Organisation profile
Organisation profile
In the Centre of Operational Research and Decision Analysis (CORDA), we're using our expertise in analytics, data, algorithms, system design, simulation, modelling, programming, and forecasting to help organisations around the world make better decisions.
At a time when businesses are facing ever-more complex questions – around issues such as technology, efficiency and sustainability – we're working closely with partners in the public and private sector to solve their problems and challenges.
At CORDA, experts in mathematics, technology, business and industrial research work on research that spans many potential applications. Recent projects have explored ways to make transport systems more efficient and how analytics can be used to improve healthcare and renewable energy.
Our research covers the following areas:
- Decision and data analytics
- Exact and metaheuristic solution methods
- Healthcare analytics
- Multiple criteria decision aid
- Optimisation modelling
- Renewable energy and sustainability analytics
- Risk and security analytics
- Transportation and maritime systems
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Mohanad Al-behadili
- Faculty of Technology, School of Mathematics & Physics - Senior Research Associate
- Centre of Operational Research and Decision Analysis
Person: Research, Academic
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A multi-objective approach for strategic resource allocation in Brazilian food banks
Godoi, L., Cantane, D. R., Queiroga Aranha, F., Colletti Coral, M. & Jones, D., 1 Jan 2026, In: Journal of the Operational Research Society. 77, 1, p. 161-176 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A multiple criteria methodology for sustainable port location selection to support the emerging Brazilian offshore wind sector
Gonzalez, M., Jones, D., Akbari, N., Vasconcelos, R., Melo, D., Cabral, E., Santiso, A. & Godeiro, M., 1 Jan 2026, In: Journal of the Operational Research Society. 77, 1, p. 271-285 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A multi-trip freight macro-consolidation routing model with hybrid GRASP-ALNS-DJO optimisation algorithm: a case study of Portsmouth, UK
Al-behadili, M., Ouelhadj, D., Bullock, A., Bayliss, C., Wall, G. & Fletcher, G., 23 Jan 2026, (Accepted for publication) Proceedings of the International Conference in Optimization and Learning (OLA2026). Springer, (Communications in Computer and Information Science).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Student theses
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A study of the day-ahead-energy market auctions from a multi-objective perspective
Ceyhan, G. (Author), Lokman, B. (Supervisor) & Köksalan, M. (Supervisor), Jul 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Development of an auditing framework by Integrating ISO 9001:2015 Principles within Auditing: a case study of the Great Man-made River Project Authority in Libya
Abuazza, O. A. (Author), Labib, A. (Supervisor) & Savage, B. (Supervisor), Mar 2019Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Project management: the implication of project management practices on project success in Saudi Arabia
Alotaibi, A. B. (Author), Brabazon, P. (Supervisor) & Ries, J. (Supervisor), Jan 2019Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Datasets
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Dataset for Paper "Interior point method on semi-definite linear complementarity problems using the Nesterov-Todd (NT) search direction: Polynomial complexity and local convergence"
Sim, C. K. (Creator), University of Portsmouth, 2019
DOI: 10.17029/4c5cdf06-1c02-4c05-8b31-593d17365bd7
Dataset
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Dataset for 'Emergency operations scheduling for a blood supply network in disaster reliefs'.
Song, X. (Creator), University of Portsmouth, 25 Apr 2019
DOI: 10.17029/7926b140-5ba0-4e65-828a-5977125d9a3d
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Dataset for 'The dimensions of hotel customer ratings that boost RevPAR'.
Nieto-Garcia, M. (Creator), Ishizaka, A. (Creator), Viglia, G. (Creator), Resce, G. (Creator) & Occhiocupo, N. (Creator), University of Portsmouth, 16 Oct 2018
DOI: 10.17029/0928d2b7-be0c-4093-aa64-4cd0690d5ab9
Dataset
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PETA Ltd KTP
Bhatti, Z. A. (PI), Quew-Jones, B. (CoI), Simms, C. (CoI) & Safdar, S. (CoI)
1/04/26 → 31/03/29
Project: Research
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Safety Management of Offshore Critical Infrastructure
Jones, D. (PI), Labib, A. (CoI), Khosravi, B. (CoI) & Akbari, N. (CoI)
1/09/25 → 31/08/29
Project: Research
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KTP Revolutionising Data Capture and Machine Learning for ReThink
Ma, H. (PI), Smart, E. (CoI) & Simms, C. (CoI)
30/04/25 → 30/10/27
Project: Research
Activities
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Computers & Operations Research (Journal)
Song, X. (Peer reviewer)
28 Apr 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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International Transactions in Operational Research (Journal)
Song, X. (Peer reviewer)
4 Apr 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Supply Chain Optimisation in Health Care
Song, X. (Organiser)
23 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Prizes
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Awarded the top grade of 'Outstanding' for KTP Number KTP007935
Smart, E. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Became Chartered Member (CMILT)
Wall, G. (Recipient), 14 Nov 2014
Prize: National/international honour
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Best Paper Award from the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Systems
Smart, E. (Recipient), Ma, H. (Recipient), Brown, D. (Recipient) & Garrity, D. (Recipient), 9 Nov 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Maritime defence firm Subsea partners with University of Portsmouth to create cutting-edge technology to improve maritime maintenance
Smart, E., Becerra, V. & Ma, H.
15/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research cited
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Robot could become the 'weapon' of choice for detecting and treating prostate cancer
4/10/18 → 5/10/18
1 item of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research cited