UF ISE Alum Breaks Down Career Barriers with Motivation from Those Closest to Her
March 29, 2021
The road to success isn’t always easy, but Consuela Smith finds inspiration in the little things to continue to strive for greatness. Whether it’s comforting words from family or finding ways to give back to her community, she continues to… Read More
UF OEM Student is Named President of Valencia College
March 8, 2021
Kathleen Plinske, Ed.D., a current student of the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering’s Outreach Engineering Management Program at the University of Florida, has been named Valencia College’s next president. Dr. Plinske will be the first woman to serve… Read More
Boyi Hu, Ph.D., Explores Impacts of the Use of Drones on Construction Sites
February 8, 2021
Boyi Hu, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida (UF) has received funding from the National Science Foundation in support of his research to explore potential safety and health… Read More
Yongpei Guan, Ph.D., Named 2021 IEEE Fellow
February 4, 2021
Yongpei Guan, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida, has been elevated to Fellow status in The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Dr. Guan is being recognized… Read More
Remembering Richard L. Francis
February 2, 2021
Richard Lane Francis, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida (UF), passed away on October 4, 2020. After receiving his doctorate degree in management science and industrial engineering from Northwestern… Read More
Mostafa Reisi Gahrooei, Ph.D., Develops Data-Driven model to Detect Transportation Disruption During Extreme Events
December 7, 2020
UF Industrial & Systems Engineering Assistant Professor Mostafa Reisi Gahrooei, Ph.D., has received funding from the National Science Foundation for his research in developing a proactive, data-driven framework for monitoring road transportation networks during extreme events. The detection of abnormal… Read More
Boyi Hu, Ph.D., Receives NSF Award for Research in Human-Robot Collaboration in Remanufacturing
December 1, 2020
Boyi Hu, Ph.D., an assistant professor for the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida (UF), has received funding from the National Science Foundation in support of his research in on human-robot collaboration in the… Read More
UF ISE Alum Explains What Motivates Him to Give Back
UF Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) alum, Carlos del Sol (BSIE ’72) has dedicated years of time and service to both the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering. Mr. del Sol believes giving… Read More
UF ISE Ambassadors Plan A Virtual Career Fair For Spring 2021
November 25, 2020
This year has brought incredible challenges to people all around the world. However, despite the limitations that COVID-19 has placed upon the lives of everyone, thousands of people have risen to the challenge to adapt to this new normal and… Read More
UF ISE Announces New Driving Simulator for Autonomous Vehicle Research
November 24, 2020
In Spring 2020, the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida introduced a new driving simulator that will be utilized in the Human Systems Engineering Laboratory (HSEL) for driver behavior and autonomous vehicle research. This… Read More