Research
Philosophy
In our opinion, an effective method for attaining high visibility and quality
results in research efforts is by publishing in the referred literature. A seminal
publication may be cited for decades. It is crucial that students learn that
the development of new knowledge is not complete until the research community
at large is informed. There are other dimensions of developing new knowledge
through research leading to publication including external funding support,
equipment acquisitions, gifts and grants, technology transfer, and organizational
development. Research is a central role of the modern university and quality
publishing is a cornerstone of our approach to being a professor.
Many of our publications are derived from graduate student theses and dissertations completed under our supervision and are direct results of funded research projects that we have directed or co-directed. Our projects typically have deliverables that include novel algorithms and software for enhanced decision support in manufacturing systems. A lengthy table summarizes our funding support history. That table includes a project description, names of collaborators, and a list of graduate research assistants. Most projects were multiple year projects where successful reviews were necessary to receive continued funding. Collaboration with other universities is involved, and both government and industry sponsors have supported our work.
The ongoing media dialog about the conflict between teaching and research is based on a misconception about how research at a university works and what teaching means. Typically, research involves a project that directly includes graduate students. This is particularly true of funded research projects. Students need to be TAUGHT how to do research and the format is the age-old apprenticeship method. It is a system that we observed and learned from at its best during our Ph.D. days at Purdue, Stanford and Texas A&M Universities. We take a strong interest in the research experience of all students with which we come in contact - not just when serving as their chair. This interest has a selfish component, too - our work is impossible without them. Most of our graduate students co-publish with us and have served on our funded projects. They also have, in turn, taken jobs at research laboratories and universities. This section will include
- Research Thrusts
- Metrics
Refereed, Archival Journal Papers (publications with students indicated in bold)
Book Chapters1. Kim, B., E. S. Gel, W. M. Carlyle, and J. W. Fowler, 2001, "A new technique to compare algorithms for bi-criteria combinatorial optimization problems," MCDM in the New Millennium, M. Koksalan and S. Zionts, eds., Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems, Vol. 507, Springer Verlag, pp. 113-123.
2. Carlyle, W. M., B. Kim, J. W. Fowler and E. S. Gel, 2001, "Comparison of multiple objective genetic algorithms for parallel machine scheduling algorithms", Evolutionary Multi-Criteria Optimization, Zitzzler et al., eds. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 1993, pp. 472-485
3. Yücesan, E. and Fowler, J.W., “Simulation Analysis of Manufacturing and Logistics Systems”, Kluwer Encyclopedia of Production and Manufacturing Management, 2000, pp. 687-697.
4. Duenyas, I., Fowler, J.W., and Schruben, L.W., "Japan’s Development of Scheduling Methods for Manufacturing Semiconductors," Engineered in Japan: Japanese Technology-Management Practices, edited by J.K. Liker, J.E. Ettlie, and J.C. Campbell, Oxford University Press, pp. 263-277, 1995.
5. Yücesan, E. and Fowler, J.W., “Simulation Software Selection”, Kluwer Encyclopedia of Production and Manufacturing Management, 2000, pp. 709-711.
6. White, K.P., and Fowler, J.W., "Manufacturing Technologies," a contributed article to the 1995 McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science and Technology, 1995
Refereed, Archival Journal Papers (publications with students indicated in bold)
1. Balasubramanian, H., Mönch, L., Fowler, J.W., and Pfund, M.E., "Minimizing Total Weighted Tardiness on Parallel Batch Process Machines Using Genetic Algorithms", International Journal of Production Research, to appear.
2. Fowler, J.W., Horng, S-M,, and Cochran, J.K., "A Hybridized Genetic Algorithm to Solve Parallel Machine Scheduling Problems with Sequence Dependent Setups", International Journal of Industrial Engineering, to appear.
3. Keha, A.B., de Farias Jr., I.R., Nemhauser, G.L., ``Models for Representing Piecewise Linear Cost Functions'', Operations Research Letters, to appear.
4. Carlyle, W.M., Fowler, J.W., Gel, E., and Kim, B., "Evaluating the Quality of Approximate Solution Sets for Multiple Objective Optimization Problems", Decision Sciences, to appear.
5. Greiner, M.A., Fowler, J.W., Shunk, D.L., Carlyle, W.M., and McNutt, R.T., "A Hybrid Approach Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process and Integer Programming to Screen Weapon Systems Projects", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, to appear.
6. Dabbas, R.M. and Fowler, J.W., "A New Scheduling Approach Using Combined Dispatching Criteria in Semiconductor Manufacturing Systems", IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, to appear.
7. Koksalan, M., Keha, A.B., "Using Genetic Algorithms For Single Machine Bicriteria Scheduling Problems", European Journal of Operations Research, Vol. 145, 2003, pp. 543-556.
8. Cochran, J.K, Horng, S-M, and Fowler, J.W., "A Multi-Population Genetic Algorithm to Solve Multi-Objective Scheduling Problems for Parallel Machines", Computers and Operations Research, Vol. 30, No. 7, pp. 1087-1102, 2003.
9. Dabbas, R. M., Fowler, J.W., Rollier, D.A., and McCarville, D., "Multiple Response Optimization Using Mixture Designed Experiments and Desirability Function in Semiconductor Scheduling", International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 41, No. 5, pp. 939-961, 2003.
10. Phojanamongkolkij, N., Fowler, J.W., and Cochran, J.K., "Determining 'Optimal' Policies for Batch-Processing Machines of a Wafer Fabrication Facility", Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 21, No. 5, pp. 363-379, 2002.
11. Fowler, J.W., Hogg, G.L., and Mason, S.J., "Workload Control in the Semiconductor Industry", Production Planning and Control, Vol. 13, No. 7, pp. 568-578, 2002.
12. Mackulak, G.T., Park, S., Keats, J.B., and Fowler, J.W., "A Sequential Stopping Rule for Steady State Simulation Based on Time Series Forecasting", Transactions of the Society for Computer Simulation International, Vol. 78, No. 11, pp. 643-654, 2002.
13. Skinner, K.R., Montgomery, D.C., Runger, G.R., Fowler, J.W., McCarville, D.R., Rhoads, T.R., and Stanley, J.D., "Multivariate Statistical Methods for Modeling and Analysis of Wafer Probe Test Data", IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 15, No. 4, 2002, pp. 523-530.
14. Park, S., Fowler, J.W., Mackulak, G.T., Keats, J.B., and Carlyle, W.M., "D-Optimal Sequential Experiments for Generating a Simulation-Based Cycle Time-Throughput Curve", Operations Research, Vol. 50, No. 6, 2002, pp. 981-990.
15. Perry, L. A., Montgomery, D. C., and Fowler, J. W., "Partition Experimental Designs for Sequential Processes: Part II - Second-Order Models", Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 18, No. 5, 2002, pp. 373-382.
16. Yu, L., Shih, H.M., Pfund, M., Carlyle, W.M., and Fowler, J.W., "Scheduling of Unrelated Parallel Machines: An Application to PWB Manufacturing", IIE Transactions on Scheduling and Logistics, Vol. 34, No. 11, 2002, pp. 921-931.
17. Gel, E.S., Hopp, W.J., and Van Oyen, M.P., "Factors Affecting Opportunity of Worksharing as a Dynamic Line Balancing Mechanism", IIE Transactions, Vol. 34, No. 10, 2002, pp. 847-863.
