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Daniel Silva is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Officer in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. His research spans sustainable logistics, smart manufacturing, and additive manufacturing systems.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Operations Research, Georgia Institute of Technology
- M.S. and B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes
Current research focuses on Industry 4.0 digitalization for small manufacturers, lead-free defense electronics, and 3D-printed aerospace components. Collaborations include partnerships with Toyota Material Handling North America for drone-based rural healthcare solutions and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) for global sustainable logistics.
Recent scientific contributions include
- $7M Department of Defense award for defense electronics consortium
- $3M FAA grant for additive manufacturing research
- Co-authorship in Manufacturing Engineering journal on Laser Precision case studies
Active in interdisciplinary initiatives through ICAMS and NCAME centers, while also engaging in public outreach via the #GINNing Podcast and 'Engineering as Art' exhibits.
