lndustrial Engineering

Dr. Byung Rae Cho

Associate Professor

Department of Industrial Engineering
104C Freeman Hall, Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-0920

Phone: (864) 656-1874
Fax: (864) 656-0795
Email: bcho@clemson.edu

Personal Web Page:
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 Dr. Byung Rae Cho

Education

MS, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Ohio State University

PhD, Industrial Engineering
University of Oklahoma

Research Areas

Quality Engineering, Design of Experiments, Robust Design, Tolerance Design, Design for Six Sigma, Military Operations Research, Reliability Engineering, and Decision Theory

 
Referred Journal Articles 

    * Clemson IE Students

  1. B.R.Cho, Y. Choi, and S. Shin*, "Development of Censored Engineering DesignOptimization for Pharmaceutical Quality," (in press) International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.
  2. J. Kovach*, B.R. Cho, and J. Antony "Development of a Variance Prioritized Multiresponse Robust Design Optimization Framework," (in press) International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management.
  3. B.R. Cho, S. Shin*, Y. Choi, and J. Kovach*, Development of a Multidisciplinary Optimization Process for Designing Optimal Pharmaceutical Formulations with Constrained Experimental Regions, (in press) International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.
  4. J. Kovach* and B.R. Cho, "A D-Optimal Design Approach for Constrained Multiresponse Robust Design Investigations,"(in press) Computers & Industrial Engineering.
  5. M. Kumar, J. Antony, and B.R. Cho, "Project Selection and Its Impact on the Successful Deployment of Six Sigma,"(in press) Business Management Journal.
  6. S. Shin* and B. R. Cho, "Studies on a Bi-objective Robust Design Optimization Problem,"(in press)  IIE Transactions. 
  7. A.B. Shaibu*, B.R. Cho, and J. Kovach*, "Development of Censored Robust Design for Time-Oriented Quality Characteristics," (in press)  Quality and Reliability Engineering International.
  8. A.B. Shaibu* and B.R. Cho, "Another View of Dual Response Surface Modeling and Optimization in Robust Parameter Design",  (in press) International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.
  9. H. Jung, S. Shin*, and B.R. Cho, "Integrating Data Mining to a Process Design Using the Robust Bayesian Approach," International Journal of Quality, Reliability and Safety Engineering, 15 (5), 441-464, 2008.
  10. M. T. Khasawneh*, S. R. Bowling*, and B. R. Cho, "A Markovian Approach to Determining Optimum Process Means with Dual Quality Characteristics in a Multi-Stage Production System," Journal of System Science and System Engineering, 17(1), 66-85, 2008.
  11. J. Kovach* and B.R. Cho, "Constrained Robust Design Experiments and Optimization with the Consideration of Uncontrollable Factors", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 38, 7-18, 2008.
  12. S. Shin* and B. R. Cho "Development of a Sequential Optimization Procedure for Robust Design and Tolerance Design within a Bi-objective Paradigm" Engineering Optimization, 40 (11), 989 - 1009, 2008.
  13. J. Kovach* and B.R. Cho, "Development of a Multidisciplinary-Multiresponse Robust Design Optimization Model," Engineering Optimization, 40 (9), 805 - 819, 2008.
