Research
Dr. Behin Elahi’s Laboratory and Her Research Group
Dr. Behin Elahi’s Lab, Working on Advance Manufacturing Research Projects, Purdue University.
Education
- University of Toledo, Toledo, OH (June 2016);
Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering with highest distinction (GPA: 4) - Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran (December
2011)
M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering with highest distinction (GPA: 4) - Amirkabir University of Tehran (Polytechnic Tehran), Tehran, Iran
(May 2006)
B.Sc., Department of Textile Engineering (Mechanical and Technology
Current Master Students
- Wyatt Wooten, M.Sc. in Industrial Technology
- Fahad Nader, M.Sc. in Industrial Technology
Current Undergraduate Research Assistants
- Chad Mellon, B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering Technology
- John Pogue, B.Sc. in Construction Engineering Technology
- James Skinner, B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering Technology
- Luke Bazile, B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Graduate Students
Graduate Thesis Committees Served as Chair/ Co-Chair/ Committee Member:
| Name | Degree | Graduation Year | Chair/Co-Chair/Committee Member | Dissertation Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Wooten | M.Sc. in Industrial Technology | Fall 2021 | Dr. Behin Elahi (Chair) Dr. Barry Dupen Dr. Ramesh Narang |
Application of Process Improvement Techniques in Manufacturing Systems |
| Aungar Loung | M.Sc. in Industrial Technology | Fall 2021 | Dr. Hongli Lu (Chair) Dr. Behin Elahi Dr. Hadi Alasti |
Investing in Amazon Web Services (AWS) : How small businesses in rural Burma can benefit from utilizing AWS |
| Fahad Nader | M.Sc. in Industrial Technology | Spring 2021 | Dr. Behin Elahi (Chair) Dr. Ramesh Narang Dr. Omonowo (David) Momoh |
Application of Lean Methodologies in Manufacturing Maintenance Processes: Case Studies of Auto Glass Company and Packaging Company in Indianapolis, IN |
| Pooja Jaganath Raju | M.Sc. in Information Technology/Advanced Computer Applications | Fall 2020 | Dr. Hongli Lu (Chair) Dr. Behin Elahi Dr. Ramesh Narang |
Cross Traffic Event Detection Using Deep Learning |
| Douglas Lambert | M.Sc. in Industrial Technology | Spring 2020 | Dr. Behin Elahi (Chair) Dr. Dr. Barry Dupen Dr. Ramesh Narang |
Statistical Process Control of Glenosphere Implants to Enhance Shoulder Arthroplasty
*Note: Douglas Lambert was selected as 2020 Spring semester Honor Student (He was awarded due to his incredible hard work in regards to his dissertation and courses.) |
| Emoghene Philip Ottah | M.Sc. in Information Technology | Spring 2020 | Dr. Hongli Lu (Chair) Dr. Behin Elahi Dr. Jack Li |
Early Fault Detection of Machine Tools Based on Vibration Data Using Machine Learning & Deep Learning |
| Chad Hildebrandt | M.Sc. in Industrial Technology | Spring 2020 | Dr. Ramesh Narang (Chair) Dr. Behin Elahi) Dr. David S. Cochran |
Improving the efficiency of the production process for a Paper Straw Machine using Single-Minute Exchange of Di (SMED) |
| Joseph Smith | M.Sc. in System Engineering | Fall 2019 | Dr. David S. Cochran (Chair) Dr. Behin Elahi Dr. Zhuming Bi |
Improving the health of people with collective system design |
| Ryan Leeth | M.Sc. in Industrial Technology | Fall 2019 | Dr. Barry Dupen (Chair) Dr. Behin Elahi Dr. Paul Lin |
Classification of the relationship between strain-hardening and electrical resistivity of resistance alloys in wire manufacturing, and the development of predictive models focused on the improvement of process efficiency |
| Shahab Shah | M.Sc. in System Engineering | Fall 2018 | Dr. David S. Cochran (Chair) Dr. Behin Elahi Dr. Todor Cooklev Dr. Joseph Timothy Foley |
Using the collective system design approach to achieve a sustainable manufacturing system |
| Abdalmageed Almotari | M.Sc. in Industrial Technology | Fall 2017 | Dr. Ramesh Narang (Chair) Dr. Behin Elahi Dr. Hongli Lu |
Comparison and Continuous Improvement of Production Lines |
Undergraduate Special Projects Directed:
| Name | Degree | Graduation Year | Chair/Co-Chair/Committee Member | Project Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Baker | B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering Technology | Spring 2020 | Dr. Ramesh Narang (Chair) Dr. Behin Elahi |
Process Combination and Cleaner Replacement at Fort Wayne Metal |
| Nayif Almahasheer | B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering Technology | Fall 2020 | Dr. Ramesh Narang (Chair) Dr. Behin Elahi |
The golden food processing plant |
| Thomas Sobieck | B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering Technology | Spring 2020 | Dr. Ramesh Narang (Chair) Dr. Behin Elahi |
Machining Department Optimization, Increasing Production Efficiency at Zimmer Biomet company |
| Dakoda Labenz | B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering Technology | Spring 2019 | Dr. Behin Elahi (Chair) | Performance evaluation of a flexible manufacturing cell with random multiproduct feedback flow |
| Matthew Beck | B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering Technology | Spring 2019 | Dr. Behin Elahi (Chair) | Layout and Material Flow Optimization: Case Study of Wirco Company |