As the nation reflects on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Ravi and Eleanor Talwar Rising Star Associate Professor Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering, Dr. David Johnson, sheds light on the progress made in protecting Louisiana's communities from devastating storms.

As part of a research and development alliance between Ford Motor Company and Purdue University, researchers have unveiled promising results from a study exploring the impact of multi-sensory in-vehicle experiences on stress reduction. The project, named Science of Rejuvenate, is redefining what it means for a vehicle to be a sanctuary, not just for transportation, but for emotional and mental recovery.

Dr. Md Masudur Rahman was honored for developing KODER, a novel vision-language reasoning framework that improves early burn severity assessment with AI, earning recognition and $400 at the international medical imaging conference in Leeds, UK.

Edwardson Shool of Industrial Engineering and Indiana University Department of Surgery published groundbreaking research in npj Health Systems, a prestigious journal within the Nature Portfolio focused on interdisciplinary innovations in healthcare systems.

What if an AI could watch over a first responder's shoulder and whisper the next lifesaving step in their ear?

StrmMusic, a Brazilian-born "Music Career Accelerator," has appointed Geoff Cubitt as CEO of StrmMusic North America and announced plans to open its U.S. headquarters in Chicago's 2112 Creative Industries hub. The company leverages data, AI, financial support, distribution, and label services to help artists grow and sustain their careers.

From Purdue IE to Apple and Beyond: How Michael Kadus is Engineering Opportunity

Utkuhan Genc, a Ph.D. student in Purdue University's Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering, earned third place in the graduate student oral presentation category of competition at the 2025 State of the Coast (SOC) conference for his innovative research on equitable coastal adaptation strategies. His work, "Using Equitable Access to Essential Services as Guidance for Investments in Coastal Adaptation" examines how flood damage disproportionately affects rural communities and exposes policy implications.

Cora White, a rising senior in Purdue University's Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering, has been selected as one of eight inaugural 2025 DeRocco Fellows. This prestigious advanced manufacturing fellowship empowers future women leaders through mentorship, professional development, and hands-on experience in the industry.

Professor Ferdinand F. Leimkuhler died on May 17, 2025 in Berkeley, California.

We are excited to share the latest news from the Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering in our Spring Newsletter.

From Lecture Halls to Awards Halls: Graduate Instructor Earns Top Purdue Teaching Honors

A revolutionary manufacturing method developed by the research team of Martinez at the FlexiLab has just been awarded a U.S. patent, marking a significant advancement in the field of scalable nanotechnology. The patented technique, titled Roll-to-Roll Nanoforming of Metals Using Laser-Induced Superplasticity (R2RLIS), enables the high-throughput, cost-effective production of ultrasmooth metallic nanostructures using standard CO₂ lasers and low-cost nanomolds.

Clauss honored with first place, Huffman earns honorable mention.

Each year, the Purdue Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE) hosts the “Beautify Grissom” competition — a unique blend of artistic expression and engineering insight. Since 2013, IE students have taken to the canvas to explore what Industrial Engineering means to them, with winning works proudly displayed in Grissom Hall to inspire current and future students alike.