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Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (M.S.) Thesis Titles

Abraham, Manoj. "Interval Consistency Techniques for Constraint Satisfaction Problems," 1995, Co-Chairs: Peter O'Grady and Purushothaman Iyer.

Adams, Kent James,"Growth in Plastic Material Utilization: An Industrial Dynamics Study," 1964, Chair: Robert W. LLewellyn.

Agarwal, Sandeep, "Feature Extraction and Manufacturing Data Augmentation System," 1989, Chair: Ezat T. Sanii.

Alvarez, Raul Eduardo, "Design and Test of a Slide Rule for the Application of a Predetermined Time System," 1958, Chair: Robert G. Carson.

Aly, Adel Ahmed, "Algorithms for Three Single Facility Scheduling Problems," 1972, Chair: Henry L. W. Nuttle.

Angell, Betty Johnson, "Personal Attributes Affecting the Use of Hearing Protection Devices in Industry," 1982, Co-Chairs: Larry Royster and Richard G. Pearson.

Arisawa, Sanji, "Two Extensions of Gert," 1970, Chair: Salah E. Elmaghraby.

Auten, George R., Jr. "A Characterization of Room Noise Levels at Telephone Locations and the effect upon Employees Work and Communication," 1987, Chair: Richard G. Pearson.

Badgett, John Curtis. "A Method for Simulating Queueing Systems with Fuzzy Parameters," 1996, Co-Chairs:  James R. Wilson and Shu-Cherng Fang.

Bailey, Derrick Constantine, "The Parking Problem: A Facilities Location-Allocation Analysis,"1979, Chair: James A. Tompkins.

Baker, Ann, "Effects of Acceleration on the Relationship between Electromyographic Activity and Muscle Force During Elbow Flexion," 1995, Chair: Gary Mirka.

Bawle, Vishwas Yeshwant, "Optimization of Industry Systems with Batch Ordering Constraint and Backlogging," 1970, Chair: Salah E. Elmaghraby.

Berry, Nichelle Anne, "Using Simulation in the Business Process Reengineering of Workflow," 1997, Co-Chairs: S. Roberts and J. Wilson.

Bhadury, Bikash, "An Experimental Investigation of a Model for Sequencing Jobs on Machines in Parallel," 1970, Chair: Salah E. Elmaghraby.

Bhatt, Rajesh V., "Data Retrieval Architectures for Expert System-Database Management System Communication," 1986, Chair: Edward Lynn Fisher.

Bickford, Barbara L., "Interactive Systemic Network Facilitation," 1982, Chair: Michael G. Joost.

Boggi, Michael A., "Validation of a Noise Annoyance Sensitivity Scale," 1987, Chair: Richard G. Pearson.

Bombien, Rudy, "Generating Scheduled Routes For Trucking Services," 2000, Chair, Russell E. King.

Branscomb, Patricia McGinnis, "Computer Anxiety: Does It Affect Performance?" 1984, Chair: Michael G. Joost.

Bray, Anna Kathryn, "Rule-Based Relationship Generation," 1986, Chair: Edward L. Fisher.

Carrano, Andres Leonardo, "Quantification of the Effect of Process Parameters and Their Interactions with Respect to Material Removal Rate and Surface Roughness for a Wood Sanding Process in the Furniture Making Industry," 1997, Chair: James Taylor.

Cecich, Thomas Frank, "A Predictive Model to Assess the Effectiveness of Safety Performance within the Furniture Industry," 1974, Chair: Mahmoud A. Ayoub.

Chadha, Om Perkash, "Inventory Control in Furniture Manufacturing Industry: An Industrial Dynamics Study," 1964, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Chafee, Franklin W.  "Scheduling of Material Handling Equipment in a Flexible Manufacturing Cell," 1992, Russell E. King.

Chiou, Chuang Jang, "Non-Coaxial Tool Path Generation for Mill Turned Machining," 1997, Chair: Yuan Shin Lee.

Chonkar, Prakash, "Capacity Planning for a Group Technology Cell," 1980, Chair: Eric Blair.

