Douglas H. Timmer

Associate Professor and Chair
Manufacturing Engineering Department

Tel: (956) 381-2608  Fax: (956) 381-3527
Email:timmer@utpa.edu

Education

Ph.D. 1994, Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

M.S. 1988, Statistics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

B.S. 1986, Mathematics and Computer Science, Pan American University, Edinburg, TX

Statistical Quality Control, Quality Control for Autocorrelated Data, Design of Experiments, Reliability, Applied Statistics, Process modeling, neural networks, information technology in engineering education, engineering management

Academic Positions

Oct. 06 – present          Department Chair

                                  Department of Manufacturing Engineering, UTPA

Sep. 05 – present          Associate Professor

                                  Department of Manufacturing Engineering, UTPA

Sep. 01 – Aug. 05          Assistant Professor

                                  Department of Manufacturing Engineering, UTPA

Sep. 98 – Aug. 00          Assistant Professor

                                  Department of Manufacturing Engineering, UTPA

Feb. 94 – Jan. 95          Lecturer (tenure track)

Statistics Department, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand  

Sep. 00 – Aug. 01          Senior Analyst

                                  Trajecta Inc., Austin, TX

Feb. 95 – Aug. 98          Sr. Technical Consultant & Training Manager

                                  Pavilion Technologies, Austin, TX

Aug. 88 – Aug. 89          Statistician

                                  Texas Eastman Co., Longview, TX

Refereed Archival Journals

1.        Timmer, D. and Pignatiello, J. (2003).  “Change Point Estimates for the Parameters of an AR(1) Process.”  Quality and Reliability Engineering International.  Volume 19, 255-369.

2.        Timmer, D. (2000).  “An Analysis of the Reliability of an Incandescent Light Bulb.”  Quality Engineering, Volume 13, no. 2, 299-305.

3.        Timmer, D., Pignatiello, J. and Longnecker, M. (2000). “Applying an AR(1) CUSUM Control Chart to Data from a Chemical Process.”  Quality Engineering.  Volume 13, no. 2, 107-114.

4.        Garcia, O., Timmer, D., Gonzalez, M. and Bose, S. (2000).  “Implementing Control Charts within a Meat Processing Plant.”  International Journal of Industrial Engineering.  Volume 7, no. 4, 320-324.

5.        Timmer, D., Pignatiello, J. and Longnecker, M. (1998). “The Development and Evaluation of CUSUM-based Control Charts for an AR(1) Process.”  IIE Transactions.  Volume 30, no. 6, 525-534.

6. Lloyd, J, Hinds, T., David, K., Chung, M., Gonzalez, M. and Timmer, D. (2004)  “INTEnD: A Dispersed, Virtual Engineering Design Team Approach to Globalize Engineering Education.”  Journal of Design Review.  Volume 4, no. 4.

1. US Patent #7,139,619  “Kiln Free Lime Control”, Co-inventor, 2006.
2. US Patent #7,110,834  “Kiln Thermal and Combustion Control”, Co-inventor, 2006
3. US Patent #7,050,866  “Dynamic Controller for Controlling a System”, Co-inventor, 2006
4. US Patent #7,047,089  “Kiln Thermal and Combustion Control”, Co-inventor, 2006
5. Us Patent #7,024,252  “Kiln Thermal and Combustion Control”, Co-inventor, 2006
6. US Patent #6,738,677  “Method and Apparatus for Modeling Dynamic and Steady-state Processes for Prediction, Control and Optimization”, Co-inventor, 2004
7. US Patent #6,735,483  “Method and Apparatus for Controlling a non-linear Mill”, Co-inventor, 2004.
8. US Patent #6,625,501  “Kiln Thermal and Combustion Control”, Co-inventor, 2003
9. US Patent # 6,493,596.  “Method and Apparatus for Controlling a non-linear Mill.”  Co-inventor, 2002.
10. US Patent #6,487,459.  “Method and Apparatus for Modeling Dynamic and Steady-state Processes for Prediction, Control and Optimization.”  Co-inventor, 2002.
11. US Patent #6,438,430.  “Kiln Thermal and Combustion Control.”  Co-inventor, 2002.
12. US Patent #5,933,345.  “Method and Apparatus for Dynamic and Steady-state Modeling over a Desired Path Between Two End Points.”  Co-inventor, 1999.

Provisional Patent

1. US Patent Application #60/939,832.  “Modeling Nanomodified Polymers”, Co-inventor, 2007

Refereed Conference Proceedings

1. Flores, J.R., Torres, M., Gonzalez, M. and Timmer, D. (2003).  “Analysis of Performance Capacity Through an Integrated Learning and Forgetting Curve Model,”  Proceedings of the 2003 IIE Annual Conference.
2. Rodriguez, F., Gonzalez, M. and Timmer, D. (2003).  “Hard Disk Drive Failure Analysis Expert System Development.”  Proceedings of the 2003 IIE Annual Conference.

