Faculty in the Orfalea College of Business conduct research that advances theory, informs practice, and improves our understanding of the complex interface between technology, human behavior, organizations and markets. Their research addresses real-world problems, involves students when appropriate, influences public and regulatory policies, and contributes to experiential-based learning. The departmental areas promote and maintain a multitude of opportunities for industry to advise and further the interests of students and faculty.
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Submissions from 2015
An Affordance-Based Methodology for Package Design, Javier de la Fuente PhD, Stephanie Gustafson, Colleen L. Twomey, and Laura Bix
Measuring the effect of affordances on a crash cart medicine packaging, Javier de la Fuente, Daniel Tachibana, Kristen Leemon, Christine Liu, Colleen L. Twomey, Soma Roy, Laura Bix, and Scott Bisheff
The Influence of Cu3(BTC)2 metal organic framework on the permeability and perm-selectivity of PLLA-MOF mixed matrix membranes, Ajay Kathuria, Saleh Al-Ghamdi, Mohamad G. Abiad, and Rafael Auras
Mapping kinematic functional abilities of the hand to three dimensional shapes for inclusive design, Samuel T. Leitkam, Laura Bix, Javier de la Fuente, and Tamara Reid Bush
Measurement and Analysis of Physical and Climatic Distribution Environment for Air Package Shipment, Sher Paul Singh, Jay Singh, and Koushik Saha
Submissions from 2014
Dynamic Lean Assessment for Takt Time Implementation, Rehab M. Ali and Ahmed M. Deif
Cost performance dynamics in lean production leveling, Ahmed Deif and Hoda ElMaraghy
Impact of dynamic capacity policies on WIP level in mix leveling lean environment, Ahmed Deif and Hoda ElMaraghy
Dynamic modelling of impact of lean policies on production levelling feasibility, Hoda ElMaraghy and Ahmed Deif
An Integrated Approach to Assess Manufacturing Greeness Level, Ahmed H. Salen and Ahmed Deif
Submissions from 2013
Toughening of poly(L-lactic acid) with Cu3BTC2 metal organic framework crystals, Ajay Kathuria, Mohamad G. Abiad, and Rafael Auras
Deterioration of metal–organic framework crystal structure during fabrication of poly(L-lactic acid) mixed-matrix membranes, Ajay Kathuria, Mohamad G. Abiad, and Rafael Auras
The Effect of Distribution on Product Temperature Profile in Thermally Insulated Containers for Express Shipments, Jay Singh, Sanjiv Jaggia, and Koushik Saha
Submissions from 2012
Measurement and Analysis of Vehicle Vibration for Delivering Packages in Small‐Sized and Medium‐Sized Trucks and Automobiles, Vanee Chonhenchob, Sher Paul Singh, Jay Jagjit Singh, Joseph Stallings, and Gary Grewal
Assessing Lean Systems Using Variability Mapping, Ahmed Deif
Dynamic analysis of a lean cell under uncertainty, Ahmed M. Deif
Consumer Attention to an Over-the-counter Warning in Four Different Styles of Design, Abhishek Gawasane, Laura Bix, Javier de la Fuente, Raghav Prashant Sundar, and Timothy J. Smith
Submissions from 2011
A system model for green manufacturing, Ahmed M. Deif
A multiple performance analysis of market-capacity integration policies, Ahmed M. Deif and Hoda A. ElMaraghy
An Exploratory Model for Predicting Post-Consumer Recycled PET Content in PET Sheets, Dong Ho Kang, Rafael Auras, Keith Vorst, and Jay Singh
Effect of Processing, Packaging and Vibration Treatment on the Sensory Quality of Fresh-cut Apple Slices, M. Siddiq, J. B. Harte, S. P. Singh, A. A. Khan, K. D. Dolan, and Koushik Saha
Evaluation of an Innovative System for Improving Readability of Passive UHF RFID Tags Attached to Reusable Plastic Containers, Jay A. Singh, S. Roy, and B. Roesner
Life Cycle Inventory of HDPE Bottle-Based Liquid Milk Packaging Systems, Jay Singh, Aric Krasowski, and S. Paul Singh
Effect of Horizontal Offset on Vertical Compression Strength of Stacked Corrugated Fiberboard Boxes, Jay Singh, S. Paul Singh, and Koushik Saha
Effect of Palletized Box Offset on Compression Strength of Unitized and Stacked Empty Corrugated Fiberboard Boxes, S. Paul Singh, Jay Singh, and Koushik Saha