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Dr. Amro N. Khasawneh serves as Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering in Mercer University's School of Engineering since 2022. Previously, he held faculty positions at the University of North Carolina's Department of Radiation Oncology and was a Research Fellow at Johns Hopkins University's Armstrong Institute, establishing expertise in healthcare systems engineering.
His educational credentials include:
- PhD in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University (2019)
- MS in Industrial Systems Engineering from Binghamton University (2016)
- BSE in Industrial Engineering from Jordan University of Science & Technology (2015)
Dr. Khasawneh's research centers on human factors engineering applications in healthcare, with primary focus on patient safety and patient engagement. His work integrates Virtual Reality training systems, human-robot interaction, and behavioral modeling to optimize healthcare delivery, teleoperated systems, and online decision-making environments. This interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering principles with clinical practice.
His extensive publication record (>30 articles) reveals strong trends in healthcare innovation, with recent work emphasizing VR applications for mental health, telemedicine systems, and web accessibility compliance. These publications span high-impact venues including Human Factors, JMIR, and Automation in Construction, demonstrating consistent contributions to engineering healthcare solutions.
Notable recognitions include:
- Innovation Pilot Award from UNC Chapel Hill's Center for Health Innovation (2022)
- Student Member with Honors from Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (2019)
- Multiple Graduate Student Travel Awards from Clemson University (2018-2019)
- Best Paper Award from IISE's Supply Chain Division (2016)
Dr. Khasawneh actively mentors undergraduate researchers through Mercer's service-learning initiatives and VR projects, with numerous student co-authors on publications. His Innovation Pilot Award demonstrates successful grant acquisition for healthcare system improvements. Current projects include international collaborations in Belize through Mercer on Mission and VR meditation applications for academic stress reduction.
He leads interdisciplinary teams focused on healthcare technology development, including ADA compliance evaluations for telehealth platforms and field-based bacterial testing methodologies in developing regions, reflecting his commitment to practical engineering solutions for global health challenges.
