Mariana Frank, PhD

Professor, Physics

Phone:	(514) 848-2424 ext. 3283
Email:	mariana.frank@concordia.ca
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Education

PhD, MSc (University of Toronto)
BSc, Honours Physics (Concordia University)

Research interests

I am a High Energy Theorist and I work in the general area of Electroweak Theory/Beyond The Standard Model phenomenology.

My main areas of interest in research are:

Supersymmetry, Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model and Beyond, with particular emphasis on U'(1) models and the Left-Right Supersymmetric Model.
Precision Tests of Physics Beyond the Standard Model, especially CP violation and Flavor Violation (lepton flavor violation, electric dipole moments, top FCNC decays).
Spontaneous symmetry violation (in particular the connection between R parity and CP).
Theories with Warped Extra Dimensions and their consequences at colliders.
Dark Matter candidates in supersymmetric and non-supersymmetric models (relic density, direct and indirect detection experiments, collider signals).
LHC phenomenology: Higgs and top production and decays, extra gauge bosons, exotic particles and their consequences.

At present, I have active collaborations with high energy theorists in Montreal, Finland, France and India.

Recent publications

Journal Papers

M. Nik-Bakht, J. Lee, S. Hadian Dehkordi, “BIM-based Reverberation Time Analysis”, ITCON –Journal of Information Technology in Construction (2021)
F. Zaeri, M. Nik-Bakht, “Citizen Engagement Body of Knowledge – A Fuzzy Decision Maker for Index-term Selection in Built Environment Projects”, Cities, Elsevier (2021)
S. Shabani, M. Nik-Bakht, “Social Network Analysis of project Procurement in Iranian Construction Mega Projects”, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (2021)
S. Shabani, M. Nik-Bakht, “Functional Evaluation of Change Order and Invoice Management Processes under Different Procurement Strategies – A Social Network Analysis Approach”, ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Vol. 147 (1) (2021)
A. Hosny, M. Nik-Bakht, O. Moselhi, “Workspace Planning in Construction: Investigation of Non-Deterministic factors”, Journal of Automation in Construction, Vol. 116 (2020)
M. Nik-Bakht, T. E. El-diraby, “Beyond Chatter: Profiling Community Discussion Networks in Urban Infrastructure Projects”, Journal of Infrastructure Systems, ASCE, Vol. 26, Issue 3 (2020)
M. Nik-Bakht, R. Panizza, P. Hudon, P Chassain, M. Bashari, “Economy-Energy Trade off Automation – A Decision Support System for Building Design Development”, Journal of Building Engineering, Vol. 30 (2020)
S. Kouhestani, M. Nik-Bakht, “IFC-based Process Mining for Design Authoring”, Journalof Automation in Construction
M. Nik-Bakht, M. Hosseini, T. E. El-diraby, “Game-Based Crowdsourcing to Support Collaborative Customization of the Definition of Sustainability”, Journal of Advanced Engineering Informatics, Elsevier, Vol. 38 (2018), 501-513
M. Nik-Bakht, T. E. El-diraby, “Project Collective Mind: Unlocking Project Discussion Networks”, Journal of Automation in Construction, Elsevier, Vol. 84 (2017), 50-69
S.Kinawy, M. Nik-Bakht, T. E. El-diraby, “Mismatches in Stakeholder Communication: The Case of the Leslie and Ferrand Transit Stations, Toronto, Canada”, Journal of Sustainable Cities and Society, Elsevier, Vol. 34 (2017) 239-249
M. Nik-Bakht, T. E. El-diraby, “SUSTWEETABILITY: A Social Annotation Game for Exposing Public Community's Perspective on Sustainability of Urban Infrastructure”, International Journal of Human – Computing, Vol. 89 (2016) 54-72
M. Nikbakht, T. E. El-diraby, “Synthesis of Decision Making Research in Construction”, ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(9) (2015)
M. Nikbakht, T. E. El-diraby, “Communities of Interest–Interest of Communities: Social & Semantic Analysis of Communities in Infrastructure Discussion Networks”, Wiley Computer-Aided Civil & Infrastructure Engineering 31(1) (2016) 34-49
M. Nikbakht, T. E. El-diraby, “Hidden social networks driving online public involvement in infrastructure construction: a case study of LRT projects in North America”, TRR, Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Vol 2453/Planning 2014, (2015) 84-93
H. Osman and M. Nikbakht, “A Game Theoretic Model For Roadway Performance Management: A Socio-Technical Approach”, Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 4(1) (2014), 40-54 (2015 Outstanding paper award by the journal)
A. Kaveh and M. Nikbakht, “Analysis of space truss towers, using combined symmetry groups and product graphs”, ACTA Mechanica, 218(1) (2011) 133–160.
Kaveh A, Nikbakht M, Rahami H., “Improved group-theoretic method using graph products for the analysis of symmetric – regular structures”, ACTA Mechanica, 210(3) (2010) 265-289.
A. Kaveh, H. Rahami and M. Nikbakht, “Vibration analysis of regular structures by graph products: cable networks”, Computers and Structures, 88(9-10) (2010), 588–601.
Kaveh A, Nikbakht M, “Improved group-theoretical method for eigenvalue problems of special symmetric structures, using graph theory”, Advances in Engineering Software, 41(1) (2010) 22–31.
A. Kaveh and M. Nikbakht, "Stability analysis of hyper symmetric skeletal structures using group theory", ACTA Mechanica, 200(3) (2008) 177–197.
A. Kaveh and M. Nikbakht, “Decomposition of Symmetric Mass-Spring Vibrating Systems Using Groups, Graphs and Linear Algebra”, Journal of Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering, 23(7) (2007) 639-664
A. Kaveh and M. Nikbakht, “Block Diagonalization of Laplacian Matrices of Symmetric Graphs via Group Theory”, Int. Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 69(5) (2007) 908-947
A. Kaveh and M. Nikbakht, “Buckling load of symmetric plane frames using canonical forms and group theory”, ACTA Mechanica, 185(1) (2006) 89-128.

