Texas Tech Professor Receives Grant to Address Workplace Injuries in Manufacturing
Jul 2, 2025
Changwon Son has received a grant from the National Safety Council to help musculoskeletal disorders linked to overhead work in manufacturing
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Department of Industrial, Manufacturing
and Systems Engineering
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$75,000/yr
Average Starting Salary
Hands On Learning
Our students are provided the tools needed to excel in real world applications
89%
Job Placement At Graduation
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL,
MANUFACTURING & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
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• TO UNDERSTAND PEOPLE AT WORK, STUDY ERGONOMICS • TO MANAGE RESOURCES EFFECTIVELY, STUDY OPERATIONS |
• TO MAKE HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS, STUDY MANUFACTURING • TO EXCEL IN THE 21ST CENTURY, BE AN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER |
Research Areas
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Laboratory
The PIs conduct researches on laser additive manufacturing, rotary ultrasonic machining, ultrasonic vibration-assisted manufacturing, nanomechanical and tribological testing, remanufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, and life-cycle assessment.
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Bioprinting and Biofabrication Laboratory
The Bioprinting and Biofabrication Lab focuses on applications of advanced manufacturing technology in biomanufacturing.
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Department News
Apr 9, 2025
IMSE Undergraduate student was selected as one of the Tech10 graduating seniors for 2025. Apr 8, 2025
The U.S. News & World Report ratings highlight improvements in business, law and engineering. Mar 31, 2025
Texas Tech Ph.D. Student Jiachen Liu Receives Paul Whitfield Horn Distinguished Professors Graduate Achievement Award
IMSE Undergraduate Student Selected as Tech10 Student at Texas Tech University
Texas Tech Continues to Earn High Marks in Best Graduate School Rankings
Texas Tech Ph.D. Student Wins Graduate Achievement Award
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Industrial Engineering Online
Mold the future of the industrial engineering industry.
What kind of jobs can I get?
Students in our program go on to get jobs such as:
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Systems Engineer
• Industrial Safety and Health Engineer
• Operations Engineer
• Continuous Improvement Engineer
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Industrial, Manufacturing, & Systems Engineering
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