng, A., Miller, S.R., Ahmed, F.
If A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words, Is A Word Worth 1000 Features For Design Metric Estimation?
In IDETC 2021
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Edwards, K.M., Addala, V.M., Ahmed, F.
Design Form And Function Prediction From A Single Image
In IDETC 2021
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Cui, Y., Fu, Y., Chen, W.
A Graph Neural Network Approach for Product Relationship Prediction
In IDETC 2021
Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Lykourentzou, I., Vinella, F.L., Ahmed, F., Papastathis, C., Papangelis, K., Khan, V., Masthoff, J.
Self-Organization in Online Collaborative Work Settings
In Collective Intelligence 2022
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmadi, S., Ahmed, F., Dickerson, J., Fuge, M., Khuller, S.
On Diverse Bipartite b-Matching
In ICML NDSML Workshop 2020
Project Page     Abstract

Chen, W., Ahmed, F.
MO-PaDGAN: Generating Diverse Designs with Multivariate Performance Enhancement
In ICML NDSML Workshop 2020
Abstract

Chen, W., Ahmed, F.
PaDGAN: Learning to Generate High-Quality Novel Designs
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2021
Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Ramachandran, S.K., Fuge, M., Hunter, S., Miller, S.
Design Variety Measurement using Sharma-Mittal Entropy
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2020
Web Link     Abstract

Wang, L., Chan, Y., Ahmed, F., Liu, Z., Zhu, P., Chen, W.
Deep Generative Modeling for Mechanistic-based Learning and Design of Metamaterial Systems
In Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 2020
Web Link     Abstract

Chan, Y., Ahmed, F., Wang, L., Chen, W.
METASET: Exploring Shape and Property Spaces for Data-Driven Metamaterials Design
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2020
Web Link     Dataset     Abstract

Ahmadi, S., Ahmed, F., Dickerson, J., Fuge, M., Khuller, S.
An Algorithm for Multi-Attribute Diverse Matching
In IJCAI 2020
Web Link     Abstract

Chen, W., Ahmed, F.
PaDGAN: A Generative Adversarial Network for Performance Augmented Diverse Designs
In IDETC 2020
Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Cui, Y., Ahmed, F., Sha, Z., Wang, L., Fu, Y., Chen, W.
A Weighted Network Modeling Approach for Analyzing Product Competition
In IDETC 2020
Web Link     Abstract

Chan, Y., Ahmed, F., Wang, L., Chen, W.
METASET: An Automated Data Selection Method for Scalable Data-Driven Design of Metamaterials
In IDETC 2020 (Awarded "Papers of Distinction")
Web Link     Dataset     Abstract

Miller, S., Hunter, S., Starkey, E., Ramachandran, S., Ahmed, F., Fuge, M.
How Should We Measure Creativity in Design Studies: a Comparison of Social Science and Engineering Approaches
In IDETC 2020
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Dickerson, J., Fuge, M.
Forming Diverse Teams from Sequentially Arriving People
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2020
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F.
Diversity and Novelty: Measurement, Learning and Optimization
Ph.D. thesis
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Chandra, N.R., Fuge, M., Dow, S.
Structuring Online Dyads: Explanations Improve Creativity, Chats Lead to Convergence
In C&C 2019
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Ramachandran, S.K., Fuge, M., Hunter, S., Miller, S.
Measuring and Optimizing Design Variety using Herfindahl Index
In IDETC 2019
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Ramachandran, S.K., Fuge, M., Hunter, S., Miller, S.
Interpreting Idea Maps: Pairwise comparisons reveal what makes ideas novel
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2019
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Fuge. M.
Creative Exploration Using Topic Based Bisociative Networks
In Design Science 2018
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Fuge, M., Hunter, S., Miller, S.
Unpacking subjective creativity ratings: Using embeddings to explain and measure idea novelty
In IDETC 2018
Web Link     Abstract

