Dr. Vettrivel Gnaneswaran

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Contact Info

608.342.1675
180 Sesquicentennial Hall
1000 Southwest Rd
Platteville, WI 53818

Campuses and Colleges

  • Online
  • UW-Platteville
  • Engineering, Mathematics and Science

Department Info

Associate Professor
0180 Sesquicentennial Hall
Coordinator - College of EMS Internship and Co-op

Biography

About

Dr. Gnaneswaran earned his PhD and Master of Science in Industrial and Management Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras. Prior to joining UW-Platteville he was a post-doctoral research associate at the University of Texas Arlington.

Dr. Gnaneswaran research and teaching interests include biomechanics, statistics, quality control, supply chain, engineering management, and engineering education. Through his research, he has published two book chapters, five refereed journal articles, and over fifteen refereed conference papers. He is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Manager. He has consulted with various industries on process optimization and ergonomics. He has leveraged his research and industrial experiences to teach a range of courses within the Industrial and Mechanical engineering curriculum at UW-Platteville.