  14. J. Kovach* and B.R. Cho, "Development of a D-Optimal Robust Design Model for Restricted Experiments," International Journal of Industrial Engineering,  14(2), 117 - 128, 2007.  
  15. J. Kovach* and B.R. Cho, "Solving Multiresponse Optimization Problems Using Quality Function-Based Robust Design, Quality Engineering, 20, 346-360, 2008.
  16. J. Kovach*, B.R. Cho, J. Antony, "Development of an Eexperiment based Robust Design Paradigm for Multiple Quality Characteristics Using Physical Programming", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 35, 1100-1112, 2008. 
  17. J. Antony and B.R. Cho, "Six Sigma in Service Organizations: Benefits, Challenges and Difficulties, Common Myths,  Empirical Observations and Success Factors," International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, 24 (3), 294-311, 2007.
  18. M.S. Govindaluri* and B.R. Cho, "Robust Design Modeling and Optimization with Correlated Quality Characteristics Using a Multicriteria Decision Framework," International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 32, 423-433, 2007.
  19. S. Shin* and B. R. Cho, "Integrating a Bi-Objective Paradigm to Tolerance Optimization," International Journal of Production Research: Special Issue on Advanced Quality Engineering 45, 23(1), 5509-5525, 2007.
  20. J. Kovach*, L.D. Fredendall, and B.R. Cho, "The Interconnectedness among Auxiliary Benefits and Supporting Practices within the Quality Function Deployment Process," International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, 3(2), 137-155, 2007. 
  21. S.H. Hong and B.R. Cho, "Joint Optimization of Process Target Mean and Tolerance Limits with Measurement Errors under Multi-Decision Alternatives," European Journal of Operational Research 183, 327-335, 2007.
  22. M. Govindaluri* and B.R. Cho, "The Markovian Based Fuzzy Entropy Method for Quantifying the Customer Preferences," International Journal of Industrial Engineering, 14(1), 63-72, 2007.
  23. Y.J. Kim*, B.R. Cho, and N.K. Kim,  "Economic Design of Inspection Procedures Using Guard Band When Measurement Errors are Present," Journal of Applied Mathematical Modelling, 31(5), 805-816, 2007.
  24. J. Kovach* and B.R. Cho, "A D-Optimal Design Approach to Robust Design under Constraints: A New Design for Six Sigma Tool," Submitted to International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, 2(4), 389-403, 2006.
  25. A.-B. Shaibu* and B.R. Cho, "Development of Realistic Quality Loss Functions for Industrial Applications," Journal of Systems Science and Systems Engineering, 15(4), 385-398, 2006.
  26. S. B. Lee, C. Park, and B.R. Cho, "Development of Highly Efficient and ResistantRobust Design," International Journal of Production Research 45(1), 157-167, 2007. 
  27. S. Shin* and B.R. Cho, "Robust Design Models for Customer-Specified Bounds on Process Parameters," Journal of Systems Science and Systems Engineering, 15(1), 2-18, 2006.  
  28. S.H. Hong, H. Kwon, M.K. Lee, and B.R. Cho, "Joint Optimization in Process Target and Tolerance Limit for L-Type Quality Characteristics," International Journal of Production Research 44 (15), 3051-3060, 2006.
