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Asia Pacific International College is a newly-founded higher education institution. However, APIC has adopted a culture of strong research focus and development of scholarship. For example, Professor Jaafari's publications number 150 including 2 book chapters in 2004, several conference papers and proposed new work with colleagues in Europe, US and Asia.

Journals

  1. Jaafari A., Organisation and Management in Construction: A New Approach, International Journal of Project Management.IPMA, Vol. 2., No. 1, February 1984, pp. 26-30.
  2. Jaafari A., Appropriate Technologies and the Developing Nations. National Development, May 1984, USA, pp. 3-6.
  3. Jaafari A., Criticism of CPM for Project Planning Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, Vol. 110, No. 2, June 1984, pp. 222 - 233.
  4. Jaafari A., Glass fibre Reinforced Plastic Materials and Components in Construction. Civil Engineering Transactions. Institution of Engineers, Australia, Vol. CE27, No. 2, May 1985, pp. 181-191.
  5. Jaafari A., National Feedback of Construction Productivity´s: Prerequisite to Macro and Micro Planning. National Development, September 1984, pp. 24-28.
  6. Jaafari, A., Construction Management Know-How for Transnational Projects. International Journal of Project Management. IPMA, Vol. 2, No. 4, November 1984, pp. 198-206.
  7. Jaafari A., Britt R.J., and Swann K.A., Design of Bridge Superstructures: How to Optimise Costs. Civil Engineering Transactions. The Institution of Engineers, Australia, Vol. CE27, No. 4, October 1985, pp. 426-435.
  8. Jaafari A., Strategic Issues in Formulation and Management of Macroprojects in Australia. International Journal of Project Management. IPMA, Vol. 4, No. 2, May 1986, pp. 97-108.
  9. Jaafari A., New Vistas for Education of Engineers in a Competitive World. General Engineering Transactions. The Institution of Engineers, Australia, Vol. GE10, No. 1, June 1986, pp. 13-19.
  10. Jaafari A., and Mateffy V.K., What Every Project Manager Should Know About Cost Control. International Journal of Construction Management and Technology, Vol. 1, No. 1, June 1986, p.21.
  11. Jaafari A. and Mateffy V.K., Games People Play with Construction Cost Control in Australia. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, Vol. 112, No. 4, December 1986, pp. 566-581.

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  12. Jaafari A., Genesis of Management Confidence Technique. Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1987, pp. 60-80.
  13. Jaafari A., Optimum Configuration and Cost Optimisation of Multistorey Structures. Civil Engineering Transactions, The Institution of Engineers, Australia, Vol. CE29, No. 4, November 1987, pp. 223-232.
  14. Jaafari A., Project Viability and Economic Risk Analysis. Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 4, No. 1, January 1988, pp. 29-45.
  15. Jaafari A., New Vistas in the strategic Assessment of Projects. Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 4, No. 2, April 1988, pp. 122-138.
  16. Jaafari A., Probabilistic Unit Cost Estimation for Project Configuration Optimisation. International Journal of Project Management, Vol. 6, No. 4, November 1988, pp. 226-234.
  17. Jaafari A., Cost and Performance Analysis of Tall Structures. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 114, No. 11, November 1988, p. 2594-2611.
  18. Jaafari A., Kew Y.C. and Yeoh C.K., A Field Study of Alternative Methods for Construction of Vertically-Formed Concrete Structures. Civil Engineering Transactions, Vol. CE31, No. 1, May 1989, the Institution of Engineers, Australia.
  19. Jaafari A., and Schub A., Surviving Failures: - The Lessons From A Field Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, Vol. 116, No. 1, March 1990, pp. 68-86.
  20. Jaafari A., and Mateffy V.K., Realistic Model for Equipment Replacement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, Vol. 116, No. 3, September 1990, pp. 514-532.

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  21. Jaafari A, Management Know-How for Project Feasibility Studies. International Journal of Project Management, IPMA, Vol. 8, No. 3, August 1990, pp. 167-172.
  22. Jaafari, A., Coles, J. R. and Anderson, R. Risk Assessment on Development Projects, the Case of Lost Opportunities. The Australian Institute of Building Papers, Vol. 6, 1995,
  23. Jaafari, A. Executive Development: Future Challenges and Opportunities. Management, The Australian Institute of Management, October 1995, pp.26-28.
  24. Jaafari, A. (1996). Twinning Time and Cost in Incentive-based Contracts. Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE. Vol 12, No. 4, July/August 1996, 62-72 pp.
  25. Jaafari, A.(1996). Time and Priority Allocation Scheduling Technique for Projects. International Journal of Project Management, Vol. 14, No. 5, October 1996, 289-299 pp.
  26. Jaafari, A. (1996). Human Factors in the Australian Construction Industry: Towards Total Quality Management. Australian Journal of Management, AGSM, Vol. 21, No. 2, December 1996, 159-185 pp.
  27. Jaafari, A. and Filinov, N. B. (1996). Re-engineering the Productivity Initiative Programme. International Journal of Project Management, Vol. 14, No. 6, December 1996, 395-403 pp.
  28. Jaafari, A. (1997). Application of Quality Management Principles; How They Work on Projects. NATSPEC Papers, Vol. 1, No. 1, 95-111 pp.
  29. Jaafari, A. (1997). Concurrent Construction and Life Cycle Project Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE. Vol 123, No. 4, December 1997. pp. 427 - 436.
  30. Jaafari, A and Manivong, K. (1998). Towards Smart Project Management Information Systems. International Journal of Project Management, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 249 - 265.

