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Randy Boone is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan-Dearborn's College of Engineering and Computer Science, where he has taught for the past 4 years. Concurrently, he has been employed at Ford Motor Company for 27 years, blending academic and industrial expertise. His research focuses on innovation management and technology acceptance in product development organizations.
- Ph.D. in Information Systems (Capella University)
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Wayne State University)
- M.S.E.M. in Engineering Management (University of Detroit Mercy)
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering (University of Iowa)
Randy's scholarly work examines factors influencing innovation adoption in engineering contexts, with regional emphasis on Southeastern Michigan's automotive sector. His publications analyze organizational culture, process optimization, and data-driven metrics to enhance technology acceptance.
Key trends across his articles include:
- Application of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to engineering
- Regional analysis of automotive industry innovation
- Quantitative metrics for innovation diffusion
- Impact of organizational culture on R&D processes
- Behavioral aspects of technology adoption
- Interdisciplinary collaboration in product development
- Graduate Certificate in Advanced Electric Vehicles, University of Detroit Mercy (2015)
With 27 years at Ford Motor Company, Boone bridges academic theory with automotive industry practice, particularly in electric vehicle technologies and innovation management. His teaching areas include Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering.
