Teaching Courses

• IEE 572 Design of Engineering Experiments. Analysis of variance and experimental design. Topics include strategy of experimentation, factorials, blocking and confounding, fractional factorials, response surfaces, nested and split-plot designs. Prerequisite: IEE 380.
• IEE 598 Six-Sigma Methodology.
• IEE 598 Six Sigma Capstone.
• IEE 582 Response Surfaces and Process Optimization. Classical response surface analysis and designs including steepest ascent, canonical analysis, and multiple responses. Other topics include process robustness studies, robust design, and mixture experiments. Prerequisite: IEE 572.
• IEE 672 Advanced Topics in Experimental Design. Multilevel and mixed-level factorials and fractions, design optimality, incomplete blocks, unbalanced designs, random effects and variance components, analysis of covariance. Prerequisite: IEE 572.

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1. Ronald G. Askin, "The Combination of Biased and Robust Estimation Techniques in Multiple Regression Models".
2. Michael P. Deisenroth, "On Simulation Methodology in Vehicular Traffic Flow".
3. Joseph D. Marsh, Jr., "Scheduling Parallel Processors".
4. Ginner Weatherby, "Aggregation, Disaggregation and Combination of Forecasts".
5. Rickey A. Kolb, "Robustness of Current Methodologies for the Analysis of Contingency Tables with Respect to Small Expected Cell Values".
6. David J. Friedman, "An Evaluation of Biased Estimators in Prediction".
7. Steven A. Yourstone, "Real-Time Process Quality Control in a Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Environment".
8. John S. Gardiner, "Statistical Process Control Methods for Detecting Small Process Shifts with Applications to Integrated Circuit Manufacturing".
9. M. K. Chua, "A Control Scheme for Multivariate Quality Control".
10. D. Y. Kim, "Economic Statistical Design and Analysis for the Poisson CUSUM Control Chart," co-advisor with J. B. Keats.
11. James C. C. Torng, "The Economic Statistical Design of Variables Control Charts with an Application to Exponentially Weighted Moving Average Charts," co-advisor with J. K. Cochran .
12. William S. Messina, "Strategies for the Integration of Engineering Process Control and Statistical Process Control," co-advisor with J. B. Keats.
13. Enrique Del Castillo, "Some Models and Methods for Statistical Process Control in Short-Run Manufacturing Systems".
14. Christina M. Mastrangelo, "Statistical Process Monitoring for Autocorrelated Data".
15. Sharad S. Prabhu, "Adaptive Sample Size and Adaptive Sampling Interval Schemes for an X-Bar Control Chart".
16. Diane Schaub, "Experimental Design Strategy: An Application to Rapid Prototyping of Aerospace Parts".
17. Jose Andere-Rendon, "Computer-Aided Robust Design of Mixture Experiments Based on Bayesian D-Optimality," co-advisor with D. A. Rollier.
18. James R. Simpson, "New Methods and Comparative Evaluations for Robust and Biased-Robust Regression Estimation".
19. Carole Shlaes, "Use of Chance-Constrained Programming Techniques to Determine Optimal Insurance Deductible Levels", co-advisor with J. B. Keats.
20. David M. Sebert, "A Clustering Approach to Finding Multiple Outliers in Linear Regression".
21. Dale J. Kennedy, "Development and Analysis of Stochastic Environmental Life Cycle Assessment Inventory Modeling", co-advisor with D. A. Rollier.
22. Daryl J. Hauck, "Extensions to Regression Adjustment Techniques in Multivariate Process Monitoring", co-advisor with G. C. Runger.
23. Lora S. Zimmer, "Contributions to Adaptive Control Charts", co-advisor with G. C. Runger.
24. Wade E. Molnau, "Economic Statistically Constrained Design of the Multivariate Exponentially Weighted Moving Average Control Chart", co-advisor with G. C. Runger.
25. Sharon L. Lewis, "Analysis of Designed Experiments using Generalized Linear Models".
26. Connie M. Borror, "Response Surface Methods for Experiments Involving Noise Variables".
27. Jeffrey W. Lanning, "Methods for Monitoring Fractionally Sampled Multiple Stream Processes", co-advisor with G. C. Runger.
28. Steven E. Somerville, "Filtering and Monitoring Methods for Univariate and Multiple Stream Processes", co-advisor with G. C. Runger.
29. Wisnowski, James W., "Multiple Outliers in Regression: Detection Methods, Robust Estimation, and Variable Selection", co-advisor with G. C. Runger.
30. Daniel R. McCarville, "Test Guard Band Probability Models and Strategies for Optimization".
31. Teri Reed Rhoads, "An Investigation of Strategies for Multivariate Monitoring of Continuous Processes".
32. Leonard A. Perry, "Partition Experimental Designs for Sequential Processes".
33. Don R. Holcomb, Jr., "Supersaturated Experiments for use in Product Development", co-advisor with W. M. Carlyle.
34. Kelly G. Canter, "Screening Methods for Life Cycle Inventory Models", co-advisor with W. M. Carlyle.
35. Lisa Custer, "Augmenting Experimental Designs: Approaches and Comparisons".
36. Geetha Rajavelu, "Graphical Design Evaluation Techniques for Constrained Mixture Experiments".
37. Harendra Shah, "Impact of Correlated Responses on the Desirability Function", co- advisor with W. M. Carlyle.
38. Mani Janakiram, "Statistical and Engineering Process Control Integration Strategies for Constrained Controllers".
39. Elvira N. Loredo, "Annual Electrical Peak Load Forecasting Methods with Measures of Prediction Error".
40. Alejandro Heredia-Langner, "Genetic Algorithms in Quality Control Problems", co- advisor with W. M. Carlyle.
41. Katina R. Skinner, "Multivariate Process Control for Discrete Data", co- advisor with G. C. Runger.
42. Heidi B. Goldfarb, "Mixture-Process Experiments with Control and Noise Variables".
43. David C. Drain, "Response Surface Methods for Experiments Involving Correlated Noise Variables".
44. Duangporn Jearkpaporn, "Multivariate Process Monitoring using Generalized Linear Models", co-advisor with G. C. Runger.
45. You-Jin Park, "Application of Genetic Algorithms in Response Surface Optimization Problems".
46. Cathy Lawson, "Business Process Characterization using Categorical Data Models".
47. Peter J. Chung, "Mixture-Process Experiments with Continuous and Categorical Noise Variables".