18. Hopp, W.J., Spearman, M.L., Chayet, S., Donohue, K.L, and Gel, E.S., "Using an Optimized Queueing Network Model to Support Wafer Fab Design", IIE Transactions, Vol. 34, No. 2, 2002, pp. 119-130.
19. Solomon, L., Fowler, J., Pfund, M., and Jensen, P., "The Inclusion of Future Arrivals and Downstream Setups into Wafer Fabrication Batch Processing Decisions", Journal of Electronics Manufacturing, Vol. 11, No. 2, 2002, pp. 149-159.
20. Mason, S.J., Fowler, J.W., and Carlyle, W.M., "A Modified Shifting Bottleneck Heuristic for Minimizing the Total Weighted Tardiness in a Semiconductor Wafer Fab", Journal of Scheduling, Vol. 5, No. 3, 2002, pp. 247-262.
21. Fowler, J.W., Phojanamongkolkij, N., Cochran, J.K., and Montgomery, D.C., "Optimal Batching in a Wafer Fabrication Facility Using a Multi-Product G/G/c Model with Batch Processing", International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 40, No. 2, 2002, pp. 275-292.
22. Pfund, M., Yu, L., Fowler, J., and Carlyle, W., "The Effects Of Processing Time Variability And Equipment Downtimes On Various Scheduling Approaches For A Printed Wiring Board Assembly Operation", Journal of Electronics Manufacturing, Vol. 11, No. 1, 2002, pp. 19-31.
23. Houston, D., Mackulak, G.T., and Collofello, J., "Stochastic Simulation of Risk Factor Potential Effects for Software Development Risk Management", Journal of Systems and Software, Vol. 59, No. 3, 2001, pp. 247-257.
24. Houston, D., Ferriera, S., Collofello, J., Montgomery, D., Mackulak, G.T., and Shunk, D., "Behavioral Characterization: Finding and Using the Influential Factors in Software Process Simulation Models", Journal of Systems and Software, Vol. 59, No. 3, 2001, pp. 259-270.
25. Van Oyen, M.P., Gel, E.S., and Hopp, W.J., "Performance Opportunity for Workforce Agility in Collaborative and Noncollaborative Work Systems", IIE Transactions, Vol. 33, 2001, pp. 761-777.
26. Perry, L. A., Montgomery, D. C., and Fowler, J. W., "Partition Experimental Designs for Sequential Processes: Part I - First-Order Models", Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 17, No. 6, 2001, pp. 429-438.
27. Carlyle, W.M, Knutson, K., and Fowler, J.W., "Bin Covering Algorithms in the Second Stage of the Lot to Order Matching Problem", Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol. 52, No. 11, 2001, pp. 1232-1243.
28. Fowler, J.W., Park, S., Mackulak, G.T., and Shunk, D.L., "Efficient Cycle Time-Throughput Curve Generation Using a Fixed Sample Size Procedure", International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 39, No. 12, 2001, pp. 2595-2613.
29. Mackulak, G.T., and Savory, P.A., "A Simulation Based Experiment for Comparing AMHS Performance in a Semiconductor Fabrication Facility", IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 14, No. 3, August 2001, pp. 273-280.
30. Kang, Ook, and Mackulak, G.T., "A Strategic Approach for Global Supply Chain Management Simulation System Development over WWW", IE Interfaces Korea, Vol. 13, No. 3, September 2000, pp. 339-347.
31. Mackulak, G.T., Mendez, E., and Carter, J., “A Simulation Approach for Establishing Limits on Quality Expenditures”, Simulation, May 2000, Vol. 74, No. 5, pp. 281-289.
32. Dabbas, R.M., Chen, H.-N., Fowler, J.W., and Shunk, D.L., "A Combined Dispatching Approach to Scheduling Semiconductor Manufacturing Systems", Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol. 39, 2001, pp. 307-324.
33. Fowler, J.W., Knutson, K., and Carlyle, W.M., "Comparison and Evaluation of Lot-To-Order Matching Policies for a Semiconductor Assembly and Test Facility", International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 38, No. 8, 2000, pp. 1841-1853.
34. Murugan, A., Cochran, J.K., and Krishnamurthy, V., “Generic Markov Models for Availability Estimantion and Failure Characterization in Petroleum Refineries”, Computers and Operations Research(1999-to appear).
35. Horng, H.C. and Cochran, J.K., “A Decision Support Tool for Worker Assignment in JIT Systems”, Computers and Industrial Engineering (1999-to appear).
36. Cochran, J.K. and Horng, H.C., “Dynamic Dispatching Rule-pairs for Multitasking Workers in JIT Production Systems”, International Journal of Production Research (1999-to appear).
37. Cochran, J.K., Murugan, A., and Krishnamurthy, V., “Generic Markov Models for Availability Estimation and Failure Characterization in Petroleum Refineries”, Computers and Operations Research (1999-to appear).
38. Horng, S.-M., Fowler, J., and Cochran, J., “A Genetic Algorithm Approach to Manage Ion Implantation Processes in Wafer Fabrication”, International Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 1, No. 2/3, 2000, pp. 156-172.
39. Shao, Y.E., Fowler, J.W., and Runger, G.C., “Determining the Optimal Target for a Process with Multiple Markets and Holding Costs”, International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 65, No. 3, 2000, pp. 229-242.
40. Fowler, J.W., Hogg, G.L., and Phillips, D.T., “Control of Multiproduct Bulk Server Diffusion/Oxidation Processes Part Two: Multiple Servers”, IIE Transactions on Scheduling and Logistics, Vol. 32, No. 2, 2000, pp. 167-176.
41. Cochran, J.K., “Simulated Annealing Solution of a Multi-Modal Optimization Problem Arising from a New Type of Manufacturing Configuration”, Problems of Nonlinear Analysis in Engineering Systems 5:1, pp. 31-36 (1999)
42. Knutson, K., Kempf, K., Fowler, J.,and Carlyle, M., “Lot-to-Order Matching for a Semiconductor Assembly & Test Facility”, IIE Transactions on Scheduling and Logistics, Vol. 31, No. 11, 1999, pp. 1103-1111.
43. Fowler, J.W, Cochran, J.K., and Horng, S-M., “A Group-Technology-Coded Literature Review of Semiconductor Manufacturing Operations Publications: The MASMLAB Bibliography Web Site”, IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 12, No. 2, 1999, pp. 259-263.
44. Runger, G.C. and Fowler, J.W., “Run-to-Run Control Charts with Contrasts", Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 14, 1998, pp. 261-272.
45. Cochran, J.K. and Kim, S.S., “Optimum Junction Point Location and Inventory Levels in a Hybrid Push/Pull Manufacturing System”, International Journal of Production Research 36:4, pp. 1141-1155 (1998).
46. Horng, H.C. and Cochran, J.K., “Simulation Constructs for Computer-Integrated Just-In-Time Production Systems: An Object-Oriented Approach”, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing 11:2, pp. 130-141 (1998).
47. Sarker, B.R., Wilhelm, W.E. and Hogg, G.L., “One-dimensional Machine Location Problems in a Multi-product Flowline with Equidistant Locations,” European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 105, No. 3, March 1998, pp. 401-426.
48. Sarker, B.R., Wilhelm, W.E. and Hogg, G.L., “Locating Sets of Identical Machines in a Linear Layout,” Annals of Operations Research, Vol. 77, No. 1 1998, pp. 183-207.
49. Stahlman, E.J. and Cochran, J.K., “Dynamic Metamodeling in Capacity Planning”, International Journal of Production Research 36:1, pp. 197-209 (1998).