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  31. Jaafari, A. and Manivong, K. (1999). The Need for Life Cycle Integration of Project Processes. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. Vol. 2, No. 4. September 1999, pp. 23-35.
  32. Jaafari, A. (2000). Life Cycle Project Management: A New Paradigm for Development and Implementation of Capital Projects. Project Management Journal, Project Management Institute, USA. Vol. 31, No. 1. pp.44-53.
  33. Jaafari, A., Manivong, K. K. (2000). A System for Life Cycle Project Management. Journal of Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. Vol 15, No. 6, pp. 26 - 38.
  34. Jaafari, A. (2000). Construction Business Competitiveness and Global Benchmarking. ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering. Vol. 16 No. 6, November/December 2000, pp. 43-53.
  35. Jaafari, A., Manivong K. and Chaaya, M. (2001). VIRCON: An Interactive System for Teaching Construction Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. ASCE. Vol. 17. No.1. pp.49-57.
  36. Chaaya, M., and Jaafari, A. (2001). Cognisance of visual design management in life cycle project management. Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE. Vol. 127, No. 1, pp. 66-75.
  37. Jaafari, A. (2001). Management of Risks, Uncertainties and Opportunities on Projects: Time For A Fundamental Shift. International Journal of Project Management. Vol. 19 (2001). pp. 89-101.
  38. Jaafari, A. and Doloi, H. K (2002). A Simulation Model for Life Cycle Project Management. Journal of Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 17 (2002), pp.162-174.
  39. Doloi, H. and Jaafari, A. (2002). Conceptual Simulation Model for Strategic Decision Evaluation in Project Management. Journal of Logistics Information Management. Vol 15 (1-2), 2002.
  40. Jaafari, A., Manivong, K. K. and Chaaya, M. (2002). Application of an Interactive Visualisation System for Construction Management. International Journal of Construction Management and Economics.

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  41. Doloi, H. and Jaafari, A. (2002). Towards a Dynamic Simulation Model for Strategic Decision Making in Life Cycle Project Management. Project Management Journal. Vol. 33 (4), pp. 23-38.
  42. Yao, J. and Jaafari, A. (2003). Combining Real Options and Decision Tree: an Integrative Approach for Project Investment Decisions and Risk Management. Journal of Project and Structured Finance. Vol. 9, No. 3, pp.1003-1010.
  43. Jaafari, A. (2003). Project Management in the Age of Complexity and Change. Project Management Journal. Vol. 34, No.4. pp 47-57.
  44. Manivong, K. K., Gunaratnam, D. and Jaafari, A. (2003). Application of artificial neural networks for holistic decision making on capital projects. Journal of Project Management. vol. 1, no. 1, Georgia University Asia-Pacific and Taiwan Project Management Association, pp. 32-54.
  45. Jaafari, A. (2004). Project Management and Knowledge-based Economy. Project Management Journal. Project Management Institute (in press).
  46. Jaafari, A. (2004). Complexity, Mindsets, Competencies, Leadership: The Emergence of Creative-Reflective Professionals. Engineers Australia Special Leadership Issue.
  47. Jaafari, A. (2005). Project management in 21st Century. Project Perspectives. Vol. XXVII, ISSN1455-4178 1/2005. 34-41 pp.
  48. Martinsuo, M., Hensman, N., Artto, K., Kujala, J. Jaafari, A. (2006). Project-based management as an organisational innovation: Drivers, changes, and benefit of adopting project-based management. Project Management Journal. Vol. 37, No.3. pp 87-97.
  49. Jabiri Z.N., Jaafari A., Gunaratram D. (2006). A decision support system for strategic asset management, International Journal of Business Research: (ISSN: 1554-5466), Vol. VI, Number 4, pp. 29 - 39.
  50. Jabiri Z.N., Jaafari A., Gunaratram D. (2006). Progressive environmental sustainability method- A valuation method for organisations' environmental performance, International Journal of Business Research: (ISSN: 1554-5466), Vol. VI, Number 4, pp. 75 - 84.

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  51. Nagarajan, R., Gunaratnam, D., Jaafari, A. and Blakely, E. (2006). A Framework for Modelling Community Perceptions of Large Projects. Project Perspectives. Vol. XXVII, ISSN 1455 - 4178, 1/2006. pp. 102-106.
  52. Jabiri Z.N., Jaafari A., Gunaratram D., (2006). Holistic Asset Management-A strategic asset management approach with respect to business objectives. Project and Programme Management Journal, Russia, October issue.
  53. Jaafari, A. (2007). Project Diagnostics: A Tool for Management of Project Complexities. PM World Today, Vol. IX, Issue VI, June 2007. www.pmworldtoday.net .
  54. Jaafari, A. (2007). Bridging the Academic and Business Worlds. PM World Today, (e-journal) Vol. IX, Issue VII, July 2007. www.pmworldtoday.net .
  55. Jaafari, A. (2007). Competencies Changing Corporate Fortunes. PM World Today, (e-journal) Vol. IX, Issue VIII, August 2007. www.pmworldtoday.net .
  56. Jaafari, A. (2007). Thinking of Sustainability as a Dimension of Project Complexity. PM World Today, (e-journal) Vol. IX, Issue IX, September 2007. www.pmworldtoday.net .
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  57. Jaafari, A. (2007). Project and Program Diagnostics: A Systemic Approach. International Journal of Project Management (in press).

