George H. Abdou George H. Abdou
24 Boston Post Rd.
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Tel./Fax. (732) 613-8316
gabdou@comcast.net

FIELDS OF INTEREST
Automated Manufacturing Systems including: Robotics palletization, Expert system applications, CAPP, ACO for machining process, DC brushless linear motor applications.

EDUCATION
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering department, Iowa State University, May 1987.
Thesis: "Availability Analysis of Flexible Manufacturing Systems"

Minor Statistics department, Iowa State University, June 1984

M.Sc. Industrial Engineering department, Iowa State University, 1983

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt, 1977

1997-      Associate Professor/Associate Chair, Industrial & 
  present  Manufacturing Engineering, New Jersey Institute of 
               Technology, Newark, New Jersey.
               Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Conducting 
                  research in the area of manufacturing engineering.
               Graduate Advisor-M.S. Industrial Engineering
               Graduate Advisor-M.S. Manufacturing Engineering
               Graduate Mentor-PhD Industrial Engineering
               Gradate Co-op Advisor
               Undergraduate Advisor-B.S. Industrial Engineering

1996-     Associate Professor, Industrial & Manufacturing           
   1997    Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, 
               New Jersey.
               Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Conducting 
               research in the area of manufacturing engineering.
               Director IE programs: B.S. & M.S. Industrial Engineering

1995-     Acting Chair, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
    1996   New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey
               Leading the new functions of the Industrial & Manufacturing 
               Engineering department. Leading the accreditation, of the 
               Industrial Engineering program. Revised graduate M.S. 
               Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering programs.

1994-     Associate Professor/Associate Chair, Mechanical & Industrial
    1995   Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ.
               Co-ordination of all Industrial Engineering programs functions 
                in conjunction with the Mechanical Engineering program.

1993-      Associate Professor, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering 
    1994   New   Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ.
               Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Conducting 
                research in the area of manufacturing engineering.

1991-      Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Concordia
   1993    University, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
               Coordinator Industrial Engineering program. Develop new 
               Industrial Engineering program that was accredited by the 
               CEAB in 1993. Developed interaction with many industries in 
               the Montreal area to support projects for senior and co-op 
               students. Teaching existing courses in Industrial Engineering 
               program, & establishing a new robotic palletization 
               laboratory. Involving students in national & international 
               competition, in 1992, the department received top honor in IIE 
               competition in Toronto. Advising graduate students.         
               Conducting research in the area of manufacturing engineering. 
               CCToMM program director, Member of Board Director of 
               VAL-Tile Tool, Inc., committee membership: MAPP, 
               Faculty Search, Dean Search

1987-     Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering, University of Windsor 
    1991  Windsor, Ontario, Canada
              Teaching existing courses in Industrial Engineering, 
              developing new courses in the area of automated manufacturing 
              & establishing a new manufacturing, automation & robotic 
              laboratory. Involving students in national &  international 
              competition, in 1988, the department received the first prize, 
              IIE competition in Halifax. Advising graduate students.     
              Conducting research in the area of manufacturing engineering. 
              Faculty advisor for SME Student Chapter,SC191.                       
              Committee membership: CAD/CAM, Continuing Education, 
              Appeal Committee, Faculty Search.

1985-    Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering, Northern Illinois
    1986  University, Dekalb, Illinois.
              Teaching courses in the department of Technology and graduate 
              courses for MSIM program. Developed new Industrial 
              Engineering undergraduate program, that was accredited by 
              ABET in 1989, and a graduate program. Developed three new 
              laboratories: Simulation & OR, Motion & Time Study, & 
              Manufacturing Systems. Design and developed and FMS cell 
              for the CEET at NIU. Committee membership: Dean Search, 
              Faculty Search, IE curriculum Committee.

1982-     Instructor, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
    1985  Taught undergraduate courses at ISU: Computer Engineering,    
              Quality Control, Material & Project Control, Thermodynamics

1977-     Instructor, Mechanical Eng., Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt.
    1981  Taught undergraduate courses: Machine Design, Descriptive 
              Geometry, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
              Supervisor of Industrial Training, University of Helwan, Egypt

9/01-      Pago Fabrics Textile Impressions, Inc., Moonachie, NJ
   2/02   “Feedback System Development”

2/00-      Sandvik Coromant, Fair Lawn, NJ, CMS project.
   1/01         “Development and Implementation of Quotation System”,

9/99-      Elite Plastics, Hawthorne, NJ, CMS project.
 11/99         “Process Flow Analysis and Facility layout Development”,

5/99-      Total Telecom, Monmouth Junction, NJ,
   8/99         “Data Base Analysis and Development”, CMS project.