50. Ammons, J., Carlyle, W. M., Cranmer, L., DePuy, G. , Ellis, K. , McGinnis, L.F. , Tovey, C.A. and Xu, H. (1997) “Component allocation to balance workload in printed circuit card assembly systems.” IIE Transactions, 29, pp. 265-275.
51. Cochran, J. K., Chu, D.E , and Chu, M.D., “Optimal Staffing of Cyclically Scheduled Processes”, International Journal of Production Research 35:12, pp. 3393-3403 (1997).
52. Montgomery, D.C., Keats, J.B., Fowler, J.W., Runger, G.C., and Rajavelu, G., “Statistical Monitoring Techniques for Contamination Data”, Journal of the Institute of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 40, No. 2, 1997, pp. 23-30.
53. Savory, P.A., Mackulak, G.T., (1997), "An Aggregation Procedure For Simulating Manufacturing Flow Line Models", Computers & Operations Research, Vol. 24, pp. 1063-1073, Nov 1997.
54. Woodward, E.E., Mackulak, G.T., (1997), "Detecting Logic Errors in Discrete-Event Simulation: Reverse Engineering through Event Graphs", Simulation: Theory and Practice, Volume 5, No. 4, pp. 357-376, May 1997.
55. Yellig, E., Mackulak, G.T., (1997), "Robust Deterministic Scheduling in Stochastic Environments: The Method of Capacity Hedge Points", International Journal of Production Research, Volume 35 No. 2, pp. 369-379 (February 1997).
56. Del Castillo, E. and Cochran, J.K., "Optimal Short Horizon Distribution Operations in Reusable Container Systems", Journal of the Operational Research Society 47:1, pp. 48-60 (1996).
57. Garcia-Diaz, J.C., Startzman, R., and Hogg, G.L., “A New Methodology for Minimizing Investment in the Development of Offshore Fileds,”SPE Production & Facilities, pp. 22-29, February 1996.
58. Savory, P.A., Mackulak, G.T., (1996), "Cycle Time Estimation for a Tandem Queueing System Using Aggregation Techniques", Transactions for the Society of Computer Simulation, Vol. 13, Nmb.3, pp. 125-133, 1996.
59. Savory, P., Mackulak, G.T., (1996), "The Impact of Intelligent Tools on Simulation Methodology", International Journal of Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering , Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 135-158, 1996.
60. Cochran, J.K., Mackulak, G.T., and Savory, P.A., “Simulation Project Characteristics in Industrial Settings”, Interfaces 25:4, pp. 104-113 (1995).
61. Lawrence, F.P. and Cochran, J.K., “A New Computational Approach for Project Management Networks”, Computers and Industrial Engineering 29:1-4, pp. 339-343 (1995).
62. Lewis, T.P. and Cochran, J.K., “Applying Queuing Theory to Improve the Modeling of Spares Provisioning of Small Combat Aircraft Units”, Computers and Industrial Engineering 29:1-4, pp. 297-301 (1995).
63. Montgomery, D.C., Torng, C.C., and Cochran, J.K., "Statistically Constrained Economic Design of the EWMA Control Chart", Journal of Quality Technology 27:3, pp. 250-256 (1995).
64. Paul, B.K. and Cochran, J.K., "Qualitative Modeling of the Organizational Acceptance of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies", International Journal of Human Factors in Manufacturing 5:2, pp. 177-209 (1995).
65. Robinson, J., Fowler, J.W., and Bard, J., "The Use of Upstream and Downstream Information in Scheduling Semiconductor Batch Operations", International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 33, No. 7, pp. 1849-1870, July 1995.
66. Sarker, B.R., Wilhelm, W.E., Hogg, G.L., and Han, M.H., “Backtracking of Jobs in One-Dimensional Machine Location Problems,” European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 85, No. 3. pp. 593-609. September 1995.
67. Torng, C.C., Cochran, J.K., Montgomery, D.C., and Lawrence, F.P., "Implementing Statistically Constrained Economic EWMA Control Charts", Journal of Quality Technology 27:3, pp. 257-264 (1995).
68. Watkins, R.E. and Cochran, J.K., “A Line Balancing Heuristic Case Study for Existing Automated Surface Mount Assembly Line Setups”, Computers and Industrial Engineering 29:1-4, pp. 681-685 (1995)
Full Papers (reviewed) in Conference Proceedings (publications with students indicated in bold)
1. Heydt, G.T., James, D.S., Gel, E.S., Albu, M.M., and Hubele, N.F., “The Reliability Analysis of High Power Switches Composed of Series and Parallel Branches”, Proceedings of the IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 13-16, 2003, (Submitted).
2. Mason, S. J., Carlyle, W.M., and Fowler, J.W., “Improving MIP Solver Performance for Scheduling Complex Job Shops”, 11th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Portland, OR, May 18-20, 2003, (no page numbers).
3. Bullock, M., Fowler, J.W., and Pfund, M.E., “Evaluation of Lot Dispatching Rules for Semiconductor Manufacturing”, 11th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Portland, OR, May 18-20, 2003, (no page numbers).
4. Duarte, B.M., Fowler, J.W., Knutson, K., Gel, E., and Shunk, D., ”Parameterization of Fast and Accurate Simulations for Complex Supply Networks”, Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, San Diego, CA, Dec. 8-11, 2002, pp. 1327-1336.
5. Jimenez, J., Kim, B., Fowler, J.W., Mackulak, G.T., Choung, Y.I., and Kim, D.-J., ”Operational Modeling and Simulation of An Inter-Bay AMHS in Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication”, Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, San Diego, CA, Dec. 8-11, 2002, pp. 1377-1382.
6. Rasmidatta, C., Murray, S., Fowler, J.W., and Mackulak, G.T., ”New Approaches for Simulation of Wafer Fabrication: The Use of Control Variates and Calibration Metrics”, Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, San Diego, CA, Dec. 8-11, 2002, pp.1414-1422.
7. Potoradi, J., Boon, O.S., Mason, S.J., Fowler, J.W., and Pfund, M.E., “Using Simulation-Based Scheduling to Maximize Demand Fulfillment in a Semiconductor Assembly Facility”, Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, San Diego, CA, Dec. 8-11, 2002, pp. 1857-1861.
8. Mönch, L, Balasubramanian, H., Fowler, J.W., and Pfund, M.E., “Minimizing Total Weighted Tardiness on Parallel Batch Process Machines Using Genetic Algorithms, OR 2002: International Conference on Operations Research, Klagenfurt, Austria, September 2-5, 2002, pp. 205-210.
9. Pfund, M., Fowler, J., and Carlyle, M., “An Evaluation of Scheduling and Dispatching Algorithms in High Tech Manufacturing Environments with Uncertainty, 12th Annual International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Dresden, Germany, July 15-17, 2002, pp. 1224-1230.
10. Fowler, J., Brown, S., Carlyle, M., Gel, E., Mason, S., Mönch, L., Rose, O., Runger, G., Sturm, R., “A Modified Shifting Bottleneck Heuristic for Scheduling Wafer Fabrication Facilities”, 12th Annual International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Dresden, Germany, July 15-17, 2002, pp. 1231-1236.
11. Mason, S., Skinner, G., Qu, P., Jin, S., Wessels, C., Pfund, M., Fowler, J., Carlyle, M., and Kim, B., ”Scheduling and Rescheduling Methodologies”, 12th Annual International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Dresden, Germany, July 15-17, 2002, pp. 1464-1471.
