Assistant Professor
Phone: 903.566.6433
Email: DennisJones@uttyler.edu
Building: COB 225.05
Department: Technology
Dennis Jones
Degrees
Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.B.A. in Finance, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
M.B.A. in Management, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Biography
Dr. Dennis Jones joined The University of Texas at Tyler in Fall 2020 as an Assistant
Professor in the Department of Technology.
Dr. Jones is an experienced professional with 25+ years of Industrial Engineering
and Manufacturing Engineering experience. Dr. Jones is familiar with all aspects of
the manufacturing process. Dr. Jones was employed for several years by the General
Motors Corporation and the John Deere Company. Dr. Jones has worked with several business
/ industry partners through University consulting and private consulting.
Dr. Jones has several years of teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate
levels in the areas of industrial engineering, systems engineering, project management,
technology, business, computer science, human factors engineering, ergonomics, safety,
and technology implementation / management.
Teaching and Research Interests:
• Industrial and Systems Engineering
• Industrial Technology and Management
• Advanced Manufacturing and Manufacturing Processes
• Project Management
• Operations Management and Production Management
• Engineering Design and Flexible Manufacturing
• Automation and Robotics
• Technology Management
• Operations Research
• Manufacturing Systems Management
• Supply Chain Management and Logistics
• Computer-Aided Design and Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics
• Occupational Safety Management
• Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma
• Plant Layout and Facilities Planning
• Quality and Reliability
• Safety and Occupational Safety Management
• New Technology Implementation and Methods Improvement
• Small Business Entrepreneurship
Curriculum Vita