Panels
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Global Engineering Education Panel
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 1:20 – 3:30 pm (Onsite Room 1)
Panel Chair: Professor Don Reimer
Professor Donald M. Reimer
Chief Operating Officer
IEOM Society International
Southfield, Michigan, USA
Donald M. Reimer is an adjunct faculty at the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering in College of Engineering at Lawrence Tech in Southfield, Michigan. He coordinates the Certificate of Entrepreneurial Engineering Skills. Mr. Reimer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from Lawrence Technological University and a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from University of Detroit/Mercy. He is a Certified Management Consultant with over 35 years of experience in working with closely-held businesses. He has taught courses in entrepreneurship, strategic management, corporate entrepreneurship and innovation for engineers. Mr. Reimer is a member of the Lawrence Tech Kern Campus Committee, Coordinator of the Lawrence Tech Innovation Encounter. He is faculty Advisor of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Mr. Reimer serves as a Kern Fellow of The Kern Family Foundation, Co-Direct of the Coleman Fellows Program, member of the National Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization Faculty Advisory Council and is a member of the American Society of Engineering Education.
He has operated his own consulting company – The Small Business Strategy Group for 23 years. He published numerous articles on small business, entrepreneurship and strategic thinking. He has received several awards and recognition by local, state and federal agencies for his work in entrepreneurship and minority business development. Mr. Reimer served as member of the Minority Economic Development Committee of New Detroit. Mr. Reimer is member of the Small Business Advisory Council of the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Reimer is a member of Advisory Board of the Milwaukee Junction Small Business Assistance Center. He is also a member of the Applied Innovation Alliance. Mr. Reimer serves as a KEEN Fellow for The Kern Family Foundation and is a member of United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Panelists
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Murza
Dean of Students
Mechanical and Process Engineering
Technical University of Applied Science Augsburg
Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
Dr. Ahad Ali
Associate Professor
Director of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Director, Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
Director of Smart Manufacturing and Lean Systems Research Group
A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical, Robotics and Industrial Engineering
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA
Executive Director, IEOM Society International
Dr. Ahad Ali is an Associate Professor and Director of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Master of Science in Industrial Engineering in the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical, Robotics and Industrial Engineering at the Lawrence Technological University, Michigan. Dr. Ali is the Director of Smart Manufacturing and Lean Systems Research Group. He earned B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh, Masters in Systems and Engineering Management from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Dr. Ali is the Executive Director of IEOM Society and Conference Chair of the Sixth International Conference on Industrial Engineering and operations Management, Kuala Lumpur 2016. He advised six doctorate students in Doctor of Engineering in Manufacturing Systems. Dr. Ali has published journal and conference papers. He was past President of IIE Lean Division. Dr Ali has done research projects with Chrysler, Ford, DTE Energy, Delphi Automotive System, GE Medical Systems, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, International Truck and Engine Corporation (ITEC), National/Panasonic Electronics, and Rockwell Automation. His research interests include quality, reliability, six sigma, manufacturing, simulation, optimization, scheduling, maintenance, e-manufacturing, lean, CAE and GD&T and. He is a member of ASEE, IEEE, IEOM, INFORMS, and SME.
AI in Manufacturing Panel
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 1:20 – 3:30 pm (Onsite Room 1)
Panel Chair: Jürgen Lenz
Dr.-Ing. Jürgen H. Lenz
Faculty of Mechanical and Process Engineering
Technical University of Applied Science Augsburg
Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
Jürgen Herbert Lenz is research professor in the field of AI Systems for Manufacturing at Technical University of Applied Science Augsburg. In addition, he serves as Deputy Scientific Manager at the Technology Transfer Center in Nördlingen, Bavaria. Prior to this position, he was Professor of Smart Manufacturing at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS). He gained Industry Experience as Solution Architect for implementation and consulting of (I)IoT-Applications working for INNEO Solutions GmbH based in Ellwangen, Germany. Previously he served as Postdoctoral Fellow at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV, USA (2018-2020) and worked for Fraunhofer at the Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA in Stuttgart. He completed his Engineering Doctoral Degree at the University of Stuttgart, Germany (2018), his Master of Science in Industrial Engineering as a Fulbright Scholar at Oregon State University (2012) and the German Engineering Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering at Technical University of Applied Science in Ulm (2009). His research interests are in the field of Smart Manufacturing include Machine Tool Connectivity, IoT-Platforms, Data Analytics and Machine Learning.
