Research
We are dedicated to creating new knowledge, advancing technology and broadening the economic base of our state and region. We believe undergraduate students should be directly involved in world-class research. Our department has seven labs to support research and students' educational needs.
Our faculty and staff are committed to leading the way in the following areas:
- Operations research
- Facility planning & management
- Ergonomics and human factors
- Additive/advanced manufacturing
- Quality and reliability
- Data analytics
- Healthcare
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning

IME Research Lab Facilities
- Connect Elicit Learn Lab
- Center of Computational Modeling, Simulation, and Analytics
- Additive Manufacturing and Biomanufacturing Lab
IME Teaching Lab Facilities