Dr. Martha A. Centeno, Ph.D., Associate Professor

She received her Ph.D. from Texas A & M University in 1990.  She has been with the ISE department since 1993.  In 1997, she became and associate professor.  She has been principal investigator in several NASA projects, and she has been a visiting researcher at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. 

Areas of Interest: Discrete Simulation, Operations  Research,  integration of AI tools to build simulation based decision support tools, and the application of O.R./Simulation in the analysis of healthcare systems.

Email: centeno@fiu.edu  //  Phone: (305) 348-3531 / EC 3145
Office Hours - Spring 2004
For Students enrolled in my classes
  • Simulation  - M & W  1-2:30 pm and 5:30-7 pm
  • Applied AI - Tuesday 2:00 -4:00 pm

Other times: by appointment only;

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Employer

Position

Dates

Florida International University, Miami, Fl.

Associate Professor - Tenured

8/97 - Present

Florida International University, Miami, Fl.

Engineering Associate Dean for Graduate Programs & Research

12/01 - 12/02

Florida International University, Miami, Fl.

Assistant Professor

08/93 - 07/97

Kennedy Space Center, K.S.C., Florida

Researcher on Sabbatical

08/00 - 05/01

FAMU/FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, Florida

Assistant Professor

06/90 - 07/93

Texas A&M University, College Station, Tx

Research/Teaching Assistant

08/86 - 05/90

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La.

Research/Teaching Assistant

08/84 - 08/86

ITESO University, Guadalajara, Jal., Mex.

Instructor and Systems Analyst

08/81 - 12/83

Loza Fina, S. A., Guadalajara, Jal., Mex.

Engineering Aide

06/81 - 08/81

 

EDUCATION:

Institution

City

Major

Degree

Date Awarded

Texas A&M University

College Station, Tx.

Industrial Engineering

Ph. D.

05/1990

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, La.

Industrial Engineering

M. S.

12/1985

ITESO University

Guadalajara, Jal., Mx

Chemical Engineering

B. S.

06/1981

Research Grants:

  • Major Grants

  1. Utilization of the SFC Database: A Framework for Modeling Shuttle Processing Operations, NASA FAR Grant NAG10-0150, 1/95-1/98, $224,843.
  2. Multi-faceted Research Experiences for Industrial Engineering Undergraduates, NSF September 1996.  With Dr. Resnick.  $285,264, 1997-2000 years
  3. Applied Research in Industrial and Systems Engineering (A.R.I.S.E.) Center, NASA partnership award, 8/97 - 12/99. NAG10-0212. (With Dr. Resnick) $400,000 plus matching of $125,000.
  4. Spaceport Technology Center and Work Instruction Delivery Initiative, NASA, 9/2000-7/2001. NAG10-292, $61,000.
  5. IP@KSC, NASA partnership, extension to the ARISE Center, NASA-KSC, 10/2002-9/2003, NAG10-321, $108,000.

  • Other Grants

  1. Design of an Intelligent Statistical Engine for a Simulation Modeling Environment, Council on Research and Creativity, First Year Assistant professors, The Florida State University, Summer 1991, $8,888. 
  2. An Integration Management System or a Modeling Environment, NSF Grant, Proposal Id. No. DDM 9111809, $10,000 (declined because of prior acceptance of RII-9024799 NSF Grant).
  3. Generating Simulation Models from the Relational Database of a Manufacturing Modeling Environment, NSF Grant, Proposal id No. RII-9024799, 7/1991-10/1992, $12,000
  4. Experiencing Engineering Design, NSF Grant Through the SUCCEED Coalition, SUCCEED Id GT-09-PS, 8/17/92-8/1993, $10,000
  5. Merging Knowledge Based Systems and Relational Databases for Smart Data Analysis, Council on Research and Creativity, The Florida State University, Summer 1993, $3,478.
  6. Ethics and Economics Issues for Engineers, NSF/GATEWAY Coalition for Engineering Education, 10/93-5/94, $14,000.
  7. Computer/Software for Teaching, F.I.U. Provost’s Office, $4,000.  With Drs. S. Lee, M. Lulu, M. Resnick, G. Nunez, and C. Chen.
  8. Integration of Economic and Legal Issues in Engineering Economy, NSF/GATEWAY Coalition for Engineering Education, 1/95-5/95, $9,000;  1/96-5/96, $3,800.
  9. Engineering Up Front Workshop, The Academy for the Art of Teaching, Florida International University, $2,300.
  10. WIE Initiative.  The Academy of the Art of Teaching (with Dr. F. Zhao, Civil Engineering ). $500.
  11. Recipient of an award from the NSF Undergraduate Faculty Enhancement Program to attend the Multimedia Instructional Design for Engineering Faculty Workshop (7/24-7/28, 1995), Texas Tech, Lubbock, Texas, $635.
  12. Engineering Leaders of the Future, 21098 NSF Supplement to EEC 9619728, 9/1/99 – 8/31/00. With Dr. Resnick and Dr. Giachetti.
  13. ARISE Center Partnership, Jackson Memorial Hospital, $2,000, Fall 1999.
  14. ARISE Center Partnership, Jackson Memorial Hospital, $7,000, January/2000 - August/2000.
  15. ARISE Center Partnership, Boston Scientific, $4,000, January/2000 - August/2000.
  16. ARISE Center Partnership, Jackson Memorial Hospital, $7,000, August/2000 - January/2001.
  17. ARISE Center Partnership, Jackson Memorial Hospital, $4,100, Fall 2003.
  18. Motorola Women in Engineering, (August 2003 - April 2004) Motorola Corporation, $10,000.

