Articles and Other Writings

      


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This Appendix A to B. Parhami’s CV contains a list of tutorial, review, and semitechnical articles in newspapers and magazines, interviews, technology reviews/updates, and broad-based papers in unrefereed journals.

A1   

Parhami, B., “Time-Sharing”, Project for Oregon State Univ. Course EE 527 (Computer Systems), 12 pp., April 1970.

A2   

Parhami, B., “Functional Design of an Electronic Calculator”, Project for Oregon State Univ. Course EE 527 (Computer Systems), 16 pp., April 1970.

A3   

Parhami, B., “Compiler Processor”, Project for Oregon State Univ. Course EE 527 (Computer Systems), 14 pp., May 1970.

A4   

Parhami, B., “Buffer Memories –– Concept, Applications, and Implementation Schemes”, Research Paper for UCLA Course E 225D (Graduate Seminar on Computer Memories), 23 pp., 10 March 1971.

A5   

Parhami, B., “Applications of Associative Processors to Non-numerical Symbol Manipulation Problems –– A Summary”, Unpublished manuscript, 9 pp., 2 April 1971.

A6   

Parhami, B., “Array and Pipeline Processors”, Research Paper for UCLA Course E 225B (Digital Computer Seminar), 21 pp., 23 April 1971.

A7   

Parhami, B., “Analysis of the Behavior of a Nonlinear System”, Term Project for UCLA Course E 124A (Computer Applications –– Lumped Parameter Systems), 50 pp., 21 May 1971.

A8   

Parhami, B., “Stochastic Automata and the Problems of Reliability in Sequential Machines”, MS Thesis, Oregon State Univ., 49 pp., June 1971.

A9   

Parhami, B., “Design of a Multiprocessor System”, Term Paper for UCLA Course E 225B (Digital Computer Seminar), 53 pp., June 1971.

A10   

Parhami, B., “A Digital Control Design Language”, Term Project for UCLA Course E 125L (Programming Languages and Systems), 21 pp., 2 June 1971.

A11   

Parhami, B., “A Bibliography on Associative Memories and Processors”, Computer Science Dept., UCLA, Internal Memo 101, 29 pp., July 1971.

A12   

Parhami, B., “A Proposal for a Rotating Associative Processor for Information Dissemination”, Computer Science Dept., UCLA, Internal Memo 100, 57 pp., August 1971.

A13   

Parhami, B., “Parallel Computing Structures for Information Retrieval”, Unpublished manuscript, 13 pp., 2 August 1971.

A14   

Parhami, B., “Knuth’s Translation Scheme for Context-Free Languages”, Term Paper for UCLA Course E 225L (Advanced Topics in Programming Systems), 13 pp., 11 November 1971.

A15   

Parhami, B., “Problems on SLR(k) Grammars and Syntax-Directed Transduction”, Final Term Project for UCLA Course E 225L (Advanced Topics in Programming Systems), 24 pp., 7 December 1971.

A16   

Parhami, B., “An Associative Processor Simulator”, Unpublished manuscript, 21 pp., March 1972.

A17   

Parhami, B., “Formal Definition of a Simple Programming Language”, Term Paper for UCLA Course E 225K (Advanced Topics in Programming Languages), 39 pp., 14 March 1972.

A18   

Parhami, B., “Associative Memories and Processors: An Overview and Selected Bibliography”, UCLA Computer Science Dept., Internal Memo 110, 77 pp., April 1972.

A19   

Parhami, B., The Computer –– Man’s New Brain, Tehran, Iran, 52 + ii pp., 1973 (in English, with Persian translation by S. Parhami); Originally written in May 1969 as a final paper for ELS Language Center, Washington, DC.

A20   

Parhami, B., “Evaluation of a Design for Fault-Tolerant Associative Processor”, UCLA Computer Science Dept., Internal Memo 122, August 1973.

A21   

Parhami, B., “Preliminary Ideas for the Design of a Fault-Tolerant Associative Processor”, UCLA Computer Science Dept., Internal Memo 130, 33 pp., August 1974.

A22   

Mavaddat, F., A. Nahapetian, and B. Parhami, “A Proposal for Research on the Persian Language in Relation to Computer Applications”, March 1975 (in Persian).