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Book Chapters, Monographs and Research Reports

  1. Jaafari A., Engineering Construction 1. School of Civil and Mining Engineering, The University of Sydney, (Lecture text for Course Civl2801), 1983, 329 p.
  2. Jaafari A., Organisation and Management in Construction, (Lecture text for Course Civl4803), 1983, 152 p.
  3. Gray K.G., Jaafari A. and Wheen R.J. (editors). Macroprojects: Strategy, Planning, Implementation. The Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering, The University of Sydney, 1985, 146 p.
  4. Jaafari A., Contractual Relationship, Agreements and Potential Liabilities, Chapter 6 of Macroprojects: Strategy, Planning, Implementation. The Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering, 1985, pp. 63-78.
  5. Jaafari A. and Wheen R.J., Education and Training for Project Management, in Macroprojects: Strategy, Planning and Implementation. The Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering, 1985, pp. 140-143.
  6. Jaafari A., Ellis I.J. and Paterson D.A. Cost and Design Optimisation of High Rise Structures. School of Civil and Mining Engineering, 1987, p. 160.
  7. Jaafari A., and Schub, A., Technical and Technological Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Major Engineering Projects. Institute fur Bauingenieurwesen IV, Technical University, Munich, August 1988, p. 80.
  8. Jaafari A., Development and Use of Composite Fibrous Materials and Structures: A Construction Survey, Research Report No. 433. School of Civil and Mining Engineering, The University of Sydney, February 1983, p.29.
  9. Jaafari A., Organisation and Management in Construction: A New Approach, Research Report No. 452, School of Civil and Mining Engineering, The University of Sydney, June 1983, p.11.
  10. Jaafari A., Project Planning Analysis and CPM Scheduling, Research Report No. 459. School of Civil and Mining Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sept. 1983, p. 24.

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  11. Jaafari A., Factors Affecting Utilisation and Market Size of New Materials in the Construction Industry. Research Report No. 460, School of Civil and Mining Engineering, The University of Sydney, September 1983, p.26, (b).
  12. Jaafari A., Construction Management Know-How for Management of Transnational Projects, Research Report No. 469. School of Civil and Mining Engineering, The University of Sydney, April 1984.
  13. Jaafari A., and Mateffy V.K., Key Issues in Controlling Costs on Construction Projects. Research Report No. 511. School of Civil and Mining Engineering, The University of Sydney, November 1985.
  14. Jaafari A., Work Study Techniques Help Planning of Construction, Research Report No. R517, School of Civil and Mining Engineering, The University of Sydney, February 1986.
  15. Jaafari, A., Hollyoak, D. M. and Fletcher, I. A. Quality Management Systems on Complex Construction Projects. Research Report R711, May 1995, School of Civil and Mining Engineering, the University of Sydney.
  16. Jaafari, A. (Editor) (1997). Leadership and Total Quality Management in Construction and Building. Proceedings of the International Conference held on 6 - 8 October 1997 in Singapore, sponsored by the Institution of Engineers, Singapore, published by CI-Premier Pte Ltd, p 260.
  17. Jaafari, A. (2004). Modelling of Large Projects. Chapter 13 in The Wiley Guide to Managing Projects. (Editors: Pinto, J. K. and Morris, P. W. G.). John Wiley & Sons. pp. 288-320. ISBN: 0-471-23302-1
  18. Jaafari, A; Doloi, H; Gunaratnam, D: Life Cycle of Project Management. Innovations: Project Management Research 2004. 193069959X, pp.141-159, Project Management Institute , USA, eds Dennise Slevin, David Cleland, Jeffery Pinto.