  29. J. Kovach* and B.R. Cho, "Development of Product Family-Based Tolerance Design: A Case Study," Submitted to International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, 2(4), 403-419, 2005.
  30. M.S. Govindaluri* and B.R. Cho, "Integration of Customer and Designer Preferences in Robust Design," International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, 1(3), 276-294, 2005. 
  31. S. Shin*, M.S. Govindaluri*, and B.R. Cho, "Integrating the Lambert W Function to a Tolerance Optimization Problem," Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 21(8), 795-808, 2005.
  32. B.R. Cho and M.D. Phillips*, and J. Kovach* "Designing the Optimum Configurations of Circular and Spherical Product Specifications for Multiple Quality Characteristics," Journal of Systems Science and Systems Engineering, 14 (4), 385-399, 2005.
  33. J. Kovach*, P. Stringfellow*, J. Turner*, and B.R. Cho, "The House of Competitiveness: The Marriage of Agile Manufacturing, Design for Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing with Quality Considerations," Journal of Industrial Technology, 21 (3), 2-10, 2005
  34. B.R. Cho and C. Park, "Robust Design Modeling and Optimization with Unbalanced Data," Computers & Industrial Engineering, 48, 173-180, 2005.
  35. M.T. Khasawneh*, S. R. Bowling*, S. Kaewkuekool*, and B.R. Cho, "Tables of a Truncated Standard Normal Distribution: A Doubly Truncated Case," Quality Engineering 17(2), 227-241, 2005.
  36. S. Shin* and B.R. Cho, "Bias-Specified Robust Design Optimization and Its Analytical Solutions," Computers & Industrial Engineering 48, 129-140, 2005.
  37. Y.J. Kim*, B.R. Cho, M.K. Lee, and H.M. Kwon, "Design Optimization Modeling of Customer-Driven Concurrent Tolerance Allocation",  Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Springer- Verlag, ISSN: 0302-9743, Vol. 3483, 212-221, 2005.
  38. M.T. Khasawneh*, S. R. Bowling*, S. Kaewkuekool*, and B.R. Cho, "Tables of a Truncated Standard Normal Distribution: A Singly Truncated Case," Quality Engineering 17(1), 33-50, 2005.
  39. M.S. Govindaluri*, S. Shin*, and B.R. Cho, "Tolerance Design Using the Lambert W Function: An Empirical Approach," International Journal of Production Research 42(16), 3235-3251, 2004.
  40. S. R. Bowling*, M.T. Khasawneh*, S. Kaewkuekool*, and B.R. Cho, "A Markovian Approach to Determining Optimal Process Target Levels for a Multi-Stage Serial Production System," European Journal of Operational Research 159(3), 636-650, 2004.
  41. Y.J. Kim* and B.R. Cho, "Determining the Optimum Process Mean for a Skewed Process," International Journal of Industrial Engineering 10(4) 555-561, 2003.
  42. C. Park and B.R. Cho, "Development of Robust Design Under Contaminated and Non-Normal Data," Quality Engineering, 15(3), 463-469, 2003.
  43. B.R. Cho, "Box on Quality and Discovery with Design, Control, and Robustness (Book review)," IIE Transactions 35 (6), 584-586, 2003. 
  44. Y.J. Kim* and B.R. Cho, "Development of Priority-Based Robust Design," Quality Engineering, 14(3), 355-363, 2002.  
  45. M.S. Govindaluri* and B.R. Cho, "Optimal Screening Limits in Multi-Stage Assemblies," International Journal of Production Research, 40(9), 1993-2009, 2002.
  46. A. Sopadang*, B.R. Cho, and M.S. Leonard, "Development of the Hybrid Weight Assessment System for Multiple Quality Attributes," Quality Engineering, 15(1), 75-89, 2002.
