Human Design Performance Analysis (Design Learning, Systematic Creativity Tools, Design Performance Assessment)
Engineering Design (Tools and Methods for Conceptual Design)
Multi-criteria Decision Making (Concept Selection and Triage (Healthcare) Applications)
Design and Supply Chain Management Integration (Modularity, Postponement)
Engineering, Entrepreneurship Education
Ming-Chuan Chiu (PhD), David Claudio (PhD), Erica Fields (MS), Saraj Gupta (MS), Chun-Yu Lin (PhD), Taehyun Kim (MS) and Jordan Shelton (BS).
Recently Completed Theses Advised:
Hakan Artar, “An Investigation of the Impact of Assembly Scheduling on Product Family Design Outcomes”, May 2008.
Shafin Tauhid, “Fuzzy Information Axiom Approach for Design Concept Evaluation under Uncertainty Considering Coupled Decisions”, December 2007.
Mike P. Knuff, ”Design of a Foot-Controlled Computer Mouse Alternative for Increased Use Productivity and Physical Activity”, May 2007.
Rohan A. Shirwaiker, “A Synergistic Problem Solving Approach Based on TRIZ and Axiomatic Design”, May 2007.
Can E. Mutluer, “Gender Based Power in Product Design Decision-Making”, December 2005.
Girish Rao, “Developing Software Tools to Improve Situational Awareness in the Design Process”, May 2005.
03/15/08-12/31/08, Dissemination of Creative Design Problem Solving Know-How Using Two Client-Sourced Case Studies, GE Transportation. (PI 100%)
01/01/08-12/31/08, Using RFID to Improve Patient Care and Schedule Emergency Room Workloads, Marcus Fund. (Co-PI with Dr. Freivalds)
09/1/07-08/31/09, Enhancing Student Learning by Threading Courses and Implementing e-Portfolio Development, Leonhard Center, Penn State. (PI with Drs. Schuurman and Masters)
09/01/07-08/30/07, CASEE Fellowship Award, An Investigation on the Impact of Technological Communication on the Face-to-Face Collaboration for Localized Group Work, NAE. (Research Mentor for Denise Bauer).
01/1/07-12/31/09, CI-TEAM Implementation Project: Collaborative Research - A National Engineering Dissection Cyber-Collaboratory, NSF. (Co-PI with Drs. Simpson, Lee, Mitra, Zhang)
01/24/2006 – 6/30/2010, Prototyping the Engineer of 2020: A 360-degree Study of Effective Education, NSF’s CCLI-Phase 3 program. (Co-PI with Drs. Lattuca, Terenzini, McKenna, Marra)
01/01/2006-12/31/2009, Prototype to Production – Processes and Conditions for Preparing the Engineer of 2020, NSF – EEC. (Senior personnel, with Drs. Lattuca, Terenzini, Walser and Litzinger).
If you do not have access to these publications, please contact me for a reprint.
Note: (* indicates a graduate student, ** indicates an undergraduate student)
Ogot, M. and Okudan-Kremer, G.E. Engineering Design: A Practical Guide, ISBN August, 2004.
Artar, H. and Okudan Kremer, G., AN INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPACT OF PRODUCT FAMILY DESIGN DECISIONS ON SHOP FLOOR PERFORMANCE Product Family Size, Postponement & Substitution, forthcoming in 2008, German publishing house, VDM Verlag Dr. Müller AG & Co. KG.
Compton, W. D. and Okudan, G.E. Engineering and Technology Management, ISBN 975-486-824-9, BETA, October 1999.
Book Chapter
Okudan Kremer, G.E. and Ogot, M., 2007, “Traditional Methods to Concept Generation”, In Introduction to Engineering Design, ISBN: 13:978-0-07-723421-8, McGraw Hill, pp. 301-315.
Ogot, M. and Okudan, G.E. "Educating for Complex Problem Solving Using a Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)", In Learning to Solve Complex Scientific Problems, edited by David Jonassen, ISBN 13-978-0-8058-6061-0, pp. 271-298.