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Conference Papers

  1. Jaafari A, Holloway, L and Burstall, M.L., Analysis of the Use of Glass Reinforced Plastics in the Construction Industry, Commissioned Paper, Proceed. Int. Conf. on Reinforced Plastics, BPF Publications, 1976, p.26.
  2. Jaafari A., Strategic Management for Construction Projects in Developing Countries, Proceed. IPMA/MES Symp. "Project Planning and Implementation in Developing Countries", February 1984, Cairo, pp. 431-461.
  3. Jaafari A., Contractual and Managerial Issues in Macroprojects. Macroprojects: Strategy, Planning, Implementation Expert Seminar, The Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering, The University of Sydney, 7th-8th May 1985, p .61.
  4. Jaafari A., Clarity or Confusion: - Criticism of Construction Cost Control in Australia. 8th World Congress on Project Management, May 19-24, 1985, Rotterdam, The Netherlands (sponsored by IPMA), pp. 252-260.
  5. Jaafari A., Educating Engineers as Entrepreneurs: - An Alternative Strategy, Plenary Paper presented to the IE Aust.'s Conference on Engineering Management, Adelaide, 14-15, August 1985, p. 6.
  6. Jaafari A., Is Current Tertiary Engineering Education Adequate? - Radical Change, Commissioned Paper and special keynote address, the 1986 National Engineering Conference, IE, Aust., Adelaide, 14th-18th April 1986, pp. 18-25 (Vol. 1).
  7. Jaafari A., Formulation and Strategic Management of Large Scale Projects - A New Approach, invited paper, Proceed. of the Int. Conf. On Engineering Management, Theory and Application, EMTA 86, University College of Swansea, UK, September 15th-19th, 1986, pp. 61-72.
  8. Jaafari A., Cost and Optimisation Engineering of High-Rise Buildings, Invited Paper Proceed. International Conference On Modern Techniques in Construction, 22-23 September 87, Singapore, pp. 181-198, CI Premier.
  9. Jaafari A., From Project Idea to Design Concept in Ten Steps: A Viable Method at Last, Proceed. 9th IPMA World Congress on Project Management, September 4-9, 1988, Glasgow, UK, p.9.
  10. Jaafari A. and Schub A., A Field Study of the Impact of Construction Risks on Construction Business Profitability, Proceed. Applied Construction Management Conference, Unisearch, UNSW, February 23-24, 1989, Sydney, Australia, pp. 289-312.

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  11. Jaafari A., and Mateffy V.K., Developing Australia´s Resources: - The Dilemma of Investing in Capital Equipment, Proceed. The 1989 National Engineering Conference, April 10-15, Perth, W.A., p.16.
  12. Jaafari A., What Every Project Manager Should Know About Organisational Set Ups and Policies for Successful Project Management, Invited plenary paper presented to the 10th IPMA World Congress on Project Management, June 26-29 1990, Vienna, Austria, Proceed., Flexible Structures & PM, Vol. 1, p. 6.
  13. Jaafari A., Worldwide Direction of Quality Management in Construction Projects, Invited paper and keynote address presented to the AOQ Seminar on Quality and the Construction Industries, AOQ, Sydney, 20 September 1990, pp. 21.
  14. Jaafari A., The Use of Risk Analysis as a Vehicle for Project Development and Management, Invited paper presented to the 1990 National Engineering Project Management Conference and Forum, September 1990, Melbourne and Sydney. Proceed. IES, pp. 27-88 (b).
  15. Jaafari A., Factors Affecting Successful Project Delivery and Management in the 1990´s, Invited Paper to the 1990 National Engineering Project Management Conference and Forum, Sept. 1990, Melbourne and Sydney. IES, pp. 183-246.
  16. Jaafari A., Developing an Effective Model for Successful Projects, Invited Seminar and Conference, Melbourne 18 June and Sydney 19 June 1991, IES, pp. 1-131.
  17. Jaafari A. and Wong, K. H. K. Advanced Construction Management Information Systems. National Construction and Management Conference held in Sydney on 17-18 February 1994, organised by the Institution of Engineers, Australia.
  18. Jaafari A., Chan M. A. and Cassab R. Quality Management in the Australian Construction Industry. National Construction and Management Conference held in Sydney on 17-18 February 1994, organised by the IE Aust.
  19. Jaafari A. Total Project Risk Management Aided by Information Systems. Keynote paper presented to the IPMA 12th World Congress on Project Management, held in Oslo, Norway on 9 -11 June, 1994.
  20. Jaafari, A., Key Issues in Management of Construction Projects. Invited paper presented to the "SCAL Convention; Construction Vision 2000", held on 30 Nov. - 1 Dec. 1994 in Singapore, Sponsored by the Singapore and Indonesian Contractors Association, Proceedings by CI-Premier, pp. 163-174.

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  21. Jaafari, A., Education for a Construction Vision: An Australian Perspective. The 1995 UNESCO International Congress of Engineering Deans and Industry Leaders, organised by the UNESCO-supported Centre for Engineering Education of Monash University and the Institution of Engineers, Australia, July 3-6, Melbourne, Australia.
  22. Jaafari, A. (1996). An Innovative Delivery Concept for Uncertain Projects. Keynote Paper presented to the 13th World Congress on Project Management, held 24-26 June, Paris, Organised by IPMA and AFITEP.
  23. Jaafari, A. and Filinov, N. V. (1996). Leadership Education Makes The Difference In The Productivity Initiative Programme-The European Commission´s TACIS Programme. Paper presented to the 13th World Congress on Project Management, held 24-26 June, Paris, Organised by IPMA and AFITEP.
  24. Jaafari, A. (1996). An Integrated Intelligent System for Total Planning and Risk Management of Projects. International Construction Information Technology Conference, InCIT´96, 18 - 19 April 1996, Sydney, pp. 123-130.
  25. Jaafari, A. (1996). Real Time Planning and Total Risk Management. ASCE Third Congress of Computing in Civil Engineering, 17 - 19 June, 1996, Anaheim, California, USA. 193 - 199.
  26. Jaafari, A. (1997). An Effective Philosophy and Framework for Re-engineering Total Project Systems. Keynote paper to the International Conference on Leadership and Total Quality Management in Construction and Building. 6 - 8 October 1997, Singapore, sponsored by the Institution of Engineers, Singapore, CI-Premier, 17-26 pp.
  27. Jaafari, A. (1997). Empowerment Through Education: The Key to Success in the Next Millennium. Paper to the International Conference on Leadership and Total Quality Management in Construction and Building. 6 - 8 October 1997, Singapore, sponsored by the Institution of Engineers, Singapore, CI-Premier, 95-99 pp.
  28. Jaafari, A. (1998). Project Managers of the Next Millennium: Do They Resemble Project Managers of Today? 14th World Congress on Project Management, 10 - 13 June, 1998, Slovenia, Vol. 2, pp. 506 - 515. International Project Management Association.
  29. Jaafari, A. (1998). Project Management of the Productivity Initiative Programme of the European Union. 14th World Congress on Project Management, 10 - 13 June, 1998, Slovenia, Vol. 1, pp. 220 - 223. International Project Management Association.
  30. Jaafari, A. (1998). Perspectives on Risks Specific to Large Projects. National Infrastructure Strategy, 98. 20 - 21 August 1998, the Institution of Engineers, Australia and The University of Sydney. 20 p.