Publications:

  • Publications Under Review:

  1. Reyes, M. F. and M.A. Centeno, "An Approach for On-Line Goal Driven Simulation System," Submitted to the Journal of Computers and Industrial Engineering
  2. Centeno, M. A., M. Carrillo, D. Terzano, C. Albacete, T. Ogazon, "Increasing Efficiency of the Radiology Unit: A Simulation Study," Submitted to Journal of Healthcare Information Management.
  3. Centeno, M. A., M. Carrillo, E. Lopez, and M. Lee, “Improving Operating Rooms Scheduling using Simulation,” Submitted to Journal of Healthcare Information Management.

  • Publications Published or Accepted for Publication (Refereed):

  1. Shannon, R.E. & M.A. Centeno (1990), "Expert Simulation Based on a Relational Database," Proceedings of the 1990 Winter Simulation Conference, O. Balci, R.P. Sadowski, R.E. Nance (eds), 412-414.
  2. Centeno, M.A. & R.E. Shannon (1991), "Application of AI and Databases to Simulation," Advances in Databases and    Artificial Intelligence, JAI Press, Greenwich, Ct. V.1., 311-332.
  3. Centeno, M.A. & C.R. Standridge (1991), "Modeling Manufacturing Systems: An Information-Based Approach," Proceedings of the 24th Annual Symposium 1991, SCS Eastern Multi Conference, A.H. Ruttan (ed), 230-239.
  4. Standridge, C.R. & M.A. Centeno (1991), "Concepts for Production Modeling Systems Based on Multiple User Types," Proceedings of the 1991 Winter Simulation Conference, B.L. Nelson, W.D. Kelton, G.M. Clark (eds), 428-434
  5. Centeno, M.A. (1992), "Generating Simulation Models from a Relational Database," Proceedings of the 1992 NSF Design and Manufacturing Systems Conference, SME Publication, 669-672.
  6. Centeno, M.A. & C.R. Standridge (1992), "Databases and Artificial Intelligence: Enabling Technology for Simulation Modeling," Proceedings of the 1992 Winter Simulation Conference, J.J. Swain, D. Goldsman, R.C. Crain, J.R. Wilson (eds), 181-189.
  7. Centeno, M.A. & C.R. Standridge (1993), "Databases: Designing and Developing Integrated Simulation Modeling Environments," Proceedings of the 1993 Winter Simulation Conference, G.W. Evans, M. Mollaghasemi, E.C. Russell, W.E. Biles (eds), 526-534.
  8. Centeno, M.A. (1994), "Database Usage in an Integrated Simulation Modeling Environment" Proceedings of the 1994 International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, FL., March 14-16, ed Y.A. Hosni 311-316.
  9. Nuñez, G., M.A. Centeno, and  M. Resnick (1994), "The North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): Implications for Product Design and Ergonomics," Proceedings of the 1994 International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, FL., March 14-16, ed Y.A. Hosni 455-459.
  10. Standridge, C.R. & M.A. Centeno (1994), "Concepts for a Modular Simulation Environment," Proceedings of the 1994 Winter Simulation Conference, (eds) J. D. Tew, S. Manivannan, D. Sadowski, A.F. Sila, 657-663.
  11. Garcia, M.L., M.A. Centeno, C.M. Rivera, N. DeCario (1995), "Reducing Time in an Emergency Room Via a Fast Track," Proceedings of the 1995 Winter Simulation Conference, C. Alexopoulos, K. Kang, W.R. Lelegdon, D. Goldsman (eds), 1048-1054.
  12. Centeno, M.A. & R.E. Shannon (1995), "Integrated Simulation Modeling Environment: A Relational Architecture," Submitted to IIE Transactions (accepted with revisions).
  13. Centeno, M.A., M.L. Garcia, & A.C. Mendoza (1996), "Design and Prototype of a Multimedia Based Statistical Tutor," Computers and Industrial Engineering, 31(1/2), 33-36.
  14. Chen, F.F., K. Huang, M.A. Centeno, S.M. Lee (1996), "A Framework for Intelligent Scheduling and Control of Automated Material Handling Systems," Proceedings of the 1996 International Colloquium on Material Handling Research, S'Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, June 1996, 57-75.
  15. Molina, L.A., C. Gandarillas, M.A. Centeno (1996) "Goal Driven Simulation Intelligent Back Ends: A State of the Art Review," Proceedings of the 1996 Winter Simulation Conference, J.M. Charnes, D.J. Morrice, D.T. Brunner, and J.J. Swain (eds), San Diego, Ca. December 8-11, 734-739.
  16. Gonzalez, L.M., M.L. Garcia, M.A. Centeno (1996), "On-Line Knowledge Based Simulation for FMS: A State of the Art Survey," Proceedings of the 1996 Winter Simulation Conference, J.M. Charnes, D.J. Morrice, D.T. Brunner, and J.J. Swain (eds), San Diego, Ca. December 8-11, 1057-1061.
  17. Centeno, M.A. (1996), "An Introduction to Simulation Modeling," Proceedings of the1996 Winter Simulation Conference, J.M. Charnes, D.J. Morrice, D.T. Brunner, and J.J. Swain (eds), San Diego, Ca. December 8-11, 15-22.
  18. Centeno, M.A., L.A. Molina, and A .M. Mitskevich (1997), "Automating Data Mining for Engineering Decision Making," Proceeding of the 1997 International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, FL., March 10-12, ed E.H. Hernandez, 226-231.
  19. Centeno, M.A. and M.F. Reyes (1998) "So You Have Your Model: What to do next? A tutorial on simulation Output Analysis," Proceedings of the1998 Winter Simulation Conference, D.J. Medeiros, E.F. Watson, J.S. Carson, M.S. Manivannan (eds.), Washington, D.C., December 13-16, 23-31.
  20. Centeno, M.A. and M.F. Reyes (1998), "Simulation Modeling Environments: A Review," Proceedings of the 1998 International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, E. H. Hernandez (ed), Cocoa Beach, Fl., 328-333.
  21. Centeno, M.A. and S. Villamarin (1998), "Using KBS technology to Improve Academic Advising," Proceedings of the 1998 International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, E. H. Hernandez (ed), Cocoa Beach, Fl., 148-151.
  22. Chen, F.F., M.A. Centeno, J. Hung, (1999), "Intelligent Scheduling and Control of Rail Guided Vehicles and Load/Unload Operations in a FMS" Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 10(5), November, 405-422.