Lykourentzou, I., Ahmed, F., Papastathis, C., Sadien, I., Papangelis, K.
When Crowds Give You Lemons: Filtering Innovative Ideas using a Diverse Bag of Lemons Strategy
In CSCW 2018
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Dickerson, J., Fuge, M.
Diverse weighted bipartite b-matching
In IJCAI 2017
Web Link     Code     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Fuge. M.
Ranking ideas for diversity and quality
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2018
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Fuge, M.
Capturing Winning Ideas in Online Design Communities
In CSCW 2017
Web Link     Dataset     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Gorbunov, L. D., Fuge, M.
Discovering diverse, high quality design ideas from a large corpus
In IDETC 2016
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Deb, K., Bhattacharya, B.
Structural topology optimization using multi-objective genetic algorithm with constructive solid geometry representation
In Applied Soft Computing 2016
Web Link     Abstract

Thompson, C., Reichl, P., Zeng D., White J., Ahmed, F., Sethi, H.
Predictive maintenance approaches based on continuous monitoring systems at Rio Tinto
In CORE 2016
Abstract

Shamdani, A., Thompson, C., Ahmed, F.,, Penglase, R.
Analysis of track tamping effectiveness using continuously measured performance data
In IHHA 2015
Abstract

Ahmed, F., Deb, K., Jindal, A.
Multi-objective optimization and decision making approaches to cricket team selection
In Applied Soft Computing 2013
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Deb, K.
Multi-objective optimal path planning using elitist non-dominated sorting genetic algorithms
In Soft Computing 2013
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F.
Topology Optimization of Compliant Systems using Constructive Solid Geometry
M. Tech. thesis


Ahmed, F., Bhattacharya, B., Deb, K.,
Constructive solid geometry based topology optimization using evolutionary algorithm
In BIC-TA 2012
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Purdy, D.
Controller Design of Active Suspension System with Terrain Preview using Evolutionary Multi-Objective Algorithms
In SocProS 2011
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Jindal, A., Deb, K.
Cricket team selection using evolutionary multi-objective optimization
In SEMCCO 2011
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Deb, K.
Multi-objective path planning using spline representation
In ROBIO 2011
Web Link     Abstract

Edwards, K.M.*, Man, B.*, Ahmed, F.
Sketch2Prototype: Rapid Conceptual Design Exploration and Prototyping with Generative AI
In DESIGN 2024
PDF     Dataset     Abstract

Heyrani Nobari, A., Rey, J., Kodali, S., Jones, M., Ahmed, F.
Conformal Predictions Enhanced Expert-guided Meshing with Graph Neural Networks
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2024
PDF     Project Page     Dataset     Abstract

Edwards, K.M., Song, B., Porciello, J., Engelbert, M., Huang, C., Ahmed, F.
ADVISE: Accelerating the Creation of Evidence Syntheses for Global Development using Natural Language Processing-supported Human-AI Collaboration
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2024
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Picard, C., Ahmed, F.
Untrained and Unmatched: Fast and Accurate Zero-Training Classification for Tabular Engineering Data
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2024
Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Bagazinski, N.J., Ahmed, F.
ShipGen: A Diffusion Model For Parametric Ship Hull Generation with Multiple Objectives and Constraints
In Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 2023
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Song, B., Zhou, R., Ahmed, F.
Multi-Modal Machine Learning in Engineering Design: A Review and Future Directions
In Journal of Computer and Information Science in Engineering 2023
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Regenwetter, L., Srivastava, A., Gutfreund, D., Ahmed, F.
Beyond Statistical Similarity: Rethinking Metrics for Deep Generative Models in Engineering Design
In Computer Aided Design 2023
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Xiao, Y., Ahmed, F., Sha, Z.
Graph neural network-based design decision support for shared mobility systems
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2023
Web Link     Abstract

Song, B., Miller, S., Ahmed, F.
Attention-enhanced Multimodal Learning For Conceptual Design Evaluations
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2023
PDF     Web Link     Dataset     Abstract

Regenwetter, L., Weaver, C., Ahmed, F.
FRAMED: An AutoML Approach for Structural Performance Prediction of Bicycle Frames
In Computer Aided Design 2023
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Regenwetter, L., Heyrani Nobari, A., Ahmed, F.
Deep Generative Models in Engineering Design: A Review
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2022
PDF     Web Link     Dataset     Abstract

