About
Emory W. Zimmers is a Professor and Director of the Enterprise Systems Center (ESC) at Lehigh University's Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. He holds multiple degrees from Lehigh, including a Ph.D., M.S., and two B.S. degrees in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on industrial systems design, agility in manufacturing, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and innovative educational technologies.
Education:
- Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, Lehigh University
- M.S., Industrial Engineering, Lehigh University
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University
- B.S., Industrial Engineering, Lehigh University
Research Interests: Dr. Zimmers leads interdisciplinary projects blending academia, industry, and government. His work emphasizes system agility, logistics optimization, and transformative education methods. He has authored/co-authored 76 papers, 288 technical reports, and the textbook CAD/CAM: Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (with Dr. Mikell P. Groover).
Awards:
- Fellow, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)
- Fellow, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
- Recipient of Lehigh's Alfred Noble Robinson Faculty Award
- Recipient of the Christian & Mary Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching
Advising & Grants: Principal investigator on over 1,000 research projects with 400+ industry partners. Courses taught include leadership development, computer-integrated manufacturing, and the senior capstone project.
Labs/Teams: Director of the Enterprise Systems Center, a hub for collaborative innovation in industrial systems and entrepreneurship.