  23. Reyes, M.F., M.A. Centeno, K. Kengskool, and S.M. Lee (1999), "Towards On-Line Goal Driven Simulation," Proceeding of the 25th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, S. Waly (ed), New Orleans, LA., 466-469.
  24. Garcia, M.L., M.A. Centeno, J. Chow, M. Resnick (1999), "An Architecture for Autonomous Interpretation of Statistical Analysis for Industrial Engineering,"  Proceeding of the 25th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering,  S. Waly (ed), New Orleans, LA., 269-272.
  25. Alvarez, A.M., M.A. Centeno, J. Chow, K. Kengskool (1999), "A Simulation Based Tool for Managing E.R.s," to appear in the Proceedings of the 1999 International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems
  26. Ramos, A., M.A. Centeno, S.M. Lee, and S. Martinez (1999), "Towards the Integration of Teaching and Learning Processes," Electronic Proceedings of the 1999 Annual ASEE Conference, Charlotte, NC. June 20-23, Session 3563.
  27. Centeno, M.A., Julie A. Jacko, Marc L. Resnick, Marcia Groh-Hammond, Seth Berkotwitz, Amanda M. Mitskevich, Janet Parker, and John Schmidt (1999), "A.R.I.S.E. Center: Developing Industry Partnerships," Electronic Proceedings of the 1999 Annual ASEE Conference, Charlotte, NC. June 20-23, Session 2263.
  28. Garcia, M.L., M.A. Centeno, G.C. Penaloza (1999), "A Simulation of Product Distribution in the Newspaper Industry,” Proceedings of the 1999 Winter Simulation Conference, P. A. Farrington, H. B. Nembhard, D. T. Sturrock, G. W. Evans, December 5–8, 1999, Phoenix, Arizona, 1268 - 1271.
  29. Alvarez, A. M. and  M.A. Centeno, ( 1999), "), "Enhancing Simulation Models for Emergency Rooms Using VBA," Proceedings of the 1999 Winter Simulation Conference , P. A. Farrington, H. B. Nembhard, D. T. Sturrock, G. W. Evans, December 5–8, 1999, Phoenix, Arizona, 1268 - 1271.
  30. Resnick, M.L., M. A. Centeno, and R. Giachetti (2000), "Research Experience for Undergraduates: Motivating and Retaining Bright Engineering Students," Proceedings of the HFES 2000 44th Annual Conference, Santa Monica, CA.
  31. Centeno, M.A., M. F. Reyes, E. Forrest (1999), "Portability Issues for Goal Driven Simulation" to appear in the proceedings of IERC 2000, May, Cleveland
  32. Correa, D., M.A. Centeno, R. Giachetti, S.M. Lee (1999), "Understanding the Response Surface of ER," Proceedings of the IEMS 2000, March 13-15, Cocoa Beach, Florida, 378-384..
  33. Alvarez, A. M. and M.A. Centeno (2000), "Simulation-Based Decision Support for Emergency Rooms Systems," International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management, Vol 2, Nos.5/6, 523-538.
  34. Centeno, M.A., C. Albacete, D. Terzano, M. Carrillo, T. Ogazon (2000), "A Simulation Study of the Radiology Department at JMH," Proceedings of the 2000 Winter Simulation Conference, J. A. Joines, R. R. Barton, K. Kang, and P. A. Fishwick (eds), Orlando, Florida December 11-13, 2000, 1978-1984.
  35. Centeno, M. A. (2000), "The A.R.I.S.E. Center: An Opportunity for Industry Partnerships" to appear in the Proceedings of the 9th Conference of the International Association for the Management of Technology, Miami, Florida, 20-25 February 2000.
  36. Centeno, M. A., E. López, M. A. Lee, M. Carrillo, T. Ogazón, (2001), "Challenges of Simulating Hospital Facilities," Proceedings of the Twelfth Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society, POM-2001, March 30 – April 2, 2001, Orlando, Fl.
  37. Jones, J. M., M. A. Centeno, S. M. Lee, J. Chow, (2001), "On-Line Goal Driven Simulation for Terminating Systems," Proceedings of the Computers and Industrial Engineering and IEMS 2001 Joint Meeting, March 5-7, Cocoa Beach, Fl. 792-797.
  38. Goris, I., M. A. Centeno, S. M. Lee, R. Linn, (2001), "Adding Autonomy to Entities in Discrete Simulation," Proceedings of the Computers and Industrial Engineering and IEMS 2001 Joint Meeting, March 5-7, Cocoa Beach, Fl. 798-803.
  39. Centeno, M.A. and M. Carrillo (2001), "Challenges of Introducing Simulation as a Decision Making Tool," Proceedings of the 2001 Winter Simulation Conference, B. A. Peters, J. S. Smith, D. J. Medeiros, and M. W. Rohrer, eds.
  40. Centeno, M.A., E. Lopez, M. Lee, H. Fernandez, M. Carrillo, T. Ogazon (2001), "A Simulation of Study of the Labor and Delivery Rooms at JMH," Proceedings of the 2001 Winter Simulation Conference, B. A. Peters, J. S. Smith, D. J. Medeiros, and M. W. Rohrer, eds.
  41. Centeno, M.A. and T. Sevimoglu (2003), “Modifying Input Parameters in Goal Driven Simulation (GDS) of ER systems,” INFORMS Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. October, 2003.
  42. Centeno, M. A. and R. Sundaram, “Considering Due Time and Congestion in Manual Order Picking Operations,” Accepted for the Annual IERC 2004 Conference.
  43. Centeno, M. A. and M. F. Clavijo, “Neural Networks and Goal Driven Simulation,” Accepted for  the Annual IERC 2004 Conference.
  44. Centeno, M. A. and M. Srivastava, “Effect of non-Markovian Processes on Simulation Responses of Queueing Networks,” Accepted for the Annual IERC 2004 Conference.
  • Non Refereed Publications // Abstracts // Invited Talks:
  1. Han, M.H. and M.A. Centeno (1987), "Expert Systems for Transporter Dispatching," Abstracts of the ORSA/TIMS Fall Joint National Meeting.
  2. Centeno, M.A. & C.R. Standridge (1992), "Towards an Integration Management System for a Modeling Environment," Abstracts of the TIMS/ORSA Joint National Meeting, 1992, Orlando, Florida, 65.
  3. Centeno, M.A. (1993), "Language Neutrality in an Integrated Simulation Modeling Environment," Abstracts of the ORSA/TIMS Fall Joint National Meeting.
