B.S., Petroleum Engineering, University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma, 1982
M.S., Industrial Engineering University of Texas at Arlington, 1990
Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, University of Texas, 1992
Research Interests:
Ergonomics Design, Healthcare, Facilities and Production Layout - Planning & Management, Human Exposure and Physiology Simulation, ISO 9001 Quality Management System, Productivity Analysis & Waste Management, Respiratory & Life Support System, Lean Manufacturing, Safety and Human Factors Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Simulation & Modeling, Operations & Materials Management and Strategic Planning, Nano Technology, Computer Network Management.
Currently is a Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and Management at North Dakota State University, where he served as the Department Head from 2005 to 2011. He is an internationally recognized expert in Productivity Improvement. He has published over 75 refereed papers in addition to 40+ technical papers, has over $4.3 million in research, and is a recipient of numerous awards. He is an internationally recognized expert in Productivity Improvement. As a Industrial and Manufacturing engineer/consultant for the past fifteen years with quality systems such as Malcolm Balridge and Toyota Production system, Dr. Farahmand has worked with quality award recipients such as Delphi Mexico, Delco Electronics, and TI Automotive in receiving the Shingo prize and Caterpillar and TI Instrument receiving Baldrige national awards.
Dr. Farahmand has been involved in joint research and consulting with DOE, ARMY, NAVY, NASA, and industry. More current research areas include healthcare system redesign for VA involving Clinical Space Optimization, Lean Implementation and Reusable medical equipment reprocessing, portable life support systems for NASA astronauts' space ensemble and adverse environment protecting garment, thermal and respiratory physiology, cooling systems, hypothermia, and respiratory heat and mass transfer for NAVY. He has also served as subject matter expert in Lean Manufacturing, Quality Control and ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS 9100 and OHSAS 18001 implementation and certification of US Army command. He was the invited Key Note Speaker addressing ISO CAPA in Medical Research at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Institue of Surgical Research, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 26-27, 2007. He is a registered professional engineer in the states of Texas and North Dakota and past president of IIIE Coastal Bend Chapter.
Publications
1. Farahmand, K., Srinivasan, R. (2013). Anthropometric Data Collection in the Human Nasal and Oral Cavity. Global Journal of Medical Research for Publication (GJMR). Volume 13, Issue 2, Version 1.0.
2. Khiabani, V., Farahmand, K. (2013). Max. Covering Phasor Measurement Units Placement for Partial Power System Observability. Engineering Management Research. Vol. 2, No. 1, May 2013.
3. Farahmand, K., Srinivasan, R., & Hamidi, M. (2012). CFD Heat Transfer Simulation for the Human Uper Respiratory Tract for Oronasal Breathing Condition. International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations. 3(1), 63-70.
4. Khiabani, V., R. Kavasseri and KI. Farahmand (2012). A Reliability Based Multi-Objective Formulation for Optimal PMU Placement, Journal of International Review on Modeling and Simulations. (I.RE.MO.S.), 5(4).
5. Karim, R., Farahmand, K. (2012). Sample Size and Test Standardization for Task Performance Analysis. International Journal of Engineering Research and Innovation (IJERI). V4, N1, Spring/Summer 2012.
6. Lee, E., Farahmand, K. (2012). Simulation of Lot Sizing Effects of Transportation and Oder Quantity Under Base Stock Inventory. Journal of Civil Engineering & Architecture. JCEA-E 20110527-2.
7. Hamidi, M., Farahmand, K., Sajjadi, R. (2012). A Hybrid GRASP-Tabu Search Metaheuristic for a Four-Layer Location-Routing Problem. International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management. Vol. 12, No. 3, pp 267-287.
8. Farahmand, K., Karim, R., and Srinivasan, R., Floyd K. (2012). Inpatient Room Modeling, Health Services Research and Development Service (HSR&D) and Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI) National Conference. Transforming Veterans Healthcare through Partner-Oriented Research. Gaylord National Convention Center, Washington, DC, July 15-18, 2012.
