Ali Yassine

Ali Yassine is a Teaching Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology's Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, Department of Systems and Enterprises. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Wayne State University (1994) and a BE in Mechanical Engineering from the American University of Beirut (1988). His research focuses on applying mathematical modeling (optimization, simulation, complex networks) and machine learning techniques to product innovation processes, sustainable inventory management, and engineering systems like the Water-Energy-Food Nexus. He has authored over 120 publications with 6,170+ citations and an h-index of 38.

Key professional roles include serving as Area Editor for Research in Engineering Design and Associate Editor for Journal of Engineering Design. He has consulted for major firms like Ford, GM, and John Deere, specializing in supply chain design, project management, and competitive benchmarking. His academic service includes membership in PMI, ASME, and IEEE TEMS.

Research highlights include multi-objective optimization frameworks for sustainability challenges, design structure matrix (DSM) applications in systems architecture, and integration of machine learning in innovation processes. His work bridges theoretical models with practical industry applications, emphasizing systems thinking and decision analysis.