9/98-      Besam Automated Entrance, Inc., Highstown, NJ
 12/98         “Phase II: Stocking Optimization of Raw Materials”

5/98-     Besam Automated Entrance, Inc., Highstown, NJ
   6/98          “Phase I: Plant Layout”

5/98-      ITC Technidyne, Co., Edison, NJ
   6/98         “Process Flow Analysis and Facility Layout”

5/97-      Croll-Reynolds Company, Inc., Westfield, NJ
   7/97    “MS Project Analysis”

7/97-      Croll-Reynolds Company, Inc., Westfield, NJ
   9/97         “Visual FoxPro Data Base Analysis”

7/97-      THERMOMETRICS, Inc., Edison, NJ
   9/97         “Data Base & Process Flow Analysis”

9/97-      Atlantic Air Engineering, Inc., NJ
 11/97         “Plant Layout for New Facility”

7/96-      MEMBREX Inc., Fairfield, NJ
 10/96    “Analysis of Work Flow, Development & Implementation of Plant 
                Layout”

8/96-      METEX Inc., Edison, NJ
 10/96         “Process Flow Analysis and Plant Layout for a new location”

5/96-      Selling Precision Inc., West Millford, NJ
  7/96      “ Standard Cost and Variance Analysis”

7/95-      P. Feiner & Sons Inc., Bogota, NJ
   9/95     “Plant Layout Planning & Implementation of Expanded Facility”

6/93-      Alexander Manufacturing Co., St. Louis, Missouri
   8/93         “Alternative Design of Manufacturing Tools”

6/91-      Tekdata Inc., Brossard, Quebec
   8/91         “Integrated Information System”

9/91-      Tekdata Inc., Brossard, Quebec
 12/91     “Design and development of a Vision System for QC of Stamped 
                Sheet”

7/91-      Val-Tile Tool Inc., Windsor, Ontario .  NRC project.
  10/91         “Tolerance Design of the Val-Tile Layer Machine”,

1/91-      HSL Ltd., Tecumseh, Ontario, NRC Project
   5/91         “Stress Analysis of a Newly Designed Car Door's Hinge”,

5/90-      Kirchmair Machine & Tool Co., Sarnia, Ontario. NRC Project
   8/90         “Element Modeling of a Finite New Designed Petro-Swage”,

5/89-      Geiger Industries & Design Group, Windsor, Ontario
 10/89         “Finite Element Modeling of New Designed Manhole Ring”, 
                NRC Project

5/89-      Val-Tile Tool, Inc., Windsor, Ontario
 10/89     “Analysis of Sealant Bonding Characteristics using the Val-Tile 
                Machine”    NRC Project

5/88-      Val-Tile Tool, Inc., Windsor, Ontario
   9/88     “ Evaluation of the Pneumatic Val-Tile Layer Machine”

1/87-      EMCO Industry, Inc., Des Moines, Iowa
   8/87      “Development of AutoLISP Interactive Programs for the Design of 
                Standard Parts”

11/86-    Contemporary Designs, Inc., Ames, Iowa
  12/86 “Development of Offices & Plant Layout for the new location in Gilbert,              Iowa”

 
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

1.  Professional Engineer, Connecticut State Board, Certificate No. 20233, since 1997

2. Certified Manufacturing Engineer, SME, Certificate No. 1217157, since 1987

3. Certified Engineer in Training, State of Illinois, Certificate No. 230755, since 1986

a1) Papers published in refereed journals

 Abdou, G., Tereshkovich, W. "Optimal Operating Parameters in High Speed Milling Operations for Aluminum". International Journal of Production Research. 39, No.10, 2197-2214, 2001.

Abdou, G., Tereshkovich, W. "Experimental Comparison to Dynamic FEA Results of a Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Linear Motor". International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing. 13, No.3, 214-224, 2000.

Abdou, G., Tereshkovich, W. "Performance Evaluation of a Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Linear Drive for High Speed Machining using Finite Element Analysis". International Journal of Applied Finite Elements and Computer Aided Engineering. 35, 169-188, 2000.

