These are engineering student projects that are a comprehensive application of the subject matter in the Industrial & Systems Engineering curriculum. The general intent of the project is to demonstrate the students’ knowledge of the integrative aspects of the systems engineering process. These projects have been formally presented before industrial and academic experts.
The Industrial & Systems Engineering program is a combination of Industrial Engineering & Systems Engineering. Industrial engineering is concerned with design, improvement and implementation of integrated processes of people, processes, information, materials, management and equipment. IE's draw upon specialized knowledge and skill in the mathematical, physical, and social sciences combined with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design, to specify, predict, and evaluate processes and systems.
Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary and structured approach to designing and deploying successful systems to blends engineering, systems thinking, and management topics. Systems engineering deals with work-processes, optimization methods, and risk management tools while ensuring that all likely aspects of a project or system are considered, and integrated into a whole.
Time to Submit Your Senior Design Project?Project from 2024
KSU ParkSynk, Nathanael Amelo, Dante Orlando, Kelvin Asante, and Sura Alimari
RASC-AL Large Scale Lunar Crater Prospector, Austin Arnold, Coleman Alvarez, and Mark Suberu
Automated Business Plan, Juan Hernandez Lozano, Tadeo Antonio Rivera, Rijker Hutson, and Shannon Russell
Cosmic Object Space Management Operations System (C.O.S.M.O.S.), Riah Ivy, Tyler Bumpus, and Gabriel Soter
Rapid Response Satellite Launcher, Nathan Jones, Joey Cosentino, Jayson Layton, and Afek Adar
Great South Metals: Slitter Head Building Process, Nabhan Karim, Evan Swierski, Raven Morin, Patrick Kelsey, and Michael Williams
Project Training Alignment, Sam Lester
Great South Metals Processing Cost Optimization, Duy Nguyen, Pierce Morgan, Proma Dey, and Rodrick Adams
Heavy Lift Mobility Platform (AIAA 2024), Ethan Partain, Sawyer Gardner, and Alan Nguyen
Project from 2023
Superfly Amphibian, Devonte Andrews, Ahmed Hamza, Kwesi Onumah, and Eva Sanchez
Mercedes-Benz USA Labor Planning Dashboard, Jayden Ayash, Lily Frank, Ashley McNeal, and Giselle Reyes-Zavalza
Fixing the Maze: Redesigning the KSU Johnson Library Map, Gabriella Cumberbatch, Alexa Cosgrove, Katia Alexis, and Ipek Erbaz
Lunar Operating Surface Transport, Caleb Currier, Everett Davis, Joe Lundy, and Justin Nguyen
CEVIT: A Useful Analysis to Address the Current EV Chargers on KSU Marietta Campus, Erek Karadeniz, Gregorio Rocamora, Malik Brown, and William Villasana
Hansen Technologies: MVP Kaizen Event, Kyle Kraus, Ethan Mahon, Erick Hohler, and Alexander Knowles
Decreasing Turnover Rate and Increasing Productivity at Daiwa Massage Chairs, David Lopez-Reynoso, Elizabeth Kimber, and Alvin Skaria
Reducing Restaurant Inventory Costs Through Sales Forecasting, Tyler Mason, Chris Schoen, Trevor Gilbert, and Jonathan Enriquez
Aerospace Senior Design Project, In-Orbit Manufacturing Process of Electronic Enclosures, alan O'Neal, George Pitcock, and Audrey Yewo
Robotic Arms for Microgravity Manufacturing, Connor Talley, Joshua Diamond, and Mickael Bah
Imerys: Tube Mill Optimization Project, Ryan Waltman, Dalton Beasley, Dyson Beasley, and Tristan McMichael
Project from 2022
Stream Labs Process Improvement, Nabaa Al Ani, Alex Pirulis, and Yusuf Ertas
Solving the Engineering Technology Center Printer Crisis through Process Improvement by using Six Sigma DMAIC Method, Alexander Alvord, Carina Weiler, Peter Tran, and Erin Nelson
Proposing ISO 50001 Energy Management System at Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc., Elizabeth Anderson, Anthony Apanian, Walid Khalid, and Jennifer Tran
Maximizing Airport Efficiency, Kaitlyn Baier, Collin Lewis, Baraa Abdulmonem, and Rithik Ajith
Cold Storage Panels Delivery Route Optimizations, Shaina Bester, Marcelino Puga, Gabriel Garcia, and Jean Ayereby