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  31. Manivong, K. K. and Jaafari, A. (1999). A Life Cycle Project Management Model to Maximise Value for Clients. International Conference on Construction Process Re-Engineering, CPR-9912 - 13 July 1999, Sydney, Australia, pp. 59 - 70.
  32. Jaafari, A. and Chaaya, M. (1999). Visual Decision Integration with Life Cycle Project Management. International Conference on Construction Process Re-Engineering, CPR-99 12 - 13 July 1999, Sydney, Australia, 12 p.
  33. Jaafari, A., and Vlasic, A. (1999). Integration of soft issues into a life cycle project management system. International Conference on Construction Process Re-engineering, CPR-99, 12-13 July 1999, Sydney Australia, Faculty of Built Environment, The University of New South Wales, pp. 211 - 222.
  34. Jaafari, A. (1999). Building Quality and Sustainable Construction Businesses: How to Succeed in the Face of Emerging Challenges. Strategic Global Construction Management Seminar. Department of Civil Engineering, the University of Chile and the Chilean Construction Industry Institute, 7 - 8 October 1999, Santiago, Chile. 26 p.
  35. Jaafari, A., Manivong, K K. and Chaaya, M. (2000). The Story of VIRCON in Simulating and Teaching Professional Construction Management. International Conference on Construction Information Technology, INCITE 2000, 17 - 18 January, Hong Kong.
  36. Manivong, K K. and Jaafari, A. (2000). A Life Cycle Project Management Model for Global Collaboration. International Conference on Construction Information Technology, INCITE 2000, 17 - 18 January, Hong Kong.
  37. Chaaya, M. and Jaafari, A. (2000). Collaboration And Integration of Project Life Cycle Design Information Using IT Systems. International Conference on Construction Information Technology, INCITE 2000, 17 - 18 January, Hong Kong.
  38. Jaafari, A. (2000). How to Achieve Greater Customer Satisfaction through Life Cycle Project Management? 15th IPMA World Congress on Project Management. The Association for Project Management, UK and International Project Management Association, May, 22-25, London, England, 5 p.
  39. Chaaya, M. and Jaafari, A. (2000). Managing Information Within A Globally Integrated Project Environment. 15th IPMA World Congress on Project Management. The Association for Project Management, UK and International Project Management Association, May 22-25, London, England, 5 p.
  40. Jaafari, A. (2000). Dynamic Project-based Organisations. Project-Based Organisations: The key to Global Competitiveness. (First PMI Conference in Singapore, organised by PMI Singapore Chapter and EPC.) 26 September 2000.

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  41. Doloi, H. and Jaafari, A (2000). Application of Simulation Tool for Strategic Decision Evaluation for Life Cycle Project Management. 17th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction. ISARC 2000, 18-20 September 2000, Taipei, Taiwan , pp 739-744.
  42. Doloi, H. and Jaafari, A. (2000). Synthesis of an Integrated Project Level Process Simulation Model for Life Cycle Project Management. PMI Conference 2000, 26-28 October 2000, Christchurch, New Zealand, pp 81-88.
  43. Doloi, H. and Jaafari, A. (2000). Integrated Process Simulation Modelling System -A Proactive Decision Tool for Life Cycle Project Management. Third European Conference on Product and Process Modelling in the building and related industries, ECPPM 2000, 25-27 September 2000, Lisbon, Portugal, pp. 305-310.
  44. Jaafari, A. (2001). Standard (Fixed) or Flexible Methodology. Panel Contribution to First PMI Sydney Chapter Annual Conference. 20-21 March 2001. Sydney, Australia.
  45. Jaafari, A. (2001). The Role of PM in the Advancement of the Inclusive Society. Keynote paper presented to the PMI 2001 Leadership Conference. June 2001. Sydney Australia.
  46. Doloi, H., Jaafari, A. and Manivong, K. (2001). Process Re-Engineering using an Integrated Simulation Approach. 1st International Conference on Integrated Logistics 2001, 21 - 24 August 2001, Singapore, pp. 239 - 246.
  47. Doloi, H. and Jaafari, A. (2001). Integrated Simulation Model - A Proactive Decision Analysis Approach on Projects´ Life Cycle. International Project Management Congress 2001, 19 -20 November, Tokyo, Japan, pp 33-39.
  48. Jaafari, A. (2001). Project Management and The Third Revolution: Can we Deliver? Second Euro Conference, Research Conference (PM-Days). Organised by Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. November 2001, Vienna, Austria.
  49. Doloi, H., Jaafari, A. (2002). A Multifaceted Process Simulation Model For Better Decision Analysis. The Ninth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, April 3-5, 2002, Taipei, Taiwan.
  50. Doloi, H and Jaafari, A. (2002). A Dynamic Simulation Modeling System for Process Reengineering and Optimisation. First International Conference on Construction in 21st Century, 25-26 April 2002, Miami, Florida, USA. pp. 237-244.