Conference Presentations

1. Barrenechea, O., Gonzalez, M., Timmer, D. and Li, James. (2006).  “An Information Technology Suitability Index for Mass Customization.”  Proceedings of the 2006 IIE Annual Conference.
2. De la Torre Garcia, L., Gonzalez, M., Timmer, D. and Li, James (2006).  “A Suitability Measure for Mass Customization of a Product.”  Proceeding of the 2006 IIE Annual Conference.
3. Gonzalez, M., Timmer, D., Lloyd, J., Hinds, T., David, K. and Mendez, H. (2006).  “Teaching Rapid Response Engineering in Dispersed Engineering Design Teams.”  Proceeding of the 2006 IIE Annual Conference.
4. Dominguez, R., Timmer, D., Lozano, K. and Jones, R. (2006).  “Modeling Nano Reinforced Polymers.”  Proceeding of the 2006 IIE Annual Conference.
5. Timmer, D. and Gonzalez, M. (2006).  “Web-based Applications for Teaching Statistical Quality Control.”  Proceeding of the 2006 IIE Annual Conference.
6. Patel, G., Li, J.,  Timmer, D., Gonzalez, M. and Bose, S. (2006).  “Reverse Logistics: Problems, Framework, Models and Applications.”  Proceeding of the 2006 IIE Annual Conference.
7. Li, J., Gonzalez, C., Timmer, D., Gonzalez, M. and Bose, S. (2006).  “A Simulation Optimization Method for Reverse Manufacturing System.”  Proceeding of the 2006 IIE Annual Conference.
8. Bualong, J., Timmer, D. and Gonzalez, M. (2004).  “A Magnitude Robust Control Chart for Detecting a Linear Trend.”  Proceeding of the 2004 IIE Annual Conference.
9. Timmer, D. (2004).  “A Magnitude Robust Control Chart for the Autocovariance and Autoregressive Parameters of an AR(1) Process.”  Proceeding of the 2004 IIE Annual Conference.
10. Desphande, A., Gonzalez, M. and Timmer, D. (2004).  Proceeding of the 2004 IIE Annual Conference.
11. Lopez, D., Timmer, D. and Gonzalez, M (2004).  “Confidence Intervals for the Parameters of the Xbar and S Control Charts.”  Proceeding of the 2004 IIE Annual Conference.
12. Velazquez, F., Gonzalez, M. and Timmer, D. (2004).  “Web-based Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training and Evaluation.”  Proceeding of the 2004 IIE Annual Conference.
13. Gonzalez, M., Timmer, D., Lloyd, J., Hinds, T. and David, K. (2004).  “Experiences with Teaching Mass Customization in Dispersed Engineering Design Teams.”  Proceeding of the 2004 IIE Annual Conference.
14. Flores, JR, Torres, M., Gonzalez, M. and Timmer, D. (2003).  “Analysis of Performance Capacity through an Integrated Learning and Forgetting Curve Model.”  Proceeding of the 2003 IIE Annual Conference.
15. Reynoso, D., Gonzalez, M. and Timmer, D. (2003).  “The Effects of Nationality in the Intercultural Relationship in a Maquila Environment, Cultural Dimensions, A Practical Approach.”  Proceedings of the 2003 IIE Annual Conference.
16. Timmer, D. and Pignatiello, J. (2003).  “A Magnitude Robust Control Chart for the Level Parameter of an AR(1) Process.”  Proceedings of the 2003 IIE Annual Conference.
17. Timmer, D. and Ramirez, M. (2003).  “Addressing the Deficiencies of the Moving Average Control Chart.”  Proceedings of the 2003 IIE Annual Conference.
18. Timmer, D. (2003).  “Confidence Intervals for the Control Limits of the X-bar and R Control Charts.”  Proceedings of the 2003 IIE Annual Conference.
19. Gonzalez, M., Timmer, D., LeMaster, E., Lloyd, J., David, K. and Chung, M. (2003).  “Experiences with Dispersed Engineering Design Teams in International Production.”  Proceedings of the 2003 IIE Annual Conference.
20. Rodriguez, F., Gonzalez, M. and Timmer, D.  (2003).  “Hard Disk Drive Failure Analysis Expert System Development.”  Proceedings of the 2003 IIE Annual Conference.
21. Timmer, D.  (2002).  “Incorporation of WebCT in Engineering Instruction.”  University of Texas System’s 8^th Annual Information Technology and Distance Education (ITDE).
22. Timmer, D. (1999).  “Estimating the Reliability Properties of a Product Using Accelerated Life Testing.”  The 4^th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering: Theory, Applications and Practice.
23. Garcia, O., Timmer, D., Gonzalez, M and Bose, S. (1999).  “Implementing Control Charts within a Meat Processing Plant.”  The 4^th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering: Theory, Applications and Practice.
24. Timmer, D., Pignatiello, J and Longnecker, M. (1994).  “A Control Chart for Detecting a Change in the Level Parameter of a First Order Autoregressive Process.”  Joint Operational Research Society of New Zealand and New Zealand Statistical Association.