Chamblee High School Extended Learning Time Optimization Project, Reid Bryant, Quinn Tobin, and Tristan Brown-Mulry
Correctional Facility Time and Motion Study, Christopher Egan, Ty Shadix, Vanessa Mendez, and Rodolfo Lopez
Hydrogen Electrolysis as an Alternative Fuel Source for Residential Areas in Widespread Power Outages, Malachi Ivey, Robert Sparkman, and Jonathan Gomez
SCOTT: A Martian Moon Exploration Excursion Vehicle FDR, Kamyar Karimian, Kyle Mello, Andrew Nguyen, and Alejandro Morales
Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet Facility Flow Evaluation and Improvement, Elissa Lindler, Nate Wolf, Jeremiah Hayes, and Rachel Washington
DMAIC in the Dining Hall, J'Lyn Martin, Jalia Killings, and Nastajah Wesley
Optimizing Class Access - OwlGo, Matthew Pendley, Bright Uchehara, Renji Maliakal, and Jorge Solorzano
The Fire-Fighting Owl, Eden Ricciardi, Lance Mulkey, Auston Kelley, and Jose Bonilla
Student Success and Evaluation Metrics, Ricky L. Singletary Jr, Andrew I. Morgan, and Elena S. Van Zanten
Student Parking Optimization, Austin M. Thomas, Will C. Moore, John W. Chapman, and Mustafa T. Ayaydin
Conestoga Shuttle, Harrison Vicknair, Anthony Gutierrez, and Josh Goodman
Project from 2021
Project Scrappie (Clear Constellation), Jacob Bertram, Jacob Britt, Bill Ngo, and Mike Diesing
Kennesaw State University and United Alloy Corporation Robotic Pick and Place Project, Kathryn Bharadwaj, Logan Spencer, and Tharkun Hudlow
UC-KSU Modular UAS Design, Maurice T. Boone, Vlad Mandzyuk, and Sydney Crandall
Delivery Route Optimization, Adam Esasky, Mark Iltsenko, Sean Jones, and Matthew Tharakan
Semi-Autonomous UAV for Surveillance and Emergency Response (SAUSER), Ryan Foster, Arshdeep Sandhu, and Kenneth Jones
Process Improvement of Honeysuckle Biscuits and Bakery, Jevon Franklin, Kaela Bellamy, Manuel Quintal, and Suheyl Polat
Kantine Vending Machine LLC Inventory Optimization, John Gardner, David Rezkalla, Gabe Giraldo, and Jordan Moon
ENERCON Station Vacuum Pump Replacement, Clint Hembree, Jared D'Amico, Connor Moore, Paul Jeffrey Fontenot, Sydnee Castello, and J.J. Clements
Project Blipper, Peter Jacobs, Preston Delaware, and Ryan Foster
The Design of Futuristic Flying Cars, Laura Karabasz and Brandon Sauerberg
LUPA: An Excursion Vehicle for the Moons of Mars, Shannon Kavanagh, Bo Lewis, Alex Odinamba, and Joshua Mulhern
KSU Traffic: Optimizing Campus Flow, Kiara Lawson, Sara Davis, Mohan Siwakoti, and Justin Bostwick
Ecomspaces: Warehouse Workflow Optimization, Edwin Lim, Gustavo Andrade, Melanie Cardenas, and Nicolai Sison
KaMin Warehouse Improvement, Justin McNair, Jieling Su, Esther Ponizhaylo, and Eunice Pham
Unmanned Vertical Lift for Medical Equipment Distribution, Kyle Nottage, Elijah McDonald, Miles Mack, and Andrew Payne
Flying Wing UAV for Surveillance and Object Tracking, KRISTEN PADGETT, Scott Semmelink, Jared Lasley, and Paul Horne
Six Sigma Process Improvement for KSU Mailroom, Raven Pierson, Kailyn McLeod, Brett Teems, and Gabi Tawil
Six Sigma Process Improvement for KSU Mailroom, Raven Pierson, Kailyn McLeod, Brett Teems, and Gabi Tawil
Workflow Optimization of World Micro, Inc. Quality Department, Nicholas Ricci, Rosa Lopez Gomez, Darius Ruffin, and Josh Fennell
Optimized Automated Checkout Process for Major Food Retailers, Matthew Ritchie, Tiana Longino, Daniel Garza, and Alp Katranci
Optimizing the Locations of Coca-Cola Vending Machines Across KSU – Marietta Campus, Nicholas Singh, Mario Arzate, Chase Miller, Masumi Jo, and William Pasha
Project from 2020
Workflow Optimization of Kennestone Sterile Processing Department, Vanessa Arguelles, Vanessa Laude, Zack Wilkinson, and Marixa Ortiz
Improving Communication Between Assessment and Maintenance Departments, Brahim Biri, Jennifer Capps, and Delaney Pfeiffer
Hybrid UAS Design for Science Missions on Saturnian Moon Titan, Hershle A. Ellis, Miguel Quispe Tardio, and Jamal Longwood
Lead Time Reduction at Rudolph Foods, Nelson Farfan, Arturo Rodriguez, jackson Botti, and Fahd Sharfuddin
Urban Cargo Transport UAV Final Design Review, Niko Giannakakos, Rafael Barreto Gutierrez, and Tejas Bhavsar