  4. Centeno, M.A., R. Gerhardt, & W. Rodriguez (1994), "Increasing the Hispanic Presence in Engineering," 2nd AHEAD Conference.
  5. Nuñez, G. & M.A. Centeno (1994), "Anthropometry, Product Design, and the Hispanic Population: Economic Potential and Research Needs," 2nd AHEAD Conference.
  6. Nuñez, G., M.A. Centeno, and  M. Resnick (1994), "The North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): Implications for Product Design and Ergonomics,"Proceedings of the 1994 International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, FL., March 14-16, ed Y.A. Hosni 455-459.
  7. Centeno, M.A. (1995), "A Life Cycle Oriented Engineering Economy Course," 1995 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Anaheim, Ca. June, 25-28, 2663-2667.
  8. Centeno, M.A. (1995), "Software Review for Criterium Decision Plus," OR/MS Today, August 1995, 62.
  9. Centeno, M.A. (1997), "Panelist: The Importance of Student Chapters in our Community," INFORMS Dallas, October 26-29, 1997.
  10. Centeno, M.A. (1999), "Is the Internet Good for in Engineering Education: Reflections on Practical Experiences," Presented at the 1999 Annual ASEE Conference.
  11. Centeno, M.A. (1999), "Desarollo de Modelos de Simulacion: Consejos Practicos", Industrial Engineering Symposium at Instituto Tecnologico de Morelia, Morelia,  Michoacan, Mexico, Septiembre 22, 1999.
  12. Centeno, M.A. (1999), "Triunfo Profesional: Experiencias Personales," Invited talk for students at ITESO, Guadalajara, Mexico, Septiembre 21, 1999.
  13. REsnick, M. L., M. A. Centeno, and R. E. Giachetti (2000), “REU: Motivating and Retaining Bright Engineering Students,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Eronomics Society 44th Annual Conference, Santa Monica, CA.
  14. Centeno, M.A. (2000), "Simulación Discreta Aplicada a Sistemas de Manufactura," Invited Talk presented at the 1st International Congress of Industrial Engineering at the Instituto Tecnologico de Celaya, Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, September 27, 2000.
  15. Centeno, M.A. (2000), "Diseño Estratégico de Sistemas para Manejar Materiales Utilizando Simulación Discreta," Invited talk to be presented at the 5th International Congress of Industrial Engineering, Instituto Tecnologico de Veracruz, Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico, October 25-27, 2000.
  16. Centeno, M.A. (2000), "El Ingeniero Industrial en el Siglo XX1," Invited talk presented at the V Congress of Industrial Engineering, Instituto Tecnologico de Merida, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, November 21-24, 2000.
  17. Centeno, M.A. (2001), "El Ingeniero Industrial en el Siglo XX1," Invited talk to be presented at the !st Congress of Industrial Engineering, Instituto Tecnologico de San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, May 1-4, 2001.
  18. Centeno, M.A. (2001), "Simulación de Sistemas de Manufactura," Invited Talk presented at the V   International Congress of Industrial Engineering at Universidad Tecnologica Centroamericana, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, May 8-12, 2001.
  19. Centeno, M.A. (2001), "IIE for Latin America," Invited Talk for the International Forum at the IIE Annual Conference, May 20, Dallas, Texas.
  20. Centeno, M.A. (2001), “Aplicación de Simulación a Diversas Areas,” Invited Talk at the XIII Industrial Engineering Congress of the Universidad Distrital Francisco José Caldas, September 24-27, Santa Fe de Bogota, Colombia.
  21. Centeno, M.A. (2001), “Effective Mentoring of Undergraduate and Graduate Students: Best Practices,” Invited Talk  at the QEM Network Workshop, October 12-13, Baltimore, MD.
  22. Centeno, M.A. (2001), “Integration of Research in Courses and Use of Educational Technology,” Invited Talk at the QEM Network Workshop, October 12-13, Baltimore, MD.
  23. Centeno, M. A. (2001), "Simulación de Sistemas de Manufactura," Invited Talk presented at the Congress of Industrial Engineering at Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (UNIVA), Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, October 16-19, 2001.
  24. Centeno, M. A. (2001), “La Formación Universitaria para el México Contemporáneo: Formación Científica,” Invited Talk at the “Dia del Exalumno ITESO”, Universidad ITESO, Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico, December 1, 2001.
  25. Centeno, M. A. (2002), “Modelos de Simulación para Diseño, Análisis, y Planeación,” Invited talk at the 2nd International Congress of Industrial Engineering at Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Madero, Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico, March 13-15, 2002.
  26. Centeno, M. A. (2002), “Modelos de Simulación para Análisis de Sistemas de Manufactura,” Invited talk at the 2nd International Congress of Industrial Engineering at Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, April 09-12, 2002.
  27. Centeno, M.A. (2001), "Taller de Simulacion," Invited talk to be presented at the 2nd Congress of Industrial Engineering, Instituto Tecnologico de San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, May 1-4, 2001.
  28. Centeno, M.A. and A. Ismail (2003), “Using an ILP Model in a Simulation Decision Support System,” INFORMS Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. October, 2003
  29. Centeno, M.A., A. Ismail, R. Giachetti, and R. Linn (2003), “A Simulation-ILP based Tool for Scheduling ER Staff,” to appear in the Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, New Orleans, LA.
  30. Centeno, M. A. (Fall 2003), “Space Exploration: Who Cares?,” Invited talk for the Technology and Society course.
  31. Centeno, M. A. (Spring 2004), “Space Exploration: Why Invest on it?,” Invited talk for the Technology and Society course.

