Toni Doolen

Dr. Toni Doolen is a Professor and Dean of the University Honors College at Oregon State University's College of Engineering, affiliated with the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering. Her research focuses on applying process improvement methodologies to enhance organizational performance through qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Education includes:

• PhD in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from Oregon State University (2001)
• MS in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Stanford University (1991)
• BS in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University (1987)
• BS in Materials Science and Engineering from Cornell University (1987)

Her research interests center on optimizing both social aspects (work group performance, skill development) and technical aspects (productivity, quality, cost) of organizations. She leads the Industrial and Systems Engineering research group and has received numerous accolades for her contributions to engineering education and management.

Research publications demonstrate consistent focus on quality improvement methodologies across military, healthcare, construction, and manufacturing sectors, with recent emphasis on organizational training and engineering education innovation.

Significant awards include:

• ASEM Bernard R. Sarchet Award
• IIE Lean Division Teaching Award (2012)
• Elizabeth P. Ritchie Distinguished Professor Award (2010)
• Multiple teaching excellence awards from OSU College of Engineering
• SWE Fellow (2009)
• Distinguished New Engineer (1997)

As Dean of the University Honors College, she oversees specialized programming for high-achieving students and directs the Industrial and Systems Engineering research group focusing on organizational performance optimization.