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Tom Devall

Research Centers Research Profile
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Director, Auto Manufacturing Initiatives
3301E Shelby Center
334.740.3905

Faculty and staff can submit directory updates here.

Education

Ph.D. Adult Education, Auburn University
Ed.S. Adult Education, Auburn University
M.S. Administrative Science, University of Alabama-Huntsville
B.S. Business Administration Management, Eastern Michigan University

Research Interests

Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement Systems
Experiential Learning
Tom Devall image

Tom Devall

Research Centers Research Profile
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Director, Auto Manufacturing Initiatives
3301E Shelby Center
334.740.3905

Faculty and staff can submit directory updates here.

Education

Ph.D. Adult Education, Auburn University
Ed.S. Adult Education, Auburn University
M.S. Administrative Science, University of Alabama-Huntsville
B.S. Business Administration Management, Eastern Michigan University

Research Interests

Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement Systems
Experiential Learning

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Fourth-grade members of Cub Scout Pack 29’s Webelos den recently visited the Tiger Motors Lab in Auburn University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering to complete requirements for their Modular Design Adventure badge.
Lean Systems training improves Auburn career development operations

Lean Systems principles typically associated with manufacturing floors and engineering environments are delivering improvements within Auburn University’s own operations, thanks to recent industry training completed by the Office of Career Development and Corporate Relations (CDCR).
Auburn ISE launches international Lean Six Sigma study abroad program

Auburn University engineering and business students now have the opportunity to study abroad and earn an internationally recognized credential through a new partnership between Auburn, the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) and Schaeffler, a leading global manufacturer headquartered in Schweinfurt, Germany.
Graduate student named 2025 JT Black Lean Engineering Student of the Year

Carly Walker, a graduate student in Auburn University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE), has been honored as the 2025 JT Black Lean Engineering Student of the Year.

Honda returns to Auburn for Lean Manufacturing training

More than 25 engineers and managers from the Honda Alabama Auto Plant recently returned to Auburn University to take part in Lean Manufacturing training offered through the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering’s (ISE) Tiger Motors Lab.
ISE professor honored with Outstanding Faculty Award

Tom Devall, professor and director of automotive manufacturing initiatives in Auburn University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, was recently honored with the Outstanding Faculty Award from the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.
Air University students continue leadership training in Tiger Motors Lab

For the fifth consecutive year, students from the Air War College and the Air Command and Staff College at Air University visited Auburn University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering for an afternoon of hands-on leadership training.