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Dr. Mahmoud Al-Odeh
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Dr. Mahmoud Al-Odeh

Chairperson, School of Technology Office: 1018 - Klehm Hall
Phone: 217-581-7259
Phone: 217-581-7259
Email: malodeh@eiu.edu

INTRODUCTION

Dr. Mahmoud Al-Odeh is a distinguished individual with over 15 years of experience in higher education and a strong dedication to the fields of technology, management, and applied engineering. He currently serves as the Chairperson for the School of Technology at Eastern Illinois University, where he works tirelessly to provide students with unique opportunities to succeed in their chosen fields. Dr. Al-Odeh's hard work and dedication have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious "2019 Strengthening Bonds to Industry Award" from the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). As a nationally recognized professor, Dr. Al-Odeh has been included in the "Professors to Know in Engineering Management Programs" list. As Chairperson, Dr. Al-Odeh works alongside faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners to provide School of Technology students with unique opportunities to enable them to thrive in their fields. He holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and collaborates with local industries to help them achieve their goals and improve their operations. Dr. Al-Odeh is also a published author, having written "Economics and Cost Analysis for Operations and Project Managers," a book designed to assist professionals and students in financial analyses. Dr. Al-Odeh and his family are proud residents of the Charleston area and are eager to partner with community organizations to help add value to the quality of life in our community. He invites partners to connect with him at malodeh@eiu.edu to share their ideas and help school of Technology flourish. Under Dr. Al-Odeh's guidance, the School of Technology at Eastern Illinois University is poised to continue its success and contribute positively to the field of technology.

Education & Training

Ph.D.                                    

Technology Management- Operations & Manufacturing Management, Indiana State University.

Dissertation: Feasibility Study of Residential Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems in the State of Indiana

M.S.                    

Industrial Technology – Supply Chain Management, Indiana State University.

Thesis: The Current Situation of Supply Chain Management and Technology Structure at Al-Hassan Industrial Estate in Jordan

M.S.                      

Computer Information Systems – Data Mining, Arab Academy for Business and Financial Sciences (AABFS) - Jordan

B.S.                     

Computer Information Systems – ERP Systems, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University (AHU) – Jordan

Project: Developing ERP system for procurement department at AHU

Conference Presentations

  • Al-Odeh “Characteristics Of ATMAE Accredited Programs: Names, Options, and Curricula”, The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), 2022, Louisville, KY
  • Al-Odeh “Case Study on Using a Time Study Project to Improve Manufacturing Efficiency and Safety”, The Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society International (IEOM), 2022, Jun, Orlando, Fl.
  • Al-Odeh “Improve Productivity in a Bearing Industry Using Value Stream Costing”, IFC 2020: Istanbul Finance Congress, 2020, Virtual Conference
  • Al-Odeh, M. Asfeld, and E. McAllister “Economic Evaluation for Upgrading Welding Machines From Rectifier to Inverter: Case Study”, The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), 2020, Virtual Conference
  • Doggett, M. Al-Odeh, A. Zargari “The Virtual Accreditation Visit in the Age of the Pandemic”, The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), 2020, Virtual Conference
  • Al-Odeh “A Conceptual Framework for Calculating the Return on Investment for Continuous Improvement Activities”, INFORMS Annual Meeting, 2019, Seattle, WA
  • Al-Odeh “Quality Matters Approach to Course Design Quality: QM Reviewers’ Perspective”, The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), 2019, Charlotte NC
  • Al-Odeh “Return on Investment for Continuous Improvement Activities”, The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), 2018, Kansas City, Missouri
  • Al-Odeh “Strategy to Implement Online Education in the Middle East”, The 2018 Education Conference in Arab World, 25 Apr, 2018, Amman, Jordan
  • Al-Odeh “Implementing Value Stream Costing Analysis to Support Lean Management & Process Improvement”, The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), 2016, November, Orlando, Fl.
  • Al-Odeh “Improving Online and Hybrid Courses using Quality Matters (QM) Rubric”, The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), 2016, November, Orlando, Fl.
  • Al-Odeh “Managing Supply Chain Technologies in Northern Minnesota”, The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), November 11-14, 2015, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Al-Odeh, S. Strong, and T. Brockman “Assessing the Current Adoption of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology in Northern Minnesota Industrial and Retail Markets”, The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), November 11-14, 2015, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Tarmizi & M. Al-Odeh, “Assessing Student Perceptions and Current Adoption of E-Textbooks”, The Midwest Association for Information (MWAIS) 2015, May 14-15, 2015 Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS.
  • Al-Odeh, “Developing Quality Control Charts Using Smart Phones to Monitor the Variation of a Process”, IIE Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC) 2015, 30 May - 2 Jun, Nashville, Tennessee
  • Al-Odeh, “An Empirical Study of Supply Chain Management and Technology Structure”, IIE Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC) 2015, 30 May - 2 Jun, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Al-Odeh, M. Schafer, M.A. Badar, and R. Peters, “Economic Analysis for Two-Axis Photovoltaic System for an Indiana State University Building”, IIE Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC) 2015, 30 May - 2 Jun, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Al-Odeh, “The Importance of Engineering Economy Analysis for Technology Managers”, IIE Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC) 2015, 30 May - 2 Jun, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Al-Odeh “Develop a High-Impact Capstone Course for Engineering Technology Majors”, The National Association for Workforce Improvement May 19-21, 2015, Saratoga Springs, NY.
  • Al-Odeh “Effective Practices for Improving the Quality of Online or Hybrid Courses”, The National Association for Workforce Improvement May 19-21, 2015, Saratoga Springs, NY.
  • Al-Odeh and S. Strong “A Strategy to Meet Quality Matters (QM) Standards for Online and Hybrid Courses”, The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), 2014, November 19-22, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Al-Odeh and T. Brockman “Using Videoconferencing Techniques for Advising Online Students”, The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), 2014, November 19-22, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Al-Odeh and A. McLeod, M.A. Badar, “Applying Value Steam Mapping in Educational Environment” The 4th IAJC/ISAM Conference September 25-27, 2014, Orlando, Florida.
  • Al-Odeh “Strategies for Teaching Online and Hybrid Courses”, The National Association for Workforce Improvement May 21-22, 2014, Portland, Oregon.
  • Al-Odeh “Implementing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology into the Supply Chain Management of Small-To-Medium Manufacturing Factories”, The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) November 20-23, 2013, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Al-Odeh “Impact of Distance and Online Learning on Traditional Educational Institutions”, The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) November 20-23, 2013, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Al-Odeh “Minority Populations and Technology: Impacts on Technology on Minority Populations”, Humanities and Technology Association (HTA) November 7-9, 2013, Miami Gardens, FL.
  • Al-Odeh and J. Smallwood, “Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Literature Review, Trends, and Framework”, The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) November 14 - 17, 2012 Airport Marriott, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Al-Odeh and A. McLeod, M.A. Badar, “Value Steam Mapping: Recreating the Industrial Environment in Educational Environment at College of Technology in Indiana State University” The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) November 14 - 17, 2012 Airport Marriott, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Al-Odeh, T. Stergioulas, and M.A. Badar, “Economic Analysis for Two-Axis Photovoltaic System for an Indiana State University Building”, IIE Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC) 2012, May 19-23, Orlando, FL.
  • Al-Odeh, C. Bell, and M.A. Badar, “Data Integration to Extend PDM Systems to Predict Product Lifecycle”, IIE Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC) 2012, May 19-23, Orlando, FL.
  • Al-Odeh, M. Schafer, and M.A. Badar, “A Study on Supply Chain Management and Technology Structure at Al-Hassan Industrial Estate in Jordan”, IIE Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC) 2012, May 19-23, Orlando, FL.

