Hamid R. Parsaei

Hamid R. Parsaei is a Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering and Affiliated Professor in Multidisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M University's College of Engineering. He serves as Director of College of Engineering Accreditation and Assessment. His expertise spans manufacturing systems design, additive manufacturing, and economic decision-making. He holds certifications as a Professional Engineer (PE) and has received numerous accolades including the IISE Albert G. Holzman Distinguished Educator Award (2022) and multiple fellowships from IISE, SME, and ASEE.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington

Research Interests:

• Design and analysis of manufacturing systems
• Industry 4.0 implementation and reconfigurable manufacturing systems
• Remote laboratory technologies for engineering education
• Economic decision-making in manufacturing and supply chains
• Sustainable manufacturing and enterprise reconfiguration

His recent work focuses on Industry 4.0 readiness frameworks, digital twin technologies, and maritime risk analysis. He co-authored the award-winning book Reconfigurable Manufacturing Enterprises for Industry 4.0 (CRC Press, 2021). His publications span over 150 articles addressing smart manufacturing systems, remote laboratory platforms, and engineering education innovations.

Key Awards:

• 2023 Distinguished Service Award (Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society)
• 2022 IISE Book-of-the-Year Award
• 2018 Fred C. Crane Distinguished Service Award
• Lifetime Fellowships from IISE, SME, and ASEE

Leadership and Impact: Dr. Parsaei pioneered scalable remote laboratory systems for global engineering education, enhancing accessibility through technologies like wiki-based platforms and mobile-optimized frameworks. He has advised numerous initiatives in educational technology and safety-critical systems, including UAV-based safety management in the oil industry. His work bridges academic research with industry needs through innovative solutions for manufacturing competitiveness and workforce readiness.