Amjed Shafique

Amjed Shafique is an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University and Ohio University, where he contributes to the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences. Additionally, he serves as a Senior Management Consultant at Bank of Montreal, applying engineering and management methodologies to industry challenges.

Education:

• Master of Engineering Management – Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois (Field of Concentration: Project Management, Quality Engineering Tools)
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering – University of Illinois, Chicago (Field of Concentration: Kinematics, Robotics)
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering – University of Illinois, Chicago (Field of Concentration: Kinematics, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design)

Research and Teaching: His research focuses on integrating engineering principles with management practices, emphasizing Project Management, Process Excellence, Design for Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, and Robust Engineering. At Northwestern, he has taught courses like MEM407: Decision Tools and MEM414: Supply Chain. His work extends to mechanical engineering innovations, reflected in multiple patents.

Professional Contributions: Professor Shafique holds significant certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP®) from PMI (April 2011), Value Based Six Sigma Black Belt (ITT Industries, Inc., Feb. 2003), and training in Robust Design/Taguchi Methods (American Suppliers Institute, May 2000). He is affiliated with the Project Management Institute and the Quality Engineering Society, Japan.