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Kudret Demirli, PhD, PEng, is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering at Concordia University. His research focuses on Lean Manufacturing, Lean Supply Chain, and Lean Healthcare, with a strong emphasis on integrating simulation and fuzzy logic techniques for process optimization. He teaches courses including Production Engineering (INDU 320), Lean Manufacturing (INDU 321), and graduate-level Production and Inventory Management (INDU 6211). His work bridges operational research and healthcare systems, addressing challenges in patient flow efficiency, resource utilization, and waste reduction in outpatient clinics and manufacturing systems.
Dr. Demirli’s recent research highlights the application of lean principles to healthcare, such as developing frameworks for outpatient departments and oncology centers. He has also contributed to aerospace manufacturing through scheduling optimization in composite production systems. His methodologies often employ discrete-event simulation and fuzzy logic for uncertainty management, as seen in studies on steel rolling industries and automated defect detection in manufacturing processes.
Dr. Demirli’s publications demonstrate expertise in both theoretical and applied aspects of lean systems, including maturity models, genetic algorithms for scheduling, and system modeling. His interdisciplinary approach spans healthcare, aerospace, and industrial engineering, emphasizing practical solutions for operational efficiency.
