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A Note From the ASEM President | June 2025


Dear Members and Friends of ASEM,

Lately, at every turn, it seems the world is collapsing….war, turmoil, political unrest, economic instability, and overall unpredictability of what tomorrow may bring. It is in these times of uncertainty that we must renew our commitment not only to profession but also to service and humanity. As engineers, academics, and practitioners of our discipline we bear the responsibility to shape the present and the future with our hands, minds, and actions. Designing the cities of tomorrow, tackling complex and challenging engineering problems of our times, and discovering groundbreaking technologies are in vain if the core fabric of our society is so fragile that it can easily be torn and destroyed. We can band together to move the world forward and in a positive direction; one that helps not only a few, but many; a direction that builds community, resilience, and strength for our fragile friends and neighbors to survive and ride out these tumultuous and turbulent times.

Health and peace to you all,

     

Registration Now Open!


2025 ASEM International Annual Conference

Powering the Future of Engineering Management

The Grove Hotel, Boise, Idaho, USA

September 24 - 27, 2025

Hosted by University of Idaho

Photo credit to visittheUSA.com

Register at https://asem.org/event-5966669/RegistrationsList

Join Us for the Premier Engineering Management Conference! Dive into the future of engineering leadership at this year’s Engineering Management Conference "Powering the Future of Engineering Management." This will be a dynamic event packed with industry tours, technical sessions, expert-led panels, cutting-edge research, a collaborative student case competition, an awards dinner, and so much more! At the 2025 IAC, you will connect with industry professionals, academics, and emerging leaders as we explore innovations, share best practices, and tackle real-world challenges in engineering and technology management. Visit https://www.asem.org/Conference for more information about this event!

        Did you complete your PhD in 2024? Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for the ASEM Best Dissertation Award!

        The ASEM Best Dissertation Award is made annually to the dissertation judged to best present research in the discipline of engineering management. Each university that grants PhDs in Engineering Management or related programs is eligible to nominate no more than four dissertations for consideration (Technology Management programs, etc. may request an inclusion allowance from the awards committee). The current award is for the dissertations submitted as part of the degree requirements for a PhD awarded in the 2024 calendar year.

        The Best Dissertation winner is awarded:

        • A plaque commemorating the award
        • A cash award of $1,000
        • An invitation to submit a paper based on the dissertation to EMJ

        For the advisor of the winning dissertation:

        • A plaque recognizing the advisor’s role in the process

        For the department submitting the winning dissertation:

        • A plaque recognizing the award to a dissertation in their program

        The winner will be announced during the ASEM International Annual Conference in Boise! Find out more HERE.

        Interested in recruiting or promoting your organization with ASEM?


        If you would like to reach out to the technical and engineering management community to let them know all you have to offer, ASEM may be the perfect partner!

        Please visit https://asem.org/Recruitment-and-Promotion to learn more about opportunities available.

        Please send information and ad to asem-hq@asem.org in a Word or PDF format and submit your advertisement today!



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        Member Spotlight: Congratulations to Prof Polinpapilnho Katina

        Congratulations to Dr. Polinpapilinho Katina on receiving the 2024-2025University of South Carolina Upstate’s Annual Award for Excellence in Scholarly and Creative Activities!

        Dr. Katina is an Associate Professor (tenured) in the Department of Informatics and Engineering Systems at the University of South Carolina Upstate (Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA). He has served different roles in private and public industries, including Design Electric (Charlottesville, Virginia, USA), Politecnico di Milano (Milan, Italy), National Centers for System of Systems Engineering (Norfolk, Virginia, USA), Old Dominion University (Norfolk, Virginia, USA), Syracuse University (Syracuse, New York, USA), and The University of Alabama in Huntsville (Huntsville, Alabama, USA).

        Dr. Katina holds a B.S. in Engineering Technology, an M.Eng. in Systems Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA). He received additional training at the Politecnico di Milano (Milan, Italy). He has been a Member of the ASEM since his days as a master's student (2009) in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Old Dominion University.


