New 3D Printing tool sparks interdisciplinary research at UF

Tuesday September 30, 2025

There is a powerful new industrial tool in the College of Engineering, a revolutionary machine that combines precise machining with advanced 3D printing to repair and rebuild large metal parts.  

Protecting Lives with Biomechanics: Meet Hossein Bahreinizad 

Monday September 15, 2025

Hossein Bahreinizad’s journey from a small town in southern Iran to the forefront of traumatic brain injury research at the University of Florida is grounded in lifelong curiosity about the human body.  

Head-First: A Researcher’s Fight Against Traumatic Brain Injury: Meet Gustavo Paulon

Friday August 22, 2025

With a background in mechatronics, Gustavo Paulon is a third-year Ph.D. student in industrial and systems engineering (ISE) working to design smarter, safer helmets for first responders.

Networks, Algorithms, and Ambition: Tanner Staggs’ Path to Research Excellence 

Wednesday August 13, 2025

Tanner Staggs, a Ph.D. student in the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department, develops novel algorithms to address large-scale network interdiction problems that strengthen infrastructure systems against disruptions and vulnerabilities.

Welcome Fall 2025 Faculty: Dr. Fatemeh Nosrat Advances Operations Research in Healthcare

Wednesday August 13, 2025

Dr. Fatemeh Nosrat joins UF’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering as an assistant professor, bringing expertise in operations research and healthcare. Her work focuses on mathematical optimization models to enhance clinical decision-making in cancer care, with a background in stochastic optimization, integer programming, and inverse optimization.

Welcome Fall 2025 Faculty: Dr. Peter Liu Drives AI Innovation in Manufacturing Systems

Tuesday August 12, 2025

This Fall, Dr. Peter Liu joins the University of Florida’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering as an associate professor specializing in AI-driven manufacturing systems. With a focus on additive manufacturing and manufacturing security, Dr. Liu leverages cutting-edge AI and physics-based modeling to advance understanding of complex processes and improve supply chain resilience. A recipient of the NSF CAREER Award and principal investigator on multiple high-profile grants, he is eager to contribute to UF’s collaborative AI initiatives and interdisciplinary research.

Welcome Fall 2025 Faculty: Dr. Jad Atweh Advances Human-Centered Systems and Engineering Education

Tuesday August 12, 2025

This Fall, we warmly welcome Dr. Jad Atweh to the University of Florida’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering as an assistant instructional professor. Dr. Atweh brings expertise in human factors, ergonomics, and cognitive systems engineering, focusing on designing smarter technologies that enhance team coordination and decision-making in high-stakes environments. He is equally dedicated to innovative teaching that inspires and engages students across undergraduate and graduate courses.

Engineering a Future for Florida Wildlife: Meet Amirreza Saffarian

Monday August 11, 2025

Amirreza Saffarian, a third-year Ph.D. student in Industrial and Systems Engineering, develops optimization models to protect Florida’s wildlife, including the Florida panther. Originally from Iran, he’s earned top academic honors and enjoys hiking, soccer, and exploring new cultures.

‘The highest distinction’: ISE Chair Rivero becomes SME fellow

Monday June 23, 2025

University of Florida Professor Iris V. Rivero, Ph.D., the Paul and Heidi Brown preeminent chair of Industrial and Systems Engineering, has been named a fellow with the prestigious Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME).  “This is the highest distinction you can get in your field. To be nominated, you have to have made an impact in […]

1,000 MIDI files later: Espinosa blends music, AI and engineering for global change 

Friday June 6, 2025

When University of Florida graduate Andres Espinosa isn’t optimizing supply chains, diving into transportation research or fine-tuning an artificial intelligence model to compose video game music, he often can be found on the pickleball court or strumming his guitar.

UF’s ‘robust’ OEM program marks 1K milestone

Tuesday May 27, 2025

The Outreach Engineering Management (OEM) program at the University of Florida celebrated a major milestone in May as it surpassed 1,000 graduates. The achievement highlights the program’s success in shaping and cultivating future engineering leaders.  

ISE Insider: Spring 2025

Friday May 23, 2025

Welcome to the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at the University of Florida’s digital newsletter. Each semester, you will receive a message from us highlighting departmental updates and successes. We look forward to connecting with you! Message from the Chair Thank you for your continued support of the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering! >>> Iris […]

ISE Spring 2025 Newsletter: A Message from the Chair

Wednesday April 30, 2025

Hello ISE friends and colleagues,  It’s hard to believe the spring semester is already coming to a close and commencement is just around the corner. This time of year offers a special opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of our alumni, faculty, and students over the past few months, and what an impactful semester it […]

Otter PR CEO, UF engineering grad makes the Gator100. Again

Monday April 28, 2025

For the second consecutive year, Scott Bartnick, a 2015 graduate of the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Florida, has been named a Gator100 honoree. The award honors UF alumni who have created some of the fastest-growing businesses in the world. Bartnick is the co-founder and CEO of Otter PR, […]

For associate professor Xiang Zhong, engineering has family roots

Tuesday April 22, 2025

Xiang Zhong grew up with her role model. 

“My mother was an engineering faculty member in a Chinese university,” said Zhong, Ph.D., an associate professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.