معرفی
Ali Ahad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Lawrence Technological University, directing the Bachelor of Science (BSIE) and Master of Science (MSIE) Industrial Engineering programs, the Smart Manufacturing and Lean Systems Research Group, and advising IEOM, SME, and Engineers Without Borders student chapters.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- M.S., Systems and Engineering Management, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh
His research spans Manufacturing Systems, Modeling/Simulation, Optimization, Reliability, AI, Lean Manufacturing, PLM/CAD/CAM/CAE, Decision Support, Supply Chain/Logistics, and Renewable Energy/Healthcare Systems, emphasizing industrial applications through simulation and data-driven methodologies.
Recent publications reveal a focus on automotive manufacturing optimization (e.g., assembly line throughput, BIW robotics), lean enterprise transformation, and renewable energy analysis, with methodologies blending simulation, AI, and reliability engineering across automotive, healthcare, and energy sectors.
No scientific awards are documented in the source material.
He has secured substantial research funding including a $40.2M Siemens PLM software grant (2023), TST Edge CAM grant ($752K, 2013), KEEN sustainability grant ($30K, 2013-14), and U.S. DOE Industrial Assessment Center funding (2012-13), alongside contracts from DTE Energy and LTU seed grants.
He leads the Smart Manufacturing and Lean Systems Research Group, driving industry collaborations in simulation-based optimization and lean systems implementation for manufacturing productivity.