12. Carlyle, M., Fowler, J., Pfund, M., Abraham R., Balasubramanian, H., and Gadkari, A., “Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Subproblem Solution Procedures for the Shifting Bottleneck Heuristic”, 12th Annual International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Dresden, Germany, July 15-17, 2002, pp. 1434-1439.
13. Gel, E., Runger, G., Pfund, M., Fowler, J., Burhanuddin, A., and Vardar, C., “Event and Data Triggers for Rescheduling in Wafer Fabs”, 12th Annual International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Dresden, Germany, July 15-17, 2002, pp. 1440-1445.
14. Lung, C.H., Mackulak, G.T., and Urban, J.E., "Software Reuse and Knowledge Transfer through Analogy and Design Patterns", Proceedings of the 2002 International Conference on Software Engineering Research and Practice (SERP '02), Las Vegas, NV, June 24-27, 2002, pp. 618-624.
15. Fowler, L., Pfund, M., Yu, L., Fowler, J., and Carlyle, W , "Development of a Robust Scheduling Rule for a Printed Wiring Board Drilling Operation with Multiple Scheduling Objectives and Fixed Order Release / Pickup Times", 10th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL, May 19-21, 2002, (no page numbers).
16. Scholl, W., Gel, E., Khowala, K., and Fowler, J.W., “Use of Analytical Queuing Approximations to Set Processing Step Performance Targets at Infineon Technologies Dresden”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM 2002), Tempe, Arizona, April 10-12, 2002, pp. 206-210.
17. Sung, C.S., Choung, Y.I., and Fowler, J.W., “Heuristic Algorithm for Minimizing Earliness-Tardiness on a Single Burn-In Oven in Semiconductor Manufacturing”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM 2002), Tempe, Arizona, April 10-12, 2002, pp. 217-222.
18. Pfund, M. and Fowler, J.W., "Exploring the Boundaries between Scheduling and Dispatching in High-Tech Manufacturing Environments", Proceedings of the Western Decisions Sciences Institute Conference, Las Vegas, NV, April 2-5, 2002, pp.726-731.
19. Park, S., Mackulak, G.T., and Fowler, J.W., "An Overall Framework for Generating Simulation-Based Cycle Time-Throughput Curves", Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, Washington DC, Dec. 9-12, 2001, pp. 1178-1187.
20. Knutson, K., Fowler, J., Kempf, K., Duarte, B., and Babu, P., "Modeling and Analysis Of Material Flows In Complex Supply Networks", SIMPOI/POMS 2001, Sao Paulo, Brazil, August 11-14, 2001, pp. 1123-1131.
21. Pfund, M., Fowler, J., and Brown, S., "The Need for Factory Dynamics Training for Technicians", Proceedings of the 7th Annual Advanced Technological Education in Semiconductor Manufacturing, Austin, TX, July 30-August 3, 2001, Paper #14-C, on CD-ROM (no page numbers).
22. Mason, S.J., and Fowler, J.W., "Maximizing Delivery Performance in Semiconductor Wafer Fabs-Potential Implementation Issues", 10th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Dallas, TX, May 2001, (no page numbers).
23. Paprotny, I., and Fowler, J., "Investigating Run-Time Behavior of Distributed Semiconductor Manufacturing through Emulation of Distributed Environment", Proceedings of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Operational Modeling and Simulation Symposium '01, Seattle, WA, April 24-25, 2001, pp. 24-29.
24. Devpura, A., Carlyle, M., and Fowler, J., "Lower Bounds on Total Weighted Tardiness for a Single Batch Processing Machine with Incompatible Job Families", Proceedings of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Operational Modeling and Simulation Symposium '01, Seattle, WA, April 24-25, 2001, pp. 80-86.
25. Kempf, K., Knutson, K., Fowler, J., Armbruster, B., Babu, P., and Duarte, B., "Fast Accurate Simulation of Physical Flows in Demand Networks", Proceedings of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Operational Modeling and Simulation Symposium '01, Seattle, WA, April 24-25, 2001, pp. 111-116.
26. Carlyle, W. M., Kim, B., Fowler, J.W., and Gel, E.S., "Comparison of multiple objective genetic algorithms for parallel machine scheduling algorithms", Evolutionary Multi-Criteria Optimization, Zitzzler et al., eds., Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 1993, Zurich, Switzerland, March 7-9, 2001, pp. 472-485.
27. Mason, S.J. and Fowler, J., "Maximizing Delivery Performance in Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Facilities", Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, Orlando, FL, Dec. 10-13, 2000, pp. 1458-1463.
28. Murray, S., Mackulak, G.T., Fowler, J.W., and Colvin, T., "A Simulation-Based Cost Modeling Methodology for Evaluation of Interbay Material Handling in a Semiconductor Wafer Fab", Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, Orlando, FL, Dec. 10-13, 2000, pp. 1510-1517.
29. Paprotny, I., Shiau, J., Huh, Y., and Mackulak, G.T., "A Simulation Based Comparison of Semiconductor AMHS Alternatives: Continuous Flow vs. Overhead Hoist", Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, Orlando, FL, December, 2000, pp. 1333-1337.
30. Devpura, A., Fowler, J.W., Carlyle, W.M., and Perez, I., "Minimizing Total Weighted Tardiness on a Single Batch Process Machine with Incompatible Job Families", Symposium on Operations Research 2000, Dresden, Germany, September 9-12, 2000, pp. 366-371.
31. Kim, B., Gel, E., Carlyle, W.M., and Fowler, J.W., "An A Posteriori Evaluation Technique for Bi-criteria Parallel Machine Scheduling Algorithms", 15th International Conference on Multiple Criteria Decision Making, Ankara, Turkey, July 10-14, 2000, pp. 113-123.
32. Delp, D., Si, J., Collins, D., Hunter, J., and Fowler, J., “Development of a Full-Scale and Reduced Semiconductor Manufacturing Model for Advanced Input Control and Bottleneck Queuing”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM 2000), Tempe, Arizona, May 10-12, 2000, pp. 220-225.
33. Walsh, M., Carlyle, W. M., Fowler, J.W., and Wee, C., “Modeling Operator Cross Training in wafer Fabrication Given Uncertain Demand: A Stochastic Programming Approach”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM 2000), Tempe, Arizona, May 10-12, 2000, pp. 226-232.
34. Shirodkar, S., Arnold, C.W., Kempf, K., and Fowler, J.W., “Modeling and Simulating Supply Chains for Increased Performance and Profitability”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM 2000), Tempe, Arizona, May 10-12, 2000, pp. 346-352.
35. Stray, J., Fowler, J.W., and Carlyle, W.M., “Enterprise-Wide Strategic and Logistics Planning for Semiconductor Manufacturing”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM 2000), Tempe, Arizona, May 10-12, 2000, pp. 353-356.
36. Schömig, A. and Fowler, J., "Modelling Semiconductor Manufacturing Operations", Proceedings of the 9th ASIM Simulation in Production and Logistics Conference, Berlin, Germany, March 8-9, 2000, pp. 55-64.
37. Colvin, T.D., Hennessy, L.S., and Mackulak, G.T. “Semiconductor Layout Alternatives Enabled by Modular Fab Design Concepts and AMHS Linkage", Proceedings of the ASCE 2000, ISBN: 0-7844-0475-5, February 2000, pp. 727-736.
38. Fowler, J.W., “Wafer Fab Operations: Modeling, Analysis and Design", Proceedings of the 2000 NSF Design & Manufacturing Research Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, January 3-6, 2000, Paper #OR-9, on CD-ROM (no page numbers).
