Michael P. Deisenroth

Michael P. Deisenroth is a Professor Emeritus of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech's College of Engineering. He has held roles such as Department Head, Acting Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and Co-Director of the Robotics and Automation Laboratory. His research focuses on CAD/CAM integration, manufacturing systems control, material handling, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Education:

• Ph.D., Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (1974)
• M.S.I.E., Georgia Institute of Technology (1971)
• B.M.E., Georgia Institute of Technology (1967)

Research Interests: Dr. Deisenroth specializes in manufacturing systems design, shop floor control, and digital manufacturing technologies. His work emphasizes integrating advanced computing tools like fuzzy logic and STEP standards into manufacturing processes. He has contributed to aerospace manufacturing systems and cost modeling frameworks.

Professional Contributions: He served on committees such as the College of Engineering's Undergraduate Curriculum Review and EFO Curriculum Committee. He is an active member of the American Society of Engineering Educators (ASEE), Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), and Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). His publications span topics from web-based manufacturing interfaces to hierarchical cost estimation methods.

Labs & Teams: Co-Director of the Robotics and Automation Laboratory, fostering research in advanced manufacturing control systems and automation technologies.