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1. Frank B. Alt, "Some Aspects of Multivariate Statistical Control Charts".
2. Robert M. Baker, "An Application of Bayesian Statistical Methods in the Determination of Sample Size for Operational Testing in the U.S. Army".
3. Timothy G. Fields, "Nonlinear Programming Techniques for the Multiple Response Problem".
4. Richard Harris, "Economic Design of T2 Control Charts for Multivariate, Multi-State Processes".
5. Joan S. Horwitz, "A Mathematical Model of an Epidemic Process".
6. Jimmie K. Boles, "A GPSS II Simulation of an Air Defense Problem".
7. Elwyn L. Brown, "An Application of Simulation Networking Techniques in Operational Test Design and Evaluation".
8. Philip V. Coyle, "An Adaptation of Bayesian Statistical Methods to the Determination of Optimal Sample Sizes for Operational Testing".
9. Geneveive M. Cruz, "A Statistical Approach to the Combination of Forecasts".
10. Joseph M. Cummings, "Repairing Response Surface Experiments to Minimize Bias".
11. Daniel M. Evans, Jr., "The Use of Second Order Response Surface Designs in Digital Simulation".
12. David E. Ferguson, "The Development of an Adaptive Prediction and Control System".
13. Claude K. Hudson, "Use of the Class of Equiradial Designs as Second Order Response Surface Designs".
14. William F. Friese, "A Cost Optimal Approach to Selecting a Fractional Factorial Design".
15. James M. Jerkins, "Some Algorithms for Nonlinear Regression".
16. Mari Krista Jones, "A Comparison of Direct Smoothing with Short Term Forecasting Techniques for Periodic Data".
17. A. K. Keswani, "Single Item Inventory Models for Back Orders and Lost Sales".
18. Phillip J. Klatt, "Design of Control Charts for the Mean Vector of a Multivariate Normal Process".
19. Joseph F. Mance, "Economic Design of Fraction Defective Control Charts to Maintain Current Control of a Process".
20. Richard Matteson, "Minimum Bias Estimation of the Slope of a Response Surface".
21. 21. Margaret Panagos, "Economic Design of the Chart for Two Process Models".
22. Ronda K. Martin, "Interactive Regression Diagnostics".
23. Beth Quay, "Investigation of Methods for Determining Influential Data Points in Regression Analysis".
24. Timothy G. Fields, "Nonlinear Programming Techniques for the Multiple Response Problem".
25. Deborah Garner, "Regression Diagnostics for Influence with Many Influential Cases".
26. Christina M. Mastrangelo, "Statistical Process Control Methods for Autocorrelated Data".
27. Robert Gilby, "A Wald Sequential Ratio Test, Modified to Ignore Small Shifts in the Process Variable".
28. Sheila R. Voth, "Leverage, Multicollinearity and Bias in Response Surface Designs for Mixtures".
29. Nora B. Peterschmidt, "Comparison of Regression Estimates in Mixture Experiments".
30. James E. Taggart, "A Comparison of Some Second-Order Response Surface Designs Based on Rotability and Prediction Variance".
31. Daniel R. McCarville, "Defect Levels and Losses due to Gauge Error".
32. Steven E. Somerville, "Process Capability Ratios and Non-normal Distributions".
33. Richard D. Scranton, "Enhancements to the Multivariate Exponentially Weighted Moving Average Control Chart," co - advisor J. B. Keats.
34. M. J. Yatskievych, "Integrating Statistical Process Control with Feedforward Control," co-advisor with J. B. Keats.
35. Pamela A. Okamoto, "Parameter Estimation from Hazard Plots using Robust Regression Techniques", co-advisor with J. B. Keats.
36. John A. Druyor, "An Investigation of Linear Screening and Prediction Accuracy in Constrained Mixture Experiments".
37. Sharlyn R. Stocker, "Measurement Capability with Wear Out", co-advisor, George C. Runger.
38. Duangporn Jearkpaporn, "Using Half-Normal Plots to Identify Important Factors in Screening Experiments Analyzed with the Generalized Linear Model".
39. Russell J. Elias, "Demand Signal Modeling: A Model-Based Approach to the Forecasting of Future Product Demand", co - advisor J. B. Keats.
40. Diane E. Richardson, "Variance Dispersion Studies of Second Order Response Surface Designs in Cuboidal Regions", MS Statistics Project.
41. Amy K. Volpe, "Fitting Response Surface Models with Mixed Effects using Generalized Linear Mixed Models", MS Statistics Project.
42. Nuttha Lurponglukana, "Using a Bootstrap Method to Determine Active Factors in an Unreplicated Factorial Experiment".
43. Jiahong Li, "Comparisons of Prediction Variance Properties of Six-to Ten-Factor CCD and CCD Min Res V Response Surface Designs", MS Statistics Project.

