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Dec 2001 - Ph.D., Industrial Engineering - School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Jun 2001 - Master Certificate, Applied Management Principles - Krannert School of Management, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Dec 1995 - M.S., Industrial Engineering - School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Dec 1992 - B.S., Industrial Engineering - Department of Industrial Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC

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Academic:

Industrial:

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Production planning; Operations sequencing and scheduling theory; Applied optimization; Multiobjective optimization (Multicriteria decision-making); Evolutionary algorithms; Simulation modeling and analysis

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1. “Subcontract for Repair Parts Workload Leveling;” Sponsor: Siemens Power Corporation; Investigator(s): C.D. Geiger (PI); Project Term: Aug 2006-Dec 2006; Awarded Amount: $11,025 (of $11,025).
2. “Automated Transportation System;” Sponsor: Florida Department of Transportation; Investigator(s): C.D. Geiger (PI); Project Term: Aug 2006-May 2007; Awarded Amount: $15,465 (of $15,465).
3. “Multi-Criteria Analysis Environment for System Design Optimization – Phase II;” Sponsor: National Science Foundation Center for e-Design; Investigator(s): C.D. Geiger (PI), L.L. Crumpton-Young (Co-PI), R.L. Hoekstra (Co-PI); Project Term: Jan 2006-Dec 2006; Awarded Amount: $16,667 (of $50,000).
4. “Multi-Criteria Analysis Environment for System Design Optimization – Phase I;” Sponsor: National Science Foundation Center for e-Design; Investigator(s): L.L. Crumpton-Young (PI), M. Mollaghasemi (Co-PI), S. Furterer (Co-PI), C.D. Geiger (Co-PI); Project Term: Jan 2005-Dec 2005; Awarded Amount: $12,500 (of $50,000).
5. “Decision Support Tool for Risk Management Decisions for the Launch Services Program;” Sponsor: National Aeronautics and Space Administration / Analex Corporation; Investigator(s): C.D. Geiger (PI); Project Term: 2004-2005; Awarded Amount: $128,196 (of $128,196).
6. “A Framework for Automated Optimization and Input Parameter Specifications for IMPRINT Simulation Software;” Sponsor: Army Research Laboratory; Investigator(s): C.D. Geiger (Co-PI), E.J. Lodree (Co-PI); Project Term: 2003-2004; Awarded Amount: $50,000 (of $100,000).
7. “Autonomous Learning of Effective Operational Policies for Resource Planning and Scheduling;” Sponsor: National Aeronautics and Space Administration – Johnson Space Center; Investigator(s): C.D. Geiger (PI); Project Term: 2003-2004; Awarded Amount: $10,000 (of $10,000).
8. “Distributed Intelligent Agents for Resource Planning and Scheduling;” Sponsor: Intel Corporation; Investigator(s): C.D. Geiger (PI); Project Term: 2002-2003; Awarded Amount: $20,361 (of $20,361).
9. “Interdisciplinary Center for Remanufacturing Supply Chain Systems;” Sponsor: North Carolina A&T State University FUTURES Council; Investigator(s): P.M. Stanfield (PI), C.D. Geiger (Co-PI), E.J. Lodree (Co-PI), S.D. Morgan (Co-PI); Project Term: 2002-2003; Awarded Amount: $3,209 (of $14,830).
10. “Restructuring of the Piedmont Triad Center for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing;” Sponsor: North Carolina A&T State University Division of Research; Investigator(s): S.J. Udoka (PI), C.D. Geiger (Co-PI); Project Term: 2002; Awarded Amount: $6,667 (of approximately $16,668).
11. “Rapid Learning and Modeling of Scheduling Policies;” Sponsor: Purdue University Research Foundation; Investigator(s): C.D. Geiger (PI), R. Uzsoy (Co-PI); Project Term: 1999-2001; Awarded Amount: $25,292 (of $25,292).

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Refereed Journal Papers

1. C.D. Geiger and R. Uzsoy, 2006, “Learning Effective Sequencing Rules for Batch Processor Scheduling,” International Journal of Production Research (in press).
2. H. Eskandari and C.D. Geiger, 2006, “A Fast Pareto Genetic Algorithm Approach for Solving Expensive Multiobjective Optimization Problems,” Journal of Heuristics (in press).
3. C.D. Geiger, R. Uzsoy and H. Aytuğ, 2006, “Rapid Modeling and Discovery of Priority Dispatching Rules: An Autonomous Learning Approach,” Journal of Scheduling, 9(1), 7-34.
4. D.L. McWilliams, P.M. Stanfield and C.D. Geiger, 2005, “The Parcel Hub Scheduling Problem: A Simulation-Based Solution Approach,” Computers and Industrial Engineering, 49(3), 393-412.
5. C.D. Geiger, R. Hase, C.G. Takoudis and R. Uzsoy, 1997, “Alternative Facility Layouts for Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Facilities,” IEEE Transactions: Components, Packaging and Manufacturing, Part C, 20, 152-163.
6. C.D. Geiger, K.G. Kempf and R. Uzsoy, 1997, “A Tabu Search Approach to Scheduling an Automated Wet Etch Station,” Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 16, 102-116.