Panelists
Felix Georg Müller
CEO and Co-Founder
Plus10 GmbH
Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
Felix Georg Müller is CEO and Co-founder of plus10 GmbH, which he founded in 2019 together with Pablo Mayer and Thomas Hilzbrich as a high-tech spin-off of Fraunhofer IPA (Fraunhofer is Europe’s largest applied research association with more than 72 institutes) . He holds a diploma degree in production engineering from RWTH Aachen and Ecole Centrale Paris and additional data Science certifications. The spinoff plus10 develops, delivers and implements AI-based continuously learning software tools for the automated optimization of complex production lines and machines especially in regulated environment such as Pharma and Medtech. At Fraunhofer, Felix Georg Müller developed new methods for production optimization, patented, tested and industrialized them. At the same time, he built up a Fraunhofer research group for autonomous production optimization, which granted for example the first place in the Hans-Jürgen Warnecke award for innovation. His expertise covers in particular data-driven methods for production optimization as well as AI and machine learning particularly in the context of high frequency machine controller data and production data sets.
Klaus Spindler
Director of Artificial Intelligence
Forvia
Munich, Germany
Klaus Spindler is the Director of Artificial Intelligence Technologies at Forvia Clean Mobility. In this role he is responsible for driving forward the company’s digitalization activities but also for the development of innovative applications that use artificial intelligence-based technologies. Prior to building up the team and competences in Clean Mobility in 2016 he used to be a long-standing leader of the European Application Engineering in Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies and EMCON Technologies. He has almost 30 years of experience in the Automotive Supplier Industry with a broad exposure to Product and Process Engineering.
He is a recognized regional Speaker in AI, having co-founded the annual Artificial Intelligence Conference of Swabia-Bavaria at the Chamber of Commerce. He also used to be the Chairman of the associated regional AI-Network with 80+ companies from various industries.
Klaus Spindler studied Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University in Munich, Germany, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Colorado in Boulder, USA, as a Fulbright scholar.
Dr. Semir Maslo
Head of Product Management
Big Data in Manufacturing GmbH
Germany
Dr.-Ing. Semir Maslo is an accomplished professional in the field of manufacturing and cutting technologies, with a focus on integrating digital solutions into production processes. Currently leading Product Management at Big Data in Manufacturing GmbH, he has been pivotal in developing the Virtual Quality Control system, an innovative product that utilizes real-time machine data for comprehensive quality assurance.
Prior to this role, Dr. Maslo dedicated seven years at the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT in Aachen, where he led multiple digitalization projects aimed at enhancing aerospace milling efficiency. His work in this area has significantly contributed to improvements in process efficiency and product quality.
Dr. Maslo holds a Doctorate in Engineering from RWTH Aachen University. His academic and professional pursuits have been marked by a consistent focus on applying advanced technologies to practical manufacturing challenges, leading to improved operational efficiencies and product innovations.
Women in Industry and Academia (WIIA) Panel
Diversity and Inclusion Panel Sponsored by Ford Motor Company
Thursday, July 17, 2024, 1:30 – 3:30 pm (Onsite Room 1)
Panel Chair: Dr. Nadine Warkotsch
Prof. Nadine Warkotsch
Vice President for Research and Sustainability
Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg
Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
Prof. Dr. Nadine Warkotsch is Vice President for Research and Sustainability and Professor of Chemistry at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg. She studied chemistry at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern and completed her doctorate at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in 2004. After completing her doctorate, she joined Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, where she held senior positions in various departments of chemical product development across Düsseldorf, Hamburg, and Barcelona, Spain. Her work at Henkel provided her with extensive experience in industrial chemical processes and product innovation. In 2013, she founded her own consulting company, specializing in assisting firms with the application and execution of technical research funding projects. In addition to her academic and professional pursuits, she is actively involved in sustainability initiatives. She co-chairs the Sustainability Advisory Board of the City of Augsburg, where she applies her scientific expertise to promote sustainable practices and policies.