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  51. Manivong, K., Jaafari, A., and Gunaratnam, D. (2002). An Integrated Project Management Information System. The Ninth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE-IX), Taipei, Taiwan, 3-5 April 2002. pp. 1213-1218.
  52. Jaafari, A. (2002). To Become a Dynamic Corporation: How Universities Help Transform People and Business Structures. PMI Sydney Chapter Annual Conference, organised by ESI International. 16-17 April 2002, Sydney, Australia.
  53. Manivong, K., Jaafari, A., and Gunaratnam, D. (2002). Tools and Techniques for Intelligent Project Management Information Systems: Heralding a New Project Management Paradigm. The First International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC2002): Challenges and Opportunities in Management and Technology. Miami, Florida, 25-26 April, 2002. pp. 617-624.
  54. Jaafari, A. (2002). Challenges and Opportunities in Management of Complex Projects. Plenary paper presented to The First International Conference on Project Management of China. Sponsored by State Economic and Trade Commission of China, Chinese Academy of Science and UNIDO. April 24-26, Beijing, China.
  55. Jaafari, A., Gunaratnam, D., and Manivong, K. (2002). A Conceptual Model for Holistic Decision Making in Projects. The First International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC2002): Challenges and Opportunities in Management and Technology. Miami, Florida, 25-26 April, 2002. pp. 87-94.
  56. Jaafari, A. (2002). Knowledge, Leadership, Competencies, Mindsets and the Role of Educational and Research Institutions. The First International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC2002): Challenges and Opportunities in Management and Technology. Miami, Florida, 25-26 April, 2002. pp. 467-474.
  57. Jaafari, A. (2002). Knowledge-based Economy and Project Management. Paper presented to the Fifth International Conference of International Research Network of Organizing by Projects (IRNOP V), Renesse, Zeeland in the Netherlands. 29 - 31 May 2002. Hosted by Erasmus University, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
  58. Jaafari, A. and Tooher, T. (2002). Building Virtual Teams for Success: A Learning and Development Framework. Proceedings of the 16th IPMA World Congress on Project Management. 4-6 June. Berlin, Germany, pp. 673-676.
  59. aafari, A. (2002). Project Management and the New Economy. Keynote presentation made to the ProMAC 2002: An International Conference on Project Management-Breakthrough with Project Management, in the Era of Global Revolution by IT, 2002. Singapore, 31 Jul.-2 Aug. 2002.
  60. Doloi, H. and Jaafari, A. (2002). A Hybrid AI-Based System with Process Simulation Capabilities for Life Cycle Project Management. ProMAC 2002, ProMAC 2002: An International Conference on Project Management-Breakthrough with Project Management, in the Era of Global Revolution by IT, 2002. Singapore, 31 Jul.-2 Aug. 2002.

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  61. Manivong, K., Jaafari, A., and Gunaratnam, D. (2002). Games People Play with Proactive Management of Soft Issues on Capital Projects. ProMAC 2002: An International Conference on Project Management-Breakthrough with Project Management, in the Era of Global Revolution by IT, 2002. Singapore, 31 Jul.-2 Aug. 2002.
  62. Jaafari, A. (2002). Project Management in the Age of Complexity and Change. Project Management Research Conference (PM-Days). Organised by Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. 26-29 November 2002, Vienna, Austria.
  63. Jaafari, A. (2003). Project Management in the Age of Chaos: A Study of Professionalism in 21st Century. Proceedings the 17th IPMA World Congress on Project Management, 4-6 June 2003, Moscow, Russia.
  64. Jaafari, A., Manivong, K. and Gunaratnam, D. (2003). Making Environmentally and Socially-Responsible Decisions with the Help of an Intelligent Project Management Information System. Proceedings the 17th IPMA World Congress on Project Management, 4-6 June 2003, Moscow, Russia.
  65. Doloi, H. and Jaafari, A. (2003). Managing Complex Assets. Proceedings the 17th IPMA World Congress on Project Management, 4-6 June 2003, Moscow, Russia.
  66. Jaafari, A. 2003b. Project management in the 21st century: the human and behavioural challenges. Project Management Research Conference (PM-Days). Organised by Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. 29 October 2003 Vienna, Austria. 15 p.
  67. Nagarajan, R., Gunaratnam, D. and Jaafari, A. (2003). Projects, Emotions and Community Perceptions. Project Management Research Conference (PM-Days). Organised by Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. 26-29 November 2002, Vienna, Austria.
  68. Manivong, K., Jaafari, A., Gunaratnam, D. and Doloi, H. (2004), Architecture of an Intelligent Project Management Information System for Optimising Capital Projects, Proceedings of the International Conference on Construction Information Technology 2004, 18-21 February 2004, Langkawi, Malaysia, pp 515-522.
  69. Suvimolteerabut, P. and Jaafari, A. (2004). Management of IT/IS Projects as Business Transformation Programme with Emphasis on System Dynamics Application. The 3rd International Conference on Systems Thinking in Management (ICSTM, 2004). 19-21 May 2004. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Organised by the University of Pennsylvania.
  70. Hensman, N., Valenta, K. and Jaafari, A. (2004). State of Play in Public and Private Sector Organisations: Critical Success Factors for Organisational Performance in a Complex World. 18th IPMA World Congress on Project Management. 19-20 June 2004. Budapest, Hungry. 6 pp.