Refereed Conference Papers
Invited

1. K.I. Meza, L.L. Crumpton-Young, C.D. Geiger, R.L. Hoekstra, S.E. Schubert, D.T. Babb, "The Development of a Conceptual Design Environment to Support User Centered Design Considerations", Proceedings of the 2007 International Conference on Design Principles and Practices, Imperial College London University, London, England, Jan 4-7, 2007.
2. H. Eskandari, C.D. Geiger and G.B. Lamont, “FastPGA: A Dynamic Population Sizing Approach for Solving Expensive Multiobjective Optimization Problems,” Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization, Matsushima/Sendai, Japan, Mar 5-8, 2007.
3. A.L. Williams, C.D. Geiger and S.G. Adams, 2005, “An Investigation of Conflict Management for Virtual e-Design Teams,” Proceedings of the 2005 International Conference on e-Design, Atlanta, GA, May 14-15, 2005.

Contributed

1. H. Eskandari and C.D. Geiger, “Solving Expensive Multiobjective Optimization Problems: A Fast Pareto Genetic Algorithm Approach,” Proceedings of the 2006 Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference, Seattle, WA, Jul 8-12, 2006.
2. M. Jeffrey, R.J. Butler and C.D. Geiger, 2006, “An Empirical Evaluation of Inventory Planning Frequencies based on Cost and Production Stability,” Proceedings of the 2006 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference (CD-ROM), Orlando, FL, May 20-24, 2006.
3. S. Schultz and C.D. Geiger, 2005, “Transitioning Students from Simulation Mechanics to Simulation As A Process Improvement Tool: A Multi-Media Case Study Approach,” Proceedings of the 2005 Winter Simulation Conference (CD-ROM), Orlando, FL, Dec 4-7, 2005.
4. T.M. Shaalan and C.D. Geiger, 2005, “Determining Capital Investments Within a Balanced Inventory Pooling System for Spare Parts,” Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems (CD-ROM), Cocoa Beach, FL, Mar 14-16, 2005.
5. K. Meza, C. Lamia, L.L. Crumpton-Young and C.D. Geiger, 2004, “Use of SWOT Analysis and Process Evaluation Tools,” Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems (CD-ROM), Cocoa Beach, FL, Mar 15-17, 2004.
6. C.D. Geiger, R. Uzsoy and H. Aytuğ, 2003, “Autonomous Learning of Effective Dispatch Policies for Flowshop Scheduling Problems,” Proceedings of the 2003 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference (CD-ROM), Portland, OR, May 17-21, 2003.
7. M.L. Squire, C.D. Geiger and E.J. Lodree, 2003, “An Automatized Mapping of Effective Priority Dispatching Rules to Scheduling Problems,” Proceedings of the 2003 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference (CD-ROM), Portland, OR, May 17-21, 2003.
8. P.Y. Stewart, E.J. Lodree and C.D. Geiger, 2003, “A Methodology for Analyzing the Success of Strategic Alliances for Small Businesses,” Proceedings of the 2003 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference (CD-ROM), Portland, OR, May 17-21, 2003.

Non-Refereed Conference Papers

1. E.J. Lodree and C.D. Geiger, 2003,“Solving the Two-Product Newsvendor Problem:  A Simulation Optimization Approach,” Proceedings of the 2003 Society for Modeling and Simulation Advanced Simulation Technologies Conference, Orlando, FL, Mar 30-Apr 3, 2003.
2. S.D. Morgan, P.M. Stanfield, E.J. Lodree, C.D. Geiger, “Remanufacturing Supply Chains: A Critical Assessment,” Proceedings of the 2002 International Conference on Waste Management, Greensboro, NC, Sep 8-10, 2002.

