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Industrial Engineering

The Department of Industrial Engineering faculty are widely recognized for their significant contributions to industrial engineering research and education. Their diverse research expertise often pairs with other departments and colleges within the university.

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Production and Manufacturing Systems

Production and manufacturing systems are undergoing profound changes driven by eCommerce and emerging technologies. From "lights out" facilities that can produce items with no human input to massive order fulfillment centers for eRetailers, designing the systems that support these requirements is a challenge for academic and industrial researchers around the world. Designing effective systems also requires the inclusion of technology like additive manufacturing, autonomous material handling vehicles (e.g., forklifts), and self-organizing conveyors for companies to retain a competitive advantage in the future.

Focus Areas

  • Real-time Dynamic control of material flow using Industry 4.0/IIoT-enabled devices
  • VR-based learning of light-based technologies manufacturing
  • Total System Design for "lights out" operation
  • Integrated operation of facilities and the logistics network when both are highly automated

Faculty

William G. Ferrell profile

William G. Ferrell

PROFESSOR
Fluor International Supply Chain Professor
(864) 656-2724
fwillia@clemson.edu

Tuğçe Işık

Tuğçe Işık

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
(864) 656-2454
tisik@clemson.edu

Kurz profile

Mary Elizabeth Kurz

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
(864) 656-4652
mkurz@clemson.edu

Sharkey profile

Thomas Sharkey

PROFESSOR
(864) 656-7891
tcshark@clemson.edu

Kevin M. Taaffe profile

Kevin M. Taaffe

PROFESSOR/DEPARTMENT CHAIR
Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Professor
(864) 656-0291
taaffe@clemson.edu

The Department of Industrial Engineering faculty are widely recognized for their significant contributions to industrial engineering research and education. Their diverse research expertise often pairs with other departments and colleges within the university.

Research Applications

Research Methodologies