        Dr. Polinpapilinho F. Katina

        His teaching and research interests revolve around topics of Complex System Governance, Critical Infrastructures, Emerging Technologies (e.g., IoT, Smart Grids), Engineering Management, Infranomics, Manufacturing Systems, System of Systems, Systems Engineering, Systems Pathology, Systems Theory, and Systems Thinking.

        His profile includes more than 200 peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, and book chapters. He has also co-authored more than a dozen books, including “Gamification for Resilience” (Wiley, 2023). He has published in over 21 peer-reviewed journals with high impact and visibility. He is a recipient of several awards, including the 2020 IAA Social Sciences Book

        Award (IAA: International Academy of Astronautics). Dr. Katina is a Senior Member of IEEE and Epsilon Mu Eta (Engineering Management Honor Society), ABET Program Evaluator, and journal editor for several journals, including Advanced Manufacturing (ELSP), Control and Engineering of Complex Systems Frontiers in Complex Systems (Frontiers Media SA), Cureus Journal of Engineering (Springer/Nature), Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society (John Wiley), International Journal of Critical Infrastructures (Inderscience), International Journal of System of Systems Engineering (Inderscience) and Systems (MDPI).




        International Joint Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management

        Bari, Italy

        June 23 - 25, 2025

        UPCOMING CONFERENCE OF INTEREST

        Visit our conference website for details on tracks, submission guidelines, and updates. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at ijcieom@abepro.org.br.

        We encourage you to share this invitation with colleagues and PhD students who may be interested.

        Looking forward to welcoming you to Bari for an enriching experience at IJCIEOM 2025!

        Best regards,

        Conference Chairs

        Francesco Facchini (Polytechnic University of Bari)

        Giovanni Mummolo (University of Bari)

        Claudio Sassanelli (Polytechnic University of Bari)

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        2024 ASEM Award Winners - Congratulations!


        Engineering Manager of the Year

        Dr. Rob Gies

        Newport News Shipbuilding

        Best Dissertation Award


        “An Empirical Investigation on the Critical Success Factors for Kaizen Events in Hospitals”


        Dr. Kimberly Harry

        Virginia Tech

        Dr. Eileen Van Aken, Mentor

        Virginia Tech

        Eschenbach Award for Best Engineering Management Journal (EMJ) Paper


        "Selection of Best Practices that Enhance Phase- Based Cost and Schedule Performances in Complex Construction Projects"

        Elnaz Safapour, Sharareh Kermanshachi, & Issa Ramaji

        Meritorious Service Award

        Shawn Brougham

        Christy Bozic


        Past President of the Society Award

        Annmarie Uliano


        Bernard R. Sarchet Award

        Dr. Ed Pohl

        Frank Woodbury Special

        Service Award

        Ali Kucukozyigit and

        Sanjana Tripathi

        Paul Kauffmann Professional Development Award

              • Gene Dixon
              • Terry Collins
              • Valerie Denny
              • Jim Marion
              • Jesus Matias
              • Artem Shushkov

        ASEM Graduate

        Student Scholarship


        Maya Mishra

        Purdue University


        ASEM’s Virtual Student Case Study

        Best Analysis Competition Award (online)

        • 1st Place – Rice University
        • 2nd Place – United States Military Academy – Team Black
        • 3rd Place – Missouri S&T

        The People’s Choice Award

        (in-person at the IAC)

        • 1st Place – Missouri S&T
        • 2nd Place – Rice University
        • 3rd Place – Northeastern University

          2024 ASEM Fellow Class

          • Annmarie Uliano
          • Richard Grandrino
          • Bryan Mesmer
          • James Marion

          Merritt Williamson Award for

          Best International Annual

          Conference Paper


          "Generational Succession and the Technical Leadership Gap: An Empirical Investigation"


          David Pistrui

          Darrell Kleinke

          Ron Bonnstetter

          Eric Gehrig

          ASEM Founder's Award for Undergraduate Program


          United States Military Academy at

          West Point

          ASEM Founder's Award for

          Student Chapter


          United States Military Academy at

          West Point

          ASEM Founder’s Award for

          Graduate Program

          St. Cloud State University


          Presidential Award -

          Local Section

          Ecuador Section

          November 6th - 9th, 2024

          The ASEM International Annual Conference is a Terrific Event!