Chou, Hsien-Liang, "Development of and APT Universal Post-processor for Multi-Axis CNCD Milling Machine Tools," 1989, Chair: Ezat T. Sanii.

Claridy, Nathan C., "An Analysis of Routing Control Rules for an Automated Guided Vehicle System," 1988, Chair: Russell E. King.

Collins, Raymond Lee, "The Traveling-Salesman Problem," 1961, Co-Chairs: Robert W. LLewellyn and Clifton A. Anderson.

Cooper, Stuart Allen, "The Effect of Time, Temperature, and Pressure on the Bond Strength and Dielectric Strength of Aluminum Foil and Thermoplastic Film Laminates," 1970, Chair: John Harden.

Cooper, William Douglas, "An Investigation into the Worth of Exponential Smoothing as a Means of Variance Control in the Ascent of a Uni-modal Function with Stochastic Variation Superimposed," 1966, Chair: Robert  W. Llewellyn.

Daniel, Royal Thomas, III, "On Utility Maximization in Capital Budgeting Under Incomplete Information," 1980, Chair: Richard H. Bernhard.

Das, Biman, "Design of a Teaching Machine for Inspection in Performance Rating," 1962, Chair: Clifton A. Anderson.

Davis, Joseph Randall, "A Computerized Economic Model for Manufacturing Make-or-Buy Decisions," 1986, Chair: John R. Canada.

Del Vecchio, David Christopher, "A Product Design Evaluation Tool: Identifying the Risk of Cumulative Trauma Disorders in Manual Assemblers," 1991, Chair: Mahmoud A. Ayoub.

Dockery, Christopher A., "The Effect of Focal Distance on Performance and Visual Fatigue Associated with a Text Reading Task," 1991, Chair: Richard G. Pearson.

D'Souza, Lawrence Leonard, "Introduction of a Physical Variation in a Man-Machine Task," 1966, Chair: Jay Goldman.

Eichman, Karen Sue, "A Study of Capacity Adjustment Policies in a Textile Company Division," 1983, Chair: Himangshu Paul.

El-Hadidi, Tarek, "Simultaneous Evaluation Tool For Printed Circuit Boards SET-PCB", 1991, Chair: Jaime Trevino.

El Himam, Muhammad Neil, "Global Manufacturing Planning Using Distributed Fuzzy Constraint Networks," 1999, Chair: Robert E. Young.

Eom, Jae Kyum, "Sewing Machine Troubleshooting Knowledge Based System," 1988, Chair: Michael G. Joost.

Fickies, Richard Bruce, "Material Handling Manpower Estimation and Cost Allocation Queuing Simulation," 1964, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Foster, Douglas James, "Waiting Cost in Industrial Queuing Applications," 1972, Chair: John R. Canada.

Frampton, Jr., Walter Cobia, "A Computer Simulation Illustrating The Effects of the Length of a Suite of Furniture on Its Desirability," 1972, Chair: Anco L. Prak.

Fulton, Allen Corbett, "Sensitivity Studies in Inventory Control," 1964, Chair: Clifton A. Anderson.

Ginjupalli, Krishna K., "Balancing a Hydraulic Turbine," 1989, Chair: Yahya Fathi.

Godward, V. Mark., "A Framework for Computer Simulation in the Apparel Industry," 1988, Chair:  Michael G. Joost.

Gokce, Mahmut Ali, "Peak Period Inventory Planning," 1999, Chair: Russell E. King.

Gottipati, Sowmya, "Analysis of Key Factors Affecting the Performance of a Seasonal Apparel System", 1997, Co-Chairs: G. Berkstresser, H. Nuttle, R. King, and J. Wilson.

Grant, Jr., Richard O., "A Comparison Between the Random and the Patrolled Walk in the Assignment of Operators to Automatic Machines," 1960, Co-Chairs: Clifton A. Anderson and Robert W. Llewellyn.

