Nadiye O. Erdil

Nadiye O. Erdil is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at the University of New Haven's Tagliatela College of Engineering. She serves as the Undergraduate Coordinator and Graduate Coordinator for Industrial Engineering. Her research focuses on Lean Practices, Statistical Analysis, and Simulation Modeling in healthcare and manufacturing systems, with a particular emphasis on quality management systems and information technology integration in healthcare delivery.

Education:

• Ph.D., Industrial and Systems Engineering, State University of New York at Binghamton
• M.Sc., Industrial Engineering, State University of New York at Binghamton
• B.Sc., Computer Engineering, Bogaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey

Teaching Interests: Quality Management, Statistical Quality Control, Engineering Economics, Project Management, Modeling and Simulation, and Introduction to Engineering courses.

Research Highlights: Erdil's work addresses applications of Lean practices in healthcare and manufacturing, simulation modeling of healthcare systems (e.g., Electronic Health Records adoption), and fostering entrepreneurial mindset in engineering education through integrated e-learning modules and mentorship programs. Her research often intersects with healthcare IT, quality improvement, and educational pedagogy.

Professional Activities:

• Member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
• Co-founder and Vice President of Engineers without Borders, Turkey
• Contributor to initiatives like the Entrepreneurial Mindset Learning (EML) framework and college-wide mentorship programs

Recent Article Trends: Erdil's recent publications emphasize entrepreneurial mindset development in engineering education, curriculum innovation, and the application of statistical tools (e.g., control charts) in healthcare quality management. She has also explored program evaluation for mentorship initiatives and the impact of e-learning modules on student engagement.