  47. B.R. Cho, "Designing the Optimal Processes for Correlated Quality Characteristics," Quality Engineering, 15(3), 37-47, 2002.
  48. J. Teeravaraprug* and B.R. Cho, "Designing the Optimal Process Target for Multiple Quality Characteristics," International Journal of Production Research, 40(1), 37-54, 2002.
  49. J. Teeravaraprug*, B.R. Cho, and W.J. Kennedy, "Designing the Most Cost-Effective Process Target Using Regression Analysis: A Case Study," Process Control and Quality 11(6), 469-477, 2001 
  50. A. Sopadang*, B.R. Cho, and M.S. Leonard, "Development of a Scaling Factor Identification Method Using Design of Experiments for Product-Family Based Product and Process Design," Quality Engineering 14(2), 319-329, 2001
  51. M.D. Phillips* and B.R. Cho, "A Nonlinear Model for Determining the Most Economic Process Mean Under a Beta Distribution," International Journal of Reliability, Quality and Safety Engineering (7) 1, 61-74, 2000.
  52. Y.J. Kim *and B.R. Cho, "Economic Integration of Design Optimization," Quality Engineering (12) 4, 561-567, 2000.
  53. B.R. Cho, Y.J. Kim*, D.L. Kimbler, and M.D. Phillips*, "An Integrated Joint Optimization Procedure for Robust and Tolerance Design," International Journal of Production Research (38) 10, 2309-2325, 2000.
  54. Y.J. Kim* and B.R. Cho, "Economic Design of Measurement Systems," Process Control and Quality (11) 5, 395-405, 2000.
  55. Y.J. Kim* and B.R. Cho, "The Use of Response Surface Designs in the Selection of Optimum Tolerance Allocation," Quality Engineering (13) 1, 35-42, 2000.
  56. Y.J. Kim* and B.R. Cho, "Economic Consideration on Parameter Design," Quality and Reliability Engineering International (16) 501-514, 2000.
  57. M.D. Phillips* and B.R. Cho, "Modelling of Optimal Specification Regions," Applied Mathematical Modelling (24), 327-341, 2000.
  58. Y.J. Kim*, B.R. Cho, and M.D. Phillips*, "Determination of the Optimal Process Mean with the Consideration of Variance Reduction and Process Capability," Quality Engineering (13) 2, 251-260, 2000.
  59. M.D. Phillips* and B.R. Cho, "Quality Improvement for Process Mean with Circular and Spherical Specification Regions," Quality Engineering (11) 2, 235-243, 1998.
  60. B.R. Cho and M.D. Phillips*, "Design of the Optimum Product Specifications for S-Type Quality Characteristics," International Journal of Production Research (36) 2, 459-474, 1998.
  61. M.D. Phillips* and B.R. Cho, "An Empirical Approach to Designing Product Specifications: A Case Study," Quality Engineering (11) 1, 91-100, 1998.
  62. B.R. Cho and M.S. Leonard, "Identification and Extensions of Quasiconvex Quality Loss Functions," International Journal of Reliability, Quality and Safety Engineering (4) 2, 191-204, 1997.
  63. K.C. Kapur and B.R. Cho, "Economic Design of the Specification Region for Multiple Quality Characteristics," IIE Transactions (28) 237-248, 1996.
  64. B.R. Cho, W.G. Ferrell, and D.L. Kimbler, "Development of the Optimum Product Specification for an Exponential-Type Quality Characteristic," International Journal of Reliability, Quality and Safety Engineering (3) 3, 243-256, 1996.
  65. K.C. Kapur and B.R. Cho, "Economic Design and Development of Specifications," Quality Engineering (6) 3, 401-417, 1994. 