Gregory, Kenneth E., "A Comparative Analysis of JIT II and JIT Partnering Techniques and Considerations of Factors That Influence Procurement Performance Measures," 1997, Chair: William A. Smith, Jr.

Gupta, Kapil, "3D Surface Assessment of Wood: Diagonal Scanning and Edge-Defect Detection," 2001, Chair: James B. Taylor.

Gupta, Kewal Krishan, "An Extension of an Algorithm for a Special Class of Transportation Problem to Allow for Statistical Distributions in the Constraints," 1967, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Gupta, Rajiv M., "An Examination of the Dynamic Behavior of Part Families in Group Technology," 1978, Co-Chairs: James A. Tompkins and Robert W. Llewellyn.

Gutowski, Stanley F., "A System to Forecast Part Requirements for an Automobile Manufacturer and Audit Engineering Releases," 1966, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Hahn, Kyoochil, "Some Vehicle Routing Problems," 1984, Chair: Henry L. W. Nuttle.

Han, Di, "Eigenvalue Assignment Method in Policy Design for System Dynamics Models," 1983, Chair:  H. Paul.

Hanna, William L., "Inventory Control of Returnable Shipping Container Systems," 1968, Chair: H. A. Knappenberger.

Hanson, Kathryn W., "Exact Solution Methods for the One-Dimensional Stock-Cutting Problem and Group Theoretic Aspects of an Integer Programming Formulation," 1971, Chair: K. Koh.

Harrison, Angela Elizabeth, "An Evaluation of the Dynamics of Lifting Under Various Lifting Conditions," 1994, Chair: Gary Mirka.

Hendricks, Richard P., "Interactive Computerized Facilities Design," 1979, Chair: James A. Tompkins.

Hodapp, Susan Ann.  "Event Rate Optimization for Simple Inspection Tasks," 1993, Chair: Richard G. Pearson.

Hopkins, Janette M., "An Object-Oriented Control Architecture for Flexible Manufacturing Cells," 1993, Chair: Russell E. King.

Houck, Christopher R., "Towards Optimal Real-time Scheduling with Neural Networks," 1993, Co-Chairs: C. Thomas Culbreth and Mark W. White.

Howie, Nathan K., "A Concurrent Engineering System to Support Automated Furniture Manufacturing," 1990, Chair:  C. Thomas Culbreth.

Hoyte, David S., "Scheduling Multi-Product Lots on a Single Facility," 1971, Chair: Henry L. W. Nuttle.

Huang, Jimmy Chung-Cheng, "The Development of a Flexible Manufacturing Cell for Furniture Production," 1988, Chair:  C. Thomas Culbreth.

Hunter, Carlton E., "Production Scheduling Application of the Manufacturing Progress Function," 1962, Chair: Clifton A. Anderson.

Illingworth, James Edward, "Simulation-Based Modeling of Military Transportation Applications: A Combat Logistics and Scheduling System for Deployment of United States Armed Forces Worldwide," 1999, Co-Chairs: James R. Wilson and Thom J. Hodgson.

Irwin, Christopher T., "Mathematical Model That Predicts How to Apply Voice to an Application," 1983, Chair:  Michael G. Joost.

Jackson, Harold Vaughn, Jr., "A Structured Approach for Classifying and Prioritizing Product Requirements," 1999, Co-Chairs: William A. Smith and Wilbur L. Meier.

Jain, Vijay, "Odd Shaped Polygon Lobes Observed During the Drilling Process," 1997, Chair: James Taylor.

Jang, Shieng-chyuarn, "Coverage Function and Simulation Model Simplification Using an Existing Air Force Warehouse," 1989, Chair: N. Bengston.

Jansari, Jagadishchandra D., "Criteria for Machine Placement in Travel Chart Analysis," 1964, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Jaycox, Robert J., "The Development of the Critical Path Monotonic Method," 1963, Co-Chairs: Clifton A. Anderson and Robert W. Llewellyn.

Ji, Hong, "An Automated Programming System for Five-axis Sculputured Surface Machining Based on Machine Strip Width Evaluation," 1997, Chair: Yuan-Shin Lee.

