Gary Null

Gary Null is an Assistant Professor of Practice and Assistant Department Head for Undergraduate Affairs in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, within the Tickle College of Engineering. He brings over 30 years of leadership experience from government and private industry into his academic role.

Education:

• PhD in Systems and Engineering Management, Texas Tech University, 2017
• MBA, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 2000
• MS in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, 1997
• BS in Systems Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1991

His research and professional interests focus on lean six sigma, systems and engineering management, operations and program management, and design thinking. As a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, he integrates practical methodologies into engineering education and industrial applications. His background in military and federal systems engineering enriches his academic contributions.

Though no publications are listed in the provided text, his work appears to center on applied industrial engineering practices, program management frameworks, and quality improvement methodologies, particularly within complex government and defense systems.

He is a member of professional organizations including the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and the American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM), and is a registered Professional Engineer in California.

Gary Null has extensive teaching experience, having instructed MBA courses, quantitative studies, operations management, and Lean Six Sigma certification programs. He also serves as a Design Thinking course facilitator and coach. His role in undergraduate affairs highlights his commitment to student development and academic leadership.

He has no listed scientific awards or research grants in the provided material, and there is no mention of advisees or students supervised.