| Shihab Asfour Professor and Chairman of the Industrial Engineering Department at the University of Miami in Florida, USA |
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| Biography | ||
Shihab S. Asfour Ph.D. is a Professor and Chairman of the Industrial Engineering Department at the University of Miami in Florida. He teaches courses in Statistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Programming, Motion and Time Study, and other subjects. His research interests include Biomechanics, Ergonomics, Safety Engineering, Sports Medicine, and Energy Conservation. Professor As four joined the UM Faculty in 1980.In 1976, he received his Bachelor of Science from Alexandria University. He followed this three years later with an M.S. from the same school. His doctoral work was done at Texas Tech University, from which he received his Ph.D. in 1980.After finishing school, Dr. As four started teaching at the University of Miami as an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering. He became an Associate Professor in 1984 and a Professor in 1988. Since 1999, he has been the Chairman of the Industrial Engineering Department.Dr. Shihab Asfour is one of the authors of Journal of Spine Research. |
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| Research Interest | ||
Industrial Ergonomics, Work Physiology, Biomechanics, Rehabilitation Engineering, Safety Engineering, Work Measurement, Systems Design, Energy Management and Quality Engineering |
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