Abdou, G.H. and ElMasry, M. “3D Random Stacking of Weakly Heterogeneous Palletization with Demand Requirements and Stability Measures”, International Journal of Production Research, 38, No. 14, 3149-3163, 2000.

Abdou, G.H. and ElMasry, M. “3D Random Stacking of Weakly Heterogeneous 
Palletization Problems”, International Journal of Production Research. 37, No. 7, 1505-1524, 1999.

Abdou, G.H. and Arghavani, J., “Interactive ILP Procedures for the 3D Palletization Problem”, International Journal of Production Research, 35, 1287-1304, 1997.

Arghavani, J. and Abdou, G.H. “3D Volumetric Pallet Loading Optimization”, International Journal of Advancement Manufacturing Technology, 11, 425-429, 1996.

Abdou, G.H. and Yien, J., " Analysis of Force Patterns and Tool Life in Milling Operations", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 10, 11-18, 1995.

Abdou, G.H. and Yang, M., “Multi-Layer Palletization of Multi-Size Boxes”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 10, 292-297, 1995.

Abdou, G.H. and Yang, M., “A Systematic Approach for the Three-Dimensional Palletization Problem”, International Journal of Production Research, 32, No. 10, 2381-2394, 1994.

Abdou, G.H. and Dutta, S.P., “A Systematic Simulation Approach for the Design of JIT Manufacturing Systems”, Journal of Operations Management, 11, 225-238, 1993.

Dutta, SP., Abdou, G.H. and Agasaveeran, S., “Performance Analysis of Network Designs in CIM Environment”, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 6, No. 5, 293-301, 1993.

Abdou, G.H. and Cheng, R., “TVCAPP, Tolerance Verification in Computer Aided Process Planning”, International Journal of Production Research, 31, No. 2, 393-411, 1993.

Abdou, G.H., “An Integrated Approach to Automated Process Plan Generation Using Expert Systems”, Knowledge-Based Systems, 5, No. 4, 269-276, 1992.

Abdou, G.H. and Lee, E., “Contribution to the Development of Robotics Palletization of Multiple-Box Sizes”, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 11, No. 3, 160-166, 1992.

Abdou, G.H. and Lee, E., “Physical Model for Robotics Palletization”, Computers in Industry, 16, 255-266, 1991.

Abdou, G.H. and Sherif, S.A., “Theoretical and Experimental Study of LIM in Automated Manufacturing Systems”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 27, No. 2, 286-293, 1991.

Abdou, G.H. and Dutta, S.P., “An Integrated Approach to Facilities Layout Using Expert Systems”, International Journal of Production Research, 28, No. 4, pp. 685-708, 1990.

Abdou, G.H. and Lee, E., “Robotic Palletization of Different Box Sizes Using Vision System”, MS90-594, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 1990.

Abdou, G.H., “Solving the Markovian Models by Microcomputer”, International Journal of Microcomputer Applications, 8, No. 2, pp. 39-45, 1989.

Abdou, G.H. and Billatos, S.B, “Simulation and Optimization of Tool Life in Manufacturing Centers”, International Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 2, pp. 73-89, 1989.

Abdou, G.H., "Effects of Operating Rates on the Performance of Manufacturing Systems: A Case Study", Computers in Industry, 13, pp. 123-134, 1989.

Abdou, G.H., “Analysis of Velocity Control of Waterjets for WJM”, MS89-835, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 1989.

1. Abdou, G.H. and Arghavani, J., "Interactive ILP Procedures for Stacking Optimization for the 3D Palletization Problem", Applications of Management Science, Ed. K.D. Lawrence and G.R. Reeves, JAI Press, Inc., (ISBN 1-55938-012-4), 1996
2. Abdou, G.H. and Billatos, S.B., "A Simulation Approach to Evaluate Alternative Designs of Manufacturing Systems", Progress in Simulation, Vol. 2, Edited by Zobrist, G.W. and Leonard, J.V., Ablex Publishing Corporation, Northwood, N J, (ISBN 0-89391-653-6), 1994
3. Abdou, G.H., "A simulation and Analysis of Controlled-Environment Agriculture: Phytofarm Technology, Progress in Simulation, Vol. 1, Ed. by Zobrist, G.W. and Leonard, J.V., Ablex Publishing Corporation, Northwood, N J, (ISBN 0-89391-652-8),1992