A23   

Parhami, B., “Introduction to the Computer Group”, Dept. Math. & Computer Science, SHUT, 1975.

A24   

Parhami, B., “Computer Science Program Guide”, Dept. Math. & Computer Science, SHUT, 28 pp., 1975 (in Persian and English).

A25   

Parhami, B., “Solution of the Programming Contest”, Algorithm, No. 8, p. 39, Fall 1975 (in Persian).

A26   

Parhami, B., “Seminar Organizer’s Introduction”, Proc. of the Seminar on Educational Problems and Teaching Methods for a First Course of Computer Science, Tehran, October 1975, pp. 4-8 (in Persian).

A27   

Parhami, B., “Decomposition of Characters into Line Segments”, Proc. of the Seminar on Educational Problems and Teaching Methods for a First Course of Computer Science, Tehran, October 1975, pp. 41-65 (same as R11).

A28   

Parhami, B., “The Case for APL as the First Programming Language to Be Taught”, Proc. of the Seminar on Educational Problems and Teaching Methods for a First Course of Computer Science, Tehran, October 1975, pp. 130-165 (same as R13).

A29   

Mavaddat, F., A. Nahapetian, and B. Parhami, “A Proposal for Research on the Automatic Processing of Persian Names”, Prepared for the Plan and Budget Organization, Government of Iran, by Technolog Engineering and Industrial Consultants, Tehran, December 1975.   

A30   

Parhami, B., “Diversions with Series”, Algorithm, No. 9, p. 69, Winter 1976 (in Persian).

A31   

Parhami, B., “Text Processing and Automatic Translation”, Algorithm, No. 9, pp. 75-93, Winter 1976 (in Persian).

A32   

Parhami, B., “A Guide for Preparing MS Theses in Computer Science”, Dept. Math. and Computer Science, SHUT, 1976.

A33   

Parhami, B., “Some Games, Diversions, and Problems”, Algorithm, No. 10, pp. 41-46, Winter 1977 (in Persian).

A34   

Parhami, B., “Preliminary Proposal on the Selection of Computer Science Textbooks for Translation into Persian”, Prepared for SHUT Press, Tehran, 15 pp., March 1977 (in Persian).

A35   

Parhami, B. and M.J. Ashjaee, “Proposed Constitution for the Iranian Computer Society” (later named Informatics Society of Iran), 8 pp., April 1977 (in Persian); several revised drafts were prepared and issued over the following year.

A36   

Parhami, B., “Preparation of Technical and Scientific Reports”, Algorithm, No. 11, pp. 57-86, Fall 1977 (in Persian).

A37   

Parhami, B., “The Turing Machine: A Simple Model for Digital Computers”, Algorithm, No. 11, pp. 96-116, Fall 1977 (in Persian).

A38   

Parhami, B., “A Proposal for the Design and Implementation of a Data Acquisition and Processing System for Direct Input of Attendance Information to the Payroll System”, Prepared for National Steel Industries (Esfahan Steel Complex), 19 pp., November 1977 (in Persian).

A39   

Parhami, B., “Tolerance of Failures in Computer System Design”, Algorithm, No. 12, pp. 45-67, Spring 1978 (in Persian).

A40   

“An Interview with Dr. Behrooz Parhami”, Algorithm, No. 12, pp. (12 pp.), Spring 1978; Reprinted in Newsletter of the Association of the Mathematics & Computer Science Alumni, SHUT, No. 1, May 1993, pp. 70-81 (in Persian).

A41   

Parhami, B., “The Graduate Computer Science Program at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, SHUT”, 60 pp., 1978 (in Persian).

A42   

Parhami, B., “Introducing the Faculty of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, SHUT”, 37 pp., June 1978 (in Persian).

A43   

Parhami, B., “Abstracts of Master’s Theses in Computer Science, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, SHUT”, 38 pp., June 1978 (in Persian and English).

A44   

Parhami, B., “Computer Education in Developing Countries”, Communications of the ACM, Vol. 21, No. 6, pp. 512-513, June 1978.

A45   

Parhami, B. (Editor), “Discussions on the Subject of ‘Computers in Developing Countries’”, Dept. Math. & Computer Science, SHUT, 16 pp., July 1978.