Okudan, G.E., 2007, "Gender in the Engineering Design Context", In Gender and Engineering: Strategies and Possibilities, edited by Ingelore Welpe, Barbara Reschka and June Larkin, Peter Lang Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften, ISBN 978-3-631-56052-5, pp. 93-107.
Journal Publications
25. *Lin, C. and Okudan, G.E. “An Exploration on the Use of Data Envelopment Analysis for Product Line Selection”, Journal of Industrial Engineering Management Systems, (accepted June 2008).
24. Ogot, M., Okudan, G.E., Simpson, T. and Lamancusa, J. “A Framework for Classifying Disassemble/Analyze/Assemble Activities in Engineering Design Education”, Journal of Design Research, (accepted April 2008).
23. *Gupta, S. and Okudan, G.E. “Computational Modularized Conceptual Designs with Assembly and Variety Considerations”, Journal of Engineering Design, (accepted in December 2007.
22. Okudan, G.E., Thevenot, H., *Zhang, Y. and Ogot, M. “Cultures and Systems of Thought: A Preliminary Investigation on Implications for the Design Process and its Artifacts”, International Journal of Engineering Education, accepted (December 2007).
21. *Thevenot, H., *Steva, E., Okudan, G.E. and Simpson, T.W. “A Multi-Attribute Utility Theory-Based Approach to Product Line Selection", Journal of Mechanical Design, accepted (November 2006).
20. *Shirwaiker, R. and Okudan, G.E. “TRIZ and Axiomatic Design: A Review of Case-Studies and a Proposed Synergistic Use", Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, accepted (October 2006).
19. Ogot, M. and Okudan, G.E. "A Student Centered Approach to Improving Course Quality Using Quality Function Deployment", International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 23, No.5.
18. *Shirwaiker, R. and Okudan, G.E. 2007, “Using TRIZ and Axiomatic Design Synergistically: A Case Study", International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management, Vol. 4, No. 2, June, pp. 155-170.
17. Devon, R., Okudan, G.E., *Nguyen, H., Gordon, A., Bilén, S., Wu, X. and Sathianathan, D., 2007, “Decision-Making Models for Choosing CAD Software”, World Transactions on Engineering & Technology Education, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp.227-233. (Contributor)
16. Okudan, G.E. and Mohammed, S. 2006, “The Gender Orientation of the Product Design Domain: Implications for Engineering Design Research”, Design Studies, Vol. 27, Issue 6, November 2006, pp. 723-740.
15. Okudan, G.E., Ogot, M., and Mohammed, S. “An Investigation on Industry-Sponsored Design Projects’ Effectiveness at the First-Year Level: Potential Issues and Preliminary Results”, European Journal of Engineering Education, Vol.31, No.6, December, pp. 693-704.
14. Ogot, M. and Okudan, G.E., 2006, "Integrating project management early in the engineering curriculum: A spreadsheet-based approach", World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education, Vol.5, No.1, pp.7-10.
13. Okudan, G.E. and *Zappe, S., 2006, “Teaching product design to non-engineers: A review of experience, opportunities and problems", International Journal of Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 26, Issue 11, November 2006, Pages 1287-1293.
12. Ogot, M. and Okudan, G.E., 2006, "Systematic Creativity Methods in Engineering Education: A Learning Theory Perspective”, International Journal of Engineering Education - Special Issue on Design, Vol. 22, No.3.
11. Okudan, G.E. and Mohammed, S., 2006, "Facilitating Design Learning in a Collaborative Environment: Findings on Team Functioning”, International Journal of Engineering Education - Special Issue on Design, Vol. 22, No.3.
10. Ogot, M. and Okudan, G.E., 2006, "The Five-Factor Model Personality Assessment for Improved Design Team Performance: Implementation Strategies for the Non-Expert", European Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 31, No.5, October, 517-529.