39. Paprotny, I., Yngve, J., Mackulak, G.T., and Gaskins, B., “Applying Conservative Distributed Simulation to a Large Scale Automated Material Handling Design”, Proceedings of the Communication Networks and Distributed Systems Modeling and Simulation (CNDS) Conference WMC 2000, January 2000, pp. 107-112.
40. Wu, S., Rayter, J., Paprotny, I., Mackulak, G.T., and Yngve, J., “Increasing First Pass Accuracy of AMHS Simulation Output Using Legacy Data”, Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference '99, December 1999, pp. 784-789.
41. Paprotny, I., Zhao, W., and Mackulak, G.T., “Reducing Model Creation Cycle Time by Automated Conversion of a CAD AMHS Layout Design”, Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference '99, December 1999, pp. 779-783.
42. Wu, S., Sokhan-Sanj , S. Mackulak, G.T., (SMOMS ’99, Jan. 1999), “Impact of Manufacturing Variability on Automated Material Handling System Performance”.
43. Elias, R. and Cochran, J.K., “Queueing Network Modeling of Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication and Profitability”, International Conference on Semiconductor Manufacturing Operational Modeling and Simulation, pp. 13-18, San Francisco, CA (1999)
44. Krishnamurthy, V. and Cochran, J.K., “Optimal Maintenance Scheduling of a Manufacturing System with Imperfect Maintenance”, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Track 6, Session F6, Paper 3 (7 pages) on CD-ROM, Phoenix, AZ (1999)
45. Phojanamongkolkij, N. and Cochran, J.K., “Queueing Network Analysis with Batching of an Electronic Circuit Board Repair Facility”, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Track 7, Session C7, Paper 2 (7 pages) on CD-ROM, Phoenix, AZ (1999)
46. Mackulak, G.T., Rayter, J., IERC ‘99, May 1999, “Evaluation of Automated Material Handling Equipment Enhancements Through Response Surface Modeling”
47. Sokhan-Sanj, S., Wu, S., Mackulak, G.T., Solutions ‘99, May 1999, “Methods for Reducing the Simulation Design Cycle in the 300mm Era of Semiconductor Manufacturing”
48. Colvin, T.D., Hennessy, L.S., Mackulak, G.T, (1998), “Synergistic Engineering Facility Design for Semiconductor Automated Material Handling Systems”, Proceedings of 19th International Conference on Advanced Technologies and Practices for Contamination Control, San Diego, CA, pp. 7-15
49. Mackulak, G.T., Lawrence, F. P., Colvin, T.D., (1998),“Effective Simulation Model Reuse: A Case Study for AMHS Modeling”, Proceedings of the 1998 Winter Simulation Conference, pp. 979-984
50. Schaefer, L., Mackulak, G.T., Cochran, J., Cherilla, J., (1998),“Application of General Particle System Model to Movement of Pedestrians and Vehicles”, Proceedings of the 1998 Winter Simulation Conference, pp. 1155-1160
51. Mackulak, G.T., Lawrence, F. P., Rayter, J., (1998),“Simulation Analysis of 300mm Intrabay Automation Vehicle Capacity Alternatives”, 9th Annual IEEE/SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference, ASMC, Boston, pp. 445-450
52. Colvin. T., Mackulak, G. T., (1998), “The Simultaneous Engineering Paradigm Applied to Automated Material Handling System Design in Semiconductor Manufacturing”, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Engineering Design and Automation, Maui, Hawaii, EDA98/TP2-B/EDA98135, pp.1-6
53. Lawrence, F.P., Mackulak, G.T., Colvin, T.D. (1998), “Construction and Validation of AMHS Design Heuristics for Semiconductor Manufacturing”, Proceedings of IERC7, 03/Sa02, pp. 1-6
54. Sokhan-Sanj, S., Paprotny, I., Lawrence, F.P., Mackulak, G.T., (1998), “Techniques for Reducing Simulation Model Building Cycle Time”, Proceedings of the 1998 Summer Simulation Conference, Reno, pp. 69-72
55. Park, S., Hickie, M., Fowler, J., and Carlyle, M., "Assessment of Potential Gains in Productivity Due to Proactive Reticle Management Using Discrete Event Simulation", Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, Phoenix, AZ, Dec. 5-8, 1999, pp. 856-864.
56. Hickie, M. and Fowler, J., "Ancillary Effects of Simulation", Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference,Phoenix, AZ, Dec. 5-8, 1999, pp. 754-758.
57. Cochran, J.K., Horng, S.-H., and Fowler, J.W., “An Overview of a New Class of Genetic Algorithms for the M Identical Parallel Machine Scheduling Problem”, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Engineering Design and Automation, Vancouver, Canada, August 1-4, 1999, pp. 230-237.
58. Barreras, C., Anderson, D., and Fowler, J., “A Review of Supply Chain Management Efforts in the Semiconductor Industry”, Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Solutions ’99 Conference, Phoenix, AZ, May 23-26, 1999, pp. 198-205.
59. Wee, C.-L., Fowler, J.W., Carlyle, W.M. and Chang, Y.S., “Modeling Operators in Wafer Fabrication”, Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Phoenix, AZ, May 23-24, 1999, Paper #171, on CD-ROM (no page numbers).
60. Shunk, D.L. and Fowler, J.W., "Establishing the Supply Chain Information Integration Requirements for the Remanufacturing Industry", Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Phoenix, AZ, May 23-24, 1999, Paper #189, on CD-ROM (no page numbers).
61. Hickie, M., Fowler, J. and Carlyle, M., "Photolithography Management Through Network Analysis", Proceedings of International Conference on Semiconductor Manufacturing Operational Modeling and Simulation '99, San Francisco, CA, January 18-20, 1999, pp. 127-132.
62. Chang, Y.S., Carlyle, M., Fowler, J. and Shin, S.H., "Planning for Multiple-Flow Semiconductor Manufacturing Systems", Proceedings of International Conference on Semiconductor Manufacturing Operational Modeling and Simulation '99, San Francisco, CA, January 18-20, 1999, pp. 195-200.
63. Phojanamongkolkij, N., Cochran, J. and Fowler, J., "Multi-Products Multi-Servers Bulk Service Queue with Threshold Service Size", Proceedings of International Conference on Semiconductor Manufacturing Operational Modeling and Simulation '99, San Francisco, CA, January 18-20, 1999, pp. 153-158.
64. Fowler, J.W., Gershwin, S.B., and Kumar, P.R., “Wafer Fab Operations: Modeling, Analysis and Design”, Proceedings of the 1999 NSF Design & Manufacturing Grantees Conference, Long Beach, CA, January 5-8, 1999, Paper #OR-9, on CD-ROM (no page numbers).
65. Fowler, J.W., Fu, M.C., Schruben, L.W., Brown, S., Chance, F., Cunningham, S., Hilton, C., Janakiram, M., Stafford, R., and Hutchby, J., "Operational Modeling and Simulation in Semiconductor Manufacturing", Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, Washington DC, Dec. 13-16, 1998, pp. 1035-1040.
66. Cochran, J.K. and Kim, S.S., “Optimizing a Serially combined Push and Pull Manufacturing System by Simulated Annealing”, International Conference on Engineering Design and Automation, Maui, HI (1998).
67. Horng, S.M., Fowler, J.W., and Cochran, J.K., “Using Genetic Algorithms to Solve Scheduling Problems in Wafer Fabrication”, Joint International conference on Automation Technology and Production Research, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. (1998).