Johnson, Monica D., "Model of a Decision Support System for Responses to Leaking Underground Storage Tanks," 1993, Chair: Richard H. Bernhard.

Joines, Jeffrey Allen, "Manufacturing Cell Design Using Genetic Algorithms," 1993, Co-Chairs: C. Thomas Culbreth and Russell E. King.

Joines, Sharon Melissa Bennett, "Evaluating the Risk of Developing Carpel Tunnel Syndrome: Part I: Comparing the Effectiveness of Four Ergonomic Risk Assessment Techniques; Part II: An Application of Continuous Simulation for Ergonomic Intervention Assessment," 1996, Chair: M.A. Ayoub.

Jones, Rebecca J., "Fabric Inventory Control Software Development for the Small-to-Medium Size Upholstery Manufacturer," 1985, Chair: Anco L. Prak.

Joyner, Lisa A., "A Model to Identify Potential Cumulative Trauma Disorders Through Analysis of Posture, Force and Repetition," 1991, Chair: Mahmoud A. Ayoub.

Justice, Trudy, "The Effects of Speed Stress on Speech Recognition Errors," 1986, Chair: Michael G. Joost.

Kakad, Rameshchandra Purshottam, "Allocation of Advertising Expenditures by Applying Game Theory," 1968, Chair:  Robert W. Llewellyn.

Kalbavi, Ganesh R., "Test for Feasibility of Automated Inspection and Gauging Using Force Sensing Robots," 1986, Chair: Ezat T. Sanii.

Karanjia, Rohinton, "Application of Relaxed Time Series to Net Present Value Analysis of Projects with Discrete Probabilistic Autocorrelated Cash Flows," 1990, Chair: John R. Canada.

Karn, Keith S., "Oculomotor Functions, Visual Performance, and Subjective Reports of Visual Fatigue During Display Viewing," 1984, Co-Chairs: Michael G. Joost and D. H. Mershon.

Kelaher, Daniel Paul, "Substitution Patterns of the Quadricep Muscles Before and After Fatiguing Isonetic Knee Extensions," 1996, Chair: Gary Mirka.

Kinney, Patricia M., "An Evaluation of User Performance and Preference on Four Cursor Control Devices," 1985, Chair: Michael G. Joost.

King, Christina U., "Knowledge-Based Bottleneck Analysis," 1987, Chair: Edward L. Fisher.

Koc, Bahattin, "Multi-Axis Machining of Ruled Surface Pockets," 1997, Chair: Yuan-Shin Lee.

Kuhl, Michael E., "Estimation and Simulation of Nonhomogeneous Poisson Processes Having Multiple Periodicities," 1994, Co-Chairs: James R. Wilson and Halim Damerdji.

Kurawadwala, Fakhruddin, "An Expansion of an Algorithm for a Special Class Assignment Problem to Allow a Cost Function Which Declines with Increasing Assignments," 1968, Chair: Raul E. Alvarez.

Laba, Michael D., "The Development of an Industrial Quality Data Processing and Reporting System for an Automative Parts Production Plant," 1968, Co-Chairs: Clifton A. Anderson and John J. Harder.

Lai-Yuen, Susana Karina, "Tool Path Generation and Manufacturing Cost Analysis for Mill-Turn Machining," 2000, Chair Yuan-Shin Lee.

Lall, Joginder, "A Computer Experiment for Determining the Optimal Smoothing Constant when Forecasting from a Stochastic Demand Sequence with a Specified Degree of Autocorrelation," 1965, Co-Chairs: Robert W. Llewellyn and Clifton A. Anderson.

Lamberson, Leonard R., "A Computer Routine for Production Scheduling," 1963, Co-Chairs: Clifton A. Anderson and Robert W. Llewellyn.

Larson, Nancy J., "Pilot Study to Assess the Mental Workload of Anesthesiologists," 1986, Chair: Michael G. Joost.

Lauretta, Donna J., "The Effects of Familiarization on the Comprehension of Synthetic Speech in Telephone Communication," 1990, Co-Chairs: R. Rodman and Jonathan Antin.