A46   

Parhami, B. and M.J. Ashjaee, “A Report on the Course ‘Office Machines and Computers’”, Prepared for the Ministry of Education, Government of Iran, 15 pp., July 1978 (in Persian).

A47   

Parhami, B., “Proposal for the Establishment of a Computer Engineering Department at SHUT”, 32 pp., September 1978 (in Persian).

A48   

Parhami, B., “Impact of the Persian Language on Computing in Iran”, Mideast Computer, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 6-7, 18 September 1978 (in Persian).

A49   

Parhami, B., “Annual Report of SHUT’s Faculty Council for the Academic Year 1977-78”, 38 pp., October 1978 (in Persian).

A50   

Parhami, B., “Computer Education in Iran: Cure or Ailment”, Mideast Computer, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 6-7, 16 October 1978 (in Persian).

A51   

Parhami, B., “Iran and the Process of Informatics Development: Entering the ‘Operational Phase’”, Mideast Computer, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 16-17, 22 January 1979 (in Persian).

A52   

Parhami, B., “Does Iran Need Computers?”, Computer Report, Vol. 1, No. 6, Serial No. 6, pp. 8-9, December 1979. See also the author’s reply to a review, Vol. 1, No. 9, p. 15, March 1980 (in Persian).

A53   

Parhami, B., “Computer Education in the Iranian Universities” (Editorial), Computer Report, Vol. 1, No. 9, Serial No. 9, pp. 1-2, March 1980 (in Persian).

A54   

Parhami, B., “Very High-Speed Printers”, Computer Report, Vol. 1, No. 9, Serial No. 9, p. 7, March 1980 (in Persian).

A55   

Parhami, B., “The Proposed Standard for Persian Information Interchange Code”, Computer Report, Vol. 2, No. 6, Serial No. 15, pp. 3-4, September 1980 (in Persian); Voted one the best articles of the past 20 years on the occasion of ISI’s 20th anniversary, 1998.

A56   

Parhami, B. et al, “Preliminary Report of ISI’s Education Committee on the Undergraduate Program in Computer Engineering”, Computer Report, Vol. 2, No. 6, Serial No. 15, pp. 5-7, September 1980 (in Persian).

A57   

Parhami, B., “Computers in the People’s Republic of China”, Computer Report, Vol. 2, No. 8, Serial No. 17, pp. 5-7, November 1980 (in Persian).

A58   

Parhami, B., “Initial Steps for Achieving Technological Independence in Informatics”, Computer Report, Vol. 2, No. 12, Serial No. 21, pp. 1-2, March 1981 (in Persian); voted one the best articles of the past 20 years on the occasion of ISI’s 20th anniversary, 1998.

A59   

Parhami, B., “Two-Year Cumulative Index to Computer Report”, Computer Report, Vol. 2, No. 12, Serial No. 21, p. 11, March 1981 (in Persian).

A60   

Parhami, B., “Suggestions for Achieving Technological Independence in the Field of Informatics”, Raayaaneh, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 12-13 & 46, April 1981 (in Persian).

A61   

Parhami, B., “Final Report of ISI’s Education Committee on Undergraduate Program in Computer Engineering”, Computer Report, Vol. 3, No. 2, Serial No. 23, pp. 5-12, May 1981 (in Persian).

A62   

Parhami, B., “Large Numbers in Computers and Mathematics”, Computer Report, Vol. 3, No. 3, Serial No. 24, pp. 5-10, June 1981 (in Persian).

A63   

Parhami, B., “Recognition of Printed Persian Texts by Computer”, Computer Report, Vol. 3, No. 6, Serial No. 27, pp. 7-11, September 1981 (in Persian).

A64   

Parhami, B., “A Look at the Current Status of Computer Chess”, Computer Report, Vol. 3, No. 7, Serial No. 28, pp. 7-9, October 1981 (in Persian).

A65   

Parhami, B., “Introducing the Informatics Society of Iran”, Bulletin of the Iranian Mathematical Society, Vol. 8, No. 2, Serial No. 15, pp. 93-96, 1981 (in Persian).