68. Flores, C., Fowler, J.W., and Meyersdorf, D., "Understanding 300mm WIP Management Issues using ASAP", Proceedings of AutoSimulation's Mining for Gold Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT, June 22-25, 1998, pp. 259-264.
69. Lin, C., Meyersdorf, D. , and Fowler, J.W., “Automated Material Handling System Design for 300mm Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities”, Proceedings of the 5th International Materials Handling Research Colloquium, Chandler, AZ, June 20-24, 1998, Paper No. 8 on CD-ROM (no page numbers).
70. Padillo, J., and Fowler, J.W., “Designing Backend Semiconductor Facilities: A Methodology and Performance Evaluation of Layout Philosophies”, Proceedings of the 2nd Annual SEMI Test Assembly & Packaging Automation and Integration Conference, Mesa, AZ, pp. O1-O10, February 17-18, 1998.
71. Marquez, A. and Cochran, J.K., “Queueing Models with Time Varying Arrival Rate”, in Simulators International XV, Ades and Griebenow editors, SCS Series 30:3, pp. 77-82 (1998).
72. Schaefer, L.A. and Cochran, J.K., “Reducing Cycle Time and In-Process Inventory by Reducing Shop-Order size and Process Time Variablitiy”, in Simulators International XV, Ades and Griebenow editors, SCS Series 30:3, pp. 71-76 (1998).
73. Schaefer, L.A., Cherilla, J., Mackulak, G.T. and Cochran, J.K., “A Simulation Model of Automated Guided Vehicles with Pedestrian Rules”, SCS Winter Simulation Conference, Washington, D.C. (1998).
74. Cochran, J.K. and Chen, H.N., “Fuzzy Simulation Objects - An Approach to Modeling Fuzzy Simulation Systems”, Object Oriented Simulation Conference, pp. 67-72, Phoenix, AZ (1997).
75. Colvin, T., Holloway, S., Mackulak, G.T., Sokhan-Sanj, S., (1997), “A Semiconductor Delivery Time Minimization Study: Three Design Alternatives”, The 9th SCS European Simulation Symposium and Exhibition, Passau, Germany, pp. 478-482, Oct. 1997.
76. Colvin, T., Mackulak, G.T., (1997), "A Concurrent Engineering Approach for Semiconductor Material Handling System Design: A Case Study", 2nd International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice, pp. 123-128, Nov. 1997.
77. Eltohami, H., Mackulak, G.T., Gaxiola, G., (1997), "A Regression Approach to Predicting AGV Delivery Time in a Well Behaved Large Scale System", 2nd International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice, pp. 683-688, Nov. 1997.
78. Fowler, J.W., Brown, S.W., Gold, H., Schoemig, A., “Measurable Improvements in Cycle-Time Constrained Capacity”, Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on Semiconductor Manufacturing, San Francisco, CA, 1997.
79. Meyersdorf, D, Biron, O., Ozelkan, E.C., and Fowler, J.W., “Staffing Analysis Tool for Operator-Machine-Lot Interference in Semiconductor Manufacturing”, Proceedings of the IEEE/SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference, Boston, MA, 1997, pp. 335-340.
80. Phojanamongkolkij, N. and Cochran, J.K., “Queuing Network Analysis of an Electronic Circuit Board Repair Facility”, 2nd International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice, pp. 811-816, San Diego, CA (1997).
81. Mackulak, G.T., Colvin, T., Sokhan-Sanj, Siroos, (1997), "A Simulation Comparison of Four Competing Intrabay Handling Systems for the Next Generation of Semiconductor Manufacturing", 2nd International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice, pp. 129-134, Nov. 1997.
82. Sokhan-Sanj, Siroos, Mackulak, G.T., (1997), "The Value of Simulation Animation: Discussion of Instances Where Statistical Output is Insufficient for Analysis of System Performance", 2nd International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice, pp. 989-993, Nov. 1997.
83. Chance, F., Robinson, J., and Fowler, J.W., “Supporting Manufacturing with Simulation: Model Design, Development, and Deployment”, Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, San Diego, CA, 1996.
84. Lachenmaier, L.S. and Cochran, J.K., “Use of Resource Blocks in SLAM II for the Evaluation of Operator-Machine Assignments”, SCS Winter Simulation Conference, pp. 1135-1140, Coronado, CA (1996).
85. Lung, C-H., Urban, J., Mackulak, G.T., (1996), "Incorporation of Relational Modeling Method into Object-Oriented Analysis", IEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), June 23-27, 1996, Dallas, Texas, pp. 198-202.
86. Mackey, L., Rayter, J., and Mackulak, G.T., (1996), "Methodologies in Simulation to Facilitate Business Process Reengineering", SCS Multi-Conference Business and Managerial Decision-Making, ISBN 1-56555-085-4, pp. 23-28, January 1996.
87. Mason, S.J., Jensen, P.A., and Fowler, J.W., “A Comparison of the Logic of Four Wafer Fabrication Simulators”, Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, San Diego, CA, 1996.
88. Chance, F. Robinson, J., "Supporting Manufacturing with Simulation: Model Design, Development, and Deployment", Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, San Diego, CA, 1996.
89. Sammons, S.M. and Cochran, J.K., “The Use of Simulation in the Optimization of a Cellular Manufacturing System”, SCS Winter Simulation Conference, pp. 1129-1134, Coronado, CA (1996).
90. Yellig, E.J., and Mackulak, G.T., (1996), "A Comparison of Simulation Modeling Roles: Business Process Reengineering vs. Manufacturing", SCS Multi-Conference Business and Managerial Decision-Making, ISBN 1-56555-085-4, pp 29-33, January 1996.
91. Chen , H.N. and Cochran, J.K., “Structuring Object-Oriented Simulation Software Selection Decisions”, Object Oriented Simulation Conference, pp. 129-134, Las Vegas, NV (1995).
92. Cochran, J.K. and Erol, R., “Simulation-Based Dynamic Metamodels for a Transient Quality-Related Event in Production Lines”, Simulators International XII Conference, pp. 260-265, Phoenix, AZ (1995).
93. Cochran, J.K. and Horng, H.C., “Object Definitions for Computer Integrated Just-In-Time Manufacturing Systems”, Object Oriented Simulation Conference, pp. 135-140, Las Vegas, NV (1995).
94. Cochran, J.K. and Kim, S.S., “A Simulation Approach to Determine an Optimum Junction Point in Hybrid Push and Pull Manufacturing Systems”, Simulators International XII Conference, pp. 271-276, Phoenix, AZ (1995).
95. Geller, T.L., Lammers, S.E. ,Mackulak, G.T., (1995), "Methodology For Simulation Application To Virtual Manufacturing Environments", Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, pp. 909-916, December 1995.
96. Yellig, E., Mackulak, G.T., (1995), "Projecting On-Time Performance for Deterministic Schedules In Dynamic Environments", Computers in Industrial Engineering, Vol. 29, No. 1-4, pp. 291-295.
Other Publications (publications with students indicated in bold)
1. Daskin, M. S., W. M. Carlyle, E. S. Gel and J. W. Fowler, “Experiments with an Integrated Preference Function for Assessing a Genetic Algorithm for the Center-Median Location Tradeoff”, 2003 NSF Design and Manufacturing Grantees Conference, January 2003, (submitted November 2002), Birmingham, AL.
