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Dr. Hoda ElMaraghy is a distinguished Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Engineering. She is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to manufacturing systems, particularly in the areas of Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, and reconfigurable systems. Her research emphasizes adapting manufacturing processes to handle high product variety while maintaining efficiency and sustainability.
Dr. ElMaraghy has held significant roles, including former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and leads the Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Centre. Her work integrates digital twins, reinforcement learning, and biomimetic approaches to solve complex manufacturing challenges. Key projects include optimizing assembly line rebalancing, thermal expansion control in plastics, and sustainable greenhouse manufacturing ecosystems.
- Awards & Honours:
- 2022: Invested in the Order of Canada
- 2021: Honorary Doctorate from Aalborg University
- 2021: Honorary Doctorate from Chalmers University
- 2018: Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
- 2016: Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
Her research also focuses on SME innovation through IIoT-driven learning factories and human capital transformation for smart manufacturing adoption. She has published extensively on digital twin applications, product platform design, and lean production systems.
