SUMMARY VITA – Neslihan Alp, Ph.D., P.E.
Professor
Years on Faculty: 9 (original appointment 08/01/99)
Degrees
| Istanbul Technical
University |
Engineering Management |
B.S., 1989 |
| Istanbul Technical
University |
Industrial Engineering |
M.S., 1993 |
| University of
Missouri-Rolla |
Engineering Management |
Ph.D., 1996 |
Other Related Experience
State
Registered: Tennessee (2003)
Post Doctorate Fellow (1997-1999)
– University of Missouri-Rolla, Engineering Management Department
Graduate
Teaching and Research Assistant (1994-1996) – University of Missouri-Rolla, Engineering Management Department.
Instructor
(1992-1994) – Istanbul Technical University,
Engineering Management Division, College of Engineering Management &
Industrial Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey.
Industrial Engineer (1990-1992)
– Caterpillar Inc., Istanbul,
Turkey.
Consulting and Patents
- AWP
LLP, Tullahoma, TN (Spring
2006) – Developed
a layout plan for their new facility.
- Safety
Apparel, Chattanooga, TN (Spring
2006) – Developed
and implemented an MRP and bar coding system.
- Paladin
Co., Chattanooga, TN (Fall
2005) – Organized
Lean Seminar.
- Safety
Apparel, Chattanooga, TN (Fall
2005) – Developed
a layout design for their existing and future facilities.
- C & D
Technologies, Dunlap, TN (Fall
2005) – Developed
work instructions for their new product line.
- Cannon
Equipment, Chattanooga, TN (Spring 2005) – Developed
a layout design.
- Kingdom
Signs Inc., Chattanooga, TN (Spring 2005) – Developed
the process flow for a new product line.
- Filter
Specialties, Inc., Chattanooga, TN (Fall 2004) – Developed
a plan for their quality audit.
- Fulmarque
Inc., Cleveland, TN (Fall 2004) – Developed
a plan for their quality audit.
- E-Spin
Co., Chattanooga, TN (Spring
2003) – Designed a
new plant layout for their new facility.
- McKee
Foods, Chattanooga, TN (Spring 2003) – Developed
work instructions for their new product line.
- Hope Industries,
Madisonville, TN (Fall 2002) – Developed
an MRP and Bar Coding System for the production and inventory areas.
- InterSign
Corp., Chattanooga, TN (Fall 2002) – Created
a cash flow diagram to calculate a detailed payback period of a new printing
machine.
- Safety
Apparel, Chattanooga, TN (Spring 2002) – Developed
a new layout design for the manufacturing area.
- Ring Can Corp.,
Chattanooga, TN (Fall 2001) – Implemented
a quality control and usage of SPC (Statistical Process Control) software.
- Magister Corp.,
Chattanooga, TN (Spring 2001) – Created
a new process
flow diagram to minimize the load of work-in-process (WIP) and the lead
time.
- Tennessee
Enterprises Inc., Chattanooga, TN (Spring 2000) – Developed
a new plan for the inventory control using the kanban system.
- Silvey Metal
Products. Co., Chattanooga, TN (Fall 1999) – Created
a new layout design for the new manufacturing facility.
Principal Publications
of Last Five Years
- James V.
Ware, Jr., P.E., Neslihan Alp, Ph.D., P.E., Ronald B. Cox, M.B.A., Ph.D., P.E., Gary H. McDonald, Ph.D., P.E.,
and Robert N. Dreyer, M.S.E.E, “A
Continuous Improvement Plan for the Engineering Technology Program in a Community College,” 28th American
Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) National Conference Proceedings, Chattanooga,
TN, November 7-10, 2007.
- Neslihan
Alp, Ph.D., P.E., Frank Jones, Ph.D., P.E., James Hiestand, Ph.D., P.E., and Robert Bailey, Ph.D., P.E., “Conversion
Rate Optimization in Biomicroreactors Using the Taguchi Method,” published abstract
at the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Annual Conference, May 2007,
Nashville, TN.
- Neslihan Alp, Ph.D., P.E., Ronald Bailey, Ph.D., P.E., and David Pittenger, Ph.D., “A Regression Model to Predict the Graduation Rate,” presented at the ASEE-SE National Conference, April 2007, Louisville, KY.
- Neslihan Alp, Ph.D., P.E., “Systems Improvements in Healthcare,” published and presented at the American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM) Conference, October 2006, Huntsville, AL.
