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The second issue of IE Optimum, an annual department newsletter, has been published.
IE Newsletter Fall 2015
Dr. Nancy Currie (Ph.D. in UHIE '97) talked about the importance of safety in her recent keynote speech at the conference to several hundred attendees in Nashville, TN. Read more
IE Alumna and Astronaut Currie delivered keynote at the annual IIE conference
The event was successful. Many thanks to the participants and organizers (Sharon Hall and Cyrena Edwards). Extra thanks to Jaeyoung Cho who took the photos during the event. Read more
IE Alumni Luncheon held on April 25, 2015
What a wonderful event that was organized by INFORMS UH student chapter. Well done! Please follow the link to see photos from the event.
Industrial Engineering Research Conference & Expo - April 24, 2015
The IE Department Newsletter is now available online (click here).
It was another successful year for the 2014 annual awards and honors banquet. Thank you all for your support. View photos from this year's banquet at: http://www.egr.uh.edu/news/201405/photos-annual-ie-awards-honors-banquet Download Dr. Gino Lim's…
Operations research analysts are high-level problem-solvers who use advanced techniques, such as optimization, data mining, statistical analysis and mathematical modeling, to develop solutions that help businesses and organizations operate more…
Dr. Daryl Santos (MSIE '90, PH.D. IE '93) was named Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusiveness and Professor of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering at SUNY-Binghamton. Read more
Gov. Rick Perry has appointed three members to the University of Houston System Board of Regents for terms to expire Aug. 31, 2019. Durga D. Agrawal of Houston is president and CEO of Piping Technology and Products, and director of the Agrawal…
Sparse solution to classes of optimization problems has been a major concern for optimization problems arising from many disciplines. For example, in image processing, a sparse representation of the important features is crucial to the effective…
Sparse Solutions to Classes of Quadratic Programming Problems: Theoretical Fundamentals, Solving Strategies and Applications
In 2012, driven by the need for greater effectiveness and efficiency in all mission areas to generate affordable, high-quality health professionals, clinical care and research, the University of Texas Health Institution issued a RFP to solicit…
The Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Houston has developed a new concentration in Public Safety Management (PSM) in its existing Master of Industrial Engineering (MIE) degree.Recognizing that industrial engineering can play…
Industrial engineering major Emilie Gerhart is graduating in Spring 2013. She shares her perspectives on success in engineering. Read more
Conversations with Engineering Cougars - Emilie Gerhart
Both industrial engineering students and alumni alike represented the industrial engineering profession in an impressive way at the University of Houston Engineering Alumni Association (UH EAA) Engineers Week 2013 Reception and Program. Engineers…
Industrial Engineers a Presence at the UH EAA Engineers Week 2013 Program
The University of Houston Chapter 877 formed a committee to tackle the intensive planning and responsibilities associated with organizing the conference. This committee is made up of 15 IIE members, and consists of chapter officers and members alike…
South Central Regional 2013 University Conference
News and events from the UH Department of Industrial Engineering
UH Department of Industrial Engineering Fall Newsletter
Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies Suresh Khator received the 2012 International Educator of the Year award at the 2012 Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) Gala and Awards Banquet.
Cyrena Edwards joins the Department of Industrial Engineering as an advising assistant 2. Department chair Gino Lim would like to thank the search committee who helped bring Cyrena to the department at the start of the fall semester. The committee…
INFORMS recognized INFORMS UH student chapter with "CumLade" award for their hard work to run the chapter, Charlotte, NC, November, 2011.
A lifetime separates two special University of Houston engineering students who are graduating this spring. David Levy is receiving two bachelor's degrees, one in mechanical engineering and the other in mathematics. George Hall, meanwhile, is…
Two UH Engineering Graduates Separated by 70 Years