9. Okudan, G.E., 2006, "A Multi-Criteria Decision Making Methodology for Optimum Selection of A Solid Modeler for Design Teaching & Practice", Journal of Engineering Design, Vol. 17, No. 2, p. 159-175.
8. Ogot, M. and Okudan, G.E., 2005, "Integrating Systematic Creativity into First-Year Engineering Design Curriculum", International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol.21, No.3.
7. Okudan, G.E. and Osif, B., 2005, “Effect of Guided Research Experience on Product Design Performance”, Journal of Engineering Education, April, Vol. 94, No. 2, p. 255-262. This paper received ASEE ELD Division's 2006 Best Publication Award.
6. Okudan, G.E., 2004, “Incorporating Sponsored Projects to Design Teaching: A Reflection on Experience”, Journal of Modern Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 2, Spring.
5. Okudan, G.E. and *Rzasa, S., “A Project-Based Approach to Entrepreneurship Education", The International Journal of Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in press.
4. Okudan, G.E., 2004, “A Methodology for Optimum Selection of Solid Modeling Software”, Engineering Design Graphics Journal, Vol. 68, No. 3, p. 22-33.
3. Okudan, G.E. and *Akman, G., 2004, “Manufacturing Performance Modeling and Measurement to Assess Varying Business Strategies,” Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, Vol. 5, Nos. 2&3, pp. 51-59, ISSN 0972-2696.
2. Okudan, G.E., 2001, “Manufacturing Strategy and Performance Measures: Can They Match When Change is The Only Certainty?” Journal of Economics and Management Sciences, Bahcesehir University, Vol. 1, No. 3, p. 101-108, ISSN 1302-3616, March 2001.
1. *Kabadayi, E. and Okudan, G.E. 2000, “Isletme Stratejileri ile Imalat Stratejileri Arasindaki Baglanti Eksikligi ve Etkin Imalat Stratejisi Tasarimi,” (The Missing Link Between Corporate and Manufacturing Strategies, and Effective Manufacturing Strategy Design) Journal of Industrial Engineering, TAME, Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 25-35, ISSN 1300-3410, December.
Refereed Conference Proceedings
2008
86. *Artar, H. and Okudan, G.E. "An Investigation of Impact of The Product Family Design on the Shop Floor Performance ", 2008 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences (IDETC), DETC-DFMLC 50094, August 3-6, 2007, New York, New York.
85. *Gupta, S. and Okudan, G.E. "Framework for Generating Modularized Product Designs With Assembly and Variety Considerations", 2008 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences (IDETC), DETC-DFMLC 50049, August 3-6, 2007, New York, New York.
84. *Gupta, S. and Okudan, G.E. "Assembly and Variety Considerations During Conceptual ", 2008 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences (IDETC), DETC-DAC 50050, August 3-6, 2007, New York, New York.
83. Okudan, G.E. and Mohammed, S. "An Investigation on the Students’ Perception of Dissection Effectiveness in a Redesign Context", 2008 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences (IDETC), DETC-DEC 50125, August 3-6, 2007, New York, New York.
82. *Gupta, S., *Baird, J. and Okudan, G.E. “A Tool for Computer-Aided Generation of Modularized Conceptual Designs”, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, CA.
81. *Claudio, D., *Chen, J. and Okudan, G.E. “AHP Based Borda Count: A Hybrid Multi-Person Decision Making Method for Design Concept Selection”, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, CA.
80. *Chiu, M., *Gupta, S. and Okudan, G.E. “A Multi-Stakeholder Quality Function Deployment Approach to Support Design Decision-Making”, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, CA.
79. *Gupta, S. and Okudan, G.E. “Analyzing Three Modularizing Methodologies from Assembly and Variety Viewpoints”, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, CA.
78. *Lin, C., *Gupta, S. and Okudan, G.E. “An Improved Concept Selection Approach for Design Decision Making”, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, CA.
