Eastern mediterranean university

Multi-Media Laboratory

This lab is used to film the presentations (if any) of the project works of IENG courses. Additionally, in this lab the conversion of VHS cassettes into CDs can be done. The equipments available in this lab, includes those related with the design of multi-media documents for audio-visual presentations. Currently the Multi-Media Laboratory has two PCs connected to the local area network, one office-jet (scanner, color inkjet printer, and photocopy combination), one laser printer, one VHS video recorder and one Television. One of the Pentium PCs is connected to data-show for PowerPoint presentations on a large screen.

The courses currently supported by this lab include the following:

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  IENG301 Fundamentals of Work Study and Ergonomics
  
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  IENG332 Production Planning I
  
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  IENG372 Information Systems and Technology
  
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  IENG405 Human Factors Engineering
  
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  IENG419 Project Management
  
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  IENG441 Facilities Planning and Design
  
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  IENG442 Manufacturing and Service Systems Design Project
  
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  IENG461 Systems Modeling and Simulation
  

Simulation and Optimization (SIMOPT) Laboratory

This laboratory is open for all graduate students and senior undergraduate students doing research, and is dedicated for simulation, optimization, professional drawing purposes, etc. There are 20 personal computers (Pentium IV, 3.0 GHz. 2 GB RAM) with technical drawing software and facilities planning purposes. Software packages such as AUTOCAD 2007, ARENA, CPLEX, FACTORYOPT, LINGO, LINDO, MAPLE, and STORM are available. Moreover printing facilities are available in this lab.

The courses currently supported by this lab include the following:

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  IENG511 Optimization Theory
  
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  IENG513 Stochastic Processes and Applications
  
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  IENG531 Production Planning and Scheduling
  
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  IENG581 Design and Analysis of Experiments
  

Publications:

1. 
   Sevki NACI, “Modeling and analysis of Demand Triggered Production System.” A master thesis in IE, June 2002.
   
2. 
   Banu NUMAN, “Scheduling in a Two-Stage Re-Entrant Hybrid Flow-Shop.” A master thesis in IE, September 2003.
   
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   Elif BINBOGA, “Business Process Redesign for Improvement of Quality and Efficiency in the Service Sector.” A master thesis in IE, August 2004.
   
4. 
   Gamze AK, “Performance Analysis in a Serial Production Line: Interaction of Intermediate Buffers and Workload Assignments.” A Master Thesis in IE department, EMU, July 2005.
   
5. 
   Saman KHAJOUI “A Study on Burn-in, Warranty and Maintenance Based System Design.” A master thesis in IE, June 2006.
   
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   Mohammad MESGAPOUR, “Developing a Simulated Annealing Model to minimize Total Flow time and Total Tardiness in two-machine Flow shop Scheduling Problems.” A master thesis in IE, June 2006.
   
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   Banafsheh KHOSRAVI, “Simulated Annealing Application on Capacitated Lot Sizing Problem with Backlogging and Setup Carry Over Considerations.” A master thesis in IE, January 2007.
   
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   Kerim Ozgur YEL, “Developing Meta-Heuristic Models for Solving Mixed-Model Assembly Line Balancing Problem: Experimental Results for Comparison.” A master thesis in IE, February 2007.
   
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   Gözde ALTUNOK, “Simulation Modeling and Analysis of CIM Implementation in SMEs-A Case Study in Die-Casting Industry.” A Master Thesis in IE department, EMU, June 2007.
   
10. 
    Navid HASHEMIAN, “ Simultaneous Scheduling of Machines and Automated Guided Vehicles in a Special Flexible Manufacturing System.” A master thesis in IE, June 2008.
    
11. 
    Vahid Hossein KHIABANI, “A study or Extended Warranty Models.” A master thesis in IE, July 2008.
    
12. 
    Sayed Arash Hashemoghli SARVHA” Mixed Zero-One Programming for Cell Formation in Cellular Manufacturing Systems.” A master thesis in IE, September 2008.
    
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    Nima Mirzaei, “Application of SPC to Control or Improve Quality in the Restaurant Sector.” A master thesis in IE, September 2008.
    
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    Sevtap ÇATALBAŞ, “Impact of Supply Chain Strategies on Bullwhip Effect.” A Master Thesis in IE department, EMU, March 2009.
    
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    Behzad SANAEI, “Fuzzy Modeling and Analysis of Supplier Selection Problem under Price Discounts.” A master thesis in IE, February 2010.
    

Work Study and Ergonomics Laboratory

The Work Study and Ergonomics Laboratory serve both the undergraduate and graduate students. They are used in education and research. They provide facilities to perform methods analysis and time study. Manufacturing-related activities as well as service-related activities can be simulated in this lab. Measurement of human physiological parameters, evaluation of human performance, workplace and work methods assessment, fatigue assessment, and assessing the safety of human-technology systems can be done in these facilities. Students will become familiar with human capabilities and limitations at work; measurement of workloads, designing and testing work methods for easiness and human comfort. Equipments available in Ergonomics Laboratory include Electro Cardiograph System, Electromyography System, Flicker Fusion System, Portable Audiometer, Bicycle Ergo meter, Treadmill, Professional Vision Tester with Peripheral Test, Reaction Initiation Time Software, Anthropometry Set, Sound Level Meter, Lux Meter, Hand Grip Dynamometer, Blood Pressure instruments, a Desktop PC, an Overhead Projector, and an Employee Aptitude Survey set (EAS).

EAS set includes ten different tests:

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   EAS 1- Verbal Comprehension
   
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   EAS 2- Numerical Ability
   
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   EAS 3- Visual Pursuit
   
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   EAS 4- Visual Speed & Accuracy
   
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   EAS 5- Space Visualization
   
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   EAS 6- Numerical Reasoning
   
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   EAS 7- Verbal Reasoning
   
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   EAS 8- Word Fluency
   
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   EAS 9- Manual Speed & Accuracy
   
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    EAS 10- Symbolic Reasoning
    

The equipments available in the Work Study Laboratory include Purdue Pegboards, Time Study Boards, Chronometers, Rating Films, Tool boxes, Desktop PC, Overhead Projector, and several Assemblies.

The courses currently supported by this lab include the following:

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  IENG301 Fundamental of Work Study and Ergonomics
  
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  IENG405 Human Factors Engineering
  
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  IENG505 Ergonomics
  

Projects:

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  Project Title: An Empirical Investigation of the Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders during Computer Use and Finding Ways to Prevent Them.
  

Publications:

1. 
   Özhan ÖZTUĞ, “The Selection and Training of Operators in TEKNECİK Electricity Supply Plant.” A Master Thesis in IE department, EMU, September 2001.
   
2. 
   Cemal EGEMEN, “Effects of Biorhythm on Performance.” A Master Thesis in IE department, EMU, July 2002.
   
3. 
   Z. Ediz GÜRSAN, “An Expert Advisory System for Primary School Children’s Product Design.” A Master Thesis in IE department, EMU, February 2006.
   
4. 
   Burcu ÖZOĞUL, “Study of Performance of EMU students.” A Master Thesis in IE department, EMU, January 2009.
   
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   Orhan Korhan and Adham Mackieh (August 2010). A Model for Occupational Injury Risk Assessment of Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Their Frequencies in Computer Users. Accepted to be published in Safety Science, vol. 48, Issue 7, PP 868.