During the past several years, the Department has taken an informal approach to connecting
newly admitted students with current students soon after being accepted into the graduate
program. This connection continues into the first week of the semester to make the
transition into graduate school and Binghamton University a smooth one. The SSIE Ambassador
Program was formalized in Fall 2013 and continues to assist incoming students each
semester.
Please email any one of the Ambassadors with questions you may have about Binghamton
University, the SSIE Department or the Binghamton area in general.
The Ambassadors are excited about sharing information with you about their research,
the Program, the Department, Binghamton University and the surrounding areas. Some
of the students below are actually international undergraduates who are also interested
in sharing their insights and experiences with you. Hopefully, you are as excited
as the Ambassadors to connect with them to learn as much about their experiences as
possible. You can email any of the Ambassadors, and also connect with students representing
the following countries:
Chanchal Saha, PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Server Manufacturing System, Reverse Logistics Network, Data Analytics, Predictive
Model & Website Development Country: Bangladesh Email: csaha1@binghamton.edu
I am here to help the newly admitted students to get familiar with our graduate school
environment, student activities, research scopes, accommodation facilities, etc...
Being new students, you may have lots of questions in your mind regarding academic
as well as social life of Binghamton. So don't hesitate! Just send me an email; I
will try my best to answer your questions.
Brazil
Iago Egias da Silva
Iago Egias da Silva, BS Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Operations Research, Simulation & Genetic Algorithm Country: Brazil Language: Portuguese Email: iegiasd1@binghamton.edu
I am an exchange student from Brazil and I have been selected to study at Binghamton
University by the Brazilian Government in cooperation with the Institute of International
Education. I will be happy to assist you and to share my experiences that I gained
from Binghamton University and from project experiences in Brazilian companies.
Canada
Amy Zhao
Amy Zhao, MS Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Healthcare Systems Country: USA Language: Mandarin Email:azhao3@binghamton.edu
I currently work as a Healthcare Performance Engineer at Montefiore Medical Center
applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to hospital operations. I graduated with a master's
in IE and bachelor's in biology from Binghamton University. Both my graduate and undergraduate
experiences at Binghamton have allowed me to become very familiar with the campus
and community. If you have any questions about the program or about being a new student,
don't hesitate to reach out!.
China
Tina He
Tian He, PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Electronics Packaging, Operations Research, Genetic Algorithms Country: China Language: Mandarin Email: the6@binghamton.edu
I am a PhD candidate in Systems Science. I got my bachelor and master degree in Renmin
University of China. I'm currently working as a graduate research associate in WISE.
My research area is production manufacturing system optimization. I'm glad to help
you if you have any questions.
Jun Wang
Jun Wang, MS Industrial and Systems Engineering
Email: jwang158@binghamton.edu
I am an ISE graduate student and member of the Chinese Student and Scholars Association
at Binghamton University. I enjoy sharing my experience and providing advice to new
students moving into the greater Binghamton area.
Lu He
Lu He, MS Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Healthcare System, Scheduling Optimization, Simulation and Modeling, Lean Six Sigma Country: China Language: Mandarin
Currently, I am a second year MS student in SSIE department and a WISE research assistant.
I would be happy to share my experience and assist new students with any questions.
Feel free to contact me.
Debiao Li
Debiao Li, PhD Systems and Science
Research Areas: Scheduling Optimization, Simulation and Modeling, Reliability Country: China Email: dli14@binghamton.edu
I am working as an Assistant Professor at Fuzhou University in China after I graduated
in 2015. I strongly recommend the SSIE program and WISE.
Wen Cao
Wen Cao, PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Healthcare delivery systems, Digital Human Modeling in Manufacturing and Healthcare Country: China Language: Mandarin Email: wcao2@binghamton.edu
Dominican Republic
Jorge Luis
Jorge Luis Then Cuevas, MS Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Electronic Packaging , Lean Six Sigma , Electronic Manufacturing , Process Improvement Country: Dominican Republic Email: jthencu1@binghamton.edu
I am a second year Master's student in the Systems Science & Industrial Engineer (SSIE)
department at Binghamton University. My concentration is in electronic packaging.
I completed my undergraduates studies also the in SSIE department at Binghamton University.
I would like to help anyone with questions, so feel free to contact me.