77. Bauer, D. and Okudan, G. “The Current use of Technological Communication in Industrial Engineering Group Work An Improved Concept Selection Approach for Design Decision Making”, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, CA.
76. Bauer, D. and Okudan, G. “Group Communication via Technology for Engineering Work: Perceptions on Effectiveness”, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 22-25 2008, Pittsburgh, PA.
75. Masters, C., Okudan, G., Shuurman, M. and Hunter, S. “An Investigation of Gaps in Design Process Learning: Is there a Missing Link between Breadth and Depth?”, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 22-25 2008, Pittsburgh, PA.
74. Schuurman, M., Okudan, G., Masters, C. and Hunter, S. “Enhancing Design Learning by Implementing E-Portfolios”, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 22-25 2008, Pittsburgh, PA.
2007
73. *Lin, C., *Chiu, M., Thevenot, H. and Okudan, G.E. “On the Application of DEA for Product Line Selection”, Asia Pacific Industrial Engineering and Management Science Conference, December, 2007, Taiwan.
72. *Chiu, M., *Lin, C., Okudan, G.E. “An Investigation on the Applicability of DfX Tools During Design Concept Evolution”, Asia Pacific Industrial Engineering and Management Science Conference, December, 2007, Taiwan.
71. *Tauhid, S. *Artar, H., *Gupta, S. and Okudan, G.E. "An Investigation of the Impact of Assembly Sequencing on the Product Family Design Outcomes" 2007 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences (IDETC), September 4-7, 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada.
70. Okudan, G.E., Ogot, M., and *Gupta, S. "Assessment of Learning and its Retention in the Engineering Design Classroom" 2007 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences (IDETC), September 4-7, 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada.
69. Okudan, G. and *Mutluer, C. "An Investigation on Information and Gender-Based Power in Design Decision-Making" 2007 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences (IDETC), September 4-7, 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada.
68. *Tauhid, S. and Okudan, G. “Fuzzy Information Axiom Approach for Design Concept Evaluation”, International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED), August 28 – 31, 2007, Paris, France.
67. *Tauhid, S., *Artar, H. and Okudan, G. “An Investigation On The Impact Of Assembly Sequencing On Product Family Design Outcomes”, International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED), August 28 – 31, 2007, Paris, France.
66. *Artar, H. and Okudan, G.E. "A Review of the Impact of Assembly Sequencing on the Product Family Design Outcomes", 2nd International Conference on Changeable, Agile, Reconfigurable and Virtual Production (CARV 2007), 22-24 July 2007 Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
65. *Shirwaiker, R. and Okudan, G.E. "An Innovative Synergistic Problem Solving Approach based on Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) and Axiomatic Design (AD)", 2nd International Conference on Changeable, Agile, Reconfigurable and Virtual Production (CARV 2007), 22-24 July 2007 Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
64. Okudan, G., Ogot, M., Zappe, S. and *Gupta, S. "Assessment of Learning and its Retention in the Engineering Design Classroom", ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 24-27, Honolulu, Hawaii.
63. Ogot, M. and Okudan, G. "The Needs Problem Matrix: Providing Some Order to the Chaotic Ideation Fuzzy Front End", ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 24-27, Honolulu, Hawaii.
62. Okudan, G. and Mohammed, S. "Gender Diversity in Engineering Design Teams: Investigating Emergent States, Team Processes, and Performance", International Conference on Research in Engineering Education (ICREE), June 22-24, Honolulu, Hawaii.
61. *Luo, Y., Riley, D.R., Horman, M.J., Kremer, G.O. "Optimizing Prefabrication Strategy Selection", ASCE Construction Research Congress, May 6-8, 2007, Grand Bahama Island.
60. *Gupta, S. and Okudan, G.E. "Modular Design: A Review of Research and Industrial Applications", Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Nashville, TN.
59. Biber, L., Senkayas, H., *Gupta, S. and Okudan, G.E. "Effects of Human Resources Applications on Business Performance: A Survey", Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Nashville, TN.
