Kamran Abedini

Kamran Abedini devised “Puzzles Principles,” a teaching technique that uses cognitive and active-learning methods to connect the “big picture” with problems and unique solutions, much like the individual pieces that make up a jigsaw puzzle. The approach has successful applications in learning, teaching and industry practices. The American Society for Engineering Education recognizes Abedini as “an outstanding teacher who has contributed to the successful learning of students” for pioneering the concept.”

Outside the classroom, Abedini’s expertise focuses on ergonomics and human engineering, a field concerned with improving human well-being in the work environment and the productivity of systems. He specializes in ergonomics and biomechanical analysis – a branch of science that combines the study of human movement with the products and environments with which they interact to design pain-free and injury-free environments.

His other areas of research interest include production and supply chain planning; and lean manufacturing, the production process that reduces operating costs while improving product quality.

Since 2000, Abedini has served as Faculty Advisor for the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, the world’s largest society for industrial engineering and quality and productivity professionals.