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Gary Waissi

Professor
Faculty
POLY Campus
Mailcode
2880
Professor
Faculty
POLY Campus
Mailcode
2880
Biography
Gary Waissi serves currently as professor of technology entrepreneurship and innovation at the Polytechnic School, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University. His research interests include engineering systems, systems modeling, strategy and internal combustion engines. His past research projects include, among other: Development of a Standardized Strategy Framework for Arizona Aerospace SMEs; The Next Generation Manufacturing Study – Arizona Aerospace Supply Chain; Virtual Mentor for Defense Acquisition Information Requirements. Waissi received his doctorate in civil engineering, with a focus in operations research from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; his Licentiate of Engineering, civil engineering – transportation, from the Helsinki University of Technology (now the Aalto University), Finland; and his master's degree in civil engineering (Diplom Ingenieur) from the Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany). He has authored numerous refereed publications, research reports, software programs, and one book, and has four internal combustion engine patents (WAISSI ENGINE). His book, "Applied Statistical Modeling (AMS)," an electronic book, is available at www.public.asu.edu/~gwaissi. He has also presented widely at national and international conferences (SAE, INFORMS, DSI, CORS, EURO), and has served on conference organizing committees, as well as consulted globally. Since 2011, Waissi serves as the Honorary Consul of Finland to Arizona and New Mexico. He was honored as Knight, First Class, of the Order of the Lion of Finland by the president of the Republic of Finland, Tarja Halonen on December 6, 2006 and as Professor Emeritus by the University of Michigan in July 2006.
Education
- Ph.D. Civil Engineering (Transportation, Operations Research), University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 1985
- Licentiate of Engineering. Civil Engineering, Helsinki University of Technology (Teknillinen korkeakoulu; now Aalto University), Finland 1989
- Diplom-Ingenieur. Civil Engineering, Darmstadt University of Technology (Technische Universit�t Darmstadt), Germany 1975
Research Interests
Systems analysis and modeling, statistical modeling, probability theory, operations research, strategic planning and management
Research Activity
- Montoya,Mitzi*, Amresh,Ashish, Branaghan,Russell Joseph, Chattopadhyay,Aditi, Clavijo,Sergio A, Cooke,Nancy Jaworski, Dahm,Werner J., Diaz,Rodolfo Enrique, Femiani,John C, Humble,Jane E, Razdan,Anshuman, Redkar,Sangram S, Shunk,Dan Louis, Waissi,Gary R, Wonka,Peter. C/S: Aerospace & Defense Initiative - Partnerships in Innovation. GENERAL ATOMICS(8/1/2011 - 12/29/2011).
- Waissi,Gary R*. Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership 2011-2012. AZ MFG EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP(7/1/2011 - 2/23/2012).
- Montoya,Mitzi*, Amresh,Ashish, Branaghan,Russell Joseph, Chattopadhyay,Aditi, Clavijo,Sergio A, Cooke,Nancy Jaworski, Dahm,Werner J., Diaz,Rodolfo Enrique, Femiani,John C, Humble,Jane E, Rajadas,John N, Razdan,Anshuman, Redkar,Sangram S, Shunk,Dan Louis, Waissi,Gary R, Wonka,Peter. Aerospace & Defense Initiative - Partnerships in Innovation. SFAz(11/1/2010 - 7/31/2012).
- Waissi,Gary R*, Humble,Jane E. Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnershp 2010-2011. AZ MFG EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP(7/1/2010 - 6/30/2011).
Courses
Spring 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
TMC 498 | Pro-Seminar |
OMT 548 | Statistical Methods for Rsrch |
OMT 549 | Research Techniques & Apps |
TMC 593 | Applied Project |
Fall 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
TMC 593 | Applied Project |
Summer 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
TMC 584 | Internship |
Spring 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
TMC 498 | Pro-Seminar |
OMT 548 | Statistical Methods for Rsrch |
OMT 549 | Research Techniques & Apps |
TMC 593 | Applied Project |
Fall 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
TMC 480 | Senior Project |
OMT 520 | Strategic Mgmt of Technology |
OMT 548 | Statistical Methods for Rsrch |
TMC 584 | Internship |
TMC 590 | Reading and Conference |
TMC 593 | Applied Project |
Summer 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
TMC 584 | Internship |
TMC 593 | Applied Project |
Spring 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
TMC 480 | Senior Project |
OMT 548 | Statistical Methods for Rsrch |
OMT 549 | Research Techniques & Apps |
TMC 592 | Research |
TMC 593 | Applied Project |
Fall 2016 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
TMC 430 | Enterprise Strategy & Innov |
OMT 520 | Strategic Mgmt of Technology |
OMT 549 | Research Techniques & Apps |
TMC 593 | Applied Project |
Spring 2016 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
TMC 480 | Senior Project |
TEM 532 | Advanced Analysis of Systems |
OMT 548 | Statistical Methods for Rsrch |
TMC 584 | Internship |
TMC 592 | Research |
TMC 593 | Applied Project |
OMT 593 | Applied Project |
Fall 2015 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
TMC 430 | Enterprise Strategy & Innov |
OMT 484 | Internship |
OMT 549 | Research Techniques & Apps |
TMC 593 | Applied Project |
Summer 2015 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
TMC 430 | Enterprise Strategy & Innov |
TMC 584 | Internship |
Spring 2015 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
TMC 480 | Senior Project |
TEM 532 | Advanced Analysis of Systems |
OMT 548 | Statistical Methods for Rsrch |
TMC 584 | Internship |
TMC 590 | Reading and Conference |
TMC 592 | Research |
OMT 593 | Applied Project |
TMC 593 | Applied Project |
TMC 599 | Thesis |
Fall 2014 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
TMC 430 | Enterprise Strategy & Innov |
TMC 499 | Individualized Instruction |
OMT 520 | Strategic Mgmt of Technology |
TMC 592 | Research |
TMC 593 | Applied Project |
TMC 599 | Thesis |
Summer 2014 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
TMC 590 | Reading and Conference |
TMC 592 | Research |
TMC 593 | Applied Project |
TMC 595 | Continuing Registration |
TMC 599 | Thesis |