Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Om Prakash Yadav, Chairperson

Mission

The mission of the BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) program is to transform the industrial and systems engineering pipeline by providing educational and research experiences relevant to societal and industry needs and enabling individual development into technically proficient, culturally competent, collaborative leaders making a positive difference for their employers, communities, and the discipline; always embracing excellence in performance and conduct.

Educational Objectives

The BS in ISE Program objectives are aligned with University, College, and Departmental vision, mission, and values and are based on the needs of our constituencies. Within a few years of graduation, alumni of the ISE program will be:

Improving the design, efficiency, and quality of systems, products and processes through application of technical knowledge and business acumen.
Integrating system design, production, usability, operational and costing processes using analytical and computational tools.
Leading and collaborating on diverse and inclusive teams to produce positive change.
Contributing to their employers, communities, and the profession of industrial and systems engineering.
Adapting to societal needs and technological innovation by engaging in continuous learning which might include graduate studies.

Degrees Offered

Industrial and Systems Engineering - Bachelor of Science

Program Requirements

The Industrial and Systems Engineering major must complete 120 credit hours following the approved departmental curriculum. Majors must also satisfy all University and College of Engineering requirements.

Accreditation

The undergraduate program in Industrial and Systems Engineering, leading to the Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering degree, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Career Opportunities

Industrial and Systems Engineering is one of the major engineering fields in the United States with a significant need. Starting salaries for industrial and systems engineers are competitive with those of other engineering disciplines.The education that industrial and systems engineers receive also prepares them for rapid advancement to higher level managerial positions.

Directory of Faculty

Faisal Alkaabneh; Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Jordan; M.S., Masdar Institute of Science and Technology; Ph.D., Cornell University

Yang Chen; Assistant Professor
B.S., Henan Polytechnic University; M.S., Chongquin University; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago

Jaqueline Chestnut; Teaching Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Student Specialist
B.S., M.S., North Carolina A&T State University; Ph.D., Mississippi State University

Lauren Davis; Professor
B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Ph.D., North Carolina State University

Salil Desai; Professor
B.S., University of Mumbai; M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Steven X. Jiang; Associate Professor
B.S.M.E., East China Institute of Technology; MS, Nanjing University of Science & Technology; Ph.D., Clemson University

Hyung Nam Kim; Assistant Professor
B.S., Kansei Engineering, University of South Korea; M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Tech

Zhichao Li; Associate Professor
B.S., M.S., Tianjin University of Technology and Education; Ph.D., Kansas State University

Stephen Oneyear; Principal Lecturer
B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin

Xiuli Qu; Associate Professor
B.E.E.E., M.S.E.E., University of Science and Technology Beijing; M.S.I.E., Ph.D., Purdue University

Bala Ram; Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
B.S., M.S., Indian Institute of Technology Madras; Ph.D., State University of New York; Professional Engineer

Sanjiv Sarin; Professor and Special Assistant to the Chancellor
B.S., M.S., Indian Institute of Technology Delhi; Ph.D., State University of New York; Professional Engineer

Younho Seong; Professor
B.S.I.E., M.S.I.E., Inhwa University; Ph.D., State University of New York

Tonya Smith-Jackson; Professor and Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University; Certified Professional Ergonomist

Paul Stanfield; Professor
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University; M.B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Professional Engineer

Om Prakash Yadav; Professor and Chairperson
B.E., Malaviya National Institute of Tech, Jaipur; M.S., National Institute of Ind Eng, Bombay; Ph.D., Wayne State University