Ethiopia
Desta Hailemarim
Desta Hailemariam, PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Healthcare Delivery Systems; Manufacturing and Production Systems Country: Ethiopia Email: dhailem1@binghamton.edu
Germany
Benjamin Schleich
Benjamin Schleich, PhD Systems Science
Research Areas: Healthcare, Optimization, Inventory Control, Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma
Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Country: Germany Language: German, Intermediate Spanish Email: bschlei1@binghamton.edu
I was a PhD candidate (graduated Dec. 2015), deployed by the WISE group at LiveOnNY
since June 2012 (employed full-time now ) and have been applying many methods and
tools I learned during my studies at Binghamton. I was one of the first co-organizers
of the Annual Pursuit of Operational Excellence that was launched in 2012 at BU and
am a committee member of the annual SHS conference. I am happy to share experiences
I had since I started at BU in 2011 as well as provide any guidance or support in
conjunction with your studies and research.
Soham Gurrala, MS industrial and systems engineering
Research Areas: Process improvement and data analysis in healthcare Country: India Languages: Hindi and Konkani Email: sgurral1@binghamton.edu
I am enrolled as a graduate student in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.
I started my journey at Binghamton University in spring 2019. Currently, I am working
as a graduate research associate at a hospital in collaboration with the Watson Institute
for Systems Excellence (WISE). Additionally, I have also had the opportunity to work
under the guidance of Dean Srihari and Professor Khasawneh.
Choosing Binghamton University is one of the best decisions I have made. I am looking
forward to connecting with incoming students and share my journey and experience with
them. Please feel free to contact me with regard to any questions, guidance or assistance
you need.
Arushi Agarwal
Arushi Agarwal, PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Data mining in healthcare, simulation and modeling Country: India Email: aagarw14@binghamton.edu
Hi! I'm currently pursuing my PhD in industrial and systems engineering. Also, I'm
working as a graduate research associate with WISE, working on the simulation and
modeling of central fill pharmacy systems for pharmacy automation. My research interests
are in data mining optimization, particularly in healthcare. I'm excited to connect
with new students and provide information regarding the SSIE Department, the program,
or any other query that can make the transition easier. Please feel free to connect
with me.
Anand Gopalakrishnan
Anand Gopalakrishnan, MS Systems Science & Industrial Engineering
Research Areas: Flexible electronics, mechanical performance of electronics, additive manufacturing,
supply chain Country: India Language: Tamil and Hindi Email: agopala1@binghamton.edu
I am currently pursuing my master's in SSIE. Before coming to Binghamton, I was working
with Accenture for 2.5 years. I have a penchant interest in the mechanical performance and materials
selection process in the field of flexible electronics. Feel free to get in touch
with me and it will be my pleasure to answer your queries to the best of my abilities.
Nikhil Mohkhedkar
Nikhil Mohkhedkar, MS Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Areas: Electronics Packaging Country: India Language: Hindi, Marathi Email: nmohkhe1@binghamton.edu
I am working as a graduate research assistant with Watson Institute for Systems Excellence
(WISE) in the domain of electronics packaging. Additionally, I have worked on various
academic research projects under the guidance of Professor Srihari and Professor Khasawneh.
I have completed my bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from University of Pune,
India. Please feel free to contact me any time. I would be more than happy to assist
and guide prospective students in all the possible ways that I can.
Tejas Mahadik
Tejas Mahadik, MS Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Areas: Supply-chain management, process improvement, autonomous systems Language: Marathi, Hindi Email: tmahadi1@binghamton.edu
I have completed my first year of master's in the SSIE Department and also am working
as a graduate research associate with WISE. It's a great experience to learn in the
SSIE program and also gain professional experience while working with the industry
which was possible because of the WISE group. Please feel free to contact me with
any questions.
Abhinay Lingam
Abhinay Lingam, MS Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Areas: Supply chain management, autonomous systems and process Improvement Language: Telugu, Hindi Email: alingam1@binghamton.edu
I am a master’s student with the SSIE department. I completed my bachelor’s in mechanical
engineering. I am currently working as a graduate research associate in Supply chain
management with WISE. It will be more than happy to help the new and prospective students
with any query regarding the department, program, and planning the coursework to the
best I can. Feel free to contact me.