Referred Conference Proceedings

  1. A-B Shaibu*, Y. Yang*, and B.R. Cho, " Development and Implementation of Type I and II Exponential Quality Loss Functions," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, Canada, May 2008.
  2. Y. Yang*, A-B Shaibu*, B.R. Cho, and M. Mayorga, "The simultaneous Optimization of Process Target Levels and Specification Region for Dual Quality Characteristics," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, Canada, May 2008.
  3. Y. Yang*, B.R. Cho, S. Shin*, and Y. Choi, "A PAT Improvement in Pharmaceutical Design," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, Canada, May 2008.
  4. A. Sparks*, B.R. Cho, and J. Kovach*, "Leveraging the DMAIC Model to Drive Improvement in a Service Process," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, Canada, May 2008.
  5. J. Kovach* and B.R. Cho, "An Experimental-Based Optimization Model for Constrained Multiresponse Robust Design Problems," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Nashville, TN, May 2007.
  6. J. Kovach* and B.R. Cho, "Design for Six Sigma Projects Using Quality Function Deployment Priorities within Multiresponse Robust Design Problems," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Nashville, TN, May 2007.
  7. M. Zelaya*, B.R. Cho, S. Shin*, and Y. Choi, "Experimental Design Aspects for Nanoparticle Pharmaceutical Formulations," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Nashville, TN, May 2007.
  8. M. Zelaya*, B.R. Cho, S. Shin*, and Yongsun Choi "Development of Bounded Robust Parameter Design for Pharmaceutical Quality Improvement,"  Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Nashville, TN, May 2007.
  9. J. Kovach* and B.R. Cho, "Optimization of Constrained Experiments with the Consideration of Uncontrollable Factors" Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL  May 2006.
  10. J. Kovach* and B. R. Cho, "Integration of Quality Function Deployment Priorities within Multiresponse Robust Design Problems," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL 2006.
  11. J. Kovach* and B.R. Cho, "An Experimental Based Optimization Model forConstrained Multiresponse Robust Design Problems", Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL May 2006.
  12. J. Kovach*, B.R. Cho, and L.D. Fredendall, " Latent Benefits and Connections within Quality Function Deployment," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL, May 2006.
  13. J. Kovach*, A.B. Shaibu*, and B.R. Cho, "Analysis of the Criteria for Optimal Experimental Designs," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Atlanta, GA, May, 2005.
  14. A.B. Shaibu*, J. Kovach*, and B.R. Cho, "Investigation of Convergence Properties of the Expectation Maximization Algorithm," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Atlanta, GA, May, 2005.
  15. J. Turner*, J. Kovach*, P. Stringfellow*, and B.R. Cho, "Combinations for Competitiveness: Balancing Production and Quality", Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Atlanta, GA, May, 2005.
  16. S. Shin*, B.R. Cho, and S.H. Hong, "Development of Information-Driven Robust Design: A Bayesian View," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Atlanta, GA, May, 2005.
  17. S.H. Hong, S. Shin* and B.R. Cho, "Joint Determination of Optimum Process Mean and Screening Limits for Multiple Market Structures," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Atlanta, GA, May, 2005.
  18. S. Shin*, B.R. Cho, and S.H. Hong, "The Weighted-Tchebycheff Approach to Design Optimization," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Atlanta, GA, May, 2005.
  19. J. Kovach*, V. Chander*, and B.R. Cho, "A Computer-Generated Experimental Design for a Constrained Region," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Houston, TX, May, 2004.
  20. V. Chander*, J. Kovach*, and B.R. Cho, "Experimental and Optimization Protocols by Combining Control and Noise Factors," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Houston, TX, May, 2004.
  21. M.S. Govindaluri*, S. Shin*, and B.R. Cho, "An Integrated Decision Framework for Robust Parameter Design," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Houston, TX, May, 2004.
  22. S. Shin*, M.S. Govindaluri*, and B.R. Cho, "A Mixed-Integer Robust Design Optimization and Generic Algorithm," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Houston, TX, May, 2004.
  23. S. Shin*, M.S. Govindaluri*, and B.R. Cho, "Investigations on Robust Design from the Perspective of Optimization," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Houston, TX, May, 2004.
  24. J. Kovach*, V. Chander*, and B.R. Cho, "The Tolerance Optimization for a Skewed Process Distribution," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Houston, TX, May, 2004.