  • Research/Technical Reports:

  1. Centeno, M.A. (1992), "A Capacitated Integer Programming Approach to Sensor Allocation and the A.S.R.M.," Internal Report, John C. Stennis Space Center, STL Division, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi 39529.
  2. Centeno, M.A. (1992), "A Knowledge-Based Approach for Sensor Allocation in the A.S.R.M.," NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Technical Reports, J.C.S.S.C./U.S.M., J.E. Miller, A. Joyce, E. Hildreth, M. Nagurney (eds), 53-59.
  3. Centeno, M.A. (1993), "A Framework for the SFC/DC System Data Analysis," NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Technical Reports, K.S.C./U.C.F., R. Hosler, K. Stiles (eds), 77-90.
  4. Centeno, M.A. (1994), "Assessment of the SFC Database for Analysis and Modeling," NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Technical Reports, K.S.C./U.C.F., L.A. Anderson, R. Hosler, W. Camp (eds), 113-138.
  5. Centeno, M.A. & A.M. Mitskevich (1995), "Process Analysis and Modeling Focus: Shop Floor Modeling, Analysis, and Reporting Tool (S.M.A.R.T.), " Research and Technology 1995 Annual Report, J.F. Kennedy Space Center, 6-7.
  6. Centeno, M.A. & A.M. Mitskevich (1996), "S.M.A.R.T.: Knowledge Derivation," Research and Technology 1996 Annual Report, J.F. Kennedy Space Center, (November, 1996).
  7. Centeno, M.A. & M. Groh-Hammond (1998), "Center for Applied Research in Industrial and Systems Engineering," Research and Technology Report, John F. Kennedy Space Center, NASA Memorandum 208545, 104-105.
  8. Centeno, M.A. (2000), "Process Engineering Technology Center Initiative," NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Technical Reports, K.S.C./U.C.F., R. Hosler, C. Spears (eds), ??-??.
  9. Centeno, M.A. and D. Correa (2001) :Using Wearable Computers in Shuttle Processing: A Feasibility Study,” NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Technical Reports, K.S.C./U.C.F., R. Hosler, C. Black (eds), 23-32.

Industry Projects Supervised:

  1. “Introduction of Body Wearable Computes in Shuttle Assembly Processes,” NASA Kennedy Space Center, 2001.
  2. “Allocation of Quality Assurance Specialist - Shuttle Program,” NASA Kennedy Space Center, 2001.
  3. “Simulation of the Labor and Delivery O.R.,” Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2001.
  4. “Simulation of the O.R. area,” Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2001.
  5. “Assessing Current Operations,” Diamond, Inc., 2000.
  6. “Mapping of Documentation Processes,” Boston Scientific, 2000.
  7. “Simulation of the Radiology Department,” Jackson Memorial Hospital, 1999.
  8. “ALPINE Information System,” NASA Kennedy Space Center, 1999.
  9. “Body Wearable Computers Market Research,” NASA Kennedy Space Center, 1999.
  10. “A Simulation Study of the Internal Passenger Transportation System at K.S.C.,” NASA Kennedy Space Center, 1999.
  11. “Business plan for a sub orbital space ride,” NASA Kennedy Space Center, 1999.
  12. “Facilities Detail For OCR-1,” NASA Kennedy Space Center, 1999.
  13. “Space Utilization in Facilities Planning,” NASA Kennedy Space Center, 1998.
  14. “S.P.A.R.E. System,” NASA Kennedy Space Center, 1998.
  15. “Analysis of the Production Lines at Boston Scientific,” Boston Scientific, 1998.
  16. “Implementing a Fast Track in the ER,” Mercy Hospital, 1995.