Neel Khurjekar
Neel Khurjekar, PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Healthcare data mining, business intelligence, predictive modelling, hospital revenue
cycle management Country: India Email: nkhurje1@binghamton.edu
Vishal
Vishal Mandane, MS Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Areas: HAI, Human Factors in Advancements of Self Driving Cars, Process Improvement, Discrete
Event Simulation in Managing Producing Bottlenecks Country: India Email: vmadane1@binghamton.edu
Samantha Raja
Sumanth Raja, MS Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Health Systems Country: India Language: Tamil Email: sraja2@binghamton.edu
Vikram Sekar
Vikram Sekar, PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Healthcare, Analytics and Neural Networks Country: India Email: vsekar1@binghamton.edu
I am currently doing my PhD with SSIE. I got my bachelors from India and completed
my masters from SSIE at Binghamton University. After working for few years in the
field of industrial engineering, I joined the PhD program to move to the next level
in my career by specializing in a particular core area of SSIE. I am looking forward
to meet the new students - to help them to plan their coursework, career plans and
future research interests.
Sandesh Bharre
Sandesh Bharre, MS Systems Science & Industrial Engineering
Research Areas: Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma Country: India Language: Hindi, Marathi Email: sbharre1@binghamton.edu
Hello, I am a Master's student in the SSIE department currently working as a Research
Associate with WISE working on supply chain management, warehouse management and logistics
as my research areas. I will be more than happy to help new students regarding information about our department
and university to best of my knowledge, so please feel free to contact me.
Sriniwas Pandey
Sriniwas Pandey, Ph.D. Systems Science
Research Area: Computational Social Science, Complex Systems, Data Analytics Country: India Language: Hindi Email: spandey4@binghamton.edu
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Systems Science. I am currently working in the area of Computational
Social Science. Other research areas of my interests are Complex Systems, Network
Analysis, and Data Analytics. I have completed my Bachelor's and Master's degrees
in Computer science from India. I would love to share my experience here at Binghamton
University and particularly in the SSIE department. I will try to answer any query
from the prospective students to the best of my ability. Don't hesitate to contact
me
Iran
Sadegh Mikaeili
Sadegh Mikaeili, PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas:Data Analytics in Healthcare, Machine Learning of Structured and Unstructured Data,
Text Mining, Healthcare Operations Country: Iran Language: Persian(Farsi) Email:mmikaei1@binghamton.edu
I am a PhD Candidate at the SSIE department. I'm currently working in the healthcare
industry in the field of data analytics and prior to that I was part of the WISE Healthcare
research group for four years. I have gained a tremendous amount of wonderful experiences
ever since I joined the department and I am here to share that with you. Please feel
free to reach out to me with any questions you might have about the department, university,
and life in Binghamton, and I will do my best to assist you.
Research Areas: Computational Intelligence, Data Mining & Machine Learning Country: Iran Language: Persian (Farsi), Turkish, Azeri Email: skhanmo1@binghamton.edu
Behnaz Malaei
Behnaz Malaei, PhD Systems Science & Industrial Engineering
Research Areas: Healthcare Delivery Systems, Process Improvement, Data Analytics, and Lean Six Sigma Country: Iran Language: Persian (Farsi) Email: bmalaei1@binghamton.edu
I am a Ph.D. student in SSIE. I completed my Master's degree in Industrial Engineering
inU.S. and worked here the past few years in academia. This experiment has given me
the opportunity to be able to assist new students with any questions or concerns regarding
SSIE program and Binghamton University. Please feel free to reach out to me as you
have questions.
Research Areas: Domain Adaptation, Bayesian Machine Learning Languages: Japanese Email: jkataok1@binghamton.edu
Jordan
Anas Hourani
Anas Hourani, PhD Systems Science
Research Areas: Data mining Country: Jordan Email: ahouran1@binghamton.edu
My goal is to help new students in the Systems Science program.
Lubna Al-Nasser
Lubna Al-Nasser, PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Data analytics, healthcare delivery systems, Lean Six Sigma, process improvements Country: Jordan Language: Arabic Email: lalnass1@binghamton.edu
I am a third year PhD candidate in ISE and I am from Jordan. I would be happy to provide
any guidance to new students regarding SSIE research, coursework, training and executive
programs or any other questions they may have.