9. Sajjadi, R., Shi, J., Farahmand, K. (2011). Evaluating Patient Flow Based on Waiting Time and Travel Distance for Outpatient Clinic Visits. Management Engineering for Effective Healthcare Delivery: Principles and Applications. A. Kolker and P. Story (eds), IGI-Global, Hershey, ISBN-13: 9781609608729, ISBN-10: 1609608720 (Online).
10. Farahmand, K., Lee, E., "Application of Signal Detection Theory To Ascertain Risk While Driving In A Flooded Urban Area", Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, JCEA-E 20110527-2, 2012.
11. Lee, E., Farahmand, K., Oduor, P., "Simplistic Geospatial Techniques in Analyzing Transportation Dynamics for Origin-Destination Container Movement Routes in the United States", Journal of Transportation Systems Enineering and Information Technology, V.12, Issue 1, p. 79-90, February 2012.
12. Hamidi, M., Farahmand, K., Sajjadi, R.," Modelling a four-layer location-routing problem", International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations, Volume 3, Number 1, 43-52, special issue January 2012.
13. Hamidi, M., Farahmand, K., Sajjadi, R., " A Hybrid GRASP-Tabu Search Metaheuristic for a Four-Layer Location-Routing Problem", International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2011.
14. Lee, E., Farahmand, K., " Simulation of Lot Sizing Effects of Transportation and Oder Quantity Under Base Stock Inventory", Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture,2011.
15. Farahmand, K., Srinivasan, R., Hamidi, M., " CFD Heat Transfer Simulation of the Human Upper Respiratory Tract for Oronasal Breathing Condition", Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations, 2011.
16. Karim, R., Farahmand, K., "Test Battery for Task Performance and Situational Awareness Measurement", Technology Interface International Journal, 2011.
17. Farahmand, K., Karim, R., "LEAN Enterprise Principles in Healthcare-How to Apply", International Journal of Engineering Research and Innovation, 2011.
18. Farahmand, K., Hamidi, M., Adharapurapu, R., "Optimizing Operation Through Design for Manufacturing: A case Study, Proceedings of the 17th International Society of Science and Applied Technologies (ISSAT) International Conference on Reliability and Quality in Design (17th RQD), Vancouver B.C., Canada, August 4-6, 2011.
19. Sajjadi, R., Hamidi, M., Farahmand, K., "A Greedy Heuristic Algorithm for the Capacitated Location-Routing Problem", paper 649, Industrial Engineering Research Conference-IERC 2011, 61st Annual Conference Reno, NV, May 21-25, 2011.
20. Karim, R., Farahmand, K., "Task Capacity Situational Awareness Measurement", Industrial Engineering Research Conference-IERC 2011, 61st Annual Conference, Reno, NV, May 21-25, 2011.
21. Farahmand, K., Karim, R., Srinivasan, R., Sajjadi, R Fisher, L., "Clinic Space Design Using Discrete Even Simulation", paper 633, Industrial Engineering Research Conference-IERC 2011, 61st Annual Conference, Reno, NV, May 21-25, 2011.
22. Lee, E., Farahmand, K., Oduor, P., "Signal Detection Theory To Ascertain Driving Risk and Mitigation in a Flooded Urban Area", abstract 753, Industrial Engineering Research Conference-IERC 2011, 61st Annual Conference, Reno, Nevada, May 21-25, 2011.
23. Hamidi, M., Farahmand, K., "Modeling a Four-Layer Location-Routing Problem", Paper-018, INT 305, 2011 IAJC and ASEE International Conference, West Hartford, CT 06117, April 29-30, 2011
24 .Raghavan, S., Farahmand, K.," CFD Heat Transfer Simulation of the Human Upper Respiratory Tract for Oronasal Breathing Condition", Paper 016, ENG 101, 2011 IAJC and ASEE International Conference, West Hartford, CT 06117, April 29-30, 2011.
25. Karim, R., Farahmand, K., "Test Battery for Task Performance and Situational Awareness Measurement", Paper 259, ENG 109, 2011 IAJC and ASEE International Conference, West Hartford, CT, April 29-30, 2011.
