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- Title
- Professor
- Department
- Engineering
- Location
- McCoy Engineering Hall
- Room
- 105A
Other Positions
Institution | Degree | Graduation Date |
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University of Texas, Permian Basin | M.B.A. | |
Bangalore University | B.E., Electronics Engineering | |
Texas A&M University | M.S., Electrical Engineering | |
University of Northern Iowa | Doctor of Industrial Technology |
Employer | Position | Start Date | End Date |
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Midwestern State University | Chair, McCoy School of Engineering | 08/01/2015 | |
University of Texas, Permian Basin | Chair, Undergraduate Studies, College of Business & Engineering | 08/01/2004 | 08/01/2015 |
Research & Publications
RECENT REFERRED PUBLICATIONS
- Desai, R. 2022. Service Learning Projects to Improve Senior Citizen Mobility, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation.
- Desai, R. 2022. Model Online Industrial Technology Programs, Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology.
· Desai, R. 2021. Technology Programs for the Working Professional, Journal of Environmental Science, Computer Science and Engineering & Technology.
· Desai, R. 2020. Planning, Developing, and Implementing Service Learning Projects. Journal of Innovative Ideas in Engineering and Technology.
· Desai, R. 2019. Implementing 3D Printing in the Curriculum. Journal of Quality Management Systems, Applied Engineering, and Technology Management.
· Desai, R. 2019. Adapting to Change: Designing Collapsible Products for Space Optimization. Journal of Quality Management Systems, Applied Engineering, and Technology Management.
- Desai, R. 2018. Project Based Innovation to Improve Pallet Recycling. American Journal of Engineering Research, Volume 7, Issue 3.
- Desai, R. 2017. Teaching Innovation to Freshman Engineering Students. Journal of Quality Management Systems, Applied Engineering, and Technology Management, Volume 7, Issue 2.
- Desai, R. 2016. Online Education for the Working Professional. International Journal of New Technologies in Science and Engineering, Vol. 3, Issue 1, January 2016, ISSN 2349-0780.
RECENT REFERRED PROCEEDINGS
· Desai, R. 2024, Projects for Waste Reduction in an Intro to Engineering Course, 2024 ASEE-GSW Conference, Canyon, March, 2024
· Desai, R. 2023. Online 2 + 2 + 2 Technology Programs for Upward Mobility, Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) Conference, Houston, June, 2023.
- Desai, R. 2019. Innovative Designs for Space Optimization. ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference Proceeding.
- Desai, R. 2018. Projects for Pallet Recycling in a Solid Modeling Course. ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference Proceeding.
- Desai, R. 2017. Innovative Projects by Freshmen Engineering Students. International Conference on Industrial Engineering & Technology Management Conference Proceeding.
- Desai, R. 2017. Teaching Innovation to Freshmen Engineering Students. ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference Proceeding.
- Desai, R. 2016. Online Technology Education for the Working Professional. ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference Proceeding.
RECENT REFERRED PRESENTATIONS
· Desai, R. 2024, Projects for Waste Reduction in an Intro to Engineering Course, 2024 ASEE-GSW Conference, Canyon, March, 2024
· Desai, R. 2023. Online 2 + 2 + 2 Technology Programs for Upward Mobility, Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) Conference, Houston, June, 2023.
· Desai, R. 2021. Robot Programming to Simulate Warehouse Logistics, International Mechatronics Conference, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City, Sept., 2021.
· Desai, R. 2021. Technology Programs for the Working Professional, International Mechatronics Conference, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City, Sept., 2021.
· Desai, R. 2021. Technology: Out with the Old and In with the New, American Studies Association of Texas Conference, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, November, 2021.
- Desai, R., Innovative Designs for Space Optimization. ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference, March 2019.
- Desai, R., Innovative Projects Using Recycled Pallets. ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference, April 2018.
- Desai, R., Innovative Projects by Freshmen Engineering Students. International Conference on Industrial Engineering & Technology Management Conference, April 2017.
- Desai, R., Online Technology Education for the Working Professional. ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference, March 2016.
RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
- Attended UT RGV Latina THRIVE Summit, May 16-17, 2024.
- Attended TLRC presentation âAlternatives to Traditional Textbooksâ on March 3, 2024.
- Attended General Counsel Supervisory Training on February 8, 2024.
- Attended a presentation by Mike Hoke, Director, Public Engagement, Texas Public Utilities Commission on November 7, 2023.
- Completed CSA and Title IX Training on November 1, 2023.
- Attended TLRC September workshop, âEmpowering Educators: Navigating AI in the Classroomâ on October 19, 2023.
- Attended UT RGV Latina THRIVE Summit, May 18-19, 2023.
- Attended âFirst Year Mustangs Adventureâ faculty mentors training on April 22, 2023.
- Attended âAssessment Overview Trainingâ on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
- Visited Magic Aire in Wichita Falls on Friday, April 14, 2023.
- Attended âEmergency Preparednessâ presentation on September 27, 2022.
- Completed Chemical Hygiene Plan Training on August 27, 2022.
- Attended online âNext Generation Manufacturing Workshopâ from July 12 - 15, 2021.
- Attended ABET Institutional Representative Webinar on August 18, 2020.
- Attended NSULA âRisk-Mitigationâ virtual workshop on July 28, 2020.
- Attended âCreating a Service Learning Designated Courseâ on January 15, 2020.
· Visited Pratt & Whitney in Wichita Falls on August 22, 2019.
- Visited Toyota Manufacturing Plant in San Antonio on July 25, 2019.
- Visited H.E.B. Distribution Center in San Marcos on July 24, 2019.
· Visited WPT Power in Wichita Falls on May 15, 2019 to discuss a senior design project.
· Attended Senior Design presentation at Howmet Aerospace on May 9, 2019.
- Attended Water Quality Monitoring Training on January 16, 2018.
· Attended Wichita Falls Chamber Economic Development Meeting on August 9, 2017.
- Attended Dr. Ray Perrymanâs Economic Development presentation on August 3, 2017.
· Completed âPreparing Online Instructorsâ course on June 6, 2016.