Founded in 1921 & one of the oldest IE programs in the world. Pitt's IE created 1st Safety Engineering program in 1931 & Health Systems Engineering in 1940.
Pittsburgh, PA
Joined August 2017
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With the fall semester in full swing, we're happy to have Jangwon Park as a new assistant professor in Industrial Engineering @Pitt_IE. He uses IE methods to strengthen healthcare systems and improve patient care. engineering.pitt.edu/news/20…
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Brandon Grainger (@PittECE), Paul Leu (@Pitt_IE), and Paul Ohodnicki (@PittMEMS) have received $70,000 Manufacturing PA Innovation Awards, fueling University-industry collaboration. news.engineering.pitt.edu/th…
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Karen Bursic (@Pitt_IE) has had an award-winning end to an amazing teaching career at Pitt! ASEE recognized her contributions to engineering education with its prestigious Donald G. Newnan Award. Congratulations, Karen, and happy retirement! news.engineering.pitt.edu/aw…
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This past spring, Swanson School @Pitt_IE students collaborated with UPMC to solve persistent healthcare challenges. The results of these three senior projects highlight how new perspectives can create real-world solutions that help improve care. news.engineering.pitt.edu/de…
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Engineering in the 412 since 1846 - long before it was the 412. – at Pittsburgh, PA
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Since the early 1980s, Pitt’s Karen Bursic (@Pitt_IE ) has been an active member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE). This month, IISE recognized her with its prestigious Fellow Award! Congratulations! news.engineering.pitt.edu/ii…
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Congratulations to Pitt’s Youngjae Chun (@Pitt_IE) and Stephen Emery! The interdisciplinary team has received an additional $1.2 million in funding from the NIH to advance their novel, minimally invasive fetal shunt designed to treat fetal hydrocephalus. news.engineering.pitt.edu/th…
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Exciting new research from Mostafa Bedewy, Paul Leu, and Mirza Sahaluddin! Inspired by kirigami, they're using laser technology to develop flexible, transparent barriers that can block electromagnetic noise and harmful radiation. news.engineering.pitt.edu/de…
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Pitt’s Jayant Rajgopal, @Pitt_IE, recently delivered the keynote address at the International Conference on Industrial Logistics (ICIL) in Tokyo, showcasing how industrial logistics can transform healthcare delivery systems—and save lives. news.engineering.pitt.edu/op…
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Our students shined at the Fall 2025 Design Expo, solving real-world industry problems collaboratively and creatively. Congratulations to all the teams for their amazing designs! news.engineering.pitt.edu/fa…
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The Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for the next Department Chair and Professor of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science! cfopitt.taleo.net/careersect…
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Congratulations to Pitt’s INFORMS Student Chapter for making the grade! They were recognized by INFORMS with a Cum Laude Award. news.engineering.pitt.edu/pi…
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Since 2022, Pitt alumnus Andy Sudar (BS IE ’92) has been teaching engineering students the power of a good handshake and so many more professional skills in a workshop series called Business Essentials. news.engineering.pitt.edu/en…
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We're exited to announce that PITT IE IS HIRING! We are actively seeking a tenure-stream associate professor. Join us at Pitt, one of the first universities to launch an industrial engineering program (next year celebrating our 105th anniversary!). cfopitt.taleo.net/careersect…
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Congrats to recent Pitt graduates Dechen Xie, Emily Bosworth, Nathaniel O'Stafy, Tianyi Hu, and Juliana Capozzi for placing third in the prestigious MHI College-Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) Capstone Design Competition. news.engineering.pitt.edu/aw…
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Congratulations to Scott Streiner! He received a $116,890 collaborative NSF grant to research how games can teach ethics in engineering education. news.engineering.pitt.edu/en…
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A most deserved award for an incredible educator, advocate, and ambassador for engineering Congratulations Bopaya!
Another outstanding honor this year for Bopaya Bidanda, the Ernest E. Roth Professor of Industrial Engineering - recipient of the 2025 ABET Fellow Award, presented by the ABET Board of Delegates! news.engineering.pitt.edu/a-…
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Another outstanding honor this year for Bopaya Bidanda, the Ernest E. Roth Professor of Industrial Engineering - recipient of the 2025 ABET Fellow Award, presented by the ABET Board of Delegates! news.engineering.pitt.edu/a-…
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Thanks to Pitt Magazine for this awesome story about the Swanson School's ongoing contributions to electric power research! pittwire.pitt.edu/magazine/f…
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My congratulations and thanks to Dr. Lisa Maillart who will now step into the full-time role as our 8th Chair of Industrial Engineering! news.engineering.pitt.edu/li… @Pitt_IE