A66   

Parhami, B., “Problems Relating to Language and Script in Computer Applications”, Computer Report, Vol. 3, No. 8, Serial No. 29, pp. 5-12, November 1981 (in Persian).

A67   

Parhami, B., “Reply to the Review of the Preliminary Glossary of Computers and Informatics”, Raayaaneh, Vol. 1, No. 11, pp. 9 & 23, November 1981 (in Persian).

A68   

Parhami, B. and A. Kavianpour, “Report of a Technical Visit to Khavar Benz Computer Center”, Computer Report, Vol. 3, No. 10, Serial No. 31, pp. 5-12, January 1982 (in Persian).

A69   

Parhami, B., “Professional Computer Societies of the World”, Computer Report, Vol. 3, No. 11, Serial No. 32, pp. 3-5, February/March 1982 (in Persian).

A70   

Parhami, B., “On the Proper Place of Computing in Iran’s University Education System”, Computer Report, Vol. 3, No. 11, Serial No. 32, pp. 21-22, February/March 1982 (in Persian); voted one the best articles of the past 20 years on the occasion of ISI’s 20th anniversary, 1998.

A71   

Parhami, B. and V. Daie, “Cumulative Index to Volume 3 of Computer Report”, Computer Report, Vol. 3, No. 11, Serial No. 32, pp. 15-16, February/March 1982 (in Persian).

A72   

Parhami, B., “The Uproar of Rubik’s Cube”, Computer Report, Vol. 4, No. 1, Serial No. 33, pp. 3-6, April 1982 (in Persian).

A73   

Parhami, B., “High Council of Informatic’s Seminar on Microsystems and Peripherals Held”, Computer Report, Vol. 4, No. 2, Serial No. 34, pp. 3-6, May 1982 (in Persian).

A74   

Parhami, B., “An Introduction to Placement and Routing Methods in Computer-Aided Design of Printed Circuit Boards”, Computer Report, Vol. 4, No. 4, Serial No. 36, pp. 11-14, July/August 1982 (in Persian).

A75   

Daie, V. and B. Parhami, “Cumulative Index to Volume 4 of Computer Report”, Computer Report, Vol. 4, No. 10, Serial No. 42, pp. 15-16, March 1983 (in Persian).

A76   

Parhami, B., “The Processing and Application of Earth Resources Data from Satellites”, Computer Report, Vol. 5, No. 3, Serial No. 45, pp. 3-7, June/July 1983 (in Persian).

A77   

Parhami, B., “Cumulative Index to Volume 5 of Computer Report”, Computer Report, Vol. 5, No. 9, Serial No. 51, pp. 14-15, March 1984 (in Persian).

A78   

Parhami, B., “On a Symbol to Represent the Iranian Monetary Unit”, Computer Report, Vol. 6, No. 1, Serial No. 52, p. 22, April/May 1984 (in Persian); voted one the best articles of the past 20 years on the occasion of ISI’s 20th anniversary, 1998.

A79   

Parhami, B., “Scientific and Technical Publications in the Field of Computing”, Computer Report, Vol. 6, No. 2, Serial No. 53, pp. 6-8, June 1984 (in Persian).

A80   

Parhami, B., “Information Bulletin for the Graduate Entrance Exam in Computer Hardware and Software”, Dept. Math. & Computer Science, SHUT, 12 pp., August 1984 (in Persian).

A81   

Parhami, B., “Charles Babbage: Philosopher, Mathematician, and Father of Digital Computers”, Computer Report, Vol. 6, No. 7, Serial No. 58, p. 18, November 1984 (in Persian); reprinted in Technic, Vol. 1, No. 8, pp. 80-81, January 1985.

A82   

Parhami, B., “A Review of Modern Trends in Computer Hardware and Software Technology”, Computer Report, Vol. 6, No. 8, Serial No. 59, pp. 11-14, December 1984 (in Persian); reprinted in Technic, Vol. 1, No. 9, March 1985.

A83   

Parhami, B., “Iran and the Personal Computer Mirage”, Computer Report, Vol. 6, No. 10, Serial No. 61, pp. 14-16 & 21, February 1985 (in Persian); Selected as the best paper of the past 20 years on the occasion of ISI’s 20th anniversary, 1998.