2006
58. *Luo, Y., Riley, R.D., Horman, M.J., and Kremer, G.O. "Decision Support Methodology for Prefabrication Decisions on Green Building Projects", Symposium on Sustainability and Value Through Construction Procurement, November 29 - December 2, 2006, Salford, United Kingdom.
57. *Shirwaiker, R. and Okudan, G.E. "Contributions of TRIZ and Axiomatic Design to Leanness in Design: An Investigation", Proceedings of the 6th ETRIA TRIZ Future Conference, October 9-11, 2006, Kortrijk, Belgium, PA.
56. Okudan, G.E., Ogot, M. and *Rao, G. "Design Information Support Tool (DIST): Its Development & Effectiveness Investigation", Proceedings of IDETC/CIE 2006 Design Automation Conference, September 10-13, 2006, Philadelphia, PA.
55. Okudan, G.E., Ogot, M. and *Shirwaiker, R. "An Investigation on the Effectiveness Design Ideation Using TRIZ", Proceedings of IDETC/CIE 2006 Design Education Conference, September 10-13, 2006, Philadelphia, PA.
54. *Thevenot, H., *Steva, E., Okudan, G.E. and Simpson, T. "A Multi-Attribute Utility Theory-Based Approach to Product Line Consolidation and Selection", Proceedings of IDETC/CIE 2006 Design Theory and Methodology Conference, September 10-13, 2006, Philadelphia, PA.
53. Okudan, G.E. and *Shirwaiker, R. "A Multi-Stage Problem Formulation for Concept Selection for Improved Product Design", Proceedings of PICMET'06 Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology, July 8-13, 2006, Istanbul, Turkey.
52. *Shirwaiker, R. and Okudan, G.E. "TRIZ and Axiomatic Design: A Review of Manufacturing Case-Studies & Their Compatibility", Proceedings of PICMET'06 Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology, July 8-13, 2006, Istanbul, Turkey.
51. Okudan, G.E. and *Mutluer, C. E. "An Investigation on Information and Gender-Based Power in Product Design Decision-Making", Proceedings of PICMET'06 Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology, July 8-13, 2006, Istanbul, Turkey.
50. Okudan, G.E., Ogot, M. and *Rao, G. "An Investigation on Design Effectiveness and Efficiency of Teams Equipped with a Design Information Support Tool (DIST)”, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL, June 18-21, 2006.
49. Ogot, M. and Okudan, G.E. "Developing a Framework for Disassemble/Assemble/Analyze (DAA) Activities in Engineering Education”, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL, June 18-21, 2006.
48. Karanian, B. and Okudan, G.E. "Entrepreneurial Leadership, Gender and Teams in the Engineering and Science Context: Men and Women Tell Stories About Leadership”, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL, June 18-21, 2006.
47. Okudan, G.E. and **Finelli, J. "Entrepreneurial Design Projects: What Type of Projects Are Effective in Improving Student Learning & Enthusiasm?”, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL, June 18-21, 2006.
46. Mohammed, S., Okudan, G.E. and Ogot, M. "Tolerance for Ambiguity: An Investigation on Its Effect on Student Design Performance?”, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL, June 18-21, 2006.
2005
45. Okudan, G. and *Rao, G. "Collaborative Conceptual Design Thinking and Software Aids: A Review", Proceedings of IDETC/CIE 2005 Design Theory and Methodology Conference, September 24-28, Long Beach, CA.
44. Okudan, G. and Medeiros, D. "Facilitating Collaborative Design: A Review on Design Representations and Workstations", Proceedings of IDETC/CIE 2005 Design Automation Conference, September 24-28, Long Beach, CA.
43. **Rutkowski, R.J. and Okudan, G. "Learning Transfer Among Solid Modelers: An Analysis of Icon Recognition", Proceedings of IDETC/CIE 2005 Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, September 24-28, Long Beach, CA.