2. Fowler, J.W., Carlyle, W.M., Runger, G., Gel, E., Mason, S.J., and Rose, O., "A New Approach for Scheduling Semiconductor Wafer Fabs", Semiconductor Fabtech, 15th Edition, Fall, 2001, pp. 39-41.
3. Chang, Y.S., Krishnamurthy, V., Fowler, J., Mou, J.-I., and Kim, Richard, "Laser Marking Study Proves Benefits of Simulation for Backend Tools", Solid State Technology, Vol. 44, No. 8, 2001, pp. 85-90.
4. McGinnis, L., Fowler, J., Gershwin, S., Leachman, R., Irwin, J., Scott, D., and Weiss, M., "Challenges in Fab Deisgn", Semiconductor Fabtech, 14th Edition, Summer, 2001, pp. 37-41.
5. Scott, D., Irwin, J., McGinnis, L., Fowler, J., and Gershwin, S., "Productivity Research Institute for Semiconductor Manufacturing: Part I - An Introduction", Semiconductor Fabtech, 13th Edition, Spring, 2001, pp. 39-42.
6. Colvin, T., Hennesey, and Mackulak, G.T., “Material Logistics System Analysis, Design, Layout, and Simulation Necessary to be I300I Factory Guideline Compliant”, Future Fab International, January 2000, pp. 95-100.
7. Colvin, T., Lawrence, F., Mackulak, G.T., “Soft Simulation Crucial for New Automated Fab Decisions”, Solid State Technology, June 1998, pp. 161-168.
8. Colvin. T., Jones, A., Hennessey, L., Mackulak, G. T., “Fab Design for 300mm Wafer Handling”, European Semiconductor, May 1998, pp. 25-27.
9. Padillo, J. M., and Fowler, J.W., "Overall Equipment Effectiveness: The Future Survival of the Historical Productivity Growth in the Semiconductor Industry", Channel (SEMI), Volume 12, No. 1, pp. 7-8, 1999.
10. Fowler, J.W., "Overall Equipment Effectiveness", @MATEC, Newsletter for the Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center, Volume 1, No. 4, P. 5, 1998.
11. Brown, S., and Fowler, J.W., “Factory Performance Analysis: A Wafer Fab Case Study”, Future Fab International, Issue 4, Volume 1, 1997.
12. Brown, S., Chance, F., Fowler, J.W., and Robinson, J., “A Centralized Approach to Factory Simulation,” Future Fab International, Issue 3, Volume 1, 1997.
13. Colvin, T., Lawrence, F.P., Mackulak, G.T, Hennessey, L., “The 10X Solution: Designing Interbay/Intrabay Automation in the 300 mm Era”, 3rd Annual Visions of Excellence in Semiconductor Manufacturing Seminar, Hsin Chu, Taiwan, R.O.C., pp. 64-74, Nov. 1997.
14. Colvin, T., Mackulak, G.T., "Designed in Flexibility", European Semiconductor, pp. 33-35, November 1996.
15. Fowler, J.W. and Robinson, J., “MIMAC Designed Experiment Report,” SEMATECH Technology Transfer Document #95062860A-TR, August 1995.
16. Fowler, J.W. and Robinson, J., “MIMAC Final Report,” SEMATECH Technology Transfer Document #95062861A-TR, July 1995.
Awards received during the period
|
# |
Sponsor |
Title |
Account No. |
Investigators |
Dates |
Amount |
|
1. |
National Science Foundation |
Collaborative: Procedures for Efficient Cycle Time-Throughput Curve Generation REU Supplement |
XSA3294 DMI-0140441 XSA3295 |
Mackulak (50%) Fowler (50%) Collaborators: Ankenman/Nelson (Northwestern) |
5/15/02-4/30/04 7/3/02-4/30/04 TOTAL |
$185,363 $12,000 $197,363 |
|
2. |
Intel Corporation |
A Modular, Scalable Approach to Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing Supply Chains |
XST0051 |
Fowler (16%) Armbruster (12%) Rivera (12%) Callarman (12%) Ellram (12%) Knutson (12%) Carlyle (6%) Gel (6%) Shunk (6%) |
$150,000 |
|
|
3. |
Semiconductor Research Corporation |
The NSC/SRC Scholarship - Ms. Shari Murray |
XSV4407 |
Fowler (50%) Mackulak (50%) |
6/01/01-5/31/03 |
$35,015 |
|
4. |
National Science Foundation |
Collaborative: SGER: Solution Evaluation Methods for Multi-Objective Combinatorial Optimization Algorithms |
XSA3290 DMI-0121815 |
Carlyle (34%) Fowler (33%) Gel (33%) Collaborator: Daskin (Northwestern) |
6/15/01-5/31/02 |
$100,000 |
|
5. |
ISMT/SRC Factory Operations Research Center |
Scheduling of Wafer Fabrication Facilities Subcontracts to Universities of Arkansas and Wuerzburg |
XST0050 |
Fowler (33%) Carlyle (33%) Runger (22%) Gel (12%) Collaborators: Mason(UA), Rose(UW), Sturm(FHG-IPA) |
1/1/01-12/31/03 |
$825,068 ($420,068 ASU Portion) |
|
6. |
ISMT/SRC Factory Operations Research Center |
New Approaches for Simulation of Wafer Fabrication |
XST0049 |
Fowler (50%) Mackulak (50%) Collaborator: Schruben (UC Berkeley) |
1/1/01-12/31/03 |
$337,515 |
|
7. |
National Science Foundation |
Collaborative: GOALI: Adjustment and Monitoring Methods for Multi-Stream and Process-Oriented Quality Control |
XSA3282 DMI-0085041 |
Runger (50%) Fowler (50%) Collaborators: Barton/del Castillo (Penn St.) |
8/15/00-8/31/03 |
$200,000 |
|
8. |
National Science Foundation - Scalable Enterprise Initiative |
A Modular, Scalable Approach to Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing Supply Chains |
XSA3283 DMI-0075655 |
Fowler (20%) Kempf (Intel) Armbruster (16%) Callarman (16%) Ellram (16%) Knutson (16%) Shunk (16%) |
5/15/00-7/31/01 |
$100,000 |
|
9. |
Anteon (USAF-Prime) |
The Creation of a Enterprise Level Dynamic Program Management Decision Support System for the Lean Enterprise Model |
XSJ6289 |
Carlyle (35%) Fowler (25%) Shunk (25%) Mackulak (15%) |
10/01/99-8/31/00 |
$300,000 |
|
10. |
Anteon (USAF-Prime) |
The Creation of a Scenario-Based, Dynamic Program Management Workbench Using the Lean Enterprise Model |
XSJ6287 |
Shunk (50%) Fowler (25%) Carlyle (25%) |
5/1/99-11/30/99 |
$199,925 |
|
11. |
Semiconductor Research Corporation |
Undergraduate Student Research |
Fowler |
5/16/99-8/15/99 8/16/00-5/15/01 8/16/01-5/15/02 5/16/02-8/15/02 TOTAL |
$5,000 $12,000 $12,000 $6,000 $35,000 |
|
|
12. |
Household Credit Services |
Industrial Engineering Analysis of Call Center Operations |
XST0046 |
Fowler |
6/15/99-2/29/00 |
$13,012 |
|