Lawing, Jr., William D., "A Mathematical Method for Determining the Optimum Assignment of Quill Winders to a Patrolling Tender," 1959, Chair: Clifton A. Anderson.

Levin, R. I., "An Investigation of Minor Method Changes and Their Influence on Performance Rating," 1953, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Liau, Jong-Shin.  "An Expert Process Planning System for Electronics Assembly," 1989, Chair: Ezat Sanii.

Lin, Lee-Jean, "Auditory Localization Under Conditions of High Ambient Noise Levels With and Without the Use of Hearing Protectors," 1981, Co-Chairs: Richard G. Pearson and D.H. Mershon.

List, Jeffrey J., "Exception Handling in Shop Floor Control," 1989, Chair: Peter J. O'Grady.

Losong, Atthakorn, "Supermarket Location for Just-In-Time Delivery to Points of Use," 1989, Chair: Jaime Trevino.

Maddalena, Robert Peter, "Transition from Traditional to Quick Response Apparel Retailing: A Case Study," 1998, Chair: Russell E. King.

Mallik, Arup Kumar, "Multiproduct Scheduling on a Single Facility," 1970, Co-Chairs: Salah E. Elmaghraby and Henry L. W. Nuttle.

Mantinband, Jack Y., "Cyberphobia: Understanding Why People Fear Computers," 1983, Chair: Michael G. Joost.

Martin, James E., "The Prioritization of Multiple Warnings and Variability in Warning Instruction Interpretation Among Industrial Machine Operators," 1997, Chair: R.G. Pearson.

Martin, Paula Elaine, "Cost and Quality Issues in the Selection of Alternative Manufacturing Sequences," 1995, Chair: Yahya Fathi.

Matsumoto, Yoichi, "A Study of Multiple Objectives in Facilities Design," 1979, Chair: James Tompkins.

Mazziotti, Barbara Werner, "Simulation and Analysis of Team Sewing: An Apparel Manufacturing System Controlled By and Work In Process Limits," 1995, Co-Chairs: James R. Wilson and Russell E. King.

McAdams, Christopher E., "A Design procedure for a Micro Load Storage and Retrieval System Based On Just In Time Production, 1994, Chair: Jaime Trevino.

McKee, Charles G., "Design and Development of an Expert System for Identifying the Ergonomic Deficiencies that Contribute to the Development of Cumulative TraumaI Disorders," 1989, Chair: Mahmoud A. Ayoub.

Mehta, Bhogilal C., "Experimental Studies in Thermoelectric Cooling," 1965, Co-Chairs: M. R. El-Saden and Clifton A. Anderson.

Mehta, Sumant, "Engineering Specification and System Design for the CAD/CAM of Orthopedic Custom Shoes," 1988, Chair: H. P. Bao.

Meier, Gerald T., "A Cost Analysis and Control Chart Application of the Manufacturing Progress Function," 1963, Co-Chairs: Clifton A. Anderson and Robert W. Llewellyn.

Moody, Taryn S., "Synthesized Speech, Digitized Speech and Recorded Speech: A Comparison of Listener Comprehensive Rates," 1986, Chair: Michael G. Joost.

Moon, Wilda Kara, "Sourcing Decisions for the Supply Chain: A Case Study," 1999, Chair: Russell E. King.

Moore, Jr., Ernest W., "An Investigation of Operating Room Utilization and Performance Through the Use of Simulation," 1968, Chair: J. Goldman.

Moudgill, Pravin, "Difficulties Experienced in Applying Equipment Replacement Models in Real Life," 1971, Chair: Richard H. Bernhard.

Murali, Ramdas K., "A Non-monotonic Support System for an Interactive Constraint Satisfaction Tools Used in Concurrent Engineering," 1992, Chair: Robert E. Young.

Nair, Sanjay.  "A Selection and Design Procedure for Manufacturing Cells Based on Product Routings," 1994, Chair: Jaime Trevino.