42. *Rao, G., Okudan, G.E. and Rothrock, L. “Developing Software Tools to Support Initial Stages of Product Design”, International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering CIE 35, June 18-22, Istanbul, Turkey.
41. *Rao, G. and Okudan, G.E., “Information Integration Pattern Analysis in a Collaborative Design Setting”, International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering CIE 35, June 18-22, Istanbul, Turkey.
40. Okudan, G.E., "A Multi-Criteria Decision Making Methodology for Optimum Selection of A Solid Modeler for Design Teaching & Practice", International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering CIE 35, June 18-22, Istanbul, Turkey.
39. Okudan, G.E., Mohammed, S., Ogot, M., and Wu, X., “A Comprehensive Investigation on Industry-Sponsored Design Projects’ Effectiveness at the First-Year Level: Phase I”, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, OR, June, 2005.
38. Ogot, M. and Okudan, G.E., “A Student Centered Approach to Improving Course Quality Using Quality Function Deployment (QFD)”, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, OR, June, 2005.
37. **Rutkowski, R., Okudan, G.E. and Ogot, M., “Transfer of Learning Between Solid Modelers: An Investigation of Icon Recognition”, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, OR, June, 2005.
36. Okudan, G.E., Kisenwether, L. and *Rzasa, S., “A Methodology for Curriculum Development, Revising and Assessment for Entrepreneurial Skill Development: Stage I - Entrepreneurial Leadership Course”, NCIIA Conference, March, 2005.
35. Ogot, M. and Okudan, G.E., Assessing Personality for Improved Team Performance: Classroom Implementation Strategies for the Non-expert, 8th UNESCO International Centre for Engineering Education (UICEE) Conference on Engineering Education, February 7-11, 2005, Kingston, Jamaica.
2004
34. Okudan, G.E. and **Rutkowski, R.J., “Solid Modeler Evaluation and Comparison Cycle: A Methodology for Optimum Selection of Modeling Software”, ASME – Design Automation Conference, September 28th- October 2nd, 2004, Salt Lake City, UT.
33. *Cebeci, E.D., Wise, J., Okudan, G.E., and *Lee, S.H., “An Evaluation of the Effect of Library Instruction as an External Guided Research Experience on Product Design Team Performance”, 5th International Conference on Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET 2004), May 31st – June 2nd, 2004, Istanbul, Turkey.
32. Okudan, G.E. and *Rzasa, S., “Teaching Entrepreneurial Leadership: A Project-based Approach”, Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE 2004), October 20-23, 2004, Savannah, GA.
31. Okudan, G.E. and Mohammed, S., “On the Gender Orientation of the Design Task Domain: Empirical Study Results”, Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE 2004), October 20-23, 2004, Savannah, GA.
30. Okudan, G.E., “Selecting A Solid Modeling Software for Integration to Engineering Design Teaching: Methodology & Application Results”, for ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 20-23, 2004, Salt Lake City, UT.
29. Ogot, M. and Okudan, G.E., “Incorporating Project Management Methods into Engineering Design Projects: A Spreadsheet-based Approach”, for ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 20-23, 2004, Salt Lake City, UT.
2003
28. Okudan, G.E., Bilén, S.G. and Wu, X., “Gender Orientation of the Design Task: Product Domain and Familiarity Issues,” International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED), August 19-21, 2003, Stockholm, Sweden.
27. Okudan, G.E. and Bilén, S.G., “Effect of Gender Orientation of the Design Task on Team Performance: A Preliminary Study,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition (ASEE2003), June 21-24, 2003, Nashville, TN.
26. Okudan, G.E. and Osif B., “Effect of Guided Research Experience on Product Design Performance: A Pilot Study,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 21-24, 2003, Nashville, TN.
25. Okudan, G.E., and Goettl, B., “Team Formation for Weapons Director Teams to Improve Performance,” Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC 2003), May 18-21, 2003, Portland, OR.
24. Okudan, G.E., Bilén, S.G. and Wu, X., “Gender Orientation of the Design Task: Product Domain and Familiarity Issues,” International Conference on Engineering Design ICED, August 19-22, 2003, Stockholm, Sweden.
