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Master’s in Engineering Management — Operational Excellence

Unlock Creative Potential Operational Excellence through Design Thinking and Design for Six Sigma

Join us for this 2-day in-person event on November 21–22 at the University of Houston campus, where participants will engage with peers in an interactive setting, learning the latest techniques to drive Operational Excellence and transform their organizations to enhance competitive advantage.

Event Highlights:

  • Jointly hosted by the Operational Excellence Society, XONITEK, the Industrial Engineering Department, and the Bauer School at the University of Houston.
  • Gain insights from thought leaders and peers on best practices and trends.
  • Strengthen collaborations on capstone projects and internships.
  • Explore new partnership opportunities aligned with organizational goals. 

Co-delivering Speakers:

  • Mr. Joseph F. Paris Jr., President of XONITEK and the Operational Excellence Society.
  • Dr. Matthew Hu, Director of the Engineering Management Program at the University of Houston and Co-Chair of Autonomous Vehicles, Highway, and Transportation Society.
  • Dr. Jami Kovach, Professor and Associate Dean for Student Success and Undergraduate Support Services at the University of Houston, and PMI Houston Endowed Professor of Project Management.
  • Dr. Meng Li, Professor and Bauer Chair of AI at C.T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston. 

Keynote Speakers:

  • Dr. Gino Lim, Fellow of IISE, SVP of IISE International Operations, R. Larry and Gerlene (Gerri) R. Snider Endowed Chair, Professor & Chair, Department of Industrial Engineering University of Houston
  • Dr. Praveen Kumar, Cullen Distinguished Chair Professor of Finance, and Chairperson of the Department of Finance at the University of Houston

Please feel free to reach-out to mhu9 [at] central.uh.edu (Dr. Matthew Hu) if you have any questions or would like additional information. 

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Operational Excellence
Operational Excellence