Nance, Richard E., "Optimum Strategy of Applying Ancillary work to a Unidirectionally Patrolling Repairman," 1966, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Nelson, James A., "Just Noticeable Differences in Operator Pace," 1953, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Norton, David A., "A Planning Model for Instrument Cluster Production," 1977, Chair: John R. Canada.

Oh, Jhong Sik, "A Constraint Network Based Approach to Design for Assembly," 1990, Chair: Peter J. O'Grady.

Okamoto, David, "Intermediate Scheduling Software Using a Mixed Integer Linear Program," 1995, Co-Chairs: T.J. Hodgson and J. R. Wilson.

Pachauri, Rajendra K., "An Industrial Dynamics Approach to Forecasting of Electrical Energy Demand in Western North Carolina," 1972, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Pandya, Kamalnayan B., "Developing the Parameters of Manufacturing Progress Function when the Initial Conditions are Unknown," 1967, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Parks, Judith Marie, A Dynamic Stochastic Simulation of Waste Paper Inventory for the Recycling Process, 1997, Chair: Thom Hodgson.

Patel, Diviesh.  "Computer Aided Process Planning System for Rotational Parts," 1992, Chair: Ezat Sanii.

Patel, Dinubhai M., "A Simulation of a Dynamic Inventory Control Model Using Autocorrelated Demand and Variable Lead Time," 1964, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Patel, Rahul, "Integrated Forecasting to Support Demand Activated Furniture Manufacturing," 1996, Co-Chairs: Thom Hodgson and Russell E. King.

Peters, Christopher M., "The Effectiveness of Hearing Protection Devices in Protecting Workers from Noise Exposure in a Furniture Manufacturing Environment," 1991, Co-Chairs: Richard G. Pearson and L. H. Royster.

Petra, Christopher John.  "A Stochastic Simulation and Scheduling Tool for Polymer Latex Production Facilities," 1995, Co-Chairs: Richard M. Felder and James R. Wilson.

Picone, Peter, "The Effects of Working in the Supine Position on Perceived Exertion for Arm and Shoulder Exercise," 1981, Chair: Richard G. Pearson.

Pinnow, Amy Diane, "Scheduling on Identical Parallel Machines to Minimize Maximum Lateness," 1999, Co-Chairs: Russell E. King and Thom J. Hodgson.

Psihogios, Jennie Patricia, "The Effects of VDT Placement on User Posture and Comfort: A Field Study," 1998, Chair: Carolyn M. Sommerich.

Pupons, Daina E.  "A Computer-Driven Telephone Emergency Monitoring System for the Elderly: A Design and Evaluation," 1992, Chair: Robert Rodman.

Puthran, Shashikant D., "The Effect of Surface Treatments on the Fatigue Strength of 6A1-4VD Titanium for Surgical Implantation," 1972, Chair: John J. Harder.

Ramakrishna, Sandeep.  "Product Design Merit Analysis III," 1994, Chair: Jaime Trevino.

Ramanuj, Damodar A., "An Expert Cutting Tool Selection System Using Computerized Tool Classification and Coding," 1987, Chair: Ezat T. Sanii.

Redman, George P."An Investigation of the Grade, Length and Diameter of Yellow Poplar (Liriodendron Tulipifera L.) Bolts and Their Influence on Dimension Stock Yields, 1956, Chair: R. G. Carson, Jr.

Reed, Stephanie Jeanne, "Scheduling Orders on Picking Stations in an Automated Storage-Retrieval Warehouse for Apparels (A Study of the Christofides Heuristic for the TSP)," 1993, Salah E. Elmaghraby.

Reynolds, Jacqueline L. "Hearing Conservation Programs (HCPs): The Effectiveness of One Company's HCP in a 12-Hour Workshift Environment," 1989, Co-Chairs: L. H. Royster and Richard G. Pearson.

Rodriguez, Rosalina Martin, "Mathematical Model for Setup Time Reduction Justification," 1989, Chair: Jaime Trevino.