Regenwetter, L., Curry, B., Ahmed, F.
BIKED: A Dataset for Computational Bicycle Design with Machine Learning Benchmarks
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2022
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Edwards, K.M., Peng, A., Miller, S.R., Ahmed, F.
If A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words, Is A Word Worth 1000 Features For Design Metric Estimation?
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2022
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Heyrani Nobari, A., Chen, W., Ahmed, F.
Range-Constrained Generative Adversarial Network: Design Synthesis Under Constraints Using Conditional Generative Adversarial Networks
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2022
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Cui, Y., Fu, Y., Chen, W.
Product Competition Prediction in Engineering Design using Graph Neural Network
In ASME Open Journal of Engineering 2022
Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Cui, Y., Ahmed, F., Sha, Z., Wang, L., Fu, Y., Chen, W.
A Weighted Statistical Network Modeling Approach to Product Competition Analysis
In Complexity 2022
Web Link     Abstract

Chen, W., Ahmed, F.
MO-PaDGAN: Reparameterizing Engineering Designs for Augmented Multi-objective Optimization
In Applied Soft Computing 2021
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Lykourentzou, I., Vinella, F.L., Ahmed, F., Papastathis, C., Papangelis, K., Khan, V., Masthoff, J.
Self-Organization in Online Collaborative Work Settings
In Collective Intelligence 2022
Web Link     Abstract

Chen, W., Ahmed, F.
PaDGAN: Learning to Generate High-Quality Novel Designs
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2021
Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Ramachandran, S.K., Fuge, M., Hunter, S., Miller, S.
Design Variety Measurement using Sharma-Mittal Entropy
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2020
Web Link     Abstract

Wang, L., Chan, Y., Ahmed, F., Liu, Z., Zhu, P., Chen, W.
Deep Generative Modeling for Mechanistic-based Learning and Design of Metamaterial Systems
In Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 2020
Web Link     Abstract

Chan, Y., Ahmed, F., Wang, L., Chen, W.
METASET: Exploring Shape and Property Spaces for Data-Driven Metamaterials Design
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2020
Web Link     Dataset     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Dickerson, J., Fuge, M.
Forming Diverse Teams from Sequentially Arriving People
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2020
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Ramachandran, S.K., Fuge, M., Hunter, S., Miller, S.
Interpreting Idea Maps: Pairwise comparisons reveal what makes ideas novel
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2019
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Fuge. M.
Creative Exploration Using Topic Based Bisociative Networks
In Design Science 2018
Web Link     Abstract

Lykourentzou, I., Ahmed, F., Papastathis, C., Sadien, I., Papangelis, K.
When Crowds Give You Lemons: Filtering Innovative Ideas using a Diverse Bag of Lemons Strategy
In CSCW 2018
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Fuge. M.
Ranking ideas for diversity and quality
In Journal of Mechanical Design 2018
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Deb, K., Bhattacharya, B.
Structural topology optimization using multi-objective genetic algorithm with constructive solid geometry representation
In Applied Soft Computing 2016
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Deb, K., Jindal, A.
Multi-objective optimization and decision making approaches to cricket team selection
In Applied Soft Computing 2013
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Deb, K.
Multi-objective optimal path planning using elitist non-dominated sorting genetic algorithms
In Soft Computing 2013
Web Link     Abstract

Giannone, G., Srivastava, A., Winther, O., Ahmed, F.
Aligning Optimization Trajectories with Diffusion Models for Constrained Design Generation
In NeurIPS 2023
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Regenwetter, L., Obaideh, Y. A., Ahmed, F.
Counterfactuals for Design: A Model-Agnostic Method For Design Recommendations
In IDETC 2023
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Song, B., Yuan, C., Permenter, F., Arechiga, N., Ahmed, F.
Surrogate Modeling of Car Drag Coefficient with Depth and Normal Renderings
In IDETC 2023
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Su, H., Song, B., Ahmed, F.
Multi-modal Machine Learning for Vehicle Rating Predictions Using Image, Text, and Parametric Data
In IDETC 2023
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Heyrani Nobari, A., Rey, J., Kodali, S., Jones, M., Ahmed, F.
Autosurf: Automated Expert-Guided Meshing with Graph Neural Networks and Conformal Predictions
In IDETC 2023
PDF     Project Page     Abstract