26. Karim, R., Farahmand, K., "LEAN Enterprise Principles in Healthcare-How to Apply", Paper 013, INT 301, 2011 IAJC and ASEE International Conference, West Hartford, CT April 29-30, 2011.
27. Farahmand, K., Srinivasan, R., Karim, R., Sajjadi, R., "Specialty Clinics- Improved Flow, Layout and Efficiency", Society of Health Systems Conference and Expo 2011,"Building Better Health Care Systems", Orlando, Florida, February 17-19, 2011.
28. Farahmand, K., Karim, R., Srinivasan R., Sajjadi, R., "A Systematic Approach to Layout Design for Clinic Space", Society of Health Systems Conference and Expo 2011, "Building Better Health Care Systems", Orlando, Florida, February 17-19, 2011.
29. Lee, E., Farahmand, K., "Simulation of Base Stock Inventory Integrated with Transportation Strategy to Base Stock Inventory", Proceeding of 2010 Winter Simulation Conference, Baltimore, MD, December 5-8, 2010.
30. Sajjadi, R., Shi, J., Farahmand, K., Health Care Digital Data Collection System: An Opportunity to Improve Operations, Proceedings of 2010 Winter Simulation Conference, Baltimore, MD, December 5-8, 2010.
31. Upadhyaya, S., Shi, J., Erdem, E., Farahmand, K., "Impact of Interoperability during Online Adjudication in Healthcare Industry", Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC), Cancun Mexico, June 5-9, 2010.
32. Sajjadi, R., Shi, J., Farahmand, K., Evaluating Patient Flow Based on Waiting Time and Travel Distance for Outpatient Clinic Visits, "Management Engineering for Effective Healthcare Delivery: Principles and Applicaions", book chapter, 2010.
33. Hamidi, M., Farahmand, K., "Design for Manufacturing Handbook used to Communicate between Design and Manufacturing", Journal of AgileManufacturing, Vol. 11, Issue 1, Pg 83, 2009.
34. Lee, E., Farahmand, K., DeHaan, C., "North American Freight Network Analysis: Incorporating Logistical Impedance", North American Freight Flow Conference, September 16-17, 2009.
35. Lee, E., Farahmand, K., "Location Problem for Intermodal terminal in North Dakota", Proceedings of the 2009 transportation Research Forum Conference, Portland OR, March 15, 2009, http://www.trforum.org/forum/2009/program.php
36. Lee, E., Farahmand, K., "Considering Impedence for Intermodal Freight Transportation", Proceedings of the 2009 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, May 30, June 3, 1345-1350.
37. Xiao, L., Farahmand, K., Wu, G., "Analysis of the Service-Profit Chain and the Industrial Characteristic of Civil Aviation of China", Journal of Nanchang HangKong University, Vol. 11, No. 1, P 68-74, 2009.
38. Lee, E., Farahmand, K.," Impact of Demand Variability on Supply Chain Performance", Proceedings of the 2008 IIE Annual Conference and Expo, IERC Poster Session, Vancouver, BC, Canada, May 17-21, 2008.
39. Hamidi, M., Farahmand, K., "Developing a Design for Manufacturing Handbook", Proceedings of the 2008 IIE Annual Conference and Expo, IERC Poster Session, Vancouver, BC, Canada, May 17-21, 2008.
40. Hamidi, M., Farahmand, K., "The Role of Experimental Service Learning in Academic Education", Frontiers in Education (FIE) 2008 Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY, October 2008.
41. Hamidi, M., Farahmand, K., " Developing a Design for Manufacturing Handbook", Proceedings of the 2008, IAJC-IJME International Conference, Nashville, TN, November, 2008.
42. Lee, E., Farahmand, K., "Impact of Demand Variability on Supply Chain Performance", Proceedings of the 2008 IIE Annual Conference and Expo, IERC Poster Session, Vancouver, BC, Canada, May 17-21, 2008.
43. Hamidi, M., Farahmand, K., "Developing a Design for Manufacturing Handbook", Proceedings of the 2008 IIE Annual Conference and Expo, IERC Poster Session, Vancouver, BC, Canada, May 17-21, 2008.
