معرفی
Zeynep Ocak is a Lecturer at the Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University. She holds a PhD in Systems Engineering from Old Dominion University (2007) and has over 15 years of academic experience.
- PhD: Old Dominion University (2007)
- MS: Old Dominion University (1999)
- BS: Yıldız Technical University (1996)
Her research focuses on systems engineering, quality management, and healthcare operations. She has pioneered system dynamics applications in clinical laboratories and education quality assessment. Her work spans:
- Dynamic modeling for productivity optimization
- Quality Function Deployment in manufacturing
- Healthcare system simulation
- Information security frameworks
- Municipal center location modeling
- Sustainable building design
Recent publications demonstrate expertise in wildfire management, blood donation systems, and clinical productivity. She teaches courses in:
- Statistical Quality Control
- System Dynamics Modeling
- Project Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
Administrative roles include Deputy Head of Department (2014) and active memberships in ASQ (1999-present) and ASEM (1997-present). Industry experience includes quality control at Stihl Inc. (1999-2004) and production management (1999).