Salamie, Dann G., "An Analytical Model for Determining the Number of Kanban for a Production System with Fluctuating Demand," 1987, Chair: N. M. Bengston.

Schlosser, Fred, "The Design, Testing, and Implementation of a Preemployment Screening Program Based on Capacity to Perform Physically Demanding Work," 1980, Chair: Mahmoud A. Ayoub.

Sed, Mustafa Abdessalam, "Jobshop Scheduling Problem with No-Wait in Process," 1981, Chair: Raul E. Alvarez.

Seshadri, Ramadurai, "X-Cell-Intelligent Cell Control Using Object-Oriented Programming," 1990, Chair: Peter J. O'Grady.

Shivers, Carrie Lynn, "Effect of Grip Span on Lateral Pinch Grip Strength," 2001, Chair: Gary A. Mirka

Shearon, Jr., Winston Tyree, "A Study of Hospital Operating Suite Scheduling Procedures," 1969, Chair: Clifton A. Anderson.

Skrainar, Stephen F. "The Effects on Hearing of Using a Personal Radio in an Environment Where the Daily Time-Weighted Average is 87 dB," 1985, Co-Chairs: Richard G. Pearson and L. H. Royster.

Smith, Christy Ann, "The Use of Ergonomic Interventions in Dental Hygiene Work," 2000, Chair, Carolyn M. Sommerich.

Smith, Raymond Lester, "A Voice Assisted Simulation-Animation Architecture," 1999, Co-Chairs: Stephen D. Roberts and James R. Wilson.

Sojourner, Russell J., "The Head-Up Display in the Automobile Environment," 1989, Chair: Jonathan F. Antin.

Srinivasan, Hari "Development of an APT Part Program Generator for the Computer Aided Manufacturer of Custom Orthopedic Footwear," 1989, Chair: Ezat T. Sanii.

Srinivasan, Krishnan, "Computer Aided Operation Planning for Electronics Assembly," 1989, Chair: Ezat T. Sanii.

Stanfield, Paul Michael.  "Stochastic Scheduling in a Remanufacturing Job Shop," 1993, Co-Chairs: Russell E. King and Thom J. Hodgson.

Starkey, Robert L., "Evaluation of Selection Test Procedures for Visual Inspectors in the Electronics Industry," 1978, Chair: Richard G. Pearson.

Stewart, Aaron Michael, "Human Modeling and Simulation:  Establishing Parameters for an Adjustable Notebook Computer Display," 2000, Chair: Carolyn M. Sommerich.

Stier, John Lewis, "Variation Simulation Study of a Passenger Car Glove Box Door System," 1966, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Stokes, June Peters, "Subjective Evaluation of a Prototype Earmuff Hearing Protection Device Exhibiting Flat and Nonlinear Attenuation Characteristics," 1988, Chair: L. H. Royster.

Subramaniam, Govindarajapuram V., "Estimating Model Parameters of the Manufacturing Progress Function," 1969, Chair: H. A. Knappenberger.

Subramaniam, Sriram P., "Design Evaluation and Cost Estimation Expert System: DECEEX," 1991, Chair: Jaime Trevino.

Sud, Prem S., "Effects of System Dynamics on Hiring Policy in an Industrial Organization," 1970, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Suppes, Bruce Edward, "An Assembly Line Balancing Technique and Computer Program," 1964, Chair: Clifton A. Anderson.

Tandon, Rajesh Kumar, "Models for Replacement of Capital Equipment of Diminishing Efficiency Type," 1964, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Taner, Mehmet R., "A Study of the Mean and Variance of Project Duration in a Probabilistic Activity Network,"  1998, Co-Chairs:  Yahya Fathi, Salah E. Elmaghraby.

Tang, Shih,Yi, "Minimum Zone Methods for Evaluating Standard Tolerances in Engineering Metrology," 1995, Co-Chairs: Michael G. Kay and Ravi Mittal.

Taylor, Philip Edward, "The Cellophane Stock Cutting Problem and a Sequential Decision Model," 1970, Chair: Raul E. Alvarez.