Picard, C., Schiffmann, J., Ahmed, F.
DATED: Guidelines for Creating Synthetic Datasets for Engineering Design Applications
In IDETC 2023
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Bagazinski, N.J., Ahmed, F.
Ship-D Ship Hull Dataset for Design Optimization Using Machine Learning
In IDETC 2023
PDF     Abstract

Edwards, K., Song, B., Porciello, J., Engelbert, M., Huang, C., Ahmed, F.
ADVISE: AI-accelerated Design of Evidence Synthesis for Global Development
In IDETC 2023
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Giannone, G., Ahmed, F.
Diffusing the Optimal Topology: A Generative Optimization Approach
In IDETC 2023
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Mazé, F., Ahmed, F.
Diffusion Models Beat GANs on Topology Optimization
In AAAI 2023
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Heyrani Nobari, A., Srivastava, A., Gutfreund, D., Ahmed, F.
LINKS: A dataset of a hundred million planar linkage mechanisms for data-driven kinematic design
In IDETC 2022
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Dataset     Abstract

Regenwetter, L., Ahmed, F.
Design Target Achievement Index: A Differentiable Metric to Enhance Deep Generative Models in Multi-Objective Inverse Design
In IDETC 2022
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Song, B., Miller, S., Ahmed, F.
Hey, AI! Can You See What I See? Multimodal Transfer Learning-based Design Metric Prediction for Sketches with Textual Descriptions
In IDETC 2022
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Bagazinski, N. J., Ahmed, F.
Ship Deck Object Placement Optimization Using a Many-Objective Bilevel Approach
In IDETC 2022
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Xiao, Y., Ahmed, F., Sha, Z.
Travel Links Prediction in Shared Mobility Networks Using Graph Neural Network Models
In IDETC 2022
Web Link     Abstract

Song, B., McComb, C., Ahmed, F.
Accessing Machine Learnability of Image and Graph Representation for Drone Performance Prediction
In Design 2022
PDF     Web Link     Abstract

Heyrani Nobari, A., Chen, W., Ahmed, F.
PcDGAN: A Continuous Conditional Diverse Generative Adversarial Network For Inverse Design
In ACM KDD 2021
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Regenwetter, L., Curry, B., Ahmed, F.
BIKED: A Dataset and Machine Learning Benchmarks for Data-Driven Bicycle Design
In IDETC 2021
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Heyrani Nobari, A., Rashad, M.F., Ahmed, F.
CreativeGAN: Editing Generative Adversarial Networks for Creative Design Synthesis
In IDETC 2021
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Heyrani Nobari, A., Chen, W., Ahmed, F.
Range-GAN: Range-Constrained Generative Adversarial Network for Conditioned Design Synthesis
In IDETC 2021
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Edwards, K.M., Peng, A., Miller, S.R., Ahmed, F.
If A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words, Is A Word Worth 1000 Features For Design Metric Estimation?
In IDETC 2021
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Edwards, K.M., Addala, V.M., Ahmed, F.
Design Form And Function Prediction From A Single Image
In IDETC 2021
PDF     Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Cui, Y., Fu, Y., Chen, W.
A Graph Neural Network Approach for Product Relationship Prediction
In IDETC 2021
Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Ahmadi, S., Ahmed, F., Dickerson, J., Fuge, M., Khuller, S.
An Algorithm for Multi-Attribute Diverse Matching
In IJCAI 2020
Web Link     Abstract

Chen, W., Ahmed, F.
PaDGAN: A Generative Adversarial Network for Performance Augmented Diverse Designs
In IDETC 2020
Project Page     Web Link     Abstract

Cui, Y., Ahmed, F., Sha, Z., Wang, L., Fu, Y., Chen, W.
A Weighted Network Modeling Approach for Analyzing Product Competition
In IDETC 2020
Web Link     Abstract

Chan, Y., Ahmed, F., Wang, L., Chen, W.
METASET: An Automated Data Selection Method for Scalable Data-Driven Design of Metamaterials
In IDETC 2020 (Awarded "Papers of Distinction")
Web Link     Dataset     Abstract