23. Adams, S. and Okudan, G.E., “A Comprehensive Model for Student Design Team Formation and Performance in the Engineering Classroom,” International Conference on Engineering Education ICEE 2003, July 21-25, 2003, Valencia, Spain.
22. Okudan, G.E. and Bilén, S.G., “Effect of Gender Orientation of the Design Task on Team Performance: A Preliminary Study,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 21-24, 2003, Nashville, TN.
21. Okudan, G.E. and Osif, B., “Effect of Guided Research Experience on Product Design Performance: A Pilot Study,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 21-24, 2003, Nashville, TN.
20. Okudan, G.E., and Goettl, B., “Team Formation for Weapons Director Teams: Perception and Performance Issues,” IERC 2003, May 18-21, 2003, Portland, OR.
19. Adams, S. and Okudan, G.E., “A Comprehensive Model for Product Development Teams: Formation and Performance Cycle,” International Association of Management of Technology Conference (IAMOT 2003), May 10-13, 2003, Nancy, France.
2002
18. Okudan, G.E., “On the Gender Orientation of the Product Design Task,” 32nd ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, November 6-9, 2002, Boston, MA.
17. Bilén, S.G., Devon, R. and Okudan, G.E. “Core Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Global Product Development,” ICEE 2002, August 18-21, 2002, Manchester, England.
16. Okudan, G.E., Horner, D., Bogue, B., Devon, R. and **Russell, M. “An Investigation of Gender Composition on Integrated Project Team Performance: Part III,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 16-19, 2002, Montreal, Canada.
15. Okudan, G.E. and Devon, R. “Embedding Engineering Management to Product Design Education,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 16-19, 2002, Montreal, Canada.
14. Bilén, S.G., Devon, R. and Okudan, G.E., “Cumulative Knowledge and the Teaching of Engineering Design Process,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 16-19, 2002, Montreal, Canada.
13. Horner, D., Okudan, G.E., **Russell, M. and Bogue, B. “A Study on the Cohesion and the Development Stage of Product Design Teams,” Proceedings of the 2002 ASEE Zone I Conference, April 5-6, 2002, West Point, New York.
12. Okudan, G.E., Horner, D., Bogue, B., Devon, R. and **Russell, M., “An Investigation of Gender Composition on Integrated Project Team Performance: Part II,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering and Technology Education (INTERTECH’2002), March 17-20, 2002, Santos, Brazil.
11. Okudan, G.E., “An Interdisciplinary Course on Management of Technology,” Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Management of Technology (IAMOT 2002), March 10-14, 2002, Miami Beach, Florida.
10. Okudan, G.E. and *Akman, G., “Manufacturing Performance Modeling and Measurement,” Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Management of Technology (IAMOT 2002), March 10-14, 2002, Miami Beach, Florida.
2001
9. Okudan, G.E., and *Kabadayi, E., “Manufacturing Performance Management in A Competitive Environment: A Survey at Gebze Industrial Park,” The 29th International Conference of Computers and Industrial Engineering (ICE29), November 1-3, 2001, Montreal, Canada.
8. Okudan, G.E., Horner, D. and **Russell, M., “Achieving High Performing Engineering Design Teams: A Curriculum Intervention Study,” International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE2001), August 6-8, Oslo, Norway.
7. Okudan, G.E., Horner, D. and **Russell, M., “Injecting High Performing Team Skills To Engineering Design Teams: Is It Doable?” The 5th International Conference on Engineering Design and Automation (EDA2001), August 5-8, 2001, Las Vegas, Nevada.
2000 and before
6. *Kabadayi, E. and Okudan, G.E. “Küçük ve Orta Ölçekli İşletmelerde A.B.’ye Giriş Süreciyle Değişen Rekabet Ortamının İmalat Stratejilerine Etkileri,” Krizden Çıkışta Kobi’lerin Yeniden Yapılanması ve 2000’li Yıllar için Değişim Stratejileri Kongresi, May 15-16, 2000, Adana, Turkey.
