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About
Dr. Jun-Ing Ker, Program Chair of Industrial Engineering, currently holds the James E. Smith Professorship. Dr. Ker obtained his B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from Tunghai University (Taiwan) in 1980 and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial Engineering from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1984 and 1989, respectively. Dr. Ker’s broad research interests cover machine vision technologies, quality engineering and Lean-Six Sigma applications in manufacturing and service industries. Since joining Louisiana Tech in 1989, Dr. Ker has secured substantial funding on research projects sponsored by National Science Foundation, the Louisiana State Board of Regents and area industries.
In addition, he has supervised more than 80 senior and graduate design projects that have benefited many industries in and outside Louisiana including Fortune 500 companies such as General Electric, Lockheed Martin, Procter & Gamble, Saint-Gobain and Northrop Grumman. Dr. Ker frequently conducts training workshops to area industries. Recent training workshops in which he was the lead instructor include: Lean Manufacturing Training Workshop (8 hours) and the Six Sigma Green Belt Training Workshop (40 hours) at Mid South Extrusion Co. in Monroe, Louisiana in 2011; Principles of Six Sigma Training Workshop (24 hours) at CenturyLink in Monroe, Louisiana 2014; and Design for Six Sigma Training Workshop (16 hours) at Frymaster in Shreveport, Louisiana 2014.
Recent honors Dr. Ker received include the 2011 Outstanding Team Teaching Award from College of Engineering and Science and 2013 Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Outstanding Faculty Advisor Recognition Award for the Southeast Region. Dr. Ker has published over 30 papers in professional journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings. He also serves as reviewer for Computers and Industrial Engineering, Journal of Computer Engineering and Information Technology, Measurement Science and Technology, and Journal of Sensors. Dr. Ker completed his Professional Engineer registration in the State of Louisiana in 1999 and is a life member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers.
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Disciplines
- Industrial Engineering
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Projects
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Precision Micromanufacturing Processes Applied to Miniaturization Technologies
Friedrich, C. R. (PI), Warrington, R. O. (CoPI), Jara-almonte, J. (CoPI), Ker, J.-I. (CoPI), Gao, R. X. (CoPI), Schubert, R. M. (CoPI), Frazier, B. (CoPI) & Vasile, M. J. (CoPI)
7/1/97 → 9/30/98
Project: Research project
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Precision Micromanufacturing Processes Applied to Miniaturization Technologies
Friedrich, C. R. (PI), Warrington, R. O. (CoPI), Jara-almonte, J. (CoPI), Ker, J.-I. (CoPI), Gao, R. X. (CoPI), Schubert, R. M. (CoPI), Frazier, B. (CoPI) & Vasile, M. J. (CoPI)
7/1/97 → 9/30/98
Project: Research project
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Precision Micromanufacturing Processes Applied to Miniaturization Technologies
Warrington, R. O. (PI), Friedrich, C. R. (CoPI), Jara-almonte, J. (CoPI), Ker, J.-I. (CoPI), Gao, R. X. (CoPI), Schubert, R. M. (CoPI), Frazier, B. (CoPI) & Vasile, M. J. (CoPI)
10/1/94 → 9/30/97
Project: Research project
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Precision Micromanufacturing Processes Applied to Miniaturization Technologies
Warrington, R. O. (PI), Friedrich, C. R. (CoPI), Jara-almonte, J. (CoPI), Ker, J.-I. (CoPI), Gao, R. X. (CoPI), Schubert, R. M. (CoPI), Frazier, B. (CoPI) & Vasile, M. J. (CoPI)
10/1/94 → 9/30/97
Project: Research project
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RUI: Ultrasonic Integrated Microsensing Module for the Long Cane
Ker, J.-I. (PI) & Gao, R. X. (CoPI)
9/15/94 → 8/31/99
Project: Research project
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Connecting Introductory Engineering Project Concepts to Upper-Level Industrial Engineering Courses
Ker, J. I. & Fendley, M., 2024, Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: Manufacturing Innovation and Preparedness for the Changing World Order - Proceedings of FAIM 2024. Wang, Y.-C., Chan, S. H. & Wang, Z.-H. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 484-491 8 p. (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Learning with the Pump: Freshmen to Seniors
Ker, J. I. & Fendley, M., 2023, IISE Annual Conference and Expo 2023. Babski-Reeves, K., Eksioglu, B. & Hampton, D. (eds.). Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, IISE, p. 157-162 6 p. (IISE Annual Conference and Expo 2023).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Examining the impact of health information systems on healthcare service improvement: The case of reducing in patient-flow delays in a U.S. hospital
Ker, J.-I., Wang, Y. & Hajli, N., Feb 2018, In: Technological Forecasting and Social Change. 127, p. 188-198 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Lean Analysis to Automate the Draw Operations at a Tube Manufacturing Company
Ker, J.-I., Shrestha, C. M. & Wang, Y., Jan 1 2016, In: Default journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Kaizen Policies in Healthcare Governance: Reducing Patient-Flow Delays in Outpatient Surgery Setting through Healthcare Information Technology
Ker, J.-I. & Wang, Y., Jun 27 2015, In: Default journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review