A84   

Parhami, B., “A Geometric Representation of the Notion of Deadlocks in Computer Systems”, Computer Report, Vol. 7, No. 4, Serial No. 66, pp. 14-15 & 22, July 1985 (in Persian).

A85   

Parhami, B., Interviewed on Iran’s Informatics Scene and the Role of ISI, Computer Report, Vol. 7, No. 7, Serial No. 69, pp. 18-20, October 1985 (in Persian).

A86   

Parhami, B., “A Review of the Computing Implications of USA’s Strategic Defense Initiative (Nicknamed ‘Star Wars’)”, Computer Report, Vol. 7, No. 8, Serial No. 70, pp. 3-6, November 1985 (in Persian).

A87   

Parhami, B., Interviewed on Computers and Their Role in Developing Countries, Tamooz, Vol. 7, Serial No. 141, pp. 1, 4, & 8, 5 February 1986 (in Persian).

A88   

Parhami, B., “Final Proposal for the Iranian National Standard Information Code”, Reprint of Report R38 and its appendices as five separate articles in a special issue of Computer Report, Vol. 8, No. 2, Serial No. 76, pp. 2-14, May 1986 (in Persian).

A89   

Parhami, B., “Pioneers of Binary Numeration”, Computer Report, Vol. 12, No. 2, Serial No. 101, pp. 6-8, June/July 1990 (in Persian); voted one the best articles of the past 20 years on the occasion of ISI’s 20th anniversary, 1998.

A90   

Parhami, B., “Algorithms for Multiplication and Division by Constants”, Computer Report, Vol. 12, No. 6, Serial No. 105, pp. 8-10, February/March 1991 (in Persian)

A91   

“An Interview with Dr. Behrooz Parhami”, Computer Report, Vol. 16, No. 1, Serial No. 124, pp. 40-43, April/May 1994 (in Persian)

A92   

Parhami, B., “The Right Acronym at the Right Time”, IEEE Computer, Vol. 28, No. 6, p. 120, June 1995.

A93   

Parhami, B., “Parallel Processing System Organized as Periodically Regular Chordal Ring”, Patent Disclosure, Univ. of California, Case No. 95-341-1, June 1995.

A94   

Parhami, B., “Personal Notes on Four Decades of Computing in Iran”, Computer Report, Vol. 19, No. 3, Serial No. 138, English Section pp. 2-3, Persian Section pp. 55-56, January/February 1998 (in Persian)

A95   

Parhami, B., “Reflections on Events and Challenges of the Initial Years in the Life of ISI”, Computer Report, Vol. 20, No. 4, Serial No. 142, pp. 4 & 29, 1998 (in Persian)

A96   

Parhami, B., “ABCs of Parallel Processing in One Transparency”, Computer Architecture News, Vol. 27, No. 1, p. 2, March 1999.

A97   

Parhami, B., “Speedup versus Profitup”, IEEE Concurrency, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 3-4, Jan.-Mar. 2000. See B. Parhami's Files and Documents, under “Letters and Other Writings”.

A98   

Parhami, B., “Reinventing the Mousetrap”, IEEE Micro, Vol. 20, No. 2, p. 4, Mar./Apr. 2000. See B. Parhami's Files and Documents, under “Letters and Other Writings”.

A99   

Parhami, B., “Does Greed Influence the Computer Industry?”, IEEE Computer, Vol. 33, No. 4, p. 4, April 2000. See B. Parhami's Files and Documents, under “Letters and Other Writings”.

A100   

Parhami, B., “The Quality of Online Registration is Less than Gold”, Daily Nexus (UCSB student newspaper), Vol. 83, No. 52, p. 6, January 9, 2003. See B. Parhami's Files and Documents, under “Letters and Other Writings”.

A101   

Parhami, B., “Challenging a Theoretic Discussion” (original submitted title An Inappropriate Forum for Public Health Theories), IEEE Computer, Vol. 36, No. 12, p.8, December 2003. See B. Parhami's Files and Documents, under “Letters and Other Writings”.

A102   

Parhami, B., “How to Welcome Uninvited Guests,” Communications of the ACM, Vol. 49, No. 9, pp. 12-13, September 2006. See B. Parhami's Files and Documents, under “Letters and Other Writings”.

      

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