Terribile, Matthew Thomas, "Intelligent Distributed Control System for Multiple Manufacturing Cells," 1988, Chair: Peter J. O'Grady.

Thaker, Jimesh Shashikant, "Three Dimensional Surface Quality Evaluation of Wood," 1999, Chair: James B. Taylor.

Thomas, Lawrence D., "Word Selection for High Recognition Reliability in Automatic Speech Recognition Systems," 1983, Chair: Michael G. Joost.

Tibbits, Loren J., "The Theory of the Manufacturing Progress Function as a Production Control Device," 1962, Chair: Clifton A. Anderson.

Trustman, Stanley, "An Investigation Into the Use of Average Arrival and Service Rates in the Machine Assignment Problem," 1967, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Tucker, George E., "A Plan for Scheduling the Receipt of Rough Timber on the Yard of Furniture Manufacturing Plant," 1963, Chair: Clifton A. Anderson.

Tye-Coleman, Christine E., "Hearing Protection-Introduction Speech Effect Measured by Automatic Speech Recognition," 1992, Chair: Thom J. Hodgson and R. D. Rodman.

Ukwu, Chukwuneyne, "Dynamics of Path Following Trajectories for Linear Programming," 1997.

Ulubay, Sevi G., "Outpatient Appointment Scheduling in a Hospital Environment," 1992, Chair: Russell E. King.

Unnanon, Kittinan, "CAD Based Assembly Sequence Generation System", 1996, Co-Chairs: Ezat Sanii and Denis Cormier.

Uskup, Ergin,  "A Study of Methods to Shorten Computer Run Time in Industrial Dynamics Models," 1964, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Van Buskirk, II, Ronald E., "An Analysis of Concurrent Engineering Cognitive Processes Using Social Judgment Theory," 1994, Co-Chairs: Jaime Trevino and Frank Smith.

Vickerman, Charles N., "Development of a Decision Making Aid Utilizing the Manufacturing Progress Function and Characteristic Downtime," 1964, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Wallace, Robert J., "An Industrial Engineering CAD/CAM Educational Module Based on a Virtual Automated Milling Cell Design," 1984, Chair: Han Bao.

Wang, Yih,Chung Eleanor "Balancing the Machine Center Utilization in a MRP System," 1997, Chair: Thom Hodgson.

Weaver, III, Lawrence A., "Design of Eyewash and Safety Shower Facilities," 1977, Chair: Mahmoud A. Ayoub.

Wig, Manmohan Krishnan, "Mapping of a Dynamic Inventory Control Model Using Autocorrelated Normally Distributed Demand and Variable Lead Time," 1965, Chair: Robert W. Llewellyn.

Wintermute, David M., "Splitting of the Stimulus Field During Prolonged Skilled Performance,' 1988, Chair: Richard G. Pearson.

Wittels, Nancy E., "Causes of Cumulative Trauma Disorders: A Field Study," 1989, Chair: Mahmoud A. Ayoub.

Woodall, Hunter McGuire, "A Simulation Model for Determining Optimum Machine Assignment," 1959, Co-Chairs: Clifton A. Anderson and Robert W. Llewellyn.

Wu, Li,Ren Robert, "Development of a Dimension-Driven CAD System," 1994, Chair: Ravi O. Mittal.

Yamamota, Willy German, "Simulation of Distribution System of a Hospital Supply Item," 1964, Chair: Clifton A. Anderson.

Yavuz, Kamil, "Knowledge-Based Technology and Machine Selection," 1987, Chair: Edward L. Fisher.

Yeh, Hseauh Fong, "Extension of Experimental Planning System XPS-1 to Select Machining Parameters," 1987, Chair: Ezat T. Sanii.

Zhou, Qing-Ping, "Optimized Tool Path Generation for Machining Sculptured Surfaces," 1991, Chair: Ezat T. Sanii.

Zozom, Jr., Andrew.  "A Scheduling Algorithm for Minimizing Maximum Machine Center Utilization," 1996, Co-Chairs: Thom Hodgson and Russell E. King.