- Roger Jones, M.D. and Neslihan Alp, Ph.D., P.E., ”Collaborative Research in Patient Safety,” Panelists at UT Nuts and Bolts Clinical Research Symposium, September 29, 2006,
Chattanooga, TN.
- Neslihan
Alp, Ph.D., P.E., Frank Jones, Ph.D., P.E., James Hiestand, Ph.D., P.E.,
and Robert Bailey, Ph.D., P.E, “Use
of Taguchi Methods to Optimize the Design of Biomicroreactors,” Institute
of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Annual 2006 Conference Proceedings, Orlando,
FL, May 20-24, 2006.
- Roger Jones, M.D., Mukta Panda, M.D., and Neslihan Alp, Ph.D., P.E., "RAISING Standards for Patient Safety: Residents Actively Identifying Systems Improvements to Achieve National Goals,” the SGIM 28th Annual Meeting, April 26-29, 2006, in Los Angeles, California.
- Neslihan
Alp, Ph.D., P.E., Ed McMahon, Ph.D., P.E., Cecelia Wigal, Ph.D., P.E.,
Norman Desbiens, M.D., Roger Jones, M.D., Mukta Panda, M.D., Asma Khan,
M.D., and Sonya Reid, “Residents
Actively Identifying System Improvements
for Patient Safety”, Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), Society
of Health Systems (SHS) 2006 Conference Proceedings, San Diego, CA,
February 10-12, 2006.
- Neslihan
Alp, Ph.D., P.E., “The
Application of Web-Based Projects and Discussion Boards in an Online Engineering
Management Program”, 25th American
Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) National Conference Proceedings,
Alexandria, VA, October 20-23, 2004.
- Neslihan
Alp, Ph.D., P.E., Prem Chopra, Ph.D.,
and Virgil Thomason, Ph.D., P.E., “Transformation
of an Engineering Management Program to Encompass Distance Learning Needs”, Information
Technology Based Higher Education
and Training (ITHET)
Conference Proceedings, Turkey,
May 31-June 02, 2004.
- Elbert Z.
Nassey and Neslihan Alp, Ph.D., P.E., The Implementation of Lean
Method and Value Analysis in a Layout Design”, Institute of Industrial
Engineers (IIE) Conference Proceedings, Houston, TX, May 15-18, 2004.
- Prem
Chopra, Ph.D., Neslihan Alp, Ph.D., and Virgil Thomason, Ph.D., P.E., “Micro
eCourses to Supplement a Distant Learning Program,” 24th American Society
for Engineering Management (ASEM) National Conference Proceedings, October
15-18, 2003.
- Neslihan
Alp, Ph.D., “Implementation of the
Lean Model at the University,” 31st ICC & IE Conference
(International Conference of Computers and Industrial Engineering), February
2003, San Francisco, CA.
- Neslihan
Alp, Ph.D. ,“Improving Six-Sigma
Programs in Manufacturing Facilities,“ 31st ICC & IE
Conference (International Conference of Computers and Industrial Engineering),
February 2003, San Francisco, CA.
- Alp,
Neslihan, “Implementation of the Lean Model at the
University”, Computers and Industrial
Engineering (C&IE) Journal, Submitted, December
2002.
- Alp,
Neslihan, “Improving Six-Sigma Programs in
Manufacturing Facilities”, Computers
and Industrial Engineering (C&IE) Journal, Submitted, September 2002.
- Alp,
Neslihan and Yaworsky, Mike, “Roadblocks
in the Six-Sigma Process”, Paper accepted for presentation at and publication
in the proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education
Annual Conference, June 21-24, 2003.
- Alp,
Neslihan, “Web-Based Class Projects”,
Southeastern Section of the American Society for Engineering Education Conference
Proceedings, April 6-8, 2003.
- Alp,
Neslihan, “The Lean Education Model”,
23rd American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) Conference Proceedings,
October 2-5, 2002, pp. 110-116.
- Alp, Neslihan
and Yaworsky, Mike, “The
Comparison of the Six-Sigma Certification Process with the Motivational
Theories”,
23rd American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) Conference Proceedings,
October 2-5, 2002,
pp. 327-333.
- Alp,
Neslihan, “The Lean
Education System at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga”,
22nd American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) Conference Proceedings,
October 11-13, 2001, pp. 355-360.