 

THESIS and PROJECTS ADVISING

·       Master's Thesis - Major Professor

1)       Caicedo, Jeannie H. (1994), "Relationship Between Technical Knowledge and Price-Perceived Quality in an Industrial Setting," Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

2)       Ramos, Anabel (1998), "An Integrated Model of the Teaching and Learning Process: Increasing effectiveness through continuos improvement." Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

3)       Reyes, M. Florencia (1998), "A Heuristic for Assessing Simulation Outputs within Goal Driven Simulation," Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

4)       Alvarez, Adriana M., (1999), "A Simulation-Based Decision Support System for Emergency Rooms," Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

5)       Garcia, Marelys L., (1999), "Autonomous Interpretation of Statistical Analysis for Engineering Decision Making," Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

6)       Correa, Daisy, (1999), "A Study of the Response Surface of ER Systems," Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

7)       Gabriela C. Peñaloza (1999), "A Forecasting-Based Heuristic for On-Line GDS" Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

8)       Jacqueline M. Jones (1999), "On- Line GDS for Terminating Systems," Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

9)       Goris, Ignacio (2000), "Encapsulation of Intelligence in Traffic Simulation Entities," Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

10)   Valverde, Sonia (2000), "A Simulation-Based Heuristic for Fleeet Assignment," Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

11)   Sevimoglu, Tuba (2002), “A Heuristic for Multi Variable Goal Driven Simulation,” Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

12)   Lee, Marsha (2002), “A Comparative Study of the RSM of Simulated Systems,” Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

13)   Ismail , Abdullah M. (2003), "A Heuristic for Staff Scheduling in ER Systems", Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

14)   Sundaram, Ramakrishnan (2004), “An Order Batching and Processing Heuristic to Address Aisle Congestion Problems in a Manual Order Picking Warehouse with Order Due Dates,” Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

 

·       Master's Thesis - Major Professor - In Progress

1)       Clavijo, Ma. Fernanda (2003), “Integrating Neural Networks and Goal Driven Simulation,” Florida International University, Miami, Florida, Expected completion date: Spring 2004

2)       Srivastava, Mansi (2003), “Modified Open Jackson Networks to Validate Simulation Models of Queueing Networks,” Florida International University, Miami, Florida, Expected completion date: Spring 2004

3)       Leets, Edmundo J. (2004), “A Framework to Generate JIT Shipping Schedules in the Apparel Manufacturing Industry,” Florida International University, Miami, Florida, Expected completion date: April 2004

 

·       Master's Thesis - Committee Member

1)       Baird, William F. (1995), "The Effect of Complexity Factors on Textile Weaving Plant Performance," Institute of Textile Technology, Charlottesville, Virginia.

2)       Huang, Jiankun (1995), "A Neural Network-Based Intelligent Control for Rail Guided Vehicles and Load/Unload Operations in a Flexible Manufacturing System," Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

3)       Shukla, Chetan S. (1996), "An Intelligent DSS for Part Launching in a Flexible Manufacturing System," Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

4)       Lun, Ming, (1996) "Smart Scheduling and Control of FMS: A Holonic Concept Based Part Routing," Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

5)       Peng, Chong (1996), "On-line Control of Flexible Manufacturing Systems: A Simulation Based Ordinal Optimization Approach," Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

6)       Vazquez, Michelle (1998), “Study on the Effect of Information Display Design on Human Performance in the real-time Scheduling and Control of Flexible Manufacturing Systems,” Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

7)       Gandarillas, Carlos (2002), “The Impact of Web Site Design and Privacy Practices on Trust,” Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

8)       Santos, Emelda (2002), “Quantitative Effects of Product Labeling on User Perception, Understanding, and Compliance: Internet vs. Physical Product Interaction,” Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

 

·       Master's Projects - Major Professor

1)       Rivera, Camille M. (1995), "Redesigning the Inventory Control System in a Hospital," Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

2)       Santos, Emelda (1999)

3)       Dowluri, Ravi (2002), “A Prototype Library for Web-Based Simulation to Model Health Care Systems,” Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

4)       Manchapanahalli, Girish (2002)

5)       Pandya, Ashutosh, (2002), “A Prototype of a Reusable Simulation Model of an Emergency Service Facility,” Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

6)       Viñas, Gustavo (2003), “An Advising Support System for ISE Undergraduates,” ,” Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

7)       Lopez, Elizabeth (2003)

 

·       Master's Projects –  Committee Member - In Progress

1)       Marmolejos, Danny (2003), “A Decision Support System to Track ISE Graduate Students”

 

·       Undergraduate Honor's Thesis - Committee Member

1)       Render, Michael (1993), "Active Control of a Low Reynolds Number Airfoil," FAMU/FSU College of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tallahassee, Florida.

 

·       Undergraduate Senior Design Projects - Major Professor

1)       Freeman, Cassandra (1992), "Project Scheduling for Home Building: A Case Study," FAMU/FSU College of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tallahassee, Florida.