Non-Refereed Conference Short Abstracts, Extended Abstracts and Other Technical Papers, Reports and Manuscripts

1. M.L. Squire, C.D. Geiger, and P.M. Stanfield, 2005, “Extracting Patterns from Groups of Dispatching Rules,” Proceedings of the 2005 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference (CD-ROM), Atlanta, GA, May 15-18, 2005.
2. S.T. Lytle, C.D. Geiger and L.L. Crumpton-Young, 2004, “An Integrated Approach to Analyzing Systems and Their Subsystems,” Proceedings of the 2004 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference (CD-ROM), Houston, TX, May 16-19, 2004.
3. A.M. Ferreras, L.L. Crumpton-Young, A.K. Elshennawy and C.D. Geiger, 2004, “The Use of Decision Trees as a Reliable Management Tool,” Proceedings of the 2004 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference (CD-ROM), Houston, TX, May 16-19, 2004.

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Under Review

1. D.L. McWilliams, P.M. Stanfield and C.D. Geiger, "The Parcel Hub Scheduling Problem with Unequal Batch Size Inbound Trailers: A Simulation-Based Solution Approach", International Journal of Production Research (submitted Jan 2007)
2. H. Eskandari and C.D. Geiger, "Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization in Noisy Problem Environments", Journal of Heuristics (submitted Dec 2006).
3. 3. T.M. Shaalan and C.D. Geiger, "Evolution of the Build-to-Order Supply Chain", International Journal of Production Economics (submitted Nov 2006).
4. 4. E.J. Lodree and C.D. Geiger, "Optimal scheduling of a rate-modifying activity under simple linear deterioration", Operations Research Letters (submitted Oct 2006).

In Preparation (Working Titles)

1. A.T. Sharawi, C.D. Geiger and R.J. Butler, “Emergency Response Planning for Anticipated Hurricane Events”, Proceedings of the 2007 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference (CD-ROM), Nashville, TN, May 19-23, 2007. (planned submission date: Jan 2007)
2. C.D. Geiger, E.J. Lodree and O.E. Martinez, “A Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm for Joint Maintenance and Spare Parts Inventory Policy Optimization”, Proceedings of the 2007 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference (CD-ROM), Nashville, TN, May 19-23, 2007. (planned submission date: Jan 2007)
3. C. Casanas and C.D. Geiger, “Quantifying Current and Future Supplier Quality Performance for Build-to-Order Supply Chains”, Proceedings of the 2007 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference (CD-ROM), Nashville, TN, May 19-23, 2007. (planned submission date: Jan 2007)
4. A.M. McLendon and C.D. Geiger, “Scheduling m Parallel Machines with Machine Eligibility Restrictions Minimizing Total Weighted Tardiness”, Proceedings of the 2007 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference (CD-ROM), Nashville, TN, May 19-23, 2007. (planned submission date: Jan 2007)
5. A.A Saleh and C.D. Geiger, “Evacuation Route Planning of Heterogeneous, Incompatible Flows in Emergency Situations”, Proceedings of the 2007 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference (CD-ROM), Nashville, TN, May 19-23, 2007. (planned submission date: Jan 2007)
6. C.D. Geiger and R. Uzsoy, “A Bottleneck Scheduling Approach for Multi-Stage Manufacturing Environments using an Enhanced Evolutionary Algorithm” (planned submission date: Feb 2007).
7. C.D. Geiger, L.L. Crumpton-Young, K. Meza, D.T. Babb, S.E. Schubert, R.L. Hoekstra, and S. Furterer, “A Multicriteria Analysis Framework for Conceptual Product Design” (planned submission date: Mar 2007).

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Upcoming Presentations
Invited

1. H. Eskandari, C.D. Geiger and G.B. Lamont, “FastPGA: A Dynamic Population Sizing Approach for Solving Expensive Multiobjective Optimization Problems,” 4th International Conference on Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization, Matsushima/Sendai, Japan, Mar 5-8, 2007.
2. A.T. Sharawi, C.D. Geiger and R.J. Butler, “Emergency Response Planning for Anticipated Hurricane Events”, 2007 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference, Nashville, TN, May 19-23, 2007.

Contributed

1. C.D. Geiger, E.J. Lodree and O.E. Martinez, “A Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm for Joint Maintenance and Spare Parts Inventory Policy Optimization”, 2007 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference, Nashville, TN, May 19-23, 2007.
2. C. Casanas and C.D. Geiger, “Quantifying Current and Future Supplier Quality Performance for Build-to-Order Supply Chains”, 2007 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference, Nashville, TN, May 19-23, 2007.
3. A.M. McLendon and C.D. Geiger, “Scheduling m Parallel Machines with Machine Eligibility Restrictions Minimizing Total Weighted Tardiness”, 2007 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference, Nashville, TN, May 19-23, 2007.
4. A.A Saleh and C.D. Geiger, “Evacuation Route Planning of Heterogeneous, Incompatible Flows in Emergency Situations”, 2007 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference, Nashville, TN, May 19-23, 2007.

