A natural problem solver, Scott Ellyson knew that engineering could be a perfect fit when it came time to choose a college major. His experiences at the University of Florida ultimately led him to focus on industrial and systems engineering… Read More
UF ISE Welcomes New Faculty in Data Analytics
The Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) has hired two new faculty members in the data analytics field. Mostafa Reisi, Ph.D., and Xiaochen Xian, Ph.D. will both be joining the department as assistant professors. Mostafa Reisi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor… Read More
UF ISE Professor Named an IISE Fellow
Yongpei Guan, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida, has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE). Guan has been recognized for his significant… Read More
Kaber to Lead New Transportation Human Factors & Systems Group
Dr. David Kaber, chair of the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at the University of Florida (UF), will serve as a lead for the UF Transportation Institute’s new Transportation Human Factors & Systems Group. The Human Factors & Systems… Read More
Research Spotlight: Dr. Hongcheng Liu
Honcheng Liu, Ph.D., an assistant professor for the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE), is working with “small” data to provide personalized and highly accurate radiation therapy treatment. His work supports the effective elimination of tumors and promotes safety… Read More
UF ISE Graduate Program Ranks No. 12 Among Public Institutions
The Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida has moved up two spots in the rankings for public institution graduate schools. According to the 2020 U.S. News & World Report on Best Graduate Schools, the… Read More
Panos Pardalos Receives Humboldt Research Award
Dr. Panos M. Pardalos, a distinguished professor for the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida has received the Humboldt Research Award. This award, granted by the Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation, is given to 100… Read More
Remembering Michael Edward Thomas
Michael Edward Thomas, former chair of the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida (UF), passed away on November 23, 2018. After receiving his Ph.D. in operations research from Johns Hopkins University, Thomas joined the… Read More
UF ISE Welcomes New Faculty in Data Analytics & Applied Operations Research
Xu Sun will join the faculty of the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at the University of Florida as an assistant professor in July of 2019. His research is focused on data analytics and applied operations research. Upon joining… Read More
Panos Pardalos Receives University Term Professorship
Panos M. Pardalos, the Paul and Heidi Brown Preeminent Professor for the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE), has received a 2018 University Term Professorship. The professorship is for three years from 2018-2021. Pardalos was recognized for his record… Read More