Foundations
Research in ISE is grounded the core disciplines of industrial and systems engineering—data analytics, human factors and ergonomics, decision and controls, design and operations research. These foundations form the framework that powers innovation across every impact area, driving scalable solutions that address the world's most complex challenges.
Building the Foundations that Create Impact
Below are the core disciplines that define our approach and fuel discovery across ISE. Explore all five to see how these foundations shape all of the department's research, providing a strong basis for real-world impact.
Data Analytics
Combining advanced statistics, computational methods and business fundamentals to transform raw data into actionable insight to help industries make smarter decisions using machine learning and cutting-edge technology.
Decision and Control
Encompassing the identification, modeling, analysis and control of dynamical systems, to design technologies —from self-driving cars to smart automation—that make real-time decisions and maintain stability in complex environments.
Operations Research
Applying advanced mathematical and analytical methodologies to solve real-world problems helping businesses and organizations streamline processes, improve efficiency and optimize resources for smarter decision-making.
Human Factors and Ergonomics
Designing systems, products and environments that enhance safety, usability and overall human experience by placing people at the center of every engineering solution.
Design
Integrating tools, methods and processes that bridge creativity and engineering to develop products and systems that are efficient, cost-effective and built to last.