44. Farahmand, K., Lee, E., "Investigating Productivity and Efficiency Through Simulation Technology and Application", Proceedings of the 2008 IIE Annual Conference and Expo, Applied Solutions Sessions, Vancouver, BC, Canada, May 17-21, 2008.
45. Lee, E., Farahmand, K., "Simulation of One-For-One Order Policy Integrated with Transportation Strategies", Proceedings of the 2008 IIE Annual Conference and Expo, Applied Solutions Sessions, Vancouver, BC, Canada, May 17-21, 2008.
46. Farahmand, K., "Low cost Database Design for 3D Viewing and Access", CDEN /C2E2, 2007 Conference, July 22-24, University of Manitoba, Canada.
47. Farahmand, K., "New Engineering Programs and University-Industry Collaboration in Engineering Education", 2006 IJME-Intertech International Conference-Research-Education-Enterprenuership, Union, New Jersey, October 19-21, 2006.
48. Farahmand, K. and Kaufman J.W., "Measurement of Time Constant of Wet-Bulb Thermocouple in Air", ASME Journal of Experimental Heat Transfer, Volume 19, p. 165-180, Number 3/July-September 2006.
49. Kaufman J.W., Farahmand, K., and Askew G.K., "In Vivo Measurements of Human Oral Activity Heat and Water Vapor Transport", Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology Journal, May 17, 2005.
50. Farahmand K. and Jin K., "Engineering Education for the Rio Grande Valley Engineers", 2005 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas March 23-25, 2005.
51. Farahmand, K., Esmeralda, C., "Cycle Time Reduction Using Simulation Optimization', Modeling, Simulation and Optimization (MSO 2004), Paper Number: 429-053, August 14-15, 2004.
52. Kaufman, J.W., Farahmand, K., Stuble, K., and Chin, C., "Experimental Measurement to Determine Fine Dry-Bulb and Wet-Bulb Thermocouple Response Times", US NAVY Technical Report, Report Number: NAWCADPAX/TR-2004/124, 17, June 2004.
53. Farahmand, K., Thompson, E., "Maximizing Shop Floor Productivity Using Simulation ", 6th Annual Simulations Solutions Conference, March 15-16, 2004.
54. Farahmand, K., "Letterkenny Army Depot Quality System Manual in Compliance with ISO 9000:2000", Department of the Army Letterkenny Army Depot, June 2004.
55. Farahmand, K., "Annual Report of the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Thirty-Sixth Faculty Senate 2002-2003", Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System, November 2003.
56. Farahmand, K., "Letterkenny Army Depot Quality System Procedure Manual in Compliance with ISO 9000:2000 and (CP)2", Department of the Army Letterkenny Army Depot, October 2003.
57. Farahmand, K., "Forecasting Fatigue Allowances Using Neural Networks", ANNIE 2003, St. Louis, MO, November 1-4, 2003.
58. Farahmand, K., "CCAD Rotary Wing Facility Process Flow/Layout Assessment", AMSAM-CC-DS-IE Department of the Army Corpus Christi Army Depot, May 2003.
59. Farahmand, K., "Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) Hydraulic/Mechanical Component Process Analysis Support (HMPAS)" , Department of the Army Corpus Christi Army Depot, January 2003.
60. Farahmand, K., Balasubramanian, A., "Solving Logistics and Transportation Problems in a Job Shop", Winter Simulation Conference 2002, San Diego California, December 8-11, 2002.
61. Farahmand, K., "Ergonomics Consideration for Leather Wrapping Operation", Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems Componentes Mecanicos Operations, August 2002.
62. Farahmand, K., "Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) Can Shop Process Shop Analysis", Department of the Army Corpus Christi Army Depot, August 2002.
63. Farahmand, K., "Lean Packaging System", Applied Manufacturing Conference 2002, San Antonio Texas, February 2002.
64. Farahmand, K., Ramses, L, "The Idea Behind Lean Manufacturing", Applied Manufacturing Conference 2002, San Antonio Texas, February 2002.
