Dr. Paul Griffin

Professor

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Biography

Paul Griffin is a Lucas Professor in Industrial Engineering at the Harold Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Penn State University. He is also affiliated with the Social Science Research Institute as a co-funded faculty member. Griffin's academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, which laid the foundation for his extensive work in Operations, Services, and Analytics. His research interests encompass various dimensions of Industrial Engineering, including healthcare systems, service systems engineering, and supply chain engineering. Noteworthy contributions include his 2023 co-authored book 'Supply Chain Engineering: Models Applications,' and numerous journal articles addressing critical issues in healthcare and public health. Griffin is deeply committed to educational excellence, having received multiple awards for teaching and leadership in the field. He has served in various significant administrative roles and continues to influence the field of industrial engineering through innovative research and collaboration.

Research Interests

Experience

Lucas Professor

— Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Professor of Industrial Engineering, co-funded faculty member at Social Science Research Institute.

Awards

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Allen L Sharon L Soyster Faculty Award

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IME Outstanding Teacher Award

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Fellow

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Fellow

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IISE/Joint Publishers Book Year Award

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Distinguished Alumni Award

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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