graduate studies
Doctor of Philosophy Program

Program Objective

The objective of the program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree is to prepare the student to perform cutting-edge research in his/her chosen area of study within the profession of Industrial Engineering.

Sample Dissertations

Doctoral research topics are vast and include such topics as aging, cognitive performance, data mining, engineering education, information technology, machine learning, manufacturing metrology and tribology, logistics, quality, supply chain management, simulation, and transportation.

Sample dissertations authored by our doctoral graduates since 2000:

Human Factors/Ergonomics

Fry, T. L. (2003). Development and Validation of Metrics to Evaluate Robotics Operator Performance. Chaired by Robert Schlegel.

Swim, L. K. (2001). Improving Decision Quality in the Analytic Hierarchy Process Implementation Through Knowledge Management Strategies. Chaired by Randa Shehab.

Hwang, B.-C. (2001). Methodology for the Selection and Evaluation of Computer Input Devices for People with Functional Limitations. Chaired by Robert Schlegel.

Production and Manufacturing

Jiang, S.-T. (2004). Assessment of Semi-Parametric Proportional Intensity Models Applied to Recurrent Failure Data with Mutiple Failure Types for Repariable-System Reliability. Chaired by Thomas Landers.

Systems Modeling and Analysis

Kasap, S. (2003). Differential-Algebraic Equations in Primal Dual Interior Point Optimization Methods: A New Approach to the Parameterization of the Central Trajectory. Chaired by Theodore Trafalis.

Saikaew, C. (2003). A Corrosion Severity Ranking Methodology and a Predictive Model for Corrosion Growth Based on Environmental and Corrosion Growth Data. Chaired by Mary Court.

Jones, W. (2001). Identifying Cost, Schedule, and Performance Risks in Project Planning and Control - A Fuzzy Logic Approach. Chaired by Adedeji Badiru.

Bridges, T. R. (2000). The Effect of Intermittent Forgetting Upon Learning and Productivity Within Production Systems. Chaired by Adedeji Badiru.

Milatovic, M. (2000). Mapping of Multicapable and Interdependent Resource Units in Pert/CPM Networks. Chaired by Adedeji Badiru.


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