Miller, S., Hunter, S., Starkey, E., Ramachandran, S., Ahmed, F., Fuge, M.
How Should We Measure Creativity in Design Studies: a Comparison of Social Science and Engineering Approaches
In IDETC 2020
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Chandra, N.R., Fuge, M., Dow, S.
Structuring Online Dyads: Explanations Improve Creativity, Chats Lead to Convergence
In C&C 2019
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Ramachandran, S.K., Fuge, M., Hunter, S., Miller, S.
Measuring and Optimizing Design Variety using Herfindahl Index
In IDETC 2019
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Fuge, M., Hunter, S., Miller, S.
Unpacking subjective creativity ratings: Using embeddings to explain and measure idea novelty
In IDETC 2018
Web Link     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Dickerson, J., Fuge, M.
Diverse weighted bipartite b-matching
In IJCAI 2017
Web Link     Code     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Fuge, M.
Capturing Winning Ideas in Online Design Communities
In CSCW 2017
Web Link     Dataset     Abstract

Ahmed, F., Gorbunov, L. D., Fuge, M.
Discovering diverse, high quality design ideas from a large corpus
In IDETC 2016
Web Link     Abstract

Thompson, C., Reichl, P., Zeng D., White J., Ahmed, F., Sethi, H.
Predictive maintenance approaches based on continuous monitoring systems at Rio Tinto
In CORE 2016
Abstract

Shamdani, A., Thompson, C., Ahmed, F.,, Penglase, R.
Analysis of track tamping effectiveness using continuously measured performance data
In IHHA 2015
Abstract

Ahmed, F., Bhattacharya, B., Deb, K.,
Constructive solid geometry based topology optimization using evolutionary algorithm
In BIC-TA 2012
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Ahmed, F., Purdy, D.
Controller Design of Active Suspension System with Terrain Preview using Evolutionary Multi-Objective Algorithms
In SocProS 2011
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Ahmed, F., Jindal, A., Deb, K.
Cricket team selection using evolutionary multi-objective optimization
In SEMCCO 2011
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Ahmed, F., Deb, K.
Multi-objective path planning using spline representation
In ROBIO 2011
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Vuruma, S., Margetts, A., Su, J., Ahmed, F., Srivastava, B.
From Cloud to Edge: Rethinking Generative AI for Low-Resource Design Challenges
In AAAI AI4Design Workshop, 2024
Abstract

Giannone, G., Regenwetter, L., Srivastava, A., Gutfreund, D., Ahmed, F.
Learning from Invalid Data: On Constraint Satisfaction in Generative Models
In Neurips Workshop on Diffusion Models, 2023
Abstract

Giannone, G., Srivastava, A., Winther, O., Ahmed, F.
Aligning Optimization Trajectories with Diffusion Models for Constrained Design Generation
In Neurips Workshop on Diffusion Models, 2023
Project Page     Abstract

Regenwetter, L., Ahmed, F.
Towards Goal, Feasibility, and Diversity-Oriented Deep Generative Models in Design
In ICML Workshop on Computational Design, 2022
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Ahmadi, S., Ahmed, F., Dickerson, J., Fuge, M., Khuller, S.
On Diverse Bipartite b-Matching
In ICML NDSML Workshop 2020
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Chen, W., Ahmed, F.
MO-PaDGAN: Generating Diverse Designs with Multivariate Performance Enhancement
In ICML NDSML Workshop 2020
Abstract

Ahmed, F.
Diversity and Novelty: Measurement, Learning and Optimization
Ph.D. thesis
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Ahmed, F.
Topology Optimization of Compliant Systems using Constructive Solid Geometry
M. Tech. thesis


Picard, C.*, Edwards, K.M.*, Doris, A.C., Man, B., Giannone, G., Alam, Md F., Ahmed, F.
From Concept to Manufacturing: Evaluating Vision-Language Models for Engineering Design
Under review
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Giannone, G., Regenwetter, L., Srivastava, A., Gutfreund, D., Ahmed, F.
Learning from Invalid Data: On Constraint Satisfaction in Generative Models
Under review
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