5. Okudan, G.E. and Murray, S.L., “The Link between Performance Measures and Competitive Strategies: The Strategic Performance Modeling and Measurement Index,” Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET99), July 25-29, 1999, Portland, Oregon.
4. *Sezen, B. and Okudan, G.E. “A Simulation Tool for Automated Guided Vehicle Systems,” Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET99), July 25-29, 1999, Portland, Oregon.
3. Okudan, G.E., Murray, S.L., Kluczny, R.M. and Samaranayake, V. A. “Job Complexity’s Effect on Mean Flow Time and Mean Non-Value Added Time Ratio Performances of Dispatching Rules in Reducing Lead Time,” 7th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC’98), May 9-10, 1998, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
2. Okudan, G.E., Kluczny, R.M., Murray, S.L. and Samaranayake, V. A. “Scheduling for Time-Based Competition in a Dynamic Job Shop,” 2nd International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice (IJIE’97), November 12-15, 1997, San Diego, CA.
1. Okudan, G.E. and Murray, S.L. “The Influence of Personality Type on the Acceptance of Change in Agile Working Environments,” 1st International Conference on Applied Ergonomics (ICAE’96), May 21-24, 1996, Istanbul, Turkey.
Articles
Okudan, G.E. “Strategic Performance Management,” Gebze Oda, January 2000.
Okudan, G.E. “Technology Management Education at Gebze Institute of Technology,” Technology Management Bulletin, November 1999.
Other Publications
Okudan, G.E., Thevenot, H., *Zhang, Y. Ogot, M. and Schuurman, M. “Cultures and Systems of Thought: A Preliminary Investigation on Implications for the Design Process and its Artifacts” Design and Engineering Education in a Flat World” Mudd Design Workshop VI May 23-25, 2007, Claremont, CA.
Okudan, G.E., (2005). “Teaching Product Design to Non-Engineers: A Review of Experience, Opportunities Problems,” The Mid Atlantic Section Regional Engineering Education Conference, April 15-16, 2005, Teaneck, New Jersey.
Adams, S., and Okudan, G.E., (2003). “A Comprehensive Model for Student Design Team Formation and Performance in the Engineering Classroom,” ICEE 2003, July 22-25, Valencia, Spain.
Bilén, S.G., Devon, R. and Okudan, G.E., (2002). “Core Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Global Product Development,” ICEE 2002, August 18-21, 2002, Manchester, England.
Okudan, G.E., Russell, M., Horner, D. and Bogue, B., (2001). “An Investigation of Design Team’s Gender Composition on Project Performance,” The Mid Atlantic Section Regional Engineering Education Conference, November 2-3, 2001, Staten Island, New York.
Okudan, G.E., “Work-centered design process: An information analysis”, Research Report to AFRL, 08/27/2004.
Okudan, G.E., “An Optimum Solid Modeler Selection Methodology and Its Application for Engineering Design Teaching”, Research Report to Autodesk Inc., 1/02/2004, 23 pages.
Okudan, G.E., “Cognitive Analysis of Design and Design Team Formation: A Human Performance Modeling Approach”, Research Report to AFRL, 8/30/2003, 26 pages.
Okudan, G.E., “Achieving High Performing AWACS Weapons Director Teams: A Preliminary Investigation”, Research Report to AFRL, 9/18/2002, 49 pages.
*Claudio, D. and Okudan, G. “Utility Function Based Patient Prioritization in the Emergency Department”, submitted to European Journal of Industrial Engineering.
*Gupta, S. and Okudan, G. “Comparison of Methods for Implementing Modularity at the Conceptual Design Stage”, submitted to Journal of Engineering Design.
Okudan, G.E. and Madara Ogot “An Investigation on the Effectiveness of Design Ideation Using TRIZ", submitted to Design Studies.