We are pleased to announce that Lehigh ISE Assistant Professor Meng Zhao has been elected as a Director of the Data Analytics and Information Systems Division (DAIS) of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) for 2026-2028.
IISE is an international professional society that fosters research, education, and professional engagement across the broad field of industrial and systems engineering. The DAIS Division serves as IISE's professional home for researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of data analytics, AI, information systems, and industrial & systems engineering, while fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
As a DAIS director, Dr. Zhao will help oversee the division's programs and activities, including conference programming, member engagement, professional development events, and recognition of outstanding research and service. The position provides an opportunity to help shape how the data analytics and information systems community connects and collaborates within IISE.
Lehigh ISE congratulates Meng on her appointment as a Director of the IISE Data Analytics and Information Systems Division. In Meng’s words, “I look forward to strengthening connections between researchers and practitioners in data analytics, AI, and information systems. During my term, I hope to expand member engagement through innovative programs and initiatives that support both emerging and established professionals”.
