IISE Manufacturing and Design (M&D) Division Best Track Paper Award

The Manufacturing & Design (M&D) Best Track Paper Award recognizes outstanding contributions in manufacturing or design that will be presented at the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Annual Conference and published in the Annual Conference proceedings.

Eligibility requirements

Paper Criteria

  • The abstract for the paper topic is approved for presentation in the M&D Track at the IISE Annual Conference & Expo.
  • The full-length, final version of the paper must be submitted into the conference submission system for abstracts and papers.
  • The work must be clearly distinct from other works, nor may it be:
    - Previously published by the authors or other authors.
    - Submitted for any other awards within IISE, and its divisions or societies.

Author(s) Compliance

  • Nominees for the M&D Best Track Paper Award are ineligible for the BSPA.
  • If the paper is attributed to a single author
    - The author must be a member of both IISE and the M&D Division.
    - Must be registered to attend the IISE Annual Conference.
  • If the paper is attributed to multiple authors
    - The first author listed will be designated as the lead author.
    - The lead author will be recognized as the BTPA nominee; and the winner if selected.
    - At least one author must be a member of both IISE and the M&D Division, be registered for the Annual Conference, and agree to present the topic in the M&D track during the Annual Conference.
  • The single author or lead author has not won the BTPA during the previous two years.

Application/Nomination Process

  • The abstract for the paper topic is approved for presentation in the M&D Track at the IISE Annual Conference.
  • The full-length, final version of the paper must be submitted into the conference submission system for abstracts and papers.
  • Deadline for submitting the full-length, final version of the paper: February 9, 2025

Evaluation Process

Papers will be assessed on a 5-point scale: 5 is the highest ranking; 0 is the lowest. Assessors will assign an integer value to each assessment category. The assessments categories are equally weighted. The assessment categories are:

  • Originality
  • Relevance to manufacturing or design
  • Significance to manufacturing or design
  • Depth and completeness of the work
  • Organization and quality of writing

The BTPA Selection Committee Chairperson will inform the winner. Notification will occur no later than March 15, 2025.

Important Dates (Deadlines)

  • Abstract submissions are due November 17, 2024
  • Abstract decisions will be made by December 15, 2024
  • Full paper submissions are due February 9, 2025
  • Notification on full paper decisions are due March 9, 2025
  • Winners/Finalists will be notified by March 15, 2025
  • Speaker registration deadline:  March 23, 2025
  • Paper final revision submission deadline:  March 31, 2025

Recognition

  • First prize winner(s) will receive a certificate with a hardback cover at the M&D townhall meeting at the IISE Annual Conference & Expo.
  • First prize winners will be recognized in Honors & Awards program.
  • Second and Third prize winners will receive a digital certificate and be recognized at the M&D townhall meeting at the IISE Annual Conference & Expo.
  • First, second, and third prize winners will be recognized on the M&D webpage and in the M&D newsletter
  • First, second, and third prize winners will be recognized in ISE magazine.

Direct all inquiries related to this award to the BTPA Selection Committee Chairperson: Dr. Emma Yang (University of Texas at Arlington), Dr. Emma Yang

Conflict of Interest Policy

It is imperative to maintain the integrity of the awards programs within IISE and the M&D Division. Therefore, all members of the division shall abide by the following conflict of interest policy requirements.

  • M&D officers and board members are ineligible for M&D awards during their period(s) of service without approval from IISE’s Senior Vice President for Technical Operations (SVP). Exceptions may only be made by the SVP when awards are time sensitive (e.g., Student board member is nominated for Best Student Paper Award but will graduate before the Annual Conference).
  • In the case of time sensitive awards without SVP approval, the affected officer/members must be recused from the awards processes. For non-time sensitive awards, officers and board members may be nominated for awards after their service on the M&D Division board has ended.
  • Award selection committees shall consist of members who have neither personal nor professional relationships with nominees. Upon knowing that such a conflict arises, the member shall immediately be recused from further participation in the selection process.
    - Example 1: A faculty member recuses himself from evaluating the work of a student attending an institution where the faculty member teaches.
    - Example 2: A committee member recuses herself from evaluating the work of a family member, friend, or professional colleague.
  • Award committee members should change annually to ensure fairness, diversity, and equality.

2024 Winner

Dr. Esam Alhomaidhi
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
"Optimizing Ideal Time in Stochastic Assembly Line Balancing through Chance-Constrained via K-means Algorithim"

Manufacturing and Design Division page

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