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  71. Jaafari, A., Doloi, H. and Gunaratnam, D. (2004). Life Cycle Project Management: A platform for Strategic Project Management. PMI Research Conference 2004, London, England, U.K. 11-14 July 2004.
  72. Jaafari, A. (2004). Project Management in 21st Century. Sixth International Conference of International Research Network of Organizing by Projects (IRNOP VI). 25-26 August 2004, Abo Akademi University, Turku, Finland. pp 340-364.
  73. Suvimolteerabut, P. and Jaafari, A. (2004). Modelling and Optimal Management of IT/IS Projects Using System Dynamics. Sixth International Conference of International Research Network of Organizing by Projects (IRNOP VI). 25-26 August 2004, Abo Akademi University, Turku, Finland. 21 p.
  74. Hensman, N., Valenta, K. and Jaafari, A. (2004). Project Management in Australia: State of Play and Trends. Sixth International Conference of International Research Network of Organizing by Projects (IRNOP VI). 25-26 August 2004, Abo Akademi University, Turku, Finland. 24 p.
  75. Jaafari, A. (2004). Complexity, Mindsets, Competencies, Leadership: The Emergence of Creative-Reflective Professionals. Engineering Leadership Conference - A New Paradigm. Organised by Centre for Engineering Leadership and Management, the Institution of Engineers Australia, 24-26 September 2004, Sydney, Australia.
  76. Gunaratnam, D., Jaafari, A. and Doloi, H. (2004). An Intelligent Project Management System: a Strategic Approach in Managing Soft Issues on Capital Project. ProMAC 2004, Second International Conference on Project Management, 11-14 October 2004, Tokyo Bay Area, Japan. 6 p.
  77. Doloi, H., Guanratnam, D., and Jaafari, A. (2004). Hybrid Information System: A Strategic Approach in Managing Complex Assets. ProMAC 2004, Second International Conference on Project Management, 11-14 October 2004, Tokyo Bay Area, Japan. 6 p.
  78. Guanratnam, D., Jaafari, A. and Doloi, H. (2004). An Intelligent Project Management System: A Strategic Approach in Managing Soft Issues on Capital Projects. ProMAC 2004, Second International Conference on Project Management, 11-14 October 2004, Tokyo Bay Area, Japan. 6 p.
  79. Jabiri, Z., Jaafari, A. and Platfoot, B. (2004). A New Approach in Developing Asset Management Systems. ProMAC 2004, Second International Conference on Project Management, 12-14 October 2004, Tokyo Bay Area, Japan. 6 p.
  80. Jaafari, A. and Hensman, N. (2004). The Role of Project Management in Formation and Performance of Creative-Dynamic Organisations. ProMAC 2004, Second International Conference on Project Management, 12-14 October 2004, Tokyo Bay Area, Japan. 6 p.

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  81. Jaafari, A. and Suvimolteerabut, P. (2004). Measuring the Performance of IT and Business Transformation Projects: Framework, Criteria and Assessment Methodologies. ProMAC 2004, Second International Conference on Project Management, 12-14 October 2004, Tokyo Bay Area, Japan. 6 p.
  82. Jaafari A, Jabiri Z.N. (2006). Accelerating Project Performance by Applying Project Diagnostics. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Project Management (ProMAC2006), Sep. 27 - 29, 2006, Sydney, Australia.
  83. Jabiri Z.N., Jaafari A., Gunaratram D. (2005b). Promoting Asset Management policies by considering OEE in products´ TLCC estimation. IEE International Engineering Management Conference, pp. 480-484.
  84. Jabiri Z.N., Jaafari A., Gunaratram D. (2005c). Information Technology Applications in Asset Management (IT in AM). Tehran International Congress on Manufacturing Engineering (TICME2005), December 12-15.
  85. Jabiri Z.N., Jaafari A., Gunaratram D., Platfoot B. (2005d). Enhancing Profitability & Competitiveness by Project-based Management of Asset Intensive Organisations. 19th IPMA world congress, New Delhi.
  86. Jabiri Z.N., Jaafari A., Gunaratram D. (2006c). Risk analysis in strategic asset management. Proceedings of the International Conference on Business and Information (BAI2006), July 12 - 14, Singapore, ISSN: 1729-9322.
  87. Jaafari, A. and Cowan Sahadath K. Rethinking project management. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Project Management (ProMAC2006), Sydney, 26-29 September 2006, 7 p.
  88. Jabiri Z.N., Jaafari A., Gunaratram D. (2006d). Holistic asset management through project-based management approach Theory, application and case study. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Project Management (ProMAC2006), Sep 27 - 29, 2006, Sydney, Australia
  89. Gunaratnam, D.J., Li, Z., Jaafari, A. and Jabiri, Z.N. (2006). Process Simulation and Optimisation for Project-Based Strategic Asset Management. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Project Management (ProMAC2006), Sep. 27 - 29, 2006, Sydney, Australia.

