Hiral A. Shah
Education
Ph.D. in Technology with concentration in: Engineering Management April 2008
Cognate: Educational Psychology
Eastern Michigan University
Dissertation Title: A Role Delineation Study for SME/AME/Shingo Lean Manufacturing Certification Program
Master of Science in Engineering Management April 2004
Eastern Michigan University
Thesis Title: A Delphi study to develop Engineering Management curriculum at Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering April 2000
Project: Design of a Biogas Plant: An Alternative Energy Source
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor/Doctoral fellow instructor, Engineering Management Program, Eastern Michigan University
Taught classes in online and face-to-face format (2004 – 2008)
Certifications
Certified Enterprise Integrator (CEI) from SME and IIE
Professional Engineering Manager (PEM) from American Society for Engineering Management
Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Research Interests
Lean Manufacturing
Delphi Technique
Curriculum Development
Trends & Improvements in Online Teaching System
Industrial Experience
Quality Assurance, Autodesk Inc., Novi, MI, 2004
Piping Engineer, Linde Process Technologies, India, (2000-2001)
Professional Memberships
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Decision Sciences Institute (DSI)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)
Honors and Awards
Recognized for “Outstanding Contribution” for the SME Lean Certification program developed by SME/AME/Shingo Prize, MI, 2006
Doctoral fellowship, Eastern Michigan University, 2004-2007
“Outstanding Student Paper Award” at the National Conference conducted by ASEM (American Society of Engineering Management), Alexandria, VA, Oct 2004
Dean’s award for “Outstanding Graduate Student” in College of Technology, April 2004
“Outstanding Student in Engineering Management program”, Department of Industrial Technology, Eastern Michigan University, April 2003
Honor Student for excellence in Academics, College of Technology, Eastern Michigan University, April 2002
Publications (*-Referred)
*Shah, H. a., & Kalaian, S. (accepted, in print). Which parametric statistical method to use for analyzing
Delphi data? Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods.
*Dugger, J. d., & Shah, H. a. (2006). Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment and Graduation Trends in Industrial Technology from 1995-2005. Proceedings of the NAIT Annual Convention, Cleveland, Ohio.
*Shah, H. a. (2006). Roadblocks to Lean deployment and recommended solutions. Proceedings of 12th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, Florida.
*Shah, H. a. (2006). Parametric statistical methods to obtain reliability in Delphi technique. Proceedings of the 37th Annual conference of Decision Sciences Institute, San Antonio, Texas.
*Shah, H. a., & Tillman, T. s. (2005, March). A Delphi study to identify competency areas and curriculum for an Engineering Management Masters program. Proceedings of 11th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, Florida.
*Haddad, C. J., & Shah, H. a. (2004, April). Expanding the boundaries of MOT doctoral education. Proceedings of International Association for the Management of Technology (IAMOT) Conference, Washington, D.C.
*Shah, H. a. (2004). Results of the Eastern Michigan University Delphi study on Engineering Management Masters program curriculum. Proceedings of 25th American Society for Engineering Management National Conference, Hilton, Alexandria, VA. pp. 169-177.
*Shah, H. a. (2003). A Delphi study to develop Engineering Management curriculum at Eastern Michigan University. Proceedings of 24th American Society for Engineering Management National Conference, Sheraton Westport, St. Louis, MO. pp. 531-536
Presentations (*-Referred)
*Shah, H. A., & Mehta, D. (2008, March). Teaching online through Blackboard and eCollege. Presented at 14th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, Florida.
*Weilbaker, T., Shah, H. A., & Tillman, T. S. (2008). Study patterns of students in online classes. Presented at 14th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, Florida.
*Shah, H. a., & Tillman, T. s. (2007, November). Content analysis of books on lean manufacturing. Presented at the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, Seattle, Washington.
*Shah, H. a., Weilbaker, T., & Tillman, T. s. (2007, March). The impact of a body of knowledge Delphi study on the Engineering Management master’s program at Eastern Michigan University. Presented at the Graduate Research Fair, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.
*Shah, H. a. (2006). Parametric statistical methods to obtain reliability in Delphi technique. Presented at the 37th Annual conference of Decision Sciences Institute, San Antonio, Texas.
*Kalaian, S. A., & Shah, H. a. (2006, October). Overview of parametric and non-parametric statistical methods for analyzing Delphi data. Presented at Mid-Western Educational Research Association Meeting, Columbus, Ohio.
*Dugger, J. D., & Shah, H. a. (2006). Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment and Graduation Trends in Industrial Technology from 1995-2005. Presented at the NAIT Annual Convention, Cleveland, Ohio.
*Shah, H. a. (2006, March). Application of nonparametric statistical methods in Delphi studies. Presented at the Graduate Research Fair, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.
*Shah, H. a. (2005). Roadblocks to Lean deployment and recommended solutions. Presented at 12th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, Florida.
*Shah, H. a., & Dugger, J. d. (2005, November). Common core: A barrier or key to success for NAIT programs. Paper presented at National Association of Industrial Technology conference, St. Louis, MO.
*Kalaian, S. a., Shah, H. a., & Anderson, D. (2005, October). Delphi methodology: A systematic decision-making framework for educational research. Presented at Mid Western Educational Research Association Annual meeting, Columbus, OH.
*Shah, H. a., & Kalaian, S. a. (2005, October). Comparison of parametric methods to examine reliability in sequential Delphi surveys. Presented at Mid Western Educational Research Association Annual meeting, Columbus, OH.
*Shah, H. a. (2005, March). Comparison of different parametric procedures to examine reliability in sequential Delphi surveys. Presented at the Graduate Research Fair, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.
*Shah, H. a., & Tillman, T. s. (2005, March). A Delphi study to identify competency areas and curriculum for an Engineering Management Masters program. Paper presented at 11th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, Florida.
*Haddad, C. J., & Shah, H. a. (2004, April). Expanding the boundaries of MOT doctoral education. Proceedings of International Association for the Management of Technology (IAMOT) Conference, Washington, D.C.
*Shah, H. a. (2004, March). A Delphi study to develop Engineering Management curriculum at Eastern Michigan University. Presented at the Graduate Research Fair, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.
*Shah, H. a. (2004). Results of the Eastern Michigan University Delphi study on Engineering Management Masters' program curriculum. Paper presented at the 25th American Society for Engineering Management National Conference, Hilton, Alexandria, VA. pp. 169-177.
*Shah, H. a. (2003). A Delphi study to develop Engineering Management curriculum at Eastern Michigan University. Paper presented at the 24th American Society for Engineering Management National Conference, Sheraton Westport, St. Louis, MO. pp. 531-536.