Allison Ledford

Allison Ledford is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Auburn University, focusing on digital engineering and systems modeling. She contributes to academic and outreach activities within the university's engineering programs.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Auburn University
• M.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Auburn University
• B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Auburn University

Research Interests:

• Digital Thread: Integrating product data across lifecycle stages.
• Digital Twin: Virtual replicas of physical systems for simulation and optimization.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Formalized application of modeling in systems engineering.
• Digital Engineering: Holistic approach to engineering processes using digital tools.