Russell Meller
IIE honored two University of Arkansas professors at its annual conference on May 21-25. Russell Meller, Hefley Professor of Logistics and Entrepreneurship, received the David F. Baker Distinguished Research Award. This award is given to a researcher who has made broad contributions to the field of industrial engineering. Kim Needy, department head and Twenty-first Century Professor in Engineering, was named an IIE Fellow, the highest classification of IIE membership.
Kim Needy
Meller is the director of the National Science Foundation Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution. One of his recent accomplishments is the development of two aisle designs that increase efficiency in warehouses. Needy’s research interests include engineering management, sustainability and supply chain optimization. One of her current research projects focuses on product design with the supply chain in mind.