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Dr. Robert S. Keyser is a Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering Technology at Kennesaw State University's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. With expertise spanning industrial engineering, lean manufacturing, and human factors, Dr. Keyser applies engineering principles to diverse fields including healthcare systems, manufacturing, and higher education. His interdisciplinary approach bridges traditional engineering with practical applications in real-world settings.
Dr. Keyser's educational background includes:
- PhD in Industrial Engineering (Manufacturing Systems concentration) from the University of Tennessee (2008)
- MS in Statistics from the University of Tennessee (2005)
- MBA in Management from East Tennessee State University (1992)
- BS in Statistics from the University of Tennessee (1988)
His research interests focus on applying industrial engineering tools such as Lean manufacturing, work measurement, human factors, and reliability analysis across multiple sectors. Dr. Keyser has developed particular expertise in healthcare systems engineering, where he applies process improvement methodologies to address challenges in blood donation, fluoride varnish application, and pandemic response in educational settings. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues from health sciences, statistics, and computer science.
Dr. Keyser's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on healthcare applications, blood donation systems, and pandemic response in higher education. His research shows a consistent pattern of applying industrial engineering principles to solve complex problems in diverse settings, with increasing emphasis on technology integration and data-driven decision making. The breadth of his work spans traditional manufacturing contexts to innovative applications in healthcare and education.
Dr. Keyser has received significant research funding including:
- NIH R15 grant ($426,490) for removing barriers to fluoride varnish application in primary care
- Virtual Reality Blood Donor Experience grant ($5,000)
- ALG Textbook Transformation grant ($16,200) for creating no-cost work measurement textbooks
- Georgia Affordable Learning Grant ($11,800) for developing no-cost learning materials
As an educator, Dr. Keyser teaches a wide range of courses including Work Measurement and Ergonomics, Operations Research, Systems Simulation, and Human Factors Engineering. He has developed several OER (Open Educational Resource) textbooks to reduce costs for students. His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical application of engineering principles to real-world problems, often incorporating case studies from his research projects.
Dr. Keyser is an active member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and collaborates extensively with colleagues both within Kennesaw State University and at other institutions, particularly on healthcare-related engineering projects.