Optimization of Vinyl Flooring Packaging, Devon Holloway, Dominique Donahue, Edafe Oyibo, and Fatemeh Mafikouhini
Design and Development of a Metal Fabrication Facility, Eveline Jose, Clynt Bell, Mariam Shokah, and Weseley Davis
Size and Cost Reduction of the Antenna 3000, Mario Mignott, Austin Deaver, and Josh Madaris
The Magic School Bus, Thomas Murdoch, Hassan Hassan, and Nardeen Saleb
Kennesaw State University - Maintenance Optimization and Cost Analysis, Mary E. Ogidigben, David T. Murphy, and William L. Fowler
Aerial Screw VTOL Rotorcraft, Macale Rielly, Alexa Culp, Thomas Osteen, and Adeline Perry
Very Light Jet Trainer (VLJ) - Phoenix IV, Saxton Robinson, Eric Gentry, Daniyel Holmes, and Navee Cheng
Improving the Stainless Steel System at Process Technology International Using 5S, Process Improvement, and Inventory Control, Juan Fernando Sanchez, Jordan Nash, Enis Ormanci, and Erion Tafa
Bench v2 Optimization, Garrett Smith, Austin Hester, Ernie Rivera, and Jake Santa Cruz
Lean Process Improvement for a 3PL Distribution Center, Darell Vinson, Doaa Abdulmahdi, and Colombe Assi
Supply Chain Reduction for WellStar Kennestone Sterile Processing Department, Thomas Waluk, Michael Aniagboso, Shamaila Khalil, and Alondra Quintero
Project from 2019
90 Day Kit Assessment, Sarah Abdullah, Karim Daoudi, and Jennifer Rutledge
Space Optimization and Process Improvement, Harith Alshareef
Unmanned Aerial Power line Surveillance Drone, Brock Arp, Wade Vine, Cameron Whigham, and Lorenzo Stewart
Deployable Solar Array Structure: G1:3, Daniel Bain, Craig Patton, and Andrew Tendean
Design of the Skybus SB-400 High Capcity Short Range Transport Aircraft, Alexander Barroso, Austin Klee, and Chandler Palmer
Foster Care Support Foundation Volunteer and Capital Outreach Analysis, Abeer Bhatti, Alexandro Martinez, Sunny Patel, and Desmond Vail
Conceptual Design of a Combat Search and Rescue Surveillance Unmanned Aerial Aircraft, Juan M. Chirinos-Paiz, Keegan J. Musser, Robert M. Zenko, and Joshua Hunter
Extreme Altitude Search and Rescue Helicopter, Matthew J. De Sieno, Anthony Chavarria, David Stuver, and Zach Boss
Mazak Laser Optimization, Maylon Ellington, Terrilian E. Agbor Oji, and William N. Palm
SMART Flow Facility Analysis, Chantal Ann George, Pete Suktankar, Eric Wilson, and Matthew Geiger
Supply Chain Network Analysis for Outboard Motors at Motor Boaters USA, Seyedalireza (Ali) Ghiasi, Chase Griffith, Djanene Manuel, Yesenia Pérez, and Alvand Rafiee
Optimization of the Retention Rates of Ready Mix USA Drivers, Pruthvi Hira, Jaime Harmon, Kenneth Correa, and Destiny Sessums
Implementing Project Management Strategies to Enhance Productivity within Non-Profit Organizations, Destiny Konan and Brooklyn Harper
Shipping and Receiving Optimization, Kadi Kone, Austin Paschal, Shadae Tate, and Mariah Brown
Project from 2018
Ultra Efficient Commercial Transport Challenge- NASA Design Challenge- X-JAB-ECT, Ramin Abdul, Jacob Beiting, and Evan Johnston
Atlanta (Kennesaw) eReturn Project, Shannon Ard, Trisha Donnelly-Nelson, and Scott Michael
Feasibility Study of Mohawk Industries Water Bottle Recycling Program with Automated Compactor/Baler, Brody Cook, Chris Yeager, and Parker Cook
Multipurpose Glider-Quadcopter UAS, Cody Delarosa, Lucas Richards, and Ty Hilton
BUDGET PLANNING PROCESS & FORECASTING FOR IT ENTERPRISE, Joel Fillmon
Improvement of Quality Processes- Asset Condition Assessment Tool and Process for Vanderlande Industries, Mariantonia Hoyos Lopez and Tori Shonk
Grady Health Systems Linen Optimization, Kyleia Hutton and Samira Abdi
Class A Average Handle Time Standard, Stephanie Lee
Carlex Glass Laminated Side Glass Process Optimization, Jake Massingill and Marshal Turner
EJM Chain Fall Tooling Optimization, Migual Medina, Esraa Abdulmahdi, and James Algarin
Reducing Damaged and Returned Inventory at MDS Logistics, Chris Montell, Darioush Moein, and Amir Samadabadi
Atlanta Traffic Optimization Final Design Review, Biram Nicol, Vick Abwavo, and Brandon Harris
Innovation in Commercial Supersonic Aircraft with Candidate Engine for Next Generation Supersonic Aircraft, Christopher D. Roper, Jordan Fraser, and Alain J. Santos