Dr. Manuel Rossetti, P.E. Dr. Rossetti is a University Professor of Industrial Engineering and the Director of the inter-disciplinary Bachelor of Science degree in Data Science at the University of Arkansas.
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He previously served as the Director for the Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution a graduated National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center.
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Dr. Rossetti has published over 120 journal and conference articles in the areas of simulation, logistics/inventory, and healthcare and has been the PI or Co-PI on funded research projects totaling over 6.4 million dollars.
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He was selected as a Lilly Teaching Fellow in 1997/98 and was voted Best IE Teacher by IE students in 2007, 2009, and 2017.
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He won the IE Department Outstanding Teacher Award in 2001-02, 2007-08, and 2010-11.
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He received the College of Engineering Imhoff Teaching Award in 2012 and was elected an IISE Fellow.
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In 2013, the UA Alumni Association awarded Dr. Rossetti the Charles and Nadine Baum Faculty Teaching Award, the highest award for teaching at the university.
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In 2015, Dr. Rossetti served as Program Chair for the Winter Simulation Conference and will be the General Chair in 2024.
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He is also the author of the book, Simulation Modeling and Arena, published by John Wiley & Sons.
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Dr. Rossetti grew up in Canton, Ohio and is an ardent Cleveland sports fan.
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He received his PhD and MSIE degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering from The Ohio State University and his BSIE degree from the University of Cincinnati.
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He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Arkansas.