 c) Publications in the Conference Proceedings

Refereed papers

1. Abdou, G., Tereshkovich, W. "Magneto-Thermal Analysis of a Linear Drive using Coupled Electromagnetic/Heat Transfer Finite Element Analysis". Second International Symposium on Linear Drives for Industry Applications. Tokyo, Japan. 1998. Pp. 408-411.
2. Abdou, G.H. and Basaly, N. "Design for Quality Approach to improve Surface Roughness in Milling Operations", International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Anaheim, California, Nov. 15-20, 1998
3. Abdou, G.H. and Tereshkovich, W. "Magneto-Thermal Analysis of Linear Drive using Coupled Electromagnetic/Heat Transfer FEA", the second International Symposium on Linear Drives for Industry Applications, Tokyo, Japan, April 8-10, 1998
4. Abdou, G.H. and Tereshkovich, W. "Performance Evaluation of a Permanent Magnet DC Linear Motor and DC Servo Motor using Electromagnetic FEA", the fourth International Conference in Manufacturing Engineering, Braunschweig, Germany, May 26-30, 1997
5. Abdou, G.H. and Tereshkovich, W. "Finite Element Static Analysis of Linear Motor Drive", the sixth Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Miami, Florida, May 17-18, 1997
6. Abdou, G.H. "Simulation and Analysis of Different LAN Structures to Evaluate CIM Performance", the first International Conference on Engineering Design and Automation, Bangkok, Thailand, March 18-21, 1997
7. Abdou, G.H. "A New Approach to Adaptive Control of Manipulators", the 30^th ISATA Conference, Florence, Italy, June 16-19, 1997
8. Abdou, G.H., Basaly, N. and Billatos, S. "A Practical Approach to Design for Quality", Design for Manufacturability, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, Nov. 17-22, 1996
9. Abdou, G.H. and Yang, M. "Systematic Procedures for the Palletization Problem," Proc. of IASTED, Control and Robotics, Vancouver, Canada, August 1992, pp. 334-337
10. Abdou, G.H. "A Knowledge Base for Alternative Process Plan Generation". CSME Mechanical Engineering Forum, Toronto, Ontario, June 1990, pp. 131-136
11. Abdou, G.H. and Sherif A.S. "New Application of Linear Induction Motor in Automated Manufacturing Systems". Manufacturing' International 90, Atlanta, Georgia, March 1990, pp. 199-204
12. Abdou, G.H. "Analysis of Velocity Control of Waterjets for WJM". Automated Waterjet Cutting Process, SME Conf., Los Angeles, California, November 1989
13. Abdou, G.H. and Lee, E. "Automated Palletization with Vision Controlled Robot System," Proc. of IASTED, Robotics and Automation, Santa Barbara, California, November 1989, pp. 259-263.
14. Abdou, G.H. "Reliability Analysis of Parallel Manufacturing Systems", Industrial Engineering, February 1989