- Alp,
Neslihan, Johnstone, John D., Kazemersky, Phil, “Training and Impact
on Manufacturing for Project Management of New Job Launches”, 22nd
American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) National Conference Proceedings,
October 11-13, 2001, pp. 47-51.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships
Vice President– Institute of
Industrial Engineers (IIE) Chattanooga
Chapter
Honored Lifetime Member – United
Who’s Who
Honored Member – Alpha Iota
Delta, International Honor Society of Decision Sciences and Information Systems
Member – American Society of Engineering
Education (ASEE), American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM), Institute
of Industrial Engineers (IIE), American Society for Quality (ASQ), Institute of
Electrical Engineering Education, Engineering Management Division (IEEE-EM Division),
Council of Undergraduate Research (CUR)
Faculty Advisor of the Institute of Industrial
Engineers (IIE) Student Chapter (2003-Present)
Faculty Advisor of Horizon (UTC
Engineering and Science Festival organized by UTC Engineering Student
Organizations) (2003-2004)
Honors and Awards
- Institute of Industrial
Engineers Chapter Recognition Gold Award, 2005
- Institute of
Industrial Engineers Chapter Recognition Gold Award, 2004
- Cole Outstanding Teaching Award, 2003
- UC Foundation Instructional Excellence Award, 2003
- UC Foundation Instructional Excellence Award ,
2002
- Engineering Research Award, 2002
- UC Foundation Professorship, 2001
- Exceptional Merit Award, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003,
2004, and 2005
- The Teaching, Learning, and Technology Faculty
Fellowship, 2001
- UC Faculty Development Award, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006
- Post Doctorate Fellowship (University of
Missouri-Rolla, 1997-199)
- Honor Society Award from Alpha Iota Delta, International
Honor Society of Decision Sciences and Information Systems, (University
of Missouri-Rolla, 1996)
Institutional Service in
the Last Five Years (committee assignments, etc.)
UTC Graduate Council, 2002-present
Graduate Faculty Committee, 2004-Present
International Student Committee, 2005-Present
Grade Appeal Committee, 2003-2005
Graduate Petitions Committee, 2003-2005
UTC
Classroom Technology Committee, 2004-2006
UTC
Faculty Development Grant Committee, 2004-2005
UTC Curriculum Committee,
2001-2003
UTC Metropolitan
College Advisory Committee, 2002-2003
UTC
Distance Learning Sub-Committee, 2002-2003
UTC
Curriculum Committee, 2000-2003
UTC
Engineering Graduate Committee, 2000-present
UTC
Engineering Petitions Committee, 2000-present
UTC
ABET EC2000 Accreditation Industrial Engineering Sub-Committee, 2001-2003
UTC
ABET EC2000 Accreditation Fundamentals Engineering Sub-Committee, 2001-2002
Professional Service in
the Last Five Years
Vice
President of Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Chattanooga Chapter
Reviewer
for papers for the American Society of
Engineering Management (ASEM) National Conference
Reviewer
for papers for the ASEE National Conference:
Engineering Management Division
Session
Chair at the International Conference of Computers and Industrial Engineering
(ICIE)
Session
Chair at the American Society of Engineering
Management (ASEM)
Reviewer for UTC Faculty
Fellows applicants
Panelist
at the UT Clinical Research Symposium
Panelist
at UTC Graduate School
Thesis Workshop
Panelist
at the Institute of Public Service (IPS) Annual Conference, Tennessee Manufacturing
Extension Program
Professional Development
Activities in the Last Five Years
Attended to the Institute
of Industrial Engineers National Conference,
Orlando, FL,
2006
Attended to the World Education Services (WES)
Workshop, Chicago, IL, 2006
Attended to the Society of Health Systems (SHS)
Conference, San Diego, CA, 2006
Attended to the UT Clinical
Research Symposium, Chattanooga,
TN, 2005
Attended to the Information
Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET) Conference, Istanbul,
Turkey, 2004
Attended the American Society of Engineering
Management (ASEM) Conference, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004
Attended
to the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Workshop, Fairfax, VA,
2003
Attended
to the International Conference of Computers and Industrial Engineering (ICIE),
2000 and 2003
Presented
the “Project Management Seminar” to the Electric Power Board (EPB) managers, 2002
ASEE
National Conference, St. Louis,
MO, 2000