65. Farahmand, K., "Practical Approach to the Implementation of an Environmental Management System", The 9th Annual Coastal Bend Environmental Conference, 2001: An Environmental Odyssey, Corpus Christi Texas, September 24-26, 2001.
66. Farahmand, K., "Implementation of an ISO 14000 Environmental Management System", ASEE 2001 Conference, Albuquerque, NM, June 24-27, 2001.
67. Farahmand, K., "Design and Implementation of an Accelerated Business Reengineering Plan". IEMS (International Conference on Industry, Engineering and Management Systems) and ICC&IE (International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering) joint conference 2001, Cocoa Beach, Florida, March 5-7, 2001.
68. Farahmand, K., Kaufman, J.W., "Experimental Measurement of Fine Thermocouple Response Time in Air", ASME jounal of Experimental Heat Transfer, Vol. 14, Pg 107-118,2001.
69. Farahmand, K., and Longoria E., "Two Dimensional Identification Matrix and Laser Itching". Productions and Operations Management II, Selected Paper, 2000.
70. Farahmand, K., "Using Simulation to Support Implementation of a Flexible Manufacturing Cells", Winter Simulation Conference 2000, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, December 10-13, 2000.
71. Farahmand, K., "Development of an ISO 9000 Implementation Quality Decision Support System", ASEE Annual Conference, St. Louis MO, June 18-21,2000.
72. Farahmand, K., "Two Dimensional Identification Matrix and Laser Itching", IEMS 2000 (International Conference on Industry, Engineering and Management Systems), Cocoa Beach, Florida, March 13-15, 2000.
73. Kaufman, J.W., Shender, B.S., Askew, G.K., Farahmand, K., "Physiological Response to Wearing the Helicopter Aircrew Integrated Life Support System (HAILSS) in Hot Environment", US Navy Technical Report, Report Number:NAWCADPAX\--99-189-TR/A204183, 8 August 2000.
74. Farahmand, K., Kaufman, J.W., "An Experimental Method for Determination of Fine Thermocouple Response Times in Air", US Navy Technical Report, Report Number: NAWCADPAX\TR-2000\56, March 2000.
75. Farahmand, K., "ISO 9000 Certification of the CCAD Blade Shop", AMSAM-CC-DS-IE Department of the Army Corpus Christi Army Depot Rotary Wing Aircraft Sustainment Program, September 2000.
76. Imrhan, S., Farahmand, K., "Arm Span-Height Relationship among Three Ethnic groups in the US", The FASEB Journal, Experimental Biology 99, Washington D.C., Abstracts 1.1-486.12, 1999.
77. Farahmand, K., Kaufman, J.W., "Nasal Probe to Measure Intra-Airway Heat and Water Vapor Transport", Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine Journal- Science and Technology Watch, Vol. 70, No. 11, November, 1999.
78. Kaufman, J.W., Askew, G., Shender, B., Farahmand, K., "Impact of a ventilated Hood on Heat Stress at High Relative Humidity", Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine Journal- Science and Technology Watch, Vol. 70, No. 11, August 1999.
79. Kaufman, J.W., Askew, G.K., Shender, B.S., Farahmand, K., "Impact of a Ventilated Hood on Heat Stress at High Relative Humidity", US NAVY Technical Report, Report Number A478763, NAWCADPAX\--99-189-TR, 5 August 1999.
80. Farahmand, K., Kaufman, J.W., "Nasal Heat Probe to Measure Nasal Cavity Heat and Water Vapor Transport", US NAVY Technical Report, Report Number A578763, NAWCADPAX\--99-189-TR, 3 August 1999. http://www.stormingmedia.us/57/5787/A578763.html.
81. Farahmand, K., "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome", published online for a Virtual Lecture Hall Project at Kennedy- Western University, at http://www.faculty.kw.edu/vlhview.asp ,1999.
82. Farahmand, K., "Simulation of Production Processes Using Kanban", published online for a Virtual Lecture Hall Project at Kennedy-Western University, at http://www.faculty.kw.edu/vlhview.asp ,1999.
83. Imrhan, S., Farahmand, K., "Male Torque Strength in Simulated Oil rig Tasks and the Effects of Grease Smeared Gloves and Handle Length, Diameter and Orientation", Applied Ergonomics, 1998.