Book Chapters

A. Azghandi-Roshvand, M. Nik-Bakht, S. H. Han, “Towards Automated Analysis of Ambiguity in Modular Construction Contract Documents (a Qualitative & Quantitative Study)”, Chapter in “Advances in Informatics and Computing in Civil and Construction Engineering”, Springer (2019) 343-350
M. Nikbakht, T.Eldiraby, “Towards bottom-up decision making and collaborative knowledge generation in urban infrastructure projects through online social media”, Chapter in “Transparency in social media – tools, methods, and algorithms for mediating online interactions” (2015) 145-164
M. Nikbakht, S.Kinawy, T.Eldiraby, “Construction Management Public Relations (Business Disruption & Neighborhood Impacts)”, Chapter in “SAGE Encyclopedia of Transportation” (2014)

Selected Conference Papers

K. Erfani, S. Mahabadipour, M. Nik-Bakht, J. Lee, “BIM-based Simulation for Analysis of Reverberation Time”, Building Simulation 2019, Rome, Italy, Sep 2019
R. Eftekharirad, A. Hosny, M. Nik-Bakht, A. Hammad, “Planning Building Rehabilitation Projects for Safe Evacuation Provisions - An ABM Approach”, Building Simulation 2019, Rome, Italy, Sep 2019
S. Salimi, M. Nik-Bakht, A. Hammad, “Towards an ontology for holistic building occupant information modelling”, 10th International Conference IAQVEC 2019, Bari, Italy, Sep 2019
R. Panizza, M. Nik-Bakht, “Towards a universal ranking system for design parameters' impact on buildings' lifecycle energy”, 10th International Conference IAQVEC 2019, Bari, Italy, Sep 2019
F. Zarei, M. Nik-Bakht, A. Hammad, “Visualization of Local Municipal Satisfaction by Twitter Data Analysis”, 7th CSCE International Construction Specialty Conference (jointly with CRC), Laval, Québec, Jun 2019
R. Panizza, M. Nik-Bakht, “Would Québec Reach the Electric Vehicle Adoption Target? - A Game Theory Approach”, 7th CSCE International Construction Specialty Conference (jointly with CRC), Laval, Québec, Jun 2019
L. Rafati Sokhangoo, R. Panizza, M. Nik-Bakht, S. H. Han, “Conceptual Cost Models for Early Energy Simulation in Building Projects”, 7th CSCE International Construction Specialty Conference (jointly with CRC), Laval, Québec, Jun 2019
A. Hosny, M. Nik-Bakht, O. Moselhi, “Workspace Management on Construction Jobsites: An Industry Survey”, 7th CSCE International Construction Specialty Conference (jointly with CRC), Laval, Québec, Jun 2019
F. Zarei, M. Nik-Bakht, “Automated detection of urban flooding from news”, ISARC 2018 (International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction), Banff, Alberta, May 2019
A. Kavad, R. Dharsandia, A. Hosny, M. Nik-Bakht, “Schedule Quality Assessment for nD Models using Industry Foundation Classes”, ISARC 2018 (International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction), Banff, Alberta, May 2019
S. Kouhestani, M. Nik-Bakht, “Towards Level 3 BIMProcess Maps with IFC & XES Process Mining”, ECPPM2018 – European Conference on Product and Process Modelling,Copenhagen, Denmark, September 2018
R. Eftekharirad, M.Nik-Bakht, A. Hammad, “Linking sensory data to BIM by extending IFC – casestudy of fire evacuation”, ECPPM2018 – European Conference on Product and Process Modelling,Copenhagen, Denmark, September 2018
A. Azghandi-Roshvand, M. Nik-Bakht, S. H. Han, “Towards AutomatedAnalysis of Ambiguity in Modular Construction Contract Documents (a Qualitative& Quantitative Study)”, CIB-W78, 35thInternational Conference on Applications of IT in the AEC Industry, Chicago,Illinois, United States, October 2018
R. Eftekharirad, M.Nik-Bakht, A. Hammad, “ExtendingIFC for Fire Emergency Real-Time Management Using Sensors and OccupantInformation”, ISARC 2018 (International Symposium on Automation andRobotics in Construction), Berlin, Germany, July 2018