Refereed abstracts

1. Billatos, S.B. and Abdou, G.H. "Finite Element Analysis of Fluidless Cooling Devices of Cutting Tools", Mechanics in Design conference, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada, May 1996
2. Abdou, G. and Billatos, S. "Integrated Modeling and Analysis of Cellular Manufacturing Systems", Fourth International conference, FAIM 94, May 1994
3. Abdou, G.H. "Stability Analysis for the 2½ D and 3D Palletization Problems",ORSA, Boston, MA, May 1994
4. Kooi S. and Abdou G.H. "Adaptive Control for Cutting Forces in Milling Process", LAMDAMAP 93 conference, Southampton, England, July 1993
5. Abdou, G.H., R. Bhat and Stiharu I. "Process Planning & Scheduling of Micro machined Quebec City, Canada, August 1993
6. Abdou, G.H. and Yang, M. "The Application of Design for Manufacturability in Robotic Palletization", ASME WAM conference, San Francisco, November 1992
7. Abdou, G.H. and Maruques E. "Trajectory Planning for two-DOF Planar Manipulator," Int. Symposium on Robotics, Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, Kobe, Japan, September 1992
8. Yang, M. and Abdou, G.H. "An Application of AHP in Multi-Objectives Mechanism Design," Proceedings CSME Forum CSGM, June 1992, Vol. II, pp. 505-507
9. Abdou, G.H. and Billatos S.B. "Group Technology Decision Aids in the Design of Manufacturing Cells," Proc. Conference on Industrial Automation, June 1992, Vol. II, pp. 7.5-7.8
10. Abdou, G.H. "A New Efficient Algorithm for the GT Problem", Pacific Conference on Manufacturing, Australia, December 1990
11. Abdou, G.H. "A Hard-Look for Teaching Automated Manufacturing: The Future for Teaching Manufacturing and Using Technology Requires Visions and Facts". Key Strategies for Teaching Automated Manufacturing, SME Conference, Detroit, Michigan, November 1989
12. Abdou, G.H. and Billatos, S.B. "A Knowledge Base for Automated Process Plan Generation". IASTED Int. Symposium Expert Systems and Neural Networks, Honolulu, Hawaii, August 1989, pp. 195-200
13. Liang, M.; Dutta, S.P. and Abdou, G.H. "A New Approach to Material Handling Equipment Selection in a Manufacturing Environment", Proc. of IE Int. Conf. Toronto, May 1989, pp. 255-260
14. Abdou, G.H. and Dutta, S.P. "Machine Layout: an Expert System Approach", Proc. of IASTED, Los Angeles, California, December 1988, pp. 173-176
15. Abdou, G.H. "Application of Linear Induction Motor for Flexible Manufacturing Systems". Proc. of IEEE 4^th. Annual Canadian Programmable Control Conf., Toronto, October 1988, pp. 13A2-5:1 -13A2-5:5
16. Abdou, G. H. "Programming CAD Software", Proc. of the 6^th Annual Conference in CAEDM, Georgia Institute of Technology, June 1988, pp. 1-5
17. Billatos, S.B. and Abdou, G.H. "Modeling and Simulation of the Multi-Tool Manufacturing Systems", Proc. of the 19^th Modeling and Simulation Conf., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 1988, Vol. 19, Part 2, pp. 565-571
18. Abdou, G.H. and Billatos, S.B. "Modeling and Simulation of Nonlinear Tool-Wear in a Manufacturing Cell", Proc. of IASTED, Robotics and Automation, Santa Barbara, California, May 1988, pp. 161-165
19. Abdou, G. H. "Optimum Instruction Methods Using Microcomputers: A Case Study". Proc. of Conference of Higher Education, University of Guelph, April 1988, pp. 1-4

1. Abdou, G.H. and Sherif, A.S. "Design and Application of Linear Induction Motor in Flexible Manufacturing Systems", IENG-5, NIU-1, IE-Dekalb-1, July 1988.
2. Abdou, G. H., Sherif, A. S. and Srinivasan K. "Energy, methods and Production Systems: Analysis of controlled Environment Agriculture". IENG-1, NIU-1, IE- Dekalb-1, August 1986.
3. Abdou, G. H. "Proposal for Flexible Manufacturing Systems Research Center", Northern Illinois University, April 1986.
   

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Member, Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIE)
Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Member, Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE)
Member, Egyptian Society of Engineers

HONORS AND AWARDS

           Outstanding Contribution Award, Newark College of Engineering, 1996
           Honor Roll Award, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 1992

