O'Donnell Foundation Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Executive Director of Research Innovation

Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing (CDHAM)

O: 214-768-7066 | E: aalaeddini@smu.edu | W: smu.edu/lyle

Technical Vice President of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)

Professor of Operations Research and Engineering Management (Courtesy Appointment)

Professor of Computer Science (Courtesy Appointment)

Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX 75205-0337, USA | PO Box 750337

Adel Alaeddini

Short Bio:

Dr. Adel Alaeddini holds the O'Donnell Foundation Professorship in Mechanical Engineering and serves as the Executive Director of Research Innovation at the Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing (CDHAM) at Southern Methodist University (SMU). His research, inspired by the principles of physics and human expertise, integrates theoretical and applied aspects of artificial intelligence and machine learning within Mechanical Engineering. His work spans diverse applications in Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Energy. Dr. Alaeddini’s research endeavors are marked by numerous grants and awards, totaling near $8M, including DOD, DOE, NSF, NIH, VA, DHS, and USDA among others. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications in venues such as IISE Transactions, POMS, and Energy. Dr. Alaeddini is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Applied Statistics, Healthcare Management Science, and IISE Transactions on Healthcare Systems Engineering. He is also currently serving as the Technical Vice President of IISE.