  25. Chander*, J. Kovach*, and B.R. Cho, "Analysis of Univariate and Multivariate Quality Loss Functions," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Houston, TX, May, 2004.
  26. M.S. Govindaluri*, S. Shin*, and B.R. Cho, "Integrated Weight Assessment System Using a Markovian Model for Characterizing Customer Evaluation," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Houston, TX, May, 2004.
  27. J.W. Kim*, S. Shin*, and B.R. Cho, "An Evaluation of Military Target Destruction Using a Quadratic Damage Function," Proceedings of the 31st International Conference of Computers and Industrial Engineering, San Francisco, CA, pp. 6-10. February, 2003.
  28. S. Shin*, C. Lee*, and B.R. Cho, "A Bias-Specified Robust Design Model and an Analytical Solution," Proceedings of the 31st International Conference of Computers and Industrial Engineering, San Francisco, CA, pp. 546-551, February, 2003.
  29. C. Lee*, J.W. Kim*, S. Shin*, and B.R. Cho, "Development of Robust Bayes Estimators with a Normal Conjugate in the Presence of Noise Variables," Proceedings of the 31st International Conference of Computers and Industrial Engineering, San Francisco, CA, pp. 201-206, February, 2003.
  30. J.W. Kim*, C. Lee*, and B.R. Cho, "Evaluating Ballistic Errors by a Rayleigh-Based Circular Probable Error and its Extensions to a Military Point Target Problem," Proceedings of the 31st International Conference of Computers and Industrial Engineering, San Francisco, CA, 207-212, February, 2003.
  31. S. Shin*, J.W. Kim*, and B.R. Cho, "Development of the Robust Stochastic Programming Model for Naval Battleship Repair," Proceedings of the 31st International Conference of Computers and Industrial Engineering, San Francisco, CA, pp. 195-200, February, 2003.
  32. B.R. Cho, S. Kaewkuekool*, S.R. Bowling*, and M.T. Khasawneh*, "The Optimum Target Value for a Process Based on a Quadratic Loss Function," (Invited paper) Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Portland, Oregon, May 2003. 
  33. M.T. Khasawneh*, S.R. Bowling*, S. Kaewkuekool*, and B.R. Cho, "The Determination of Optimum Process Mean in a Single-Stage Production System: A Markovian Approach," (Invited paper) Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Portland, Oregon, May 2003.
  34. M.T. Khasawneh*, S.R. Bowling*, S. Kaewkuekool*, and B.R. Cho, "A Cost-Effective Strength-Stress Reliability Modeling and Optimization in Engineering Design," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL, May, 2002.   
  35. J.W. Kim*, C. Lee*, and B.R. Cho, "Using a Rayleigh-Based Circular Lethality Coverage for Naval Surface Fire Support," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL, May, 2002.   
  36. M. Govindaluri* and B.R. Cho, "Designing Cost-Effective Screening Limits: An Empirical Approach," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL, May, 2002.   
  37. M. Govindaluri* and B.R. Cho, "A Probabilistic Dynamic Programming Approach to Determining Process Targets for Components and Subassemblies," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL, May, 2002.   
  38. S. Shin* and B.R. Cho, "Trade-off Studies on Process Parameters: A Robust Design Perspective," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL, May, 2002.   
  39. J.W. Kim* and B.R. Cho, "A Compromise Decision Framework for Military Target Engagement," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL, May, 2002.   
  40. J. Doh* and B.R. Cho, "A Weapon Defense Model for the Optimum Target Boundaries to Minimize Damage Rate and Costs," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Dallas, Texas, May, 2001.
  41. M.S. Govindaluri* and B.R. Cho, "Development of the Optimum Process Target for a Positively Skewed Process," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Dallas, Texas, May, 2001.
  42. M.S. Govindaluri* and B.R. Cho, "A Flexible Multivariate Quality Loss Function Using Desirability Function," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Dallas, Texas, May, 2001.
  43. J. Kim*, J. Doh*, and B.R. Cho, "A Current Status of Weapon Allocation System with the Emphasis on the Target Assignment Problem," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Dallas, Texas, May, 2001.
  44. S. Shin* and B.R. Cho, "The Role of Stochastic Programming in Production Analysis and Optimization with Random Processing Times," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Dallas, Texas, May, 2001.
  45. A. Sopadang*, J. Teeravaraprug*, and B.R. Cho, "Overview of Robust Design Within  the Framework of Product Family," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, May, 2000.
  46. A. Sopadang*, Y.J. Kim*, and B.R. Cho, "A Method for Assessing Weights of  Multiple Quality Attributes," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, May, 2000.
