Academic Publications

Preprints

  • Machine Generalize Learning in Agent-Based Models: Going Beyond Surrogate Models for Calibration in ABMs. S. Najafzadehkhoei, G. Vega Yon, B. Modenesi, D. S. Meyer. arXiv preprint, 2025.
  • A novel approach for classifying Monoamine Neurotransmitters by applying Machine Learning on UV plasmonic-engineered Auto Fluorescence Time Decay Series (AFTDS). M. Mohammadi, S. Najafzadehkhoei, G. Vega Yon, Y. Wang. arXiv, July 9, 2025. arXiv:2507.07227

Manuscripts in Preparation

  • imaginarycss: An R package for Cognitive Social Structures. S. Najafzadehkhoei, G. Vega Yon, K. Tanaka. In preparation (Sept. 2025).

Software

  • epiworldRcalibrate — R package for ML-based calibration in ABMs. Status: CRAN/JOSS submission in preparation.
  • imaginarycss — R package for CSS analysis (data model, error taxonomy, accuracy metrics, null models).

Talks & Presentations

  • Mar 26, 2025 — ENAR Spring Meeting (Oral): “Automatic Calibration of Agent-Based Models using Deep Neural Networks.” New Orleans, LA.
  • Aug 2025 — JSM 2025 (Selections): Oral & Poster accepted (unable to attend). Nashville, TN.
  • Jan 2025 — DELPHI Data Science Initiative (Poster): “Automatic Calibration of Agent-Based Models using Deep Neural Networks.”
  • Jul 11–12, 2024 — CDC (Oral): “Comparing the Performance of Different Rt Estimations: Insights from an Agent-Based Network Model Study.” Atlanta, GA.