Simon M. Hsiang

Simon M. Hsiang is a Professor and Department Chair at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, affiliated with the College of Engineering and the Industrial and Systems Engineering department. He holds a Ph.D. from Texas Tech University and a B.S. from Feng Chia University in Taiwan. His research spans Engineering Decision Making, Risk Management, Cognitive Engineering, and Biomechanics.

Education:

• Ph.D. from Texas Tech University
• B.S. from Feng Chia University (Taiwan)

Research Interests focus on integrating Social Network Analysis into construction project reliability, Cognitive Psychology for human-machine interaction, and Medical Rehabilitation techniques for motor control disorders. His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work in construction management, simulation modeling, and healthcare systems.

Recent Publications demonstrate a trend toward applying Data Mining and Decision Support systems in both engineering and healthcare domains, with a strong emphasis on Workflow Variability and Cost-Benefit Analysis.

Professional Affiliations include the Institute of Industrial Engineers, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, and IEEE, reflecting his multidisciplinary expertise.