Panelists
Professor Donald M. Reimer
Chief Operating Officer
IEOM Society International
Southfield, Michigan, USA
Donald M. Reimer is an adjunct faculty at the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering in College of Engineering at Lawrence Tech in Southfield, Michigan. He coordinates the Certificate of Entrepreneurial Engineering Skills. Mr. Reimer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from Lawrence Technological University and a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from University of Detroit/Mercy. He is a Certified Management Consultant with over 35 years of experience in working with closely-held businesses. He has taught courses in entrepreneurship, strategic management, corporate entrepreneurship and innovation for engineers. Mr. Reimer is a member of the Lawrence Tech Kern Campus Committee, Coordinator of the Lawrence Tech Innovation Encounter. He is faculty Advisor of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Mr. Reimer serves as a Kern Fellow of The Kern Family Foundation, Co-Direct of the Coleman Fellows Program, member of the National Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization Faculty Advisory Council and is a member of the American Society of Engineering Education.
He has operated his own consulting company – The Small Business Strategy Group for 23 years. He published numerous articles on small business, entrepreneurship and strategic thinking. He has received several awards and recognition by local, state and federal agencies for his work in entrepreneurship and minority business development. Mr. Reimer served as member of the Minority Economic Development Committee of New Detroit. Mr. Reimer is member of the Small Business Advisory Council of the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Reimer is a member of Advisory Board of the Milwaukee Junction Small Business Assistance Center. He is also a member of the Applied Innovation Alliance. Mr. Reimer serves as a KEEN Fellow for The Kern Family Foundation and is a member of United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Ghada El Mezni
Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg
Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
Dr. Noha Mostafa
Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management
Mechanical Engineering Department
The British University in Egypt
Shorouk City, Cairo
Dr. Noha Mostafa is an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management in The British University in Egypt. She got B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Zagazig University. She was a visiting PhD student in Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan and she finished her PhD degree in Industrial Engineering and Management in 2017 from Egypt-Japan University, specialising in supply chain management. She also has a Diploma in Innovation and Change Management from Germany, 2023.
Dr. Noha has broad expertise including supply chain, operations management, lean manufacturing, sustainability, plant layout, design thinking, Industry 4.0, and energy management. She has published over 50 papers in international journals and conferences and has been granted several funded research projects. She has been working in training and consultation for 15 years. She has participated in events in more than 25 countries and was an invited speaker in several international events through which she has built a strong global network in academia and industry. She was awarded ‘Outstanding faculty advisor award’ in 2018 and in 2020 from Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society, USA, ‘Faculty Council Excellence award for Community Service’ in 2023, She is recipient of ‘Prince Mohamed Bin Fahd Award for best Joint Research Project’ in 2024. She is currently serving as Senator at the University Senate, Student Union Advisor, Global Ambassador of Sustainability, KSA, Mentor in Egypt Scholars, Inc, and Head of IEOM advisory board in Egypt. She is a professional member of The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and IEOM Society and was elected as Board Director of ‘IISE Engineering Economics Division’.
Dr. Noha is active in community activities, giving special interest in women empowerment, health awareness, climate causes, and education reform. She is a Rotarian since 2023 and has participated in COP27 and COP28 official simulations. She has diverse interests including traveling, reading, movies, music, history, art, and hiking. She believes that it is necessary to have artistic, cultural, and political interests that complement the character of a human being, even if his or her work is scientific like her career of engineering.