2)       Enamorado, Daniel and Jose L. Matallana (1992), "Design of a Distribution Center for Colombian Leather Products," FAMU/FSU College of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tallahassee, Florida.

3)       Fishell, Kelli (1993), "A Scheduling System for a Private Physician Practice," FAMU/FSU College of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tallahassee, Florida.

4)       Kettel, Traci and William Baird (1993), "Design of an Optimization and Simulation Computer Facility for the Department of Industrial Engineering," FAMU/FSU College of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tallahassee, Florida.

5)       Thompson, Marion and Liston Bias (1993), "Design of a Phone System Facility for the Telephone Counseling and Referral Service," FAMU/FSU College of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tallahassee, Florida.

 

COURSES TAUGHT

  • Courses taught at Florida International University: (Fall 93 - Present)

  1. Engineering Management (Fall 1993), Book: Engineering Management by R. E. Shannon.
  2. Simulation of Industrial Systems (Fall 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003; Spring 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004), Book: Introduction to Simulation Using SIMAN by D. Pegden, R. Sadowski & R. E. Shannon.
  3. Simulation of Industrial Systems (Fall 2003), Book: Simulation Made Easy by Harrell
  4. Applied Industrial Systems Simulation (Spring 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999; Fall 2001, 2002), Book: Discrete Event Simulation by J. Banks & J.S. Carson, II.
  5. Industrial Information Systems (Spring 1994), Book: The Analysis, Design, and Implementation of Information Systems by H. C. Lucas.
  6. Ethics & Economics Issues for Engineers (Spring 1994, 1995), Book: Life Cycle Cost and Economic Analysis by Fabrycky & Blanchard.
  7. Industrial Application of Microprocessors (Fall 1995), own notes.
  8. Total Quality Management (Spring 1996), Book: Modern Statistical Quality Control and Management by J. Swift.
  9. Applications of Operations Research in Manufacturing (Fall 1994, 1995, 1997), Book: Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems by R. Askin & C. Standridge.
  10. Applications of Operations Research in Manufacturing (Fall 2002, 2003; Summer 2002, 2003), Book: Operations Research: Theory and Applications by Ravindran, Phillips, and Solberg.
  11. Generic Models I (Fall 1996), Book: Quantitative Analysis for Management by Render & Stair.
  12. Generic Models I (Spring 2000), Book: Introduction to Operations Research by Hillier and Lieberman
  13. Generic Models II (Spring 1995, 1998, 1999, Summer 1997, Fall 1998), Book: Operations Research Principles and practice, Ravindran, Phillips, and Solberg.
  14. Design of Industrial Experiments (Summer 1994), Book: Practical Experiment Design by W. J. Diamond.
  15. Computer Algorithms for Operations Research (Summer 1998) Own notes.
  16. Advanced Software Tools for ISE (Fall 2001); Own notes.
  17. Stochastic Models of Industrial Systems (Spring 2003), Book: Stochastic Models for Manufacturing by Buzacott
  18. Applied Expert Systems (Spring 2004), Book: The Engineering of Knowledge Based Systems by Gonzalez and Dankel and Programming in Prolog by Clocksin and Mellish.

  • Courses taught at FAMU/FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, Fl.: (6/ 90 - 5/93)

  1. Statistical Topics for Engineers (3 semesters), Book: Probability and Statistics Design by L.L. Lapin.
  2. Principles of Engineering Economy (2 semesters), Book: Engineering Economic Analysis by D.G. Newnan.
  3. Introduction to Industrial Engineering (6 semesters), Book: Own Notes
  4. Operations Research I (1 semester), Book: Introduction to Operations Research by Taha.
  5. Operations Research II (2 semester), Book: Introduction to Operations Research by Taha.
  6. Simulation of Industrial Systems (1 semester), Book: Introduction to Simulation Using SIMAN by D. Pegden, R. Sadowski & R. E. Shannon.

  • Courses taught at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas: (Fall 86 - Spring 90)

  1. Introduction to Programming (4 semesters), Book: FORTRAN 77 for Engineers & Scientists by D.M. Etter.
  2. Operations Research I (2 semesters), Book: Introduction to Operations Research by Hillier and Lieberman.

  • Courses taught at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana: (8/ 84 - 8/ 86)

  1. FORTRAN Programming (3 semesters), Book: FORTRAN 77 for Engineers & Scientists by D.M. Etter. (1/3 semester), Book: Own Notes.

  • Courses taught at ITESO University, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico : (Fall 81 - Fall 83)

  1. Introduction to Databases (2 semesters), Book: Own Notes
  2. Numerical Methods and FORTRAN Programming (5 semester), Book: Metodos Numericos by Luthe, Oliviera & Schutz and Own Notes.

Courses Developed:

  1. Simulation of Industrial Systems 
  2. Applied Industrial Systems Simulation
  3. Industrial Information Systems
  4. Ethics & Economics Issues for Engineers
  5. Industrial Application of Microprocessors
  6. Applications of Operations Research in Manufacturing
  7. Generic Models II
  8. Design of Industrial Experiments
  9. Computer Algorithms for Operations Research
  10. Operations Research and Information Technology
  11. Stochastic Models of Industrial Systems
  12. Advanced Software Tools for ISE
  13. Data Mining and Warehousing
  14. Evaluation of Engineering Data II

Faculty Honors and Awards:

  • Membership in Honor Societies

  1. Member of Alpha Pi Mu, Industrial Engineering Honor Society.

  2. Member of Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society.

  3. Member of Phi Eta Sigma, Freshman Honor Society

  4. Member of Omega Rho, Operations Research and Management Science Honor Society.

  • Teaching Awards

  1. IIE Teacher of the Year Award (1990-1991), FAMU/FSU College of Engineering, Industrial Engineering Department, FAMU/FSU IIE Student Chapter.

