Academic History

• PhD      University of Iowa, 2000
• MSIE    Bradley University, 1991
• BSIE     Purdue University, 1987

Selected Publications

•  Buck, J. R., Zellers, S., Opar, M. E. (2000). Control error statistics.  Ergonomics. 43(1):1-16.
• Opar, M .E., Buck, J. R., (1999). Identifying problems. Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer-Aided Ergonomics and Safety. Barcelona, Spain.
• Hill, T., Jerz, R., Kanzaki, G., Opar, M. E. (1998). An integrated education for ABET 2000: Experiences from a small university. Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Educators Annual Conference and Exposition. Seattle, Washington.
• Opar, M. E., Hill, T. (1997). An investigation into problem solving, focused on problem definition and identification. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice. San Diego, California.
• Prisk, W., Bahns, B., Byers, C., Opar, M. E. (1997). Foundry operation simulation, using simplification mapping. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice. San Diego, California.
• Opar, M. E., Zellers, S. (1996). The design of interfaces of group work: A human factors approach. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice. Houston, Texas.
• Jacox, E., Kitchen, A., Brundies, M., Brown, M., Sebill, J., Strang, E., Opar, M. E. (1996). A framework for curbside waste disposal. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice. Houston, Texas.

Conference Papers

• Opar, M.E., Hill, T.W. (2007).  An Assessment Approach for ABET. Thirteenth International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, FL.
• Opar, M.E., Serianz, R., Yang, Kuo-Ho (2006).  Engineering Camp Excites Middle Schoolers. Twelfth International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, FL.
• Johnson, I., Zorg, R., Opar, M.E. (2004).  Crutch modification for comfort and functionality. Tenth International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, FL.  
• Opar, M.E., Hill, T. (2003). Process improvement in the hospital. Ninth International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems. Coca Beach, Florida.
• Opar, M.E., Hill, T. (2003). Linking quality to the strategic plan. Academy for Leadership Excellence, Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, Iowa and Illini Hospital, Silvis, Illinois.
• Opar, M.E. (2002). A hierarchical approach for problem identification. Industrial Engineering Research Conference. Orlando, Florida.
• Hill, T., Opar, M.E. (2001). Flows and processes. The 28th Annual AICE Quality Conference, Davenport, Iowa.
• Buck, J. R., Zellers, S., Opar, M. E. (1995). Ergonomic considerations in pitcher design. International Ergonomic Association World Conference. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• Buck, J. R., Zellers, S., Opar, M. E. (1995). Intuitive improvements toward optimization.  International Ergonomic Association World Conference. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• Zellers, S., Opar, M. E. (1995). Ergonomic pitcher handle design. Iowa Academy of Science. Waverly, Iowa.

Committees

• Davenport Project Lead the Way Advisory Board (2006- present)
• Institution Review Board (2005-2007)
• College of Business Administrative Council, 2002-present
• Grievance Committee, 1999-2002
• Student Life Committee, 1997-1999 (Chair: 1998-1999)
• Acting Secretary of the Faculty Assembly, Spring of 1997
• Regional Invention Convention judge (2002-present)
• Local Invention Convention judge (1999-present)
• Science Fair judge (1996-1999)

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