Past Presentations
Invited

1. K.I. Meza, L.L. Crumpton-Young, C.D. Geiger, R.L. Hoekstra, S.E. Schubert, D.T. Babb, "The Development of a Conceptual Design Environment to Support User Centered Design Considerations", 2007 International Conference on Design Principles and Practices, Imperial College London University, London, England, Jan 4-7, 2007.
2. C.D. Geiger, R. Uzsoy and H. Aytuğ, “Coordinated Collaboration of Multi-Agents in Multi-Stage Production Scheduling Environments,” 16th Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society, Chicago, IL, Apr 29-May 2, 2005.
3. A.L. Williams, C.D. Geiger and S.G. Adams, “An Investigation of Conflict Management for Virtual e-Design Teams,” 2005 International Conference on e-Design, Atlanta, GA, May 14, 2005.
4. C.D. Geiger, R. Uzsoy and H. Aytuğ, “Autonomous Learning of Effective Dispatch Policies for Flowshop Scheduling Problems,” Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference, Portland, OR, May 17-21, 2003.

Contributed

1. T.M. Shaalan and C.D. Geiger, “A Novel Approach for Build-to-Order Supply Chain Design,” Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences 2006 Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov 5-8, 2006.
2. H. Eskandari and C.D. Geiger, “Multiobjective Simulation Optimization: SPGA,” Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences 2006 Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov 5-8, 2006.
3. H. Eskandari and C.D. Geiger, “Solving Expensive Multiobjective Optimization Problems: A Fast Pareto Genetic Algorithm Approach,” 2006 Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference, Seattle, WA, Jul 8-12, 2006.
4. H. Eskandari, S.E. Schubert, C.D. Geiger and M. Mollaghasemi, “A New Framework for Multi-criteria Analysis in User-Centered Product Design,” 2006 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference, Orlando, FL, May 20-24, 2006.
5. H. Eskandari and C.D. Geiger, “A New Genetic Algorithm for Multiobjective Optimization Problems Using Adaptive Population Sizing,” 2006 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference, Orlando, FL, May 20-24, 2006.
6. M. Jeffrey, R.J. Butler and C.D. Geiger, 2006, “An Empirical Evaluation of Inventory Planning Frequencies based on Cost and Production Stability,” 2006 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference, Orlando, FL, May 20-24, 2006.
7. S. Schultz and C.D. Geiger, “Transitioning Students from Simulation Mechanics to Simulation As A Process Improvement Tool: A Multi-Media Case Study Approach,” Winter Simulation 2005 Conference, Orlando, FL, Dec 4-7, 2005.
8. H. Eskandari, C.D. Geiger and M. Mollaghasemi, “A Fast Multiobjective Evolutionary Algorithm Approach for Stochastic Problem Environments,” Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences 2005 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, Nov 13-16, 2005.
9. M.L. Squire, C.D. Geiger, and P.M. Stanfield, “Extracting Patterns from Groups of Dispatching Rules,” 2005 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference, Atlanta, GA, May 14-18, 2005.
10. T.M. Shaalan and C.D. Geiger, “Determining Capital Investments within a Balanced Inventory Pooling System for Spare Parts,” 11th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, FL Mar 14-16, 2005.
11. M.L. Squire, C.D. Geiger and P.M. Stanfield, “Extracting Domain-Specific Knowledge from Production Scheduling Rules,” National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. (GEM) 6th Annual Future Faculty & Professionals Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, Jun 9-11, 2004.
12. J.S. Glenn and C.D. Geiger, “A Methodology for Developing a Multi-Criteria Decision Support System,” National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. (GEM) 6th Annual Future Faculty & Professionals Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, Jun 9-11, 2004.
13. S.T. Lytle, C.D. Geiger and L.L. Crumpton-Young, “An Integrated Approach to Analyzing Systems and Their Subsystems,” Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference, Houston, TX, May 15-19, 2004.
14. C.D. Geiger, “Using Decision Trees as a Reliable Decision Support Tool,” Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference, Houston, TX, May 15-19, 2004.
15. M.L. Squire and C.D. Geiger, “Generating Rule Classifications for Production Scheduling Problems,” 2nd World Production and Operations Management Conference, Cancun, Mexico, Apr 30-May 3, 2004.
16. K. Meza, C. Lamia, L.L. Crumpton-Young and C.D. Geiger, “Use of SWOT Analysis and Process Evaluation Tools,” 10th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, FL Mar 15-17, 2004.
17. E.J. Lodree and C.D. Geiger, “Scheduling Jobs on a Single Machine with Varying Performance,” Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, Oct 19-22, 2003.
18. M.L. Squire and C.D. Geiger, “Developing A Diagram Of Dispatching Policies To Problems,” Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, Oct 19-22, 2003.
19. C.D. Geiger and E.J. Lodree, “Using Simulation for Order Policy Optimization,” National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. (GEM) 5th Annual Faculty Bridge Seminar, Houston, TX, May 27-31, 2003.
20. M.L. Squire, C.D. Geiger and E.J. Lodree, “An Automatized Mapping of Effective Priority Dispatching Rules to Scheduling Problems,” Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference, Portland, OR, May 17-21, 2003.
21. P.Y. Stewart, E.J. Lodree and C.D. Geiger, “A Methodology for Analyzing the Success of Strategic Alliances for Small Businesses,” Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Research Conference, Portland, OR, May 17-21, 2003.
22. E.J. Lodree and C.D. Geiger, “Solving the Two-Product Newsvendor Problem:  A Simulation Optimization Approach,” Society for Modeling and Simulation Advanced Simulation Technologies Conference, Orlando, FL, Mar 30-Apr 3, 2003.
23. S.D. Morgan, P.M. Stanfield, E.J. Lodree and C.D. Geiger, “Remanufacturing Supply Chains: A Critical Assessment,” International Conference on Waste Management, Greensboro, NC, Sep 8-10, 2002.
24. C.D. Geiger, R. Uzsoy and H. Aytuğ, “Rapid Modeling and Learning of Priority Dispatching Rules,” Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences Annual Meeting, Miami Beach, FL, Nov 4-7, 2001.
25. C.D. Geiger, K.G. Kempf and R. Uzsoy, “A Tabu Search Approach to Scheduling an Automated Wet Etch Station,” Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Nov 5-8, 1995.