          Hosted at the Hilton Oceanfront Virginia Beach in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

          See more pictures from the 2024 ASEM IAC in Virginia Beach HERE.

          ABET and Engineering Management

          The criteria comment period for "Engineering Management" and similarly named programs is open until June 15, 2024. This may be of interest to you, and if you want your voice heard - now is the time to make a comment.

          Link below (Scroll down to EAC area):

          https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/accreditation-changes/

          Professional Development Opportunities through UAH

          The University of Alabama in Huntsville's Office of Professional and Continuing Education is offering an online on-demand Certification Prep Course. Course registration offers 26 hours of instruction and includes:

          • Complimentary ASEM® Membership
          • Digital Course Materials
          • Exam Voucher for either the CAEM® or CPEM® Exam

          Find out more at https://www.uah.edu/opce/program-topics/ASEM


          The Engineering Management Journal (EMJ)



          FOR ASEM MEMBERS: A new edition of the Engineering Management Journal (EMJ) was issued in May 2024.

          The Engineering Management Journal is designed to provide practical, pertinent knowledge on the management of technology, technical professionals, and technical organizations. EMJ strives to provide value to the practice of engineering management and engineering managers. EMJ is an archival journal that facilitates both practitioners and university faculty in publishing useful articles. The primary focus is on articles that improve the practice of engineering management.

          Access to the EMJ is included with each ASEM Membership. View full flyer HERE.


          ASEM Proudly Recognizes Recent CAEM, CPEM and EMSSGB Certified / Recertified Individuals:

          • John Bennitts
          • Gregory Estra
          • Jason Benne
          • Ashesh Saraf
          • David Faris
          • Micheal Okite
          • Larry Mallak
          • Neal Lewis
          • Chaz Weaver
          • Suzanna Long
          • Haneesh Ramisetty
          • Majid Sharifi
          • David Stephens
          • Mohammad Zahid
          • Rajeev Goel
          • Kelly Lucas
          • Idris Adelakun
          • Nabeel Aslam
          • John Via
          • Erik Crocker
          • John M. Nicholson
          • Alaa Sayed Mahmoud Ahmed
          • Tony N. Bitar
          • Mishel Garcia Vela

          • Leonel Amiel

          • Cesario B. Enciso

          • Woodrow Winchester, III

          • Joseph Sisti

          • William Smolter

          • Nathan Fletcher

          • Mohamed Omar Elhefnawy

          • Ruth Vasquez Rivas Plata

          • Ivan De Los Santos

          • Shawn Brougham

          • Samuel De la Torre

          • Travis Meyer

          • Eric Ong

          • Subrat Acharya

          • Henry Regollo Mora

          • Mohammad Samer Almasri

          • Katherine Quinlan

          • Varad Choudhari

          • Joeper Famorcan

          • Jordan Lustig

          • Yin-Chih Lin

          • Kevin Battick

          • Mario DiCino

          • Zheng Guan Tan

          • Saif Hamed G Almutairi

          • Stephen Gilliam

          • Jena Asgarpoor

          • Angela Lestat

          • Ali Jebur

          • Harold Conner, Jr.

