Gregory Purdy

Industrial and Systems Engineering
Associate Professor
3310 Shelby Center
334.844.1390
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Education

Ph.D. Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S. Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.S. Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Oregon State University

Research Interests

Advanced manufacturing
Cyber-physical security for manufacturing
Digital manufacturing
Genetic manufacturing systems
Synthetic biology process modeling

In The News

Doctoral student awarded ISE department assistantship

Auburn University industrial and systems engineering (ISE) doctoral student Madison Evans has been awarded the annual Dr. Saeed Maghsoodloo Assistantship, recognizing the vital contributions of graduate teaching assistants (GTA) in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.
ISE Senior Design competition showcases real-world solutions, industry impact

The ISE Department concluded spring semester with its annual Senior Design competition, which coincided with the spring Alumni Council meeting. It was an opportunity for alumni to interact with students and offer professional feedback.
Auburn Engineering faculty named to 2024 promotion, tenure list

Auburn University Provost Vini Nathan recently announced the names of faculty awarded promotion, tenure or both for 2024, including 19 faculty in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.
ICAMS receives $9.2M to further Model-Based Systems Engineering

ICAMS has received a $9.2 million DOD project to address the need for more adoption of enhanced digital capabilities in the defense industry.
DOD awards Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing $8.9M for smart manufacturing initiatives

The adoption of Smart Manufacturing is fast becoming a necessity for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) looking to stay competitive in the Industry 4.0 age. For those SMMs in the national security ecosystem, it's no longer a suggestion — it's a requirement.
Auburn to expand Industry 4.0 research, education, training and innovation capabilities with $7.2M DoD award

The Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems at Auburn University was awarded $7.2 million from the Department of Defense Office of Industrial Policy's Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program to encourage small and medium-sized manufacturers to adopt advanced technologies associated with Industry 4.0 or smart manufacturing.

DOD invests $9.9M in launch of Systems Engineering Technology program

Auburn Engineering faculty are leading the development of a systems engineering technology program, utilizing a $500,000 award to kick off the pilot year of a five-year Department of Defense grant totaling $9.9 million.
Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing wins $4.26M DOD award

The Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (ICAMS) at Auburn University has received a $4.26 million award from the U.S. Department of Defense to explore the digitalization of manufacturing and become a resource for small and medium manufacturers throughout the country.