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Interests
Graduate and undergraduate courses in:  Production and Inventory Control Theory; Operations Sequencing and Scheduling Theory; Heuristic Optimization; Discrete-Event Simulation Modeling and Analysis

Experience
University of Central Florida:

North Carolina A&T State University:

Purdue University:

Graduate Instructor; Jun 2001-Aug 2001
Course: Web Page Design and Development Using HTML

Graduate Teaching Assistant; Jan 1996-May 1996, Jan 1999-May 1999
Course: Industrial Engineering Design (Capstone Design Project Course)

Graduate Instructor; Jan 1997-May 1997
Course: Integrated Production Systems

Graduate Teaching Assistant; Aug 1993-May 1994
Course: Engineering Economic Analysis

Graduate Teaching Assistant; Jan 1993-May 1993
Course: Probability and Statistics in Engineering

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Submitted and Funded

1. “Discipline and Curriculum Integration Using the ALIVE System;” Sponsor: National Science Foundation Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement – Educational Materials Development (“National Dissemination”); Investigator(s):  P.M. Stanfield (PI), C.D. Geiger (Co-PI), S.D. Morgan (Co-PI), B. Ram (Co-PI), S.J. Udoka (Co-PI); Project Term: Jan 2004-Dec 2006; Awarded Amount: $374,000.
2. “Virtual Factory Teaching System Impact on Student Learning and Outcomes;” Sponsor: National Science Foundation (Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement – Educational Materials Development (“National Dissemination”) / University of Southern California; Investigator(s): C.D. Geiger (PI), E.H. Park (Co-PI); Project Term: 2002-2003; Awarded Amount: $19,525.

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Committee Chair or Co-Chair:

Ph.D. Dissertations Completed

• Tarek M. Shaalan; Graduation: Dec 2006 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: “Optimizing the Global Performance of Build-To-Order Supply Chains”
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: Agility Logistics, Inc. (formerly PWC Logistics), Atlanta, GA
• Hamidreza Eskandari; Graduation: Aug 2006 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: “Multiobjective Simulation Optimization Using Enhanced Evolutionary Algorithms”
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: Red Lambda, Inc., Longwood, FL
• Michelle L. Squire; Graduation: May 2006 (NC A&T SU – Co-Chair)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: “Classification of Problem Domain Attributes for Scheduling Rule Development”
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: To Be Determined

Ph.D. Dissertations in Progress (Working Title/Topic)