A. Hosny, M. Nik-Bakht, O. Moselhi, “Chaos &Complexity in Modeling Spatial Temporal Clashes for Construction Processes”,ASCE CRC 2018 (Construction Research Congress (CRC), New Orleans, LA, USA, Apr 2018
O. Beltrán, M. Nik-Bakht, “Can “EDGE” bethe Solution to Sustainability of Buildings in Colombian Market?”, ASCECRC 2018 (Construction Research Congress (CRC), New Orleans, LA, USA, Apr 2018
S. Tarika, M. Nik-Bakht, “Analysis ofBIoT-based Energy Business in the City of Montréal – Lessons Learned for BroaderMarkets”, ASCE CRC 2018 (Construction Research Congress (CRC), NewOrleans, LA, USA, Apr 2018
A. Hosny, M. Nik-Bakht, O.Moselhi, “Towards agent-based modeling for operational clash detection inconstruction operations”, 6thCSCE/ASCE/CRC InternationalConstruction Specialty Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 2017
M. Hosseini, M. Nik-Bakht, T. E. El-diraby, “Social Sentiment forSustainability of Infrastructure Mega-projects”, CIB-W78, 33rdInternational Conference on Applications of IT in the AEC Industry, Brisbane, Australia, November 2016 (Accepted Sep. 2016).
Tulio Sulbaran, M. Nik-Bakht, “Construction Decision Making Inventory (CDMI) – Assessment Framework for Validity and Reliability”, CIB-W78, 33rd International Conference on Applications of IT in the AEC Industry, Brisbane, Australia, November 2016 (Accepted Sep. 2016).
M. Nikbakht, M. Hosseini, T. E. El-diraby, “Infrastructure Sustainability-Related Topic Classification in Social Media”, CIB paper 16, CIB W78, 32nd International Conference on Applications of IT in the AEC Industry, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, October 2015.
M. Nikbakht, T. E. El-diraby, “Topic Modeling for Infrastructure-Related Discussions in Online Social Media”, Con-344. ICSC15, the 5th International/11th Construction Specialty CSCE Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (June 8 to 10, 2015).
M. Nikbakht, Sh. Kinawy, T. E. El-diraby, “News and social media as performance indicators for public involvement in transportation planning - the Eglinton Crosstown project in Toronto”, TRB (Transportation Research Board) 94th Annual Meeting, Jan 2015, Washington DC.
M. Nikbakht, T. E. El-diraby, “Ordinary People-Extraordinary Projects! From big data to knowledge in stakeholder management for construction of mega-projects”, 10th European Conference on Products and Process Modeling in the Building and Construction Industry, Vienna, Austria, September 2014.
M. Nikbakht, T. E. El-diraby, “Infrastructure Discussion Networks: Analyzing Social Media Debates of LRT Projects in North American Cities”, TRB (Transportation Research Board) 93rd Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January 2014
M. Nikbakht, T. E. El-diraby, “What Does Social Media Say About the Infrastructure Construction?”, paper 16, CIB W78, 30th International Conference on Applications of IT in the AEC Industry, Beijing, China, October 2013.
M. Nikbakht, T. E. El-diraby, “Analyzing Infrastructure Discussion Networks: Order of Influence in Chaos of Followers”, Con-85. Proceedings of CSCE annual conference, Montreal, Canada, May 2013.
A. Kaveh and M. Nikbakht, “Interrelation of Group and Graph Products in Configuration Processing of Symmetric Structures”, Paper 166 from CCP:88, ISBN 978-1-905088-23-2, The Ninth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Athens, Greece, 2-5 September 2008.
A. Kaveh and M. Nikbakht, “Symmetric Finite Elements Formulation Using Linear Algebra and Canonical Forms: Truss and Beam Elements”, Paper 130 fromCCP:86, ISBN 978-1-905088-17-1, Eleventh International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, Malta, September 2007.
A. Kaveh and M. Nikbakht, “Improved Group-Theoretical Methods for Eigenvalue Problems of Special Symmetric Structures, Using Graph Theory”, Paper 288 from CCP:83, ISBN 1-905088-08-6, The 8th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, Sep, 2006.