84. Kaufman, J.W., Askew, G., Shender, B., Farahmand, K., "Role of Relative Humidity in Thermal Exchange in an Actively Cooled Chemical Protective Garment", The 8th International Conference on Environment Ergonomics, San Diego, CA, October 18-23, 1998.
85. Farahmand, K., "Cumulative Trauma Disorders- manufacturing Considerations", 2nd International Congress for Industrial Engineering Productivity Proceedings, Matamoros, Mexico, October 26-30, 1998.
86. Farahmand, K., "Maximum Acceptable Weights for reach and Over-Reach Heights", published online for a Virtual Lecture Hall Project at Kennedy-Western University, at http://www.faculty.kw.edu/vlhview.asp 1998.
87. Farahmand, K., "Simulation of Production Process Using Simfactory", published online for a Virtual Lecture Hall Project at Kennedy-Western University, at http://www.faculty.kw.edu/vlhview.asp ,1998.
88. Farahmand, K., Application of Simulation Modeling to Emergency Population Evacuation", Winter Simulation Conference Proceedings, WSC' 97, Atlanta, Georgia, December 7-10, 1997.
89. Farahmand, K., Kaufman, J.W., "Nasal Heat Probe To Measure Intra-Airway's Heat and Water Vapor Transport", IEA World Conference, 13th Triennial Congress, Tempere, Finland, July 3rd, 1997.
90. Farahmand, K., "An Integrated Technique for Minimizing WIP and Maximizing Throughput", International Conference in Industrial Engineering Productivity 97, Matamoros, Mexico, November 10-14, 1997 (article was also translated and published in spanish)
91. Medina, M., Elkassabgi, Y., Farahmand, K., Matish, B., "Impact of the Texas A&M University- Kingsville's Industrial Assessment Center in South Texas", Industrial Energy Technical Conference 97, Houston, Texas, April 23-24, 1997.
92. Farahmand, K., "Application of Simulation Modeling to Emergency Population Evacuation", Winter Simulation Conference Abstract, WSC' 97, Atlanta, Georgia.
93. Farahmand, K., "Simulation & Animation of the Operation of a Fast Food Restaurant", Winter Simulation Conference Proceedings, WSC'96, Coronado, California.
94. Farahmand, K., Garza Martinez, A., "Simulation & Animation of the Operation of a Fast Food Restaurant", Winter Simulation Conference Proceedings, WSC' 96, Coronado, California, December 8-11, 1996. http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=256562.256943.
95. Farahmand, K., "Match your Lifting Tasks to the Workers Capability", Ergocon '96, The Silicon Valley Ergonomics Conference Proceedings, Palo Alto, California, May 12-15, 1996.
96. Elkassabgi, Y., Medina, Farahmand, K., Energy Auditing & Tracking in Food Processing Facilities in Texas", Industrial Energy Technical Conference 96, Houston, Texas, August 13-15, 1996.
97. Elkassabgi, Y., Farahmand, K., "Texas A&M University-Kingsville Industrial Assessment Center, Its Rolls and Impact on the Manufacturing Industrial Sector", International Conference "Roll of Engineers Toward Better Environment", Alexandria, Egypt, July 1996.
98. Farahmand, K., "ISO Software", Quality Digest, July 1996.
99. Farahmand, K., "Expert System for Ergonomic Design of Facilities", IEA World Conference, Ergonomic Design Interfaces, Products Information, October 16-20, 1995.
100. Farahmand, K., "Oral Heat Probe", IEA World Conference, Ergonomic Design Interfaces, Products Information, October 16-20, 1995.
101. Farahmand, K., Kaufman, J.W., "Differences in Human Buccal and Lingual Heat Transfer", FASEB Journal, 1995; 9: A151.
102. Farahmand, K., "Application of Knowledge Based Expert System to Assist in Facility Design and Development Process", Computers in Education Journal, October-December 1995.