Publications

  • H., Tarmizi, H., Alabsi, & M. Al-Odeh (2021) “Key Factors Influencing Students’ Post-Triability Intention to Adopt E-Textbooks in a Medium-Size University”. Mountain Plains Journal of Business and Technology,22(1)
  • Al-Odeh “Teaching Practices in the Age of a Pandemic” ASQ Education divisions newsletter, Dec 2020.
  • Al-Odeh “Calculating Return on Investment for Continuous Improvement Activities: A Model and a Case Study” International Journal of Management (IJM),Vol (11), No 2, 2020.
  • Al-Odeh, J. Smallwood, M.A. Badar “A Framework for Implementing Sustainable Supply Chain Management” International Journal of Advanced Operations Management (IJAOM), accepted, in production.
  • Al-Odeh and J. Barta “What Universities in the Middle East can Learn from the American Online Education System” International Journal of Informatics and Communication Technology (IJ-ICT), Vol 9, No 1, 2020
  • Setiawan, V. Kulkarni, M. Al-Odeh, “The Impact of Corporate Reputation on Organizational Performance”, Productivity Management, Vol 25, No 1, 2020
  • Al-Odeh “Challenges and Opportunities of Implementing Online Education in the Middle East” Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education, Vol 39, No 1, 2019
  • Al-Odeh and S. Altarazi “Supply Chain Management Information Systems Survey for Jordanian Companies” Int. Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences Vol. 4, No. 3, 567–579, 2019
  • Al-Odeh “Emphasis Related Capstone Class: The Use of Real-Life Experience to Enhance Workforce Readiness”, British Journal of Education, Vol.4, No.13 pp.1-12, 2016.
  • Al-Odeh “Supply Chain Technologies and Strategies in Northern Minnesota”, Journal of Supply Chain Management Systems, Volume 5, Issue 2, 2016.
  • Al-Odeh, M. Schafer, M.A. Badar, and Randy Peters “Using Engineering Economic Analyses to Investigate the Viability of Residential Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems in the State of Indiana”, Journal of Business, Economics and Finance (JBEF), Vol.5 (4), 2016.
  • Al-Odeh, A. McLeod, and M.A. Badar, “Value Stream Mapping: Recreating the Industrial Environment in Educational Environment at College of Technology in Indiana State University”, Technology Interface Int. Journal, Volume 15, No 2, summer 2015.
  • Al-Odeh, C. Bell, and M.A. Badar “Data Integration to Extend Product Data Management Systems to Predict Product Lifecycle”, Global Sci-Tech Journal, Volume 6 No.1, Feb 2014.
  • Al-Odeh, “Implementing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology into Supply Chain of Small-to-Medium Manufacturing Factories”, Int. Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering (IJETAE), Volume 2, Issue 9, September 2012.
  • Al-Odeh, T. Stergioulas, and M.A. Badar, “Economic Analysis for two-axis photovoltaic tracking system for ISU building,” NED University Journal of Research, Vol. IX Issue 1, June 2012.
  • Al-Odeh and J. Smallwood, “Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Literature Review, Trends, and Framework”, Int. Journal of Computational Engineering & Management (IJCEM), Vol. 15 Issue 1, January 2012

Frequently Taught Courses

  • Total Quality Systems
  • Quality Assurance
  • Operations Planning & Control
  • Economics and Cost Analysis
  • Service Process Improvement
  • Introduction to Cost Management 
  • Applied Project Management- Capstone course
  • Pre-Thesis Seminar (Honor Course)
  • Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Research & Creative Interests

Process Improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Supply Chain Technologies

Value Stream Mapping

Professional Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute (PMI).
  • The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS).
  • American Society for Quality (ASQ).
  • The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).