  47. J. Teeravaraprug*, Y.J. Kim*, and B.R. Cho, "Deterministic Tolerance Synthesis of Multiple Product Performances," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, May, 2000.
  48. J. Teeravaraprug*, A. Sopadang*, and B.R. Cho, "Effects of Shifting Product Specifications on Process Target," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, May, 2000.
  49. Y.J. Kim*, A. Sopadang*, J. Teeravaraprug*, and B.R. Cho, "Experimental Design Approach to Tolerance Synthesis Using Mixture Experiments," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, May, 2000.
  50. Y.J. Kim*, J. Doh*, and B.R. Cho, "A Mixed Integer Programming Approach to Integrated Design Optimization," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, May, 2000.
  51. Y.J. Kim* and B.R. Cho, "A Nonlinear Goal Programming Approach to Economic Robust Design," International Conference on Industrial Engineering- Applications and Practice, San Antonio, TX, November, 1999.
  52. J. Teeravaraprug*, Y.J. Kim*, and B.R. Cho, "Application of Fuzzy Set Theory for Designing Product Specification Limits," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, May, 1999.
  53. Y.J. Kim*, J. Teeravaraprug*, and B.R. Cho, "A Compromising Decision-Making for Multiple Response Co-optimization Problems Within the Environment of Robust Design," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, May, 1999.
  54. B.R. Cho, J. Teeravaraprug*, Y.J. Kim*, and M.D. Phillips*, "Mathematical Consideration for Quality Loss Functions in Process Optimization," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, May, 1999.
  55. Y.J. Kim* and B.R. Cho, "Trade-off Issues in Robust Design," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, May, 1999.
  56. M.D. Phillips* and B.R. Cho, "A Response Surface Methodology Approach to Parameter Design," The 6th Annual U.S. Army Research Laboratory / United States Military Academic Conference, Adelphi, Maryland, pp. 197-207, November, 1998.
  57. B.R. Cho, D.L. Kimbler, S. Soundararajan*, and M.D. Phillips*, "Determination of the Optimum Product Tolerance for a Positively-Skewed Production Process," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Banff, Canada, May, 1998.
  58. M.D. Phillips*, K.S. Madduri*, and B.R. Cho, "Modeling of Quality Loss Function Using a Fourier Analysis Approach," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Miami Beach, Florida, pp. 129-134, May, 1997.
  59. K.S. Madduri*, M.D. Phillips*, and B.R. Cho, "Development of the Optimum Process Target for a Production Process Under Different Environments," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Miami Beach, Florida, pp. 135-139, May, 1997.
  60. M.D. Phillips* and B.R. Cho, "Enhanced Optimization Strategies for Robust Design," International Conference of Reliability and Quality in Design, Anaheim, California, pp. 37-41, March, 1997.
  61. M.D. Phillips*, P. Karody*, M.S. Leonard, and B.R. Cho, "Embedding the Canonical Analysis Within the Framework of Taguchi Method: An Integrated Approach," International Conference of Reliability and Quality in Design, Anaheim, California, pp. 87-91, March, 1997.
  62. M.D. Phillips* and B.R. Cho, "Nonlinear Programming Approach to Robust Design Problems," International Conference on Industrial Engineering, Houston, Texas, pp. 421-426, December, 1996.
  63. B.R. Cho, M.D. Phillips*, and K.C. Kapur, "Quality Improvement by RSM Modeling for Robust Design," Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, pp. 650-655, May, 1996. 
  64. B.R. Cho, G. Chen, and K.C. Kapur, "Design Optimization to Achieve Robustness for Static and Dynamic Systems," International Conference on Reliability, Quality Control and Risk Assessment, Washington, DC, pp. 41-44, October, 1994.
  65. K.C. Kapur and B.R. Cho, "Univariate and Multivariate Quality Loss Functions," International Conference on Reliability, Quality and Risk Assessment, Cambridge, Massachusetts, pp. 9-13, October, 1993. 

 

Research Laboratory

Center for Excellence in Quality
Advanced Quality Engineering Laboratory

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Courses Taught

IE 361 Industrial Quality Control
IE 461 Quality Engineering
IE 462/662 Six Sigma Quality
IE 805 Foundations in Quality Engineering
IE 809 Modeling Systems Under Risk
IE 871 Industrial Testing and Quality
IE 971 Advanced Quality Engineering Seminar

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Professional Affiliations

Editor-in-chief, International Journal of Experimental Design and Process Optimization
Associate Editor, International Journal of Six Sigma and Critical Advantage
Editorial Board, Quality Engineering
Institute of Industrial Engineers
American Society for Quality Control
Alpha pi mu
Sigma Xi 

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