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Dr. Raj Desai

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Title
Professor
Department
Engineering
Location
McCoy Engineering Hall
Room
105A

Other Positions

Engineering

Chair

McCoy Engineering Hall 105A
Institution Degree Graduation Date
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
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 “Alternatives to Traditional Textbooks” 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, “Empowering Educators: Navigating AI in the Classroom” on October 19, 2023.
  • Attended UT RGV Latina THRIVE Summit, May 18-19, 2023.
  • Attended “First Year Mustangs Adventure” faculty mentors training on April 22, 2023.
  • Attended “Assessment Overview Training” on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
  • Visited Magic Aire in Wichita Falls on Friday, April 14, 2023.
  • Attended “Emergency Preparedness” presentation on September 27, 2022.
  • Completed Chemical Hygiene Plan Training on August 27, 2022.
  • Attended online “Next Generation Manufacturing Workshop” from July 12 - 15, 2021.
  • Attended ABET Institutional Representative Webinar on August 18, 2020.
  • Attended NSULA “Risk-Mitigation” virtual workshop on July 28, 2020.
  • Attended “Creating a Service Learning Designated Course” 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 Perryman’s Economic Development presentation on August 3, 2017.

·        Completed “Preparing Online Instructors” course on June 6, 2016.