RESEARCH GRANTS                                                                                 

FUNDED PROJECTS

1. "Automation of Clinical Testing Procedures". SBR, NJIT, Operating Grant, $11,000, 1994-1995. (PI)
2. "Development of Knowledge-Based Systems Controller". SBR, NJIT, Operating Grant, $6,000, 1993-1994. (PI)
3. "An Integrated Approach to Machinability Testing". NSERC, Operating Grant, $70,400, 1992-1995. (PI)
4. "Use of sensors in the Optimization & Modeling of Machinability" FCAR, Operating Grant, $42,600, 1992-1995. (PI)
5. "Dynamic and Control of Mechanical Systems in Manufacturing". FCAR, Operating Grant, $135,900, 1992-1995. (Co-PI)
6. "Dynamic and Control of Mechanical Systems in Manufacturing". FCAR, Capital Equipment, $15,000 from total amount of $ 120,000, 1992. (Co-PI)
7. "Retrofitting Deburring Robot with a Versatile Motion Controller". NSERC, Strategic Grant, $189,678, 1992-1993. (Co-PI)
8. "Training Program in Manufacturing Technology". Canadian International Development Agency, University Cooperation Projects, $1,685,601, 6/1993 – 5/1998. (CO-PI)
9. "Robotic Palletization", NSERC, Capital Equipment, $53,250, 1992-1993. (PI)
10. "A Three Dimensional-Procedures for Robotic Palletization". FRDP Concordia U., Operating Grant, $24,000. 1991-1993. (PI)
11. "An Integrated Approach to Machinability Testing Using Expert Systems". FRDP Concordia U., Capital Equipment, $9,000, 1991. (PI)
12. "Automated Process Plan Generation". Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Operating Grant. Code OGPIN 020, $54,985. 1988-1991. (PI)
13. "A Computer Assisted Pre-Processor for machining Operations". National Council of Engineering Manitoba, Operating Grant, $249,900, 1988-1992. (CO-PI)
14. "QC software". IQS Integrated Systems, Inc., Rocky River, Ohio, Capital Equipment, $5,000, 1989. (PI)
15. "AutoSolid Software Gift Award", Society of Manufacturing Engineering, Dearborn, Michigan, Capital Equipment, $5,000, 1989. (PI)
16. "Computer Integrated Manufacturing". Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Capital Equipment, $24,300, 1989. (Co-PI)
17. "Using Physical Simulators for Teaching Automated Manufacturing Systems". U. Windsor Research Board Grant, Operating Grant, $1,250, 1987. (PI)
18. "Design and Application of Linear Induction Motors in Flexible Manufacturing Systems". Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, Project #53, $41,981, 1987. (PI)
19. "Cost Benefit Analysis and Reduction of Labor and Energy Costs for Controlled Environment Agriculture". Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, Project #1, $34,975, 1986. (PI)

1. "Interventions of Waterjet Technology on Surgical Procedures". Department of Health and Human Services in New Jersey, Operating Grant, $449,366, 1997. (PI)
2. "Computer Integrated Rapid Product Realization". National Science Foundation, Operating Grant, $133,000, 1996. (CO-PI)
3. "3D Stacking Palletization with Vision Controlled Robot System". National Science Foundation, Operating Grant, $98,675, 1994. (PI)
4. "Multi-Layer Robotic Palletization of Multi-Size Boxes". Intel Foundation Research Initiation Grant. Operating Grant, $25,900, 1993. (PI)
5. "The Development of a Knowledge-Based Manufacturing Controller". Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Operating Grant, $424,500, 1993. (PI)
6. "Intelligent Machining Cell". FRDP Concordia University, Operating Grant, $24,235, 1991. (PI)
7. "The Use of Sensors in the Optimization  & Modeling of Machinability". Natural Science  and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Operating Grant, $39,122, 1993. (PI)

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Chairman, Session 6, International Conference on Design and Manufacturing Using Composites, Montré al, Quebec, Canada, August 1994
Member of examination committee to Design Manufacturing Engineering questions for the PE Exam, SME, 1989 to 1994
Workshop leader "Facilities Layout & Material Handling Systems Design", Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan, May 1993
Member, Board of Directors, Val-Tile Tool, Inc., 1988-1993
Consultant, National Research Council, Windsor, 1988-1991
Chairman of the WB4.1 session of POM-91, New York, N.Y., November 1991
Member, International Program Committee of the IASTED Robotics and Automation Conference, Santa Barbara, California, November 1990
Chairman, AMS-5 session of the CSME Mechanical Engineering Forum, Toronto, June 1990
Vice-Chairman, SME International Conference, Detroit, Michigan, May 1989
Initiated SME Student Chapter at University of Windsor, (SME SC191), September 1988
Reviewer, ISMM International Journal of Modeling and Simulation, Calgary, Alberta.
Reviewer, European J. of Operational Research, ASME Transactions Manufacturing Review
Reviewer, International J. of Production Research
Reviewer of NSERC and FCAR operating grants.
External Examiner on the committees of several Ph.D. and M.A.Sc. thesis, in Canada.
External Reviewer for faculty promotion and tenure applications