• Derrick T. Babb; Expected Graduation:  May 2008 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: Pick-up and Delivery Problem
• Cesar Casanas; Expected Graduation:  Dec 2007 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: Quality in Build-to-Order Supply Chains
• Suebpong Kittirattanapaiboon; Expected Graduation:  May 2008 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: Emergency Evacuation Planning
• Oscar E. Martinez; Expected Graduation:  Dec 2007 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: Service Parts Planning and Control: A System-of-Systems Coordination Perspective
• Amani A. Saleh; Expected Graduation:  Aug 2007 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: Hurricane Emergency Evacuation Planning
• Abeer T. Sharawi; Expected Graduation: Dec 2007 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title:  Robust Optimization of Supply Chain Designs during Hurricane Emergencies
• Anthony L. Williams; Expected Graduation: Aug 2008 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title:  Conflict Management on Virtual Teams

M.S. Theses in Progress (Working Title/Topic)

• Mayuresh Joshi; Graduation: May 2008 (UCF)
  Thesis Topic/Title:  Rescheduling in a Flexible Flowshop Production Environment

Committee Member:

Ph.D. Dissertations Completed

• Nabin Sapkota; Graduation:  Dec 2006 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title:  “Simulation of Random Set Covering Problems with Known Optimal Solutions and Explicitly Induced Correlation among Coefficients”
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: To Be Determined
• Seyhun Hepdogan; Graduation:  May 2006 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title:  “Parameter Setting and Other Efficiencies for Meta-RaPS”
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: To Be Determined
• Mariah McMurran Jeffrey; Graduation: Aug 2005 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: “Optimizing Agility in the Semiconductor Supply Network”
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: IBM Business Consulting Services, Fairfax, VA
• Xuefeng Yu; Graduation:  Jun 2005 (NC A&T SU)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: “Bio-Inspired Multiagent Scheduling for Dynamic Job Shop with Flexible Job Routes”
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: Enova Technology, Charlotte, NC
• Douglas L. McWilliams; Graduation: Jun 2004 (NC A&T SU)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: “Improving Productivity in a Hub Terminal through Enhanced Planning and Scheduling”
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Ph.D. Dissertations in Progress (Working Title/Topic)

• Ali Ahmad; Expected Graduation:  May 2007 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: Information Design for Spatial Audio Displays
• Karla Alvarado; Expected Graduation:  May 2007 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: Framework to Evaluate and Implement Improvements in IT Supply Chains
• Erica Egri; Expected Graduation:  May 2007 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: Using Surrogate Measures to Predict Patient Satisfaction in the Emergency Department: A Cost-Effective Approach
• Lindon Fairweather; Expected Graduation:  Dec 2006 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: A Queueing Model of a Long-Distance Road Race
• Adriana Rodriguez; Expected Graduation:  Dec 2007 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: A Framework to Align Organizational Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, and Performance Indicators Using an Integration of Six Sigma and Balanced Scorecard
• Serge Sala-Diakanda; Expected Graduation:  May 2007 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: Fusion of Correlated Factors to Estimate the Expectation of Casualties Resulting From a Spacecraft Accident
• Christopher Wagner; Expected Graduation: May 2007 (UCF)
  Dissertation Topic/Title: Lean Manufacturing in a Job Shop Environment

M.S. Theses Completed

• Taylor Edwards; Graduation: Dec 2005 (UCF)
  Thesis Topic/Title: “Timing Drive Optimization on a High Speed Valvetrain”
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: USAF, Las Vegas, NV
• Abha Trivedi; Graduation: Aug 2005 (UCF)
  Thesis Topic/Title: “Designing a Document Delivery System for UCF’s Interlibrary Loan Department”
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: Not Available
• Fakir Mohideen; Graduation:  Dec 2004 (UCF)
  Thesis Topic/Title: “Ascertaining the Growth of a Corporation: A System Dynamics Approach”
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: Lake Mary, FL
• Amit Wasabikar; Graduation: Dec 2004 (UCF)
  Thesis Topic/Title:  “Developing an Object-Oriented Approach for Operations Simulation in SPEEDES”
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: Siemens Westinghouse, Orlando, FL
• Fred Gruber; Graduation: Dec 2004 (UCF)
  Thesis Topic/Title: “Evolutionary Optimization of Support Vector Machines”
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: Doctoral Student, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

M.S. Research Projects Completed

• James K. Davis, II; Graduation:  Dec 2003 (NC A&T SU)
  Project Topic/Title: “Using a Logistic Regression Model to Increase Retention at North Carolina A&T State University”
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: Nestlé USA, Jonesboro, AR
• Glenn L. Stiles, Jr.; Graduation: Dec 2003 (NC A&T SU)
  Project Topic/Title: Not Available
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: Not Available
• Ileka Scruggs; Graduation: Dec 2002 (NC A&T SU)
  Project Topic/Title: Not Available
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: Johnson and Johnson, Patterson, NJ
• Levar P. Maxwell; Graduation: May 2002 (NC A&T SU)
  Project Topic/Title: “Manufacturing Execution System for the ALIVE Automated and Packaging System”
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: The Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO

B.S. Undergraduate Honors Theses Completed

• Sameer Khan; Graduation:  Dec 2006
  Thesis Topic/Title: “Probabilistic Stress Rupture Life Analysis of Turbine Blades”
  Employment/Location upon Graduation: Siemens Power Generation / Master Student, Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

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• Derrick T. Babb
  • Robert D. Kersten Graduate Engineering Fellowship (2006-2007) – Awarded based on student academic performance
• Hamidreza Eskandari
  • Nominee for the INFORMS Optimization Society Prize for Young Researchers (2006)
  • UCF Graduate Research Fellowship (2006)
  • Participant at the 2006 Annual IIE/CIEADH Doctoral Student Colloquium in Orlando, FL
  • Graduate Travel Award (2005; 2006)
• Tarek M. Shaalan
  • Participant at the 2006 INFORMS Future Academician Colloquium in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Who’s Who Among Students Award (2006)
  • Frank Hubbard Engineering Graduate Scholarship (2005-2006; 2006-2007) – Awarded based on student extracurricular activities and community services
  • Graduate Travel Award (2006)
• Anthony L. Williams
  • UCF Greater Orlando GK-12 Graduate Fellowship (2006-2007) – Awarded to students who have a strong interest in working with ninth grade science teachers to improve science education and establish a long lasting connection with K-12 education

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• National Science Foundation Proposal Review Panelist
  • The Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program
    • Pre-Proposal Reviewer (Jul 2004; Jun 2006)
• Full Proposal Reviewer (Jan 2005)
• Institute of Operations Research and the Management Sciences
  • National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, Nov 13-Nov 16, 2005
• Session Chair – Multicriteria Decision Making Analysis: Modeling and Applications II
• Institute of Industrial Engineers
  • Industrial Engineering Research Conference
• Orlando, FL, May 20-24, 2006
  • Session Organizer
  • Session Chair – Conceptual e-Design Tools and Process Models for User-Centered Product Design
• Houston, TX, May 15-19, 2004
• Session Organizer
• Session Chair – Heuristic Methods for Real-World Scheduling Problems
• Society of Manufacturing Engineers
  • Recording Secretary – Northern Piedmont Chapter 304/082 (2002-2003)
• Production and Operations Management Society
  • Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, Apr 29-May 2, 2005
• Session Organizer
• Session Chair – Scheduling & Logistics – From the Shop Floor to the Extended Enterprise
• International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems
• 11th Annual Conference, Cocoa Beach, FL, Mar 14-16, 2005
• Session Chair – Operations Management I
• 10th Annual Conference, Cocoa Beach, FL, Mar 15-17, 2004
• Session Chair – Lean Manufacturing
• Office of Naval Research
  • Historically Black Engineering College Future Engineering Faculty Fellowship Program Committee
• Alumni Fellow Liaison (2005-Present)
• Reviewer (2003-Present)
• Ad-Hoc Technical Reviewer
  • Journal of Heuristics (2006-Present)
  • OMEGA (2006-Present)
  • International Journal of Operations Research (2006-Present)
  • International Journal of Production Research (2005-Present)
  • ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information In Engineering Conference (2005-Present)
  • International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (2005-Present)
  • Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing (2004-Present)
  • Journal of Manufacturing Systems (2003-Present)
  • Decision Support Systems (2002-2003)
  • International Journal of Operations and Quantitative Management (2002-2003)
  • IIE Transactions on Logistics and Scheduling (1997-2001)

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University of Central Florida

• University of Central Florida Journal of Undergraduate Research
  • Editorial Board Member (2005-Present)
  • Reviewer (2004-Present)
• National Merit Scholar Freshman Scholars Program
  • Mentor (2005-Present)

North Carolina A&T State University

• University Senate – Senator (2003); Alternate (2002-2003)

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University of Central Florida

• College of Engineering and Computer Science Grade Appeals Committee (2005-Present)
• Minority Engineering and Computer Science Program Faculty Advisory Committee
  • Member (2005-Present)

North Carolina A&T State University

• Multidisciplinary Design & Manufacturing Committee
• Member (2002-2003)

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University of Central Florida

• ABET Committee (2006-Present)
• Graduate Program Curriculum Committee (2004-2006)
  • Chair (2004-2006)
• Simulation Modeling & Analysis Qualifying Examination Committee (2004-Present)
  • Chair (2005-Present)
• Master of Science Simulation Modeling & Analysis Oral Examination Committee (2004-Present)
  • Chair (2005-Present)

