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Fadel Megahed

Professor & Raymond E. Glos Professor in Business

Information Systems & Analytics


Fadel Megahed

Contact Information

Office Hours

  • TR 245-345
  • F 9-12

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Profile

Academic Background

  • Ph.D., Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, 2012
  • M.S., Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, 2009
  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering, The American University in Cairo, 2008

Academic & Professional Experience

  • 07/25 - 06/30 Raymond E. Glos Professor, Farmer School of Business, Miami University
  • 07/24 - Current Professor, Department of Information Systems and Analytics, Miami University
  • 07/22 - 07/24 Endres Associate Professor, Farmer School of Business, Miami University
  • 07/20 - 07/24 Associate Professor, Department of Information Systems and Analytics, Miami University
  • 07/19 - 06/20 Neil R. Anderson Endowed Assistant Professor, Farmer School of Business, Miami University
  • 08/16 - 06/20 Assistant Professor, Department of Information Systems and Analytics, Miami University
  • 08/16 - 06/20 Affiliate Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Auburn University.
  • 08/12 - 08/16 Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Auburn University.
  • 08/09 - 05/12 Graduate Assistant, Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech.
  • 06/07 - 08/07 Undergraduate Research Assistant, Institut fur Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen (ITA), Aachen, Germany.

Recent Publications

  • Megahed, FM., Chen, YJ., Zwetsloot, IM., Knoth, S., Montgomery, DC., & Jones-Farmer, LA. (2024). Introducing ChatSQC: Enhancing statistical quality control with augmented AI. Journal of Quality Technology, 56(5), 474-497.
  • Colosimo, BM., Jones-Farmer, LA., Megahed, FM., Paynabar, K., Ranjan, C., & Woodall, WH. (2024). Statistical Process Monitoring from Industry 2.0 to Industry 4.0: Insights into Research and Practice. Technometrics, 66(4). 507-530.
  • Megahed, FM., Chen, YJ., Ferris, JA., Knoth, S., & Jones-Farmer, LA. (2024). How generative AI models such as ChatGPT can be (mis)used in SPC practice, education, and research? An exploratory study. Quality Engineering, 36(2), 287-315.
  • Alhwiti*, T., Aldrugh, S., & Megahed, FM. (2023). Predicting in-hospital mortality after transcatheter aortic valve replacement using administrative data and machine learning. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 10252.
  • Ahady Dolatsara*, H., Chen, YJ., Leonard, RD., Megahed, FM., & Jones-Farmer, LA. (2023). Explaining Predictive Model Performance: An Experimental Study of Data Preparation and Model Choice. Big Data, 11(3) 199-214.

Selected Media Coverage

  • TechXplore (03/14/23) Study explores the potential and shortcomings of ChatGPT in SPC, education and research.
  • Supply Chain Dive (11/30/21) Pandemic opens the door to investments in wearables for supply chain workers.
  • BizTech Magazine (2/6/20) Wearable Tech Is Increasing Worker Productivity, Safety and Performance.
  • Cincinnati Public Radio (10/14/19) Miami University Is On The Road To Safer Driving.
  • Occupational Health & Safety (1/3/19) ASSP Foundation Releases Fatigue Report.
  • Bloomberg Environment (1/3/19) Wireless Monitoring Can Limit Injuries but Raises Concerns.

Honors & Awards

  • Raymond E. Glos Professor, 2025-2030.
  • University Faculty Scholar, 2023.
  • FSB Research Fellow, 2023 - 2025.
  • Endres Associate Professor, Farmer School of Business, 2022-2024.
  • Student Recognition of Teaching Excellence Award, 2020 (A university-wide honor, presented by the Provost).
  • Neil R. Anderson Endowed Assistant Professor, Farmer School of Business, 2019-2020.
  • Outstanding Professor Award Nominee by the Miami University Associated Student Government, 2018 & 2023 (campus-wide honor for a faculty who made a significant difference in students' lives and careers).
  • Received 27 Faculty Commendations, 2018-2022 (where graduating students identify faculty "who made a positive impact on your learning and development while at Miami.")
  • Recipient of the Career Development Award from the Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety, 2012.
  • Recipient of the Mary G. and Joseph Natrella Scholarship from the Quality and Productivity Section of the American Statistical Association, 2012 ($4000).
  • Finalist, Gilbreth Memorial Fellowship awarded by the Institute of Industrial Engineers, 2011.
  • Co-recipient of the Industrial and Systems Engineering Outstanding GTA Award, 2010.
  • Finalist, Paul E. Torgersen Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Research, 2010 (Third Best Master's Research in the College of Engineering for 2009/2010).

Biography

Dr. Fadel M. Megahed is the Raymond E. Glos Endowed Professor of Information Systems & Analytics at Miami University's Farmer School of Business (2025–2030) and was named a Miami University Faculty Scholar in 2023. His research pioneers the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and statistical surveillance to address complex challenges in manufacturing, public health, and occupational health and safety.

Dr. Megahed's impactful research has been consistently supported by major funding organizations, including the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (Ohio BWC), Aflac, and GE Research. He has an extensive publication record, with 58 peer-reviewed journal papers, and his work has been covered in over 50 media outlets. Due to his international research reputation, he currently serves as the Editor for the Case Study Section of the Journal of Quality Technology.

A dedicated and recognized teacher-scholar, Dr. Megahed is the recipient of the 2025 Richard K. Smucker Teaching Excellence Award, the highest teaching honor at the Farmer School of Business. He has also received numerous other accolades for his teaching and research, including the Endres Associate Professorship (2022–2024), an FSB Research Fellowship (2023–2025), and the Mary G. and Joseph Natrella Scholarship from the American Statistical Association.

He holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, as well as a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the American University in Cairo.

Courses

  • ISA 444 A 1140-1 TR FSB 0013
  • ISA 419 A 115-235 TR FSB 2037