Auburn University has three principal missions: instruction, research and outreach. The primary focus of our research is directed to the solution of problems and the development of knowledge and technology important to the state and nation and to the quality of life of Alabama citizens. Our research programs make important contributions to instructional programs through the involvement of graduate and undergraduate students and the renewal of the faculty. Outreach is the application of academic expertise beyond the traditional campus setting to the benefit of external constituents. Auburn’s outreach mission is defined by its historical designation as a land-grant university. Faculty engagement in outreach improves the quality of life in Alabama and beyond, and also provides them valuable experience and insights that can inform their teaching and research.
Here are some facts about our program:
- 22 highly talented faculty members
- $9.7 million in research expenditures
Key Research Focus Areas:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Statistical quality control
- Occupational safety and ergonomics
- Warehouse optimization
- Operations research
- Engineering economics
- Electric power modeling and economics
Grants which support our Research and Outreach:
Faculty research is supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Defense, NIOSH, NASA, and other personal and private funding agencies, institutions, and for profit companies. Our faculty collaborates at Auburn and with domestic and international universities and industry leaders to accomplish their research initiatives.
Recent Research News
ICAMS research engineer honored with staff research award
10/27/26 1:15 PM
Kyle Castellano, research engineer at Auburn University’s Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (ICAMS), was recently honored with the Staff Research Excellence Award at the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Engineering Research Awards banquet.
ISE assistant professor earns NSF funding to examine AI’s impact on engineering problem-formulation skills
10/26/26 1:15 PM
Casey Eaton, an assistant professor of industrial and systems engineering, received $200,000 from the NSF to study how generative AI affects engineering students’ problem-formulation skills and learning.
Auburn Engineering’s Human Systems Integration Center welcomes new leadership
10/6/26 10:00 AM
Auburn University’s Human Systems Integration Center (HSIC) is welcoming new leadership as it continues to support graduate education, research and student success in occupational safety, ergonomics and injury prevention.
Collaborative research using artificial intelligence to optimize assembly line production
10/6/26 8:00 AM
Sathya Aakur, associate professor of computer science and software engineering, and Konstantinos Mykoniatis, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering, are developing artificial intelligence systems that monitor manufacturing tasks, identify potential problems and predict whether small errors are likely to create larger ones later in production.
Faculty, staff recognized at Engineering Research Awards banquet
9/25/26 9:00 AM
The awards recognize outstanding contributions that exemplify innovation, collaboration and real-world impact.
New Faculty: Industrial and Systems Engineering associate professor brings AI to advanced manufacturing
9/1/26 9:00 AM
Industrial and Systems Engineering associate professor Haifeng Wang develops AI, machine learning and optimization methods to improve advanced manufacturing systems.