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Invited Addresses And Contributions

  1. Jaafari A. Total Project Risk Management Aided by Information Systems. Plenary paper presented to the IPMA 12th World Congress on Project Management, held in Oslo, Norway on 9 -11 June, 1994.
  2. Jaafari, A., Key Issues in Management of Construction Projects. Invited paper presented to the &SCAL Convention; Construction Vision 2000", held on 30 Nov. - 1 Dec. 1994 in Singapore, Sponsored by the Singapore and Indonesian Contractors Association, Proceedings by CI-Priemer, pp. 163-174.
  3. Jaafari, A. (1996). An Innovative Delivery Concept for Uncertain Projects. The 13th World Congress on Project Management, held 24-26 June, Paris, Organised by IPMA and AFITEP.
  4. Jaafari, A. (1997). An Effective Philosophy and Framework for Re-engineering Total Project Systems. International Conference on Leadership and Total Quality Management in Construction and Building. 6 - 8 October 1997, Singapore, sponsored by the Institution of Engineers, Singapore, published by CI-Premier Pte Ltd. pp. 17-26.
  5. Jaafari, A. (1998). Perspectives on Risks Specific to Large Projects. Keynote paper presented to National Infrastructure Strategy, 98. 20 - 21 August 1998, Sponsored by the Institution of Engineers, Australia and The University of Sydney. 20 p.
  6. Jaafari, A. (1999). Key Issues in Construction Quality Assurance and Total Quality Management. Invited paper, International Seminar on Strategic Management in Construction. Organised by Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Chile and the Chilean Construction Institute, Oct. 7 - 8, Santiago, Chile, 30 p.
  7. Jaafari, A. (2000). Strategy-based Project Management through the Life Cycle Project Management Methodology. Seminar UMIST, UK, May 2000, 33.
  8. Jaafari, A. (1999). Strategy-driven Risk and Uncertainty Management on Capital Projects. Invited paper School of Business, the University of Hull Seminar, June 2000. 35 p.
  9. Jaafari, A. (2000). Dynamic Project-based Organisations. Project-Based Organisations: The key to Global Competitiveness. (First PMI Conference in Singapore, organised by PMI Singapore Chapter and EPC.) 26 September 2000
  10. Jaafari, A. (2001). The Role of PM in the Advancement of the Inclusive Society. Keynote paper presented to the PMI 2001 Leadership Conference. June 2001. Sydney Australia.

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  11. Jaafari, A. (2002). Knowledge, leadership, competencies, mindsets and the role of educational and research institutions. The First International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC2002): Challenges and Opportunities in Management and Technology. Miami, Florida, 25-26 April, 2002. pp. 467-474.
  12. Jaafari, A. (2002). Challenges and Opportunities in Management of Complex Projects. Plenary paper presented to The First International Conference on Project Management of China. Sponsored by State Economic and Trade Commission of China, Chinese Academy of Science and UNIDO. April 24-26, Beijing, China.
  13. Jaafari, A. (2002). Project Management and the New Economy. Keynote presentation made to the ProMAC 2002: An International Conference on Project Management-Breakthrough with Project Management, in the Era of Global Revolution by IT, 2002. Singapore, 31 Jul.-2 Aug. 2002.
  14. Jaafari, A. (2002). Project Management in the Age of Complexity and Change. Keynote presentation to Project Management Research Conference (PM-Days). Organised by Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. 26-29 November 2002, Vienna, Austria.
  15. Jaafari, A. (2003). Project Management in 21st Century: The Human and Behavioural Aspects. Plenary presentation to Project Management Research Conference (PM-Days). Organised by Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. 29 October 2003, Vienna, Austria.
  16. Jaafari, A. (2004). The Role of Project Management in Formation and Performance of Creative-Dynamic Organisations. Special Session ProMAC 2004, Second International Conference on Project Management, 12-14 October 2004, Tokyo Bay Area, Japan. 6 p.
  17. Jaafari, A. (2007). Re-engineering Government Services to Become Citizens- and Results-Oriented through Project and Program Management. Plenary address. IPMA International Symposium: State, Society, Business. Organised by SOVNET, 14-18 February 2007, Nizhnyi Novgorod, Russia.
  18. Jaafari, A. (2007). Holistic Solutions for Transforming a Whole Industry Sector: Framework, Tools and Results. IPMA International Symposium: State, Society, Business. Organised by SOVNET, 14-18 February 2007, Nizhnyi Novgorod, Russia.
  19. Jaafari, A. (2007). The Making of Professional Managers and Leaders: How to Succeed on the Face of a Fast Changing World. IPMA International Symposium: State, Society, Business. Organised by SOVNET, 14-18 February 2007, Nizhnyi Novgorod, Russia.

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