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  • Boyi Hu, Ph.D., Develops Robotic Pollinators to Improve Food Security

    February 9, 2022

    Boyi Hu, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida, has received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture in support of his… Read More

  • UF ISE Faculty Retire After Years of Service

    November 22, 2021

    This year, two senior faculty retired from the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida, including Panos Pardalos, Ph.D., and Suleyman Tufekci, Ph.D. In October 2021, the ISE Department celebrated the two faculty members to commemorate their many years of success.   Panos Pardalos, Ph.D.  Dr. Pardalos joined the… Read More

  • Xiang Zhong, Ph.D., Uses AI to Transform Intensive Care Delivery

    Xiang Zhong, Ph.D., assistant professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida recently received funding from the National Science Foundation in support of her research in developing a causal AI digital twin framework to tackle the challenges of critical… Read More

  • UF Outreach Engineering Management Program Celebrates 25 Years

    November 8, 2021

    The University of Florida’s Outreach Engineering Management (OEM) master’s program celebrates 25 years since its inception in 1996.  Housed in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE), OEM is geared towards working professionals who wish to receive a master’s degree in ISE with a concentration in Engineering Management.   Beginning… Read More

  • Remembering Donald W. Hearn

    July 23, 2021

    Donald W. Hearn, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida (UF), passed away on July 9, 2021, in Pinehurst, NC. Dr. Hearn received a bachelor’s degree in physics from the… Read More

  • Panos Pardalos, Ph.D., Receives Funding for Research in Navigation Approaches for Autonomous Vehicles

    July 22, 2021

    Panos Pardalos, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Industrial & Systems Engineering, in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, received funding from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate. The funding supports Dr. Pardalos’ research to develop deep learning navigation… Read More

  • Remembering Tilak Patel

    May 10, 2021

    Tilak Patel, a recent graduate from the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida (UF), passed away in December of 2020. “Tilak was a bright light in our program. He always had new ideas for… Read More

  • Gator100 Recognizes 17 Engineering Alumni in 2021

    May 3, 2021

    Alumni from the University of Florida have created and guided some of the most innovative and profitable businesses in the nation and the world. Each year, the UF Alumni Association, in partnership with the UF Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center recognizes… Read More

  • UF ISE Ambassadors Make Their Mark Despite A Challenging Year

    April 21, 2021

    The UF Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) Ambassadors is a student organization unique to UF ISE with a mission of supporting the growth and improvement of the department through collaborations with faculty, administration, students, and alumni. The organization works on… Read More

  • UF ISE Faculty Design Automated Driving System for People with Cognitive Disabilities

    April 19, 2021

    Three University of Florida Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (UF ISE) faculty received funding from the Department of Transportation (DOT) after competing in the Inclusive Design Challenge, which tasked competitors with designing a solution to enable people with disabilities… Read More