North Carolina A&T State University

• Undergraduate Program Committee (2002-2003)
• Alumni Network Committee (2002-2003)
  • Chair (2002-2003)
• Scholarship Fundraising Committee (2002-2003)
  • Chair (2002-2003)
• Departmental Newsletter
  • Editor (2002-2003)
• Academic Advisor for Sophomore Class (Class of 2005)
• Approximately 65 students (2002-2003)

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Past Activities

1. C.D. Geiger, “A Guide to a Successful Academic Job Search,” National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. (GEM) 8th Annual Future Faculty & Professionals Symposium, Chicago, IL, Jun 28-20, 2006.
2. C.D. Geiger, “The Search Process Step-by-Step – Preparing for and Navigating the Interview and Negotiation Process,” CNY-PR AGEP 3rd Annual Fellows/Mentors Meeting, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Jun 15-17, 2006.
3. C.D. Geiger, “Start Early – Tips That You’ll Need to Prepare for the Faculty Job Search,” PROMISE – Maryland Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate – Summer Success Institute, Columbia, MD, Aug 19-20, 2005.
4. C.D. Geiger, “Preparing for the Academic Job Market: The Do’s and the Don’ts,” National Society of Black Engineers 31st Annual National Convention, Boston, MA, Mar 23-27, 2005.
5. C.D. Geiger, “Strategies for Preparing to Enter the Faculty Professoriate” 1st Annual Office of Naval Research / Historically Black Engineering Colleges Future Engineering Faculty Fellowship Program Symposium, Greensboro, NC, Jan 9-10, 2005.
6. C.D. Geiger, F.R. Williams, M.E. McBride, D.R. Brown, and D.B. Dunn, “Transitioning from Doctoral Student into the Faculty Professoriate: A Panel Discussion,” 1st Annual Office of Naval Research / Historically Black Engineering Colleges Future Engineering Faculty Fellowship Program Symposium, Greensboro, NC, Jan 9-10, 2005.
7. C.D. Geiger, “Tips and Strategies for Surviving the Academic Job Search,” Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers 27th National Technical and Career Conference, Dallas, TX, Jan 5-9, 2005.
8. C.D. Geiger, “A Guide to a Successful Academic Job Search,” National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. (GEM) 6th Annual Future Faculty & Professionals Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, Jun 9-11, 2004.
9. C.D. Geiger, B. Albright, S.K. Hargrove, D. Redman, and J.C. Rutledge, “Becoming a Great Mentor: A Panel Discussion,” National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. (GEM) 6th Annual Future Faculty & Professionals Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, Jun 9-11, 2004.
10. C.D. Geiger and L. Copenhaver, “Lean Manufacturing: An Overview,” Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Northern Piedmont Chapter 304/082, Greensboro, NC, Oct 23, 2003.
11. C.D. Geiger, “Preparing for the Academic Job Market,” National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. (GEM) 5th Annual Faculty Bridge Seminar, Houston, TX, May 27-31, 2003.
12. C.D. Geiger, J.C. Rutledge, S.K. Hargrove, and K. Butler, “The Mentoring Process – from Choosing A Mentor to Becoming a Great Mentor: A Panel Discussion,” National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. (GEM) 5th Annual Faculty Bridge Seminar, Houston, TX, May 27-31, 2003.
13. C.D. Geiger, “Tips for Preparing for the Job Market as a PhD Student,” Industrial and Systems Engineering Department Doctoral Seminar, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, Apr 4, 2003.
14. C.D. Geiger, “How to Be a Successful Industrial and Systems Engineering Student,” Industrial and Systems Engineering Department Freshman Colloquium, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, Mar 20, 2003.
15. C.D. Geiger, “Assisting the Education of an Alpha Man,” Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Indiana District (State) Convention, Indianapolis, IN, Feb 19, 2000.

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• Institute of Industrial Engineers
  • Central Florida Chapter 104 (2004-Present)
  • Piedmont Triad Chapter 163 (2002-2003)
• Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (1997-Present)
• American Society for Engineering Education (2002-Present)
• Society of Manufacturing Engineers
  • Orlando Chapter 60 (2004-2005)
  • Northern Piedmont Chapter 304/082 (2002-2003)
    • Chapter Secretary (2002-2003)
• Carla Macon Granville Industrial Engineering Scholarship Foundation
  • Founding Member (1998-Present)
  • Program Manager (2002-2003)
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (1989-Present)
• Indiana District Convention 2000 Speaker
• Life Member (1995-Present)
• Undergraduate Chapter Graduate Advisor (Purdue University 1994-1995; 1998-2001)

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