          • Farzin Dehmeshki

          • Abhijit Santhanam

          • Christy Bozic

          • Claudia Zettner

          • Daniel Rowbotham

          • Matthew Jelavic

          • Brian Amouzegar

          • DeSheyna Perry

          • Simon Philbin

                  • Paul Dinius

                  • Ahmed Bin Zulfiqar

                  • Rajesh Guttikonda

                  • James Kinnebrew

                  • David Paulus

                  • Swarnim Sandeep

                  • Polinpapilinho Katina

                  • Carl Ise

                  • Ronald Castillion

                  • Brian Barnes

                  • Sravanthi Pettari

                  • Abdullah Ali Gabeen

                  • Luis Eduardo Guerra

                  • Altayeb A. M. Alasyouti

                  • Diana Easton

                  • Vakhid Zokhrabov

                  • John "Jack" Chope

                  • Abdulaziz Mohammed Alnaim

                  • Daniel Struble Capeles

                  • Alejo Acosta

                  • Kevin Porter

                  • Maxwell Tamakloe

                  • Michael Holman

                  • Anfal Ziad Abdel-Mughni Al-Khatib

                  • Luna Magpili

                  • Kristofer Kao

                  • Samuel Osei

                  • Pedro Patricio Sabilala

                  • Sina Hojjat

                  • Ayush Ghosh

                  • Kurt Wurthmann

                  • Sneha Gudivaka

                  • Omobolaotan (Bola) Agbonile

                  • Joselyn Morales Espinoza

                  • Yuqing Liu

                  • Shoaib Khalil

                  • Inés Areizaga Esteva

                  • Wolday Abrha

                  • Jeffrey Ulmer

                  • Quintin Potthast

                  • Ahmed M. H. M. Amasha

                  • Zachary Kentner

                  • DeVanne Burch

                  • Jason Toomer

                  • Marcus Stewart

                  • Mikael Hesselberg

                  • Joshua Jordan

                  • Adhista Chapagain

                  • Mohammed Raza Kanjee

                  • Jean Essila

                  • Emmanuel Awolumate

                  • Edgar Avalos-Gauna

                  • Priyadarshan Manohar

                  • Amr Gamal El-Abd Abulhaggag

                  • Brian Galli

                  • Tiffany Poitras

                  • Christopher Coventry

                  • David Ogg

                              • Thinh Do

                              • Shubh Jignesh Vania

                              • Pravallika Kudurla

                              • Esther Forson

                              • Francisco Mathews Lopez

                              • Arif Sirinterlikci

                              • Kushal K C

                              • Kim LaScola Needy

                              • Roderick Capili

                              • Curtis Cobb II

                              • Mostafa Nasr Soliman Ashmawy

                              • Valeria Perez Vera

                              • Krishnaveni Balakrishnan

                              • Luis Monterrubio

                              • Gaylon Don Taylor, Jr.

                              • Calvin Aichele

                              • Matthew Lyons

                              • Mateen Raiyat

                              • Cody Ferguson

                              • Courtney Houtsma

                              • Nathaniel Seal

                              • Caleb Abell

                              • Christopher Maloney

                              • Matthew Paddock

                              • Baskaranathan Barath

                              • James "Beau" Wasson

                              • Chong Yao Wang

                              • Jerry Almos

                              • David Heap

                              • Kristopher Dane

                              • Anjali Paliwal

                              • Anthony Broccio

                              • Carrie Metz Drake

                              • Ahmad Issa

                              • Jameela Al-Jaroodi

                              • Susmita Sain

                              • Tomás Goldaracena

                              • Mohamed Fawzy Yasin Aly Gomaa

                              • Ahmad Mohammad Kharbat

                              • Aaron Finkey

                              • Samantha Pope

                              • Robert Cameron Houk

                              • Sudith Ashokan

                              • Renae Goik

                              • Austin Tedder

                              • Samer Al-Madhoun

                              • Nejib Masghouni

                              • Mohamed Salem

                              • Satish Boregowda

                              • Erwin Lugue

                              • Wisam Shawket

                              • Nicholas Mitchell

                              • Ahmed Maged Hassan Mohamed Amasha

                              • Joshua Gray

                              • Ted Eschenbach

                              • Envin Billings

                              • James Schreiner

                              • Charles Daniels

                              • Alvin Alejandro


                                          Loss of Dear Friend, Colleague, Mentor, and Longtime ASEM Member, Dr. David Lyth

                                          It is with deep sorrow that we share the loss of Dr. David Lyth. Dr. Lyth's obituary was crafted with such terrific detail about his life that we encourage you to visit https://betzlerlifestory.com/obituaries/dr-david-lyth.146656 to find out more about the beautiful life he lead.