103. Farahmand, K., "Dependence of Oral Cavity Heat Transfer on Ventilation", May 20-24, 1995.
104. Farahmand, K., Soma, M., "Knowledge Based Expert System for ADA's Facilities Guidelines", Journal of Occupational Health & Safety-Work Place Ergonomics, May-June 1995, p36-38.
105. Kaufman, J.W., Askew, G., Farahmand, K., "Dependence of Oral Cavity Heat Transfer on Ventilation", American Journal of Respiration and Critical Care Medicine, 151:A640, April 1995.
106. Farahmand, K., Greene, J., Becerra, R., "ISO 9000 Certification, Johnson Controls Inside Story", Industrial Engineering Journal, Vol. 26, No. 9, September 1994.
107. Farahmand, K., Heemsbergen, B., "Floor Inventory Tracking of a Kanban Inventory System", Winter Simulation Conference, Orlando Florida, December 94, 1027-1035. www.citidel.org.
108. Imrhan, S., Farahmand, K., "Handle Design Parameters and Manual Torquing in Simulated Oil and Gas Extraction Tasks", Advances in Industrial Ergonomics sand Safety III Journal, Taylor & Francis, 1991.
109. Farahmand, K., "Quality in Engineering Education, Engineering Curriculum to keep up with the Future Trends in Industry", ASEE Conference-Manufacturing.
110. Farahmand, K., '"Striving for Quality in Engineering-Introducing ISO 9000 Quality Series in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering", ASEE Conference-International Track, Anaheim, California, June 25-28, 1995.
111. Farahmand, K., "DIAD Progress on Tracking to completion", Big Idea, February, 1992.
112. Farahmand, K., "Input Parameter Validation, Audit and Review for the PCES Database System", Technical Report, United Parcel Service, March 1992.
113. Farahmand, K., "Cumulative Trauma Disorders -- Ergonomic Design Comes Before the Use of Wrist Restraints", 10th International Systems Safety Conference, Vol.2, Sterling, Virginia, 1991.
114. Farahmand, K., "Design and Installation of a Cathodic Cell Corrosion Prohibitor for Under Ground Pipeline and Casing", SPE Conference, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1983.
Patent
Apparatus for Obtaining Temperature and Humidity Measurements (Patent Number: 6659963, Issue Date: December 9, 2003)
- Design and development of an Oral probe to measure heat and mass transfer coefficient in the human oral cavity.
- Design and development of a Nasal probe to measure intra-airway heat and vapor transfer in the human nasal cavity.
Summary Of Research Activities
- Clinical Space Optimization
- Reusable Medical Equipment
- Productivity and Flow Improvement in Clinic and Hospitals
- Health Care Simulation and LEAN Productivity Improvement through Optimization of Space, Flow and Function
- Border Security- Surveillance
- RFID
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Portable Life Support System
- Low TRL Co2 Removal Systems
- ISO 9000 assessment, implementation, and certification
- Fine Thermocouple Time Constant Determination.
- Lean Manufacturing assessment and Implementation
- APACS (Advanced Portable Air Conditioning System)
- Human Cognitive Performance & Mental Capacity Measurement.
- High velocity Air Temperature Measurement.
- Investigating the source of hearing disorders in electronics manufacturing plant.
- Design, Implementation, and Control of Manufacturing Systems.
- U.S. NAVY Meta suite studies.
- Inspiration and expiration temperature and relative humidity measurements.
- Simulation of Manufacturing Systems.
- Investigating the source of hearing disorders in electronics manufacturing plant.
- Design, Implementation, and Control of Manufacturing System.
- Application of concurrent engineering in bottleneck operations and product innovations.
- Knowledge based expert system for "American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990" facility layout and accessibility guidelines.
- Worker's lifting capacity based on initial assessment of Anthropometric measurements.
- Ergonomics and human engineering, man-machine systems
- The effect of KANBAN on manufacturing throughput and order completion times.
- Level of modification required adopting the physical work to the handicapped worker.
- Operational analysis, task optimization, WHATABURGER, INC.
- Design of automated systems, WHATABURGER, INC.
- Working with Microbolometry technology (Lockheed Martin's IR Technology) to characterize fluid flow rate and temperature.