  2. IIE Teacher of the Year Award (1991-1992), FAMU/FSU College of Engineering, Industrial Engineering Department, FAMU/FSU IIE Student Chapter.

  3. IIE Teacher of the Year award (1993-1994), F.I.U. IIE Student Chapter

  4. IIE Teacher of the Year Award (1997-1998), Florida International University, Industrial and Systems Engineering Department, F.I.U. IIE Student Chapter.

  5. IIE Teacher of the Year Award (1998-1999), Florida International University, Industrial and Systems Engineering Department, F.I.U. IIE Student Chapter.

  6. IIE Teacher of the Year Award (2001-2002), Florida International University, Industrial and Systems Engineering Department, F.I.U. IIE Student Chapter.

  7. IIE Teacher of the Year Award (2002-2003), Florida International University, Industrial and Systems Engineering Department, F.I.U. IIE Student Chapter.

  8. Board of Reagents TIP Award, 1993-1994 Academic Year.

  9. Board of Reagents TIP Award, 1998-1999 Academic Year.

  10. FIU 1996-1997 Teaching Award

  11. Tau Beta Pi Teacher of the Year Award (1998-1999), F.I.U. TBP Chapter

  • Fellowships

  1. 1992 NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Fellow, Summer 1992 at Stennis Space Center

  2. 1993 NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Fellow, Summer 1993 at Kennedy Space Center.

  3. 1994 NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Fellow, Summer 1994 at Kennedy Space Center.

  4. 2000 NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Fellow, Summer 2000 at Kennedy Space Center.

  5. 2001 NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Fellow, Summer 2001 at Kennedy Space Center.

  • Other

  1. Listed in Who's Who Among America's Teachers in 1994, 1997, 1998

  2. SUS Five Year Employee Service Award (1995)

  3. Nominated for the F.I.U. Presidential Award for Service (2001-2002).

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

  • Faculty Advisor for the

  1. FAMU/FSU IIE Student Chapter (Spring 1991 - February 1993).

  2. FIU IIE Student Chapter (Fall 1993 - Present).

  3. FIU INFORMS Chapter (Spring 1997 - Present).

  4. FIU MAES Chapter (Spring 1995 - Fall 1998).

  5. FIU Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, representing Industrial Engineering (Fall 1997 - Present).

  6. FIU Omega Rho Chapter (Fall 2003 – Present).

  • Mentor for  the

  1. Young Scientists Program of Leon County, Tallahassee, Florida (1991).

  2. FSU Leadership Mentoring Program for Women (1992 - 1993).

  3. FAMU/FSU - NSF Research Center for Minorities (1992 - 1993).

  4. Women in Engineerig – FIU College of Engineering (2002 – Present)

  • Judge for

  1. the Capital Regional Science Fair (Spring 1992).

  2. the International Technical Paper Competition at the IE Solutions Conference 2000

  • Member of the

  1. Review Committee for the Space Life Sciences Training Program (1992-1993).

  2. LACCEI Conference Organizing Committee (July 2003 – Present)

  3. INEER Steering Committee (February 2003 – Present)

  • Proposal reviewer for

  1. NSF 1991, 1992, 1994.

  2. NASA 1999, 2000, 2001

  • Paper Reviewer for the

  1. Winter Simulation Conference 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995.

  2. International Journal in Computer Simulation (Spring 1992 - Present)

  3. Annals of Operations Research (1993).

  4. International Journal of Modeling and Simulation (1998)

  • Session Chair for the

  1. Winter Simulation Conference 1992, 1993, 1996.

  • Track Coordinator for the

  1. Winter Simulation Conference (1999)

  2. IIE International Conference (Industry) Spanish Track (2004)

  • Speaker for the

  1. Space Life Sciences Training Program (Summer 1992).

  2. SWE High School Outreach Breakfast (Fall 1993).

  • For the FIU  ISE Department

  1. Coordinator of the Operation research Area under the MSIE at FIU (Fall 1993 - Present)

  2. ISE Undergraduate Program Director (June 2003 – Present)

  3. ISE ABET Liaison (Spring 2003 – Present)

  4. Served on several committees: and at F.I.U., including search committees (department and college), faculty senate, Grievance committee, Curriculum committee (College of Engineering)

  5. Coordinator for the fundraising effort to establish the Sergio Martinez Endowed Scholarship (11/99 to present)

  • For the FAMU / FSU College of Engineering

  1. Campus Representative at the Advisory Board of the NSF SUCCEED Coalition at FAMU/FSU (12/92 - 7/1993).

  2. Faculty Representative on the FSU Homecoming Committee (12/3/1992 - 7/1993).

  3. Served on several committees at the FAMU/FSU College of Engineering

  • For Institute of Industrial Engineering (National)

  1. Chair of the Student Activities Committee for the 1997 IERC and IIE International Conference and Exposition, Miami Beach, Florida, May, 1997.

  2. Vice President for Student Development of IIE National - (April 1998 - 2000)