                                          Our ASEM leadership team offers deepest condolences to all of David's family and friends. His warm smile, kind greetings, surprise phone calls and witty stories will be missed dearly.

                                          Dr. David Lyth


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                                          Please visit https://asem.org/sponsorship to find out benefits of becoming a Corporate Member or Sponsor of ASEM. 

                                          ASEM Certified Graduate Program | MEML at Rice University

                                          Congratulations to ASEM's newest Certified Graduate Program at Rice University! ASEM Certification represents excellence in program quality and distinguishes certified programs as being in the top tier in graduate engineering management related programs, worldwide.

                                          To learn more or to have your graduate program ASEM certified, visit https://asem.org/Graduate-Program-Cert/


                                          2023-2027 Master of

                                          Engineering Management and Leadership

                                          Since 2023

                                          Engineering Management Handbook, 3rd Edition

                                          ASEM is proud to now offer the 3rd edition of the Engineering Management Handbook. This EM Handbook edition focuses on the practical application of the domains thus differentiating it from the second edition.

                                          You may download this text through your ASEM membership portal as an member benefit. For non-members, the PDF is available for purchase on the ASEM Store website. Hardcopies will soon be available for purchase on the ASEM Store website as well.

                                          The 11 Domains covered in this handbook, each of which include related topics, are:


                                          1. Introduction to Engineering Management
                                          2. Leadership and Organizational Management
                                          3. Strategic Planning and Management
                                          4. Financial Resources Management
                                          5. Project Management
                                          6. Quality Management System
                                          7. Operations and Supply Chain Management
                                          8. Management of Technology, Research, and Development
                                          9. Systems Engineering
                                          10. Legal Issues in Engineering Management
                                          11. Professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics

                                          Women in Engineering Management: An Interview with Tiffani Teachey


                                          Is Your Organization on ASEM's EM Program Listing? Are You Part of CEMAL?


                                          Please visit https://www.asem.org/EM-Program-List/ to validate your EM Program Listing is up-to-date. Complete the form below to submit any changes or to join the Council of Engineering Management Academic Leaders. Need help? Contact asem-hq@asem.org.

                                          Validate Your Skill Set with Professional Certification through ASEM


                                          ASEM offers the two most important industry-recognized certification for technical managers. You can find CAEMs and CPEMs involved in managing and leading at all levels and types of engineering and technology-driven organizations in nearly every country. Over the past twenty years, ASEM has been engaged in intensive research and development to identify the education, skills, and knowledge critical for success as a technical management professional. This work has supported the development and continuous improvement of this formal method for recognizing the CAEM or CPEM engineering management professional designation.

                                          Visit https://asem.org/EM-Professional-Certifications to find out more, and to begin the process to becoming professionally certified as a technical manager, today!

                                          Opportunity to Contribute to ASEM Professional Certifications

                                          ASEM seeks knowledge volunteers as part of a team chartered to investigate validation or accreditation of ASEM’s growing portfolio of certifications. The use of a third-party standard, has long been discussed. Organizations such as ABET use international standards such as ISO 9000. The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) and the IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training) are two examples of U.S. organizations that accredit personnel and continuing education related certifications or certificates. The major deliverable for the Accreditation Project is a actionable plan for obtaining recognized and effectual accreditation as our certification/badging products grow. If you have applicable accreditation knowledge or experience and would like to contribute to this please contact the ASEM Executive Director (ExecutiveDirector@asem.org).


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