Nourma Khader
Nourma Khader PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Data mining, Collaborative Networks, Visual Analytics, Optimization Country: Jordan Language: Arabic Email:nkhader1@binghamton.edu
I have completed my Master's degree at Binghamton University, and now I am pursuing
my PhD here. I have been deployed by WISE in different research projects in different
companies like Innovation Associates and Xerox Research Center. I have applied different
data mining techniques in my research projects as well as optimization and visual
analytics. I am happy to assist you and share with you my experiences that I gained
from BU since beginning here in 2012.
Raghad Baha
Raghad Baha' Aldeen Alkhawaldeh PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Data mining and machine learning, Healthcare Systems, performance improvement Country: Jordan Language: Arabic Email:ralkhaw1@binghamton.edu
"I joined the SSIE department to do my Masters degree in 2014 and joined WISE as a
Research Associate in the healthcare field. My research area is focused on applying
data mining and machine learning to drive continuous improvement. I am here to answer
any questions you have about the SSIE department, WISE program, and research, I would
be happy to help you!"
Karmel Shehadeh
Karmel Shehadeh, MS Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Data Mining & Machine Learning, Healthcare Delivery Systems, Biomedical Application,
Health Informatics Country: Jordan Email:ksami1@binghamton.edu
I am an ISE graduate student from Jordan. Currently, I am a graduate research associate
in WISE working with Professor Chun An-Chou. I would be happy to share my experience
with new students as well as to provide any guidance or support regarding life in
Binghamton, course work, research and career plans.
Jawad Qasaymeh
Jawad Qasaymeh, PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Digital Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing Processes Country: Jordan Language: Arabic Email:Jqasaym1@binghamton.edu
I am a PhD candidate in ISE and I would be happy to help and assist with any new student
questions and concerns.
Anemone Kasasbeh
Anemone Kasasbeh, PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Advanced Data Analytics, Prediction Modelling, Simulation of Healthcare Delivery Systems,
Process Improvement and Lean Six Sigma Country: Jordan Language: Arabic Email:akasasb1@binghamton.edu
I am currently working as a Data Scientist at United Health Services Hospitals which
is the largest provider of healthcare services in upstate New York's Southern Tier.
I am also a PhD Candidate in the Systems Science and Industrial Engineering Department.
My current professional focus is to improve healthcare systems using big data, prediction
modelling, simulation, and machine learning. I am passionate about using data science
in both academia and industry.
I enjoy helping people a lot especially international students because I know how
rough such journey could be.
Please, feel free to reach out with any questions you may have!
Libya
Hamza Saad
Hamza Saad
Research Areas: Quality improvement, Data mining, Industrial Engineering, and Optimization Country: Libya Email: hsaad1@binghamton.edu
I am interested to share my experience in Binghamton University to all new students.
Odai Y Dweekat, P.h.D Systems Science & Industrial Engineering
Research Areas: Data Mining, Continuous Improvement and Heuristic Optimization in the Health Care
Industry Country: Palestine Language: Arabic Email:odweeka1@binghamton.edu
I have a Master's degree in Operations Management from the University of Birmingham-UK,
and I am currently studying for a Ph.D. in SSIE. I am currently a Graduate Research
Associate at ChrisrianaCare Hospital. Before that, I worked for five years in telecommunication
companies in Palestine. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. I
am happy to help.
Republic of Korea
So Youn Kweon
So Youn Kweon, MS -Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Healthcare, Lean Six Sigma Country: South Korea Email: skweon2@binghamton.edu
After receiving my Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, I am very
excited to continue my studies at Binghamton University, pursuing my Master's degree
while working as a WISE research associate. During the past years spent at Binghamton,
I had the pleasure of learning and working with many intelligent people from various
areas and countries. I will be more than happy to share my experience and guide any
new students to Binghamton and the department. Please feel free to contact me anytime!
Young min Joung
Young Min Joung, MS Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Operations Research, Electronics Packaging, Job Scheduling Country: South Korea Email: yjoung1@binghamton.edu
I have completed my Bachelor's degree in Binghamton University with an Industrial
Engineering major and am continuing for a Master's degree. I would love to share my
experience at Binghamton University, especially with the SSIE department. Please do
not hesitate to e-mail me with any questions. I would love to answer them and help
you in any possible way.
Romania
Linda Adwan
Linda Adwan, MS Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Improving Healthcare Systems, Quality Assurance Country: Romania Language: Romanian, Arabic Email: Ladwan1@binghamton.edu
Currently pursuing my Master’s degree from the SSIE department and working as a research
assistant. I’m glad to answer any questions and feel free to contact me.