13. |
Semiconductor Research Corporation |
Virtual Center Coordinator |
Fowler |
1/1/99-12/31/99 |
$12,000 |
|
|
14. |
IPEC Planar |
Performance Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment |
XST0042 |
Fowler |
2/15/99-5/15/99 |
$2,200 |
|
15. |
Anteon (USAF-Prime) |
Rapid Prototype of a Decision Support System for the Lean Enterprise Model |
XSJ6283 |
Shunk (50%) Fowler (25%) Carlyle (25%) |
6/15/98-12/15/98 |
$78,622 |
|
16. |
Boeing |
Work Force Planning for Design Teams |
XST0040 |
Carlyle (60%) Fowler (40%) |
8/16/98-12/31/98 |
$15,000 |
|
17. |
University of New Mexico (NSF-Prime) |
Cross-Training Engineers/ Technicians for Semiconductor Manufacturing |
XSJ6282 XSJ6291 |
Fowler (33.4%) Runger (33.3%) Rollier (33.3%) Fowler (50%) Runger (50%) |
7/01/98-6/30/00 7/01/00-5/31/01 7/01/01-6/30/03 TOTAL |
$123,750 $10,500 $56,573 $190,823 |
|
18. |
Abpac |
Performance Modeling for the Design of a Semiconductor Package Assembly Process |
XST0038 |
Fowler (50%) Carlyle (50%) |
7/16/98-10/15/98 |
$3,671 |
|
19. |
Technical Systems Integrators |
Performance Modeling for the Design of Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment |
XST0037 |
Mou (50%) Fowler (25%) Cochran (25%) |
6/16/98-9/15/98 |
$4,500 |
|
20. |
Motorola – Global Supply Chain Solutions |
Procedures for Capacity Modeling in Semiconductor Manufacturing |
XST0036 |
Fowler (34%) Cochran (33%) Carlyle (33%) |
5/16/98-8/15/98 8/16/98-12/31/98 TOTAL |
$12,000 $7,500 $19,500 |
|
21. |
Amkor Electronics, Inc |
Cost/Product Analysis for IC Packaging |
XST0035 |
Fowler |
5/15/98-11/30/98 12/1/98-5/31/99 TOTAL |
$9,627 $10,553 $20,180 |
|
22. |
Motorola |
Capacity Modeling in Semiconductor Manufacturing |
XST0029 |
Cochran (50%) Fowler (50%) |
2/18/98-6/30/98 |
$9,000 |
|
23. |
Motorola |
QS9000 Quality Systems for Wafer Fabrication |
XST0028 |
Keats(25%) Montgomery(25%) Fowler(25%) Runger (25%) |
2/18/98-8/31/98 |
$18,000 |
|
24. |
Intel |
Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing |
XST0027 |
Fowler (50%) Runger (50%) |
3/31/98-3/31/99 |
$30,000 |
|
25. |
SEMATECH |
Value Chain Integration in Semiconductor Manufacturing |
XST0026 |
Fowler (40%) Shunk (30%) Callaman(30%) |
2/1/98-12/31/98 |
$27,878 |
|
26. |
Tefen Ltd |
Modeling and Analysis of 300mm Wafer Fabrication Operations |
XST0023 |
Fowler |
8/16/97-8/15/98 |
$31,292 |
|
27. |
Motorola |
Capacity Modeling in Semiconductor Manufacturing |
XSW4238 |
Cochran (75%) Fowler (25%) |
8/15/97-12/31/97 |
$9,001 |
|
28. |
SEMATECH |
Modeling Data Standards |
XSW4236 |
Fowler |
5/1/97-12/31/97 |
$23,000 |
|
29. |
Semiconductor Research Corporation |
Wafer Fab Operations: Modeling, Analysis, and Design |
XST0021 |
Fowler |
10/1/97-9/30/00 |
$134,444 |
|
30. |
National Science Foundation |
Wafer Fab Operations: Modeling, Analysis, and Design Research for Undergraduates (REU) Supplement |
XSA3268 DMI-9713750 XSA3280 |
Fowler (70%) Runger (30%) Fowler |
10/01/97-9/30/00 1/15/00-9/30/00 TOTAL |
$210,000 $10,000 $220,000 |
|
31. |
Motorola |
Modeling and Analysis of Wafer Fabrication |
XST0020 |
Fowler |
9/1/97-8/15/98 |
$17,000 |
|
32. |
Intel |
Continuation of ECE 394 Introduction to Manufacturing Engineering |
XSU9187 |
Rollier (50%) Fowler (50%) Fowler (50%) Roberts (50%) |
8/16/97-5/31/98 8/16/98-5/31/99 8/16/99-5/31/00 8/16/00-5/31/01 8/16/01-5/31/02 8/16/02-5/31/03 TOTAL |
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $22,500 $122,500 |
|
33. |
Intel |
A Deeper Understanding of Semiconductor Manufacturing |
XST0019 |
Fowler |
4/15/98-4/14/01 |
$60,000 |
|
34. |
Motorola |
Overall Equipment Effectiveness in Semiconductor Manufacturing |
XST0017 |
Fowler |
3/01/97-8/31/97 |
$24,000 |
|
35. |
Tefen, USA |
The Role of the Industrial Engineer in Semiconductor Manufacturing |
XST0016 |
Fowler |
3/01/97-8/31/97 |
$18,327 |
|
36. |
Infineoen Technologies (formerly Siemens AG) |
Modeling and Simulation for Productivity Improvement of a Semiconductor Production Line |
XST0005 |
Fowler Fowler (67%) Cochran (33%) Fowler (67%) Cochran (33%) Fowler (67%) Cochran (33%) Fowler (67%) Gel (33%) |
7/15/96-1/15/97 1/16/97-12/31/97 1/16/98-12/31/98 1/01/99-12/31/99 1/01/00-12/31/00 1/01/01-12/31/02 TOTAL |
$20,000 $38,640 $39,895 $41,757 $43,505 $44,182 $227,978 |
|
37. |
Texas A&M University (NSF-Prime) |
Support for the Real-Time Product Flow in Semiconductor Manufacturing Project |
XSJ6279 |
Fowler |
3/1/96-10/15/96 |
$14,974 |
|
38. |
SEMATECH |
Productivity Issues in A/P/T Operations |
XST0002 |
Fowler |
1/1/96-9/30/97 |
$93,710 |
|
39. |
PRI Automation |
A Cost Modeling Methodology for Evaluation of Semiconductor Fab Automation |
XST0048 |
Mackulak (50%) Fowler (50%) |
8/16/99-8/15/00 |
$26,804 |
|
40. |
PRI Automation |
A Methodology for Reducing the Model Build Cycle |
XST0032 |
Mackulak |
5/15/98-12/31/99 |
$61,840 |
|
41. |
Federal Highway Administration |
Emergent Behavior Microscopic Representation of Intersection Interactions |
XSA3270 |
Cochran (50%) Mackulak(50%) |
1/1/98-12/31/98 |
$25,000 |
|
42. |
PRI Automation |
Estimation of the AutoMod Development Drivers in Semiconductor Material Handling Simulations |
XST0004 |
Mackulak |
5/16/96-5/15/99 |
$87,028 |
|
43. |
McDonnell Douglas Corporation |
DMAPS - Business Process Reengineering |
XST4625 |
Mackulak |
5/15/95-12/31/96 |
$90,033 |
|
44. |
Federal Highway Administration |
Emergent Behavior Microscopic Representation of Intersection Interactions |
XSA3265 |
Cochran |
1/16/97-12/31/97 |
$24,999 |
|
45. |
Pritsker and Associates |
Slamsystem Implementaion |
Cochran |
5/1/95 |
$18,000 |
TOTAL $3,849,202
OR&PS TOTAL $3,849,202(100%)
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