1. Salib, Abdelmalak, Ph.D. 2001. He is US citizen. He is working for Velan Valve Co., Montreal, Canada

2. W. Tereshkovich, Ph.D. 2000. He is U.S. citizen. He is working for Paine Webber, Weehawken, NJ.

3. Arif, S., MS, 1997. He is working as Design Engineer for Kreisler Industrial Co., Elmwood Park, NJ.

4. Povoski, D., M.P., 1996. He is working as CAPP Developer at SANDVIK Coromant, Co., Mebane, North Carolina.

5. ElMasry, M., M.S., 1995. He is a Canadian citizen. He is working as Chief Engineer for Tekdata Inc., Quebec, Canada. [He was elected to be a priest in St. Mary Church, Montreal, 1997]
6. Smadar, S., M.P., 1994. She is U.S. citizen. She is working as Operations Manager at United States Postal Service Distribution Center , East Brunswick, NJ
7. Patel, K., M.P., 1994. He is U.S. citizen. He is working as System Programmer for AGF Inc., Elizabeth, NJ.
8. Yang M., M.S., 1993. He is a Canadian citizen. He is now working as Engineer for MATROX Inc., Montreal.
9. Venkatesh G., M.S., 1993. He is Canadian Permanent Resident. He is working as Consultant Engineer for Ford Co., Windsor, Canada
10. Kokotec S., MBA, 1992 He is Canadian Citizen. He is working as Project Engineer at Ford Co., Toronto. He has also started his consulting company since 1993.
11. Cheng R. , M.A.Sc., 1991. He is now working with Hong Kong Productivity Council.
12. Yen J., M.A.Sc., 1991. He is doing his Ph.D. in Hong Kong.
13. Lamourex, D., M.Sc. (transferred to Western University in 1991). He is a Canadian citizen. He is working as Project Manager Engineer for Siemens, London, Ontario, Canada.
14. Lee E., M.A.Sc., 1990. He is a Canadian citizen and is now working in Sarnia, Ontario.
15. Abdel Mageed A., M.Sc., 1986. He is now a chief engineer at Iron and Steel Co. in Cairo.

1. C. Chonwatanakul, Ph.D. (expected 2002), “3D Random Stacking & Palletization”

2. N. Areeratchnakul, Ph.D. (expected 2003), “Intervention of Waterjet Cutting in Skin Surgery”

3. H. Sun, Ph.D. (expected 2002), “Software Cost Reliability Analysis in E-Commerce”.

4. W. Tereshkovich, Ph.D. (exp. 1997), Optimum Design and Machining Parameters for Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Linear Motor as CNC Drive.

5. M. Salib, Ph.D. (exp. 1997), "Adaptive Control Optimization of Milling Operations"
6. Ashih M.S. (exp. 1998), "Statistical Analysis of Learning Outcome Indicators"
7. Vivhyavichien, K., M.S., (exp. 1998) "FEA Model for Biological Tissues under Waterjet Scalpel in Surgery"
8. C. Chonwatanakul,  G.P., (1998) "Complex Surface Tolerance on CNC Machining"
9. S. Arif, M.S. (1997), "Finite Element Analysis of Skin Injuries by Waterjet Cutting"
10. N. Syed, M.S. (1997), "Parameter Analysis of 3D Random Stacking Palletization"
11. S. Ganesh, M.S. (1997), "Design, Simulation and Fabrication of a MENS IN-SITU, Contactless "Sensor to detect Plasma Induced Damage During reactive Ion Etching"
12. P. Munshi, M.S. (1996), Analysis of Surface Texture Parameters and Cutting Forces in Milling Operations"
13. Xu, H., M.S., 1996, "Design and Analysis of Environmentally Safe Cooling Systems for Machine Tools"
14. Rawle, M.S. (1995), "Analysis of CIM Performance Using Different LAN Structures"
15. M. ElMasry, M.S. (1995), "Heuristics for General 3D Palletization Problems"
16. S. Sloosh, M.P. (1994), "Analysis of Surface Texture and Conditions in Milling Operations"
17. Bao, M.S. (1994), "Building Oriented Ruled Surface Generation Through IGES Specifications"
18. K. Patel, M.P. (1994), "Automated Inspection of Stamped Sheet"
19. Wu, Y., Ph.D. (1995), Concordia U., "Adaptive Control of Tool Positioning on Lathe Using Direct Drive Linear Motor Actuators"
20. J. Arghavani, M.S. (1993), "3D Stacking Palletization of Multi-Size Boxes"
21. M. Yang, M.S. (1993), "A Three Dimensional Procedures for Robotic Palletization"
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