Date & time
Thursday, January 16, 2025
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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From Academia to Industry: Bridging the Gap in Industrial Engineering
Cost
This event is free
Website
Where
J.W. McConnell Building
1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
4TH SPACE
Wheel chair accessible
Yes
Join IISE for an insightful podcast as hosts discuss the development and significance of industrial engineering with Gabrielle, a Concordia alumni employed at Simwell, and Dr. Ali Akgunduz, Associate Dean of Engineering and Academic Programs.
Find useful information from both aspiring engineers and working professionals, covering topics such as logistics, lean manufacturing, simulations, and workforce preparation.
How can you participate? Join us in person or online by registering for the Zoom Meeting or watching live on YouTube.
Have questions? Send them to info.4@concordia.ca
Speakers
Dr. Ali Akgunduz
Role: Associate Dean of Academic Programs and Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Concordia University.
Expertise: Overseeing curriculum development, accreditation, and student engagement. Research focuses on airline and railway operations, lean manufacturing, and customer-driven product design.
Education: Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (University of Illinois at Chicago), MBA in Operations Management and Finance (Illinois Institute of Technology), BS in Industrial Engineering (Gazi University, Türkiye).
Gabrielle Gallant
Role: Industrial Engineering Graduate from Concordia University; currently working at Simwell (former member of IISE association in VP sponsorship)
Expertise: Specializes in simulation modeling, logistics, lean manufacturing, facilities design, and other principles.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Concordia University.
Professional Experience: Applies industrial engineering principles and simulation tools to optimize complex systems at Simwell.