Saudi Arabia
Abdulrahman Alhaider
Abdulrahman Alhaider, MS Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Ergonomics, Digital human modeling, Causes of Work Related Musculoskeletal Injury,
Safety Country: Saudi Arabia Language: Arabic Email:aalhaid1@binghamton.edu
Before becoming an SSIE Master's student, with a background in Industrial Engineering,
I worked as Health, Safety, and Fire officer in Saudi Arabia. Currently, the concentration
of my MS is in Human Factors. I would be inestimably happy to help students with their
inquiries and answer their questions regarding anything they need before, during,
and after coming to Binghamton.
Turkey
Safak Yakti
Safak Yakti, PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Data Mining and Healthcare Systems Country: Turkey Language: Turkish Email: syakti1@binghamton.edu
I am a Ph.D. student in Industrial and Systems Engineering. I got my Master's degree
in the same major from Binghamton University. My undergraduate degree is in Computer
Science and Information Systems Engineering from Dual-Diploma Program between Istanbul
Technical University and Binghamton University. I would love to help to upcoming students
about Binghamton University, Computer Science and Industrial and Systems Engineering,
the SSIE department, and Binghamton area. Please do not hesitate to get in contact
with me.
Salih Tutun
Salih Tutun PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Data Mining, Heuristic Optimization Country: Turkey Language: Turkish, Intermediate German Email: stutun1@binghamton.edu
I am a PhD Candidate in ISE, and officer in military academy. I completed my Bachelor's
and Master's degree in Turkey. My general interests are about data mining and network
analysis, and their applications in military and industry. In recent years, I studied
collective decision-making for Homeland Security and Defense, and understanding of
patterns for Counter-terrorism. Therefore, I have spent the past few years in the
Binghamton area. This background has given me the opportunity to get closely acquainted
with faculty and fellow students in the department. I would really be happy to help
you.
United States of America
Tamika Gordon
Tamika Gordon, PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
I am a PhD candidate in ISE and I have spent the past few years in the Binghamton
area. This has given me the opportunity to get acquainted with Binghamton University,
faculty and fellow students in the department. These experiences motivate me to be
a resource and assist with any question, concerns or ambiguities.
Michael Gonfiantini
Michael Gonfiantini, MS - Industrial and Systems Engineering with Health Systems
Concentration
Research Areas: Healthcare Delivery Systems, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement Country: USA Email: mgonfia1@binghamton.edu
I am a second year masters student in the SSIE department and am currently a WISE
research assistant. I have received my undergraduate degree from Binghamton University
and have become very familiar with the department over the last 5 years. Given this
experience, I would be more than happy to help any new students in the department
with any questions they may have.
Eric Peña
Eric Peña, MS - Systems Science, Advanced Graduate Certificate in Complex Systems
and Engineering
Research Areas: Complex Systems Modeling, Artificial Life, and Machine Learning Country: USA Email:eric.pena@binghamton.edu
Beth Reisman
Beth Reisman, BS Industrial and Systems Engineering
I am an undergraduate student majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering. I am
a research assistant in a 3D printing lab and a member of the SSIE Student Advisory
Board. While I am originally from Westchester, NY, I have enjoyed living on campus
and exploring the Binghamton area. Please feel free to contact me with any questions
or concerns.
Yemen
Abdulaziz Ahmed
Abdulaziz Ahmed, PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Modeling and Optimization of Systems Country: Yemen Language: Arabic Email: aahmed20@binghamton.edu
I am a PhD candidate in the SSIE department. I obtained my BS and MS in Industrial
Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2009 and 2012, respectively.
It would be my pleasure to transfer my humble experience and to share it with the
new students. I would be happy to help them. Please don't hesitate to contact me by
email.
Mohmammed Al-Mashraie
Mohammed Al-Mashraie, PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Areas: Data Mining and Machine Learning, Healthcare Delivery systems, Simulation and Modeling Country: Yemen Language: Arabic Email: malmash1@binghamton.edu
I have received my undergraduate degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology
in Industrial Engineering. I have completed my Master's degree in Industrial and Systems
Engineering from Binghamton University and now I am pursuing a PhD. I have been deployed
by WISE in a number of research projects in different organizations including Infosys
and Albany Medical Center. It would be my pleasure to share my experience and address
your questions. Please feel free to contact me.