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1. Invited Keynote Address, "Statistics and the Transformation of Science, Business and Industry", 5th Annual ENBIS Conference, University of Newcastle, Newcastle-Upon-Tine, UK, 14-16 September, 2005.
2. Invited Keynote Address, Royal Statistical Society Conference on Business Improvement through Statistical Thinking, 21-22 April 2004, Coventry , UK .
3. Isobel Loutit Invited Plenary Address on Business and Industrial Statistics, 33rd Annual Meeting of the Statistical Society of Canada , Halifax , NS , 8-11 June 2003. This was the inaugural Isobel Loutit Address.
4. Invited Speaker, 6th International Conference on Teaching Statistics, Cape Town South Africa , July 2002.
5. Invited Keynote Address, South African Statistical Association Annual Meeting, University of the Witswaterstrand, Johannesburg , South Africa , November 2000.
6. Invited Keynote Address, Industrial Statistics in Action 2000 Conference at the University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne , United Kingdom , September 2000.
7. Invited Keynote Speaker, Royal Statistical Society, Glasgow , Scotland , September 1998.
8. Invited Speaker, Congress of the International Federation of Nonlinear Analysts, Athens , Greece , July 1996.
9. Invited Keynote Speaker, 8th Israeli Industrial Engineering Conference, Beer Sheva , Israel , 1994
10. Invited Keynote Speaker, International Quality Forum, University of Texas El Paso , El Paso , Texas , 1992.
11. Invited Speaker, International Industrial Engineering Research Symposium, Monterey Institute of Technology, Monterey , Mexico 1991.
12. Chairman, Regression Methodology Session, International Forecasting Symposium, Quebec , May 1981.
13. Invited Speaker, International Symposium on Industrial Engineering, University of Regiomontana , Monterrey , Mexico , September 1980.
14. Co-Chairman and organizer, Forecasting Session; 24th International TIMS Conference, Honolulu , Hawaii , June 1979.
15. Consultant to Coca-Cola Export Corporation (includes: Coca-Cola Europe, Coca-Cola Latin America), 1974-1984.
16. Invited Speaker, Joint Meeting of Japan Operations Research Society, Japan Industrial Management Association, and Kansai Institute for Information Systems, Osaka, Japan, August 1977.
17. Invited Speaker, 6th Management Science Colloquium, Osaka University , Japan , August 1977.
18. Invited Speaker, 23rd International Management Science Conference, Athens , Greece , July 1977.
19. Invited Speaker, 2nd Interamerican Conference on Systems and Information Engineering , Mexico City, November 1974.
20. Visiting Professor of Engineering, Monterrey Institute of Technology, Monterrey , Mexico , spring quarter 1972; co-sponsored by the organization of American States.

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