S.

Reza Sajjadi
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Applied Optimization, Supply Network Design, Simulation, Process Improvement, Le
an, Healthcare Optimization
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering, 12/2008
Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, GPA: 3.84/4.0
Dissertation Title: Integrated Supply Chain: Multi Products Location Routing Pro
blem Integrated with Inventory under Stochastic Demand
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, 10/2000
Azad University (Tehran South Branch), Tehran, Iran
Thesis Title: A Genetic Algorithm Approach for Multi Constraint Knapsack Problem
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, 05/1995
Azad University (Tehran South Branch), Tehran, Iran

CERTIFICATE
Six Sigma Green Belt, American Society for Quality, 06/2010
EMPLOYMENT
Industrial Eng. Dept., North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 01/2010-Present
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Veteran Engineering Research Center (VERC) Projects
PIs: Dr. K. Farahmand, Dr. J. Shi, and Dr.Z.Jun
I am involved in VERC projects: clinic visit efficiency, space utilization, inpa
tient nursing unit configuration and inpatient room modeling. The goal of projec
ts is to analyze operations in veteran affairs (VA) facilities and find improvem
ent opportunities utilizing operation research tools (simulation, queuing, and m
athematical modeling) as well as systematic approaches (lean). I am also respons
ible for collecting data, preparing reports, and writing proposal.
Industrial Eng. Dept., Wichita State University, 08/05 to 12/09
Research Assistant (08/05-12/08)
Improvement of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Calibration System
PI: Dr. S.H. Cheraghi
The goal of this project was to re-design the process of calibration system in F
AA through digitalizing (Personal Digital Assistant) the calibration process. A
best practice for calibration process was also developed.
Conducted research on integrated supply network design/redesign. In my dissertat
ion work, I developed a mathematical model to design the optimal logistics netwo
rk where it considers the location, routing, and inventory problem in a single m
odel. Developed heuristics algorithm (Simulated annealing). Worked nine month vo
luntarily.
Air Capital Machine & Tooling, Wichita, Kansas, 11/2008-03/2009
(First tier supplier of large aerospace companies providing spare part)
Industrial Engineer
Duties:
Conducted RFQ and PO. Performed material requirement planning and inventory cont
rol; Detailed part list and blue print to define the manufacturing process; Crea
ted route, traveler, and shop scheduling using the shop management system (Jobbo
ss).
MAPNA Turbine Manufacturing Co., Tehran, Iran, 04/2001-08/2005
(The largest heavy duty gas & steam turbine manufacturer in Middle East, $ 0.5 b
illion, 143,445YD, ISO holder, SAP runner)
Production Planning and Control Supervisor (2002-2005)
Duties:
Supervised production planning and control department; Designed production plann
ing system; Planned, scheduled, sequenced, and prioritized machine and assembly
shops (35 CNC machine and 3 assembly stands).
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Modeling and Analysis of Discrete Systems, Lean Manufacturing, Applied Forecasti
ng Techniques, Network Optimization, OR Practice-Scheduling
SKILLS
Programming: Matlab, C/C++
Software: ARENA, VISIO, MATLAB, AUTOCAD, MINITAB, CPLEX, LINGO, GAMS, Microsoft
Office Package
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
North Dakota State University, Fall 2010
Instructor: System Engineering and Management (Senior level course)
Wichita State University, Fall 2006-Fall 2008
Grader: Production Systems (Senior level course)

ACTIVITIES / HONORS

*2010, Health Care Management Science, Journal Referee.

*2009-Present, Publishing OR- related topics in journal paper, conference procee
dings, and book chapter.
*2008 WSU Engineering Open House - 1st place APICS award; 1st place Alpha Pi Mu
award; 1st place Hawker Beechcraft award. Presentation Title: Integrated LRP-Inv
entory Model Under Stochastic Demand
*2001-2005 MAPNA Turbine Manufacturing Co., Nominated and selected for seven tr
aining course abroad in regard with operation management of turbine production
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
*Institute of Industrial Engineers - IIE
*Institute for Operation Research and the Management Science - INFORMS
*American Society for Quality - ASQ