The Center for Industry Studies supports engineering-focused, transdisciplinary research that links scholars to some of the most important and challenging problems faced by modern industry. Our activities and programs are motivated by the firm conviction that bringing engineers and social scientists together for research collaboration can lead to important advances in scholarship and produce research of significant practical value to industry. In building this community of scholars, the Center reaches out to faculty members from all the social science disciplines and professional schools for research collaboration opportunities with faculty members in the Swanson School of Engineering. The Center also encourages communication between scholars and industry practitioners as a means of building partnerships that can enhance the impact of academic research, yield educational opportunities, and promote economic development.
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Industrial Engineering - Center for Industry Studies Seminar
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
3:30pm - 4:30pm | 102 Benedum Hall
Please join us for an IE hosted seminar highlighting the work of the 2024-2025 Center for Industry Studies Transdisciplinary Award recipients. Light refreshments will be served.
Leverage Electric School Buses to Achieve Healthier Transportation and Stronger Sustainability within the University of Pittsburgh
Transdisciplinary Team:
- Bo Zeng, Swanson School of Engineering
- Na Du, School of Computing and Information
- Alison Sanders, School of Public Health
Using Dark Fiber for Anomaly Detection and Geotechnical Analysis of Foundation Materials
Transdisciplinary Team:
- William Harbert, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- Paul Ohodnicki, Swanson School of Engineering
- Khurram Naeem, Swanson School of Engineering
Development of Phototonic Crystal Hydrogel Sensors for Detection of Biomarkers to Diagnose Glaucoma
Transdisciplinary Team:
- Morgan DiLeo, School of Medicine
- Sanford Asher, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- James Westbay, School of Medicine
Learn about these innovative projects and their impact on health and sustainability!