Karmel S. Shehadeh will provide leadership and support a critical division of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineering

ISE Assistant Professor, Karmel S. Shehadeh has been elected as a Director of Operations Research Division of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) for 2021-2023.

IISE is a global organization recognized for advancing, promoting, and uniting the profession of industrial and systems engineers through cutting-edge education, training, research, and development of industrial and systems engineering.  

The Operations Research Division applies mathematics and computer programs to solve complex engineering problems. OR members work in a variety of areas such as forecasting, statistical analysis, and simulation.

As a Director of the IISE Operations Research Division, Karmel will assist with the OR division initiatives, support the the IISE president and its board members, help to foster diverse and equitable networks that are all inclusive, and work to strengthen the value and impact of ISE professional.

The ISE Department congratulates Karmel on her appointment as a Director of the IISE Operations Research Division.