Mehran Shahhosseini

Mehran Shahhosseini is a Professor in the Applied Engineering & Technology Management department at Indiana State University's Bailey College of Engineering & Technology, currently serving as PhD Coordinator since October 2023. With over 25 years of academic experience since earning his Ph.D. in 1999, he previously directed the College from 2014-2021 and has held Graduate Faculty status since 2009 with Chair Status since 2015. His interdisciplinary career bridges engineering practice, academic leadership, and cutting-edge research in technology management.

His educational foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Lamar University (1999)
• M.S. in Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology (1991)
• B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering, Tehran University (1988)

Shahhosseini's research integrates systems thinking with emerging technologies, focusing on AI applications in workforce development, engineering education innovation, and quality management systems. His work pioneers concept mapping techniques for diagnostic skills training and examines AI's transformative impact on middle-skilled labor markets. Recent publications reveal a strategic shift toward practical AI implementation frameworks and curriculum modernization for technology management education, addressing critical gaps between academic preparation and industry needs.

His publication trajectory demonstrates growing emphasis on machine learning applications in healthcare administration, defense systems, and sustainable materials engineering, with increasing interdisciplinary collaboration across computer science, industrial engineering, and public policy domains. This evolution reflects his commitment to solving complex real-world problems through technological innovation and educational transformation.

Key recognitions include:

• Outstanding Faculty Council Service of Bailey College of Engineering & Technology (2023)
• First Destination Survey recognition for student success contributions (2020)
• Outstanding Supervisor Award (2018)

Shahhosseini has secured over $2.5 million in competitive funding, primarily from NSF, including the $999,019 'Upskilling and Reskilling Middle-skilled Workers for Jobs Created by AI' grant and the $999,999 STARS II scholarship program. His leadership extends to advising PhD candidates, directing curriculum revisions for doctoral programs, and developing assessment tools for systems thinking evaluation. Current projects focus on AI infrastructure integration and workforce adaptation strategies.

He actively shapes academic policy through service on the Faculty Affairs Committee, Strategic Planning Steering Committee, and as former Secretary of the Graduate Council, demonstrating sustained institutional commitment beyond his research and teaching responsibilities.