M.S. Thesis Committees Chaired

• Lopez, D.  (2005)  “Confidence Intervals for the Parameters of the Xbar and S Control Charts.”

M.S. Thesis Committees, member

• Cagna, D.  “Accuracy and Precision of Methods and Materials used to Construct Implant Mast Casts.”  UTSA Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 2002
• Rosas, L.  “Human Reliability Analysis in the Performance of Advanced Cardiac Life Support Tasks”, 2002
• Rodriguez, F.  “Hard Disk Drive Failure Analysis Expert System Development.”, 2003
• Flores, J.R.  “Analysis of Lifting Performance Capacity Through an Integrated Learning Curve Model.”, 2003
• Torres, M.  “Analysis of Performance Capacity of Hand Grip Through an Integrated Learning Curve Model”, 2003
•  Reynoso, D.  “The Effects of Nationality in the Intercultural Relationship in a Maquila Environment, Cultural Dimensions: A Practical Approach”, 2003
• Velazquez, F. “Web-based Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training and Evaluation.” in progress.
• Desphande, A.  “The Development of Web Based Aerobic and Anaerobic Muscle Static Work Capacity Modules Using Legacy Cycle Approach”, 2004
• De la Torre Garcia, L.,  “A Suitability Measure for Mass Customization of a Product.”, 2006.
• Barrenechea, O.  “An Information Technology Suitability Index for Mass Customization.”, in progress
• Mena, Enrique.  “A Study on Mechanical Properties of PPS/Hectorite Nanocomposites and Effect of Processing Parameters.”  2007
• Wu, David. "Study on the Effect of Alignment of Carbon NanoTubes in Electronically Conductive Adhesives and the Application in  Environmentally Benign Manufacturing.”  2007

M.S. non-thesis, research project

• Bualong, J., “A Magnitude Robust Control Chart for Detecting a Linear Trend”, 2004

Undergraduate Student Research Mentoring

• Dominquez, R.  “Modeling Nano Reinforce Polymers.”,  Minority Institution of Excellence (MIE) Research Award, 2005-2006
• Flores, M.   “Developing and Assessing Cognitive Learning for Statistical Quality Control”,  Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Student Research Award, 2005-2006

Funded Research

1. National Science Foundation: Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement,  “Web-based Active Learning Modules for Teaching Statistical Quality Control.”, with M. Gonzalez (co-PI), $74,907, March 2004 – Feb. 2007.
2. National Science Foundation: Information Technology Research, “Collaborative Research: Information Technology Issues for Complex Engineering Product: Mass Customization in Geographically Distributed Environment”, with M. Gonzalez (co-PI) and Michigan State University, $99,913, Sep. 2003 – Aug. 2007.
3. UTPA Faculty Development Council Grant, “Information Technology Resources for Manufacturing Engineering”, $1,200, 2003.
4. UTPA Center for Distance Learning and Teaching Excellence”, “Course Development Grant-Engineering Statistics”, $3,000, 2002.
5. National Science Foundation Partnerships for Innovation, “Rapid Product Development in International Production”, senior personnel, $589,216, 2001 – 2004.
6. UTPA Faculty Development Council Grant, “Travel – National Science Foundation Workshop”, $1,511, 2000.
7. UTPA Faculty Development Council Grant, “ASQ Quality Engineer Certification”, $558.
8. UTPA Scholars Fund, $3,505, 1999.
9. Duro Bags, “Automatic Handle Feeder Mechanism and Performance Evaluation”, with S. Bose,  $8,633, 1999.
10. UTPA Faculty Development Council Grant, “SME Manufacturing Engineering Certification”, with M. Gonzalez and S. Bose, $1,990, 1998.
11. UTPA Title III Faculty and Staff Mini-grant Assistance Program, “Teaching Tools for Engineering Statistics and Quality,” with M. Gonzalez, $876, 1998.

Courses Taught at UTPA

• ENGR 1101  Introduction to Engineering
• MANE 3332 Engineering Statistics
• MANE 3337  Engineering Economics
• MANE 4311 Quality Control
• MANE 4331 Manufacturing Planning and Control
• MANE 4333  International Networked Teams for Engineering Design (INTEnD)/ North American Consortium for Technical Innovation (NACTI) – team taught with Michigan State University
• MANE 6311  Advanced Quality Control
• MANE 6313 Design of Experiments
• MANE 6319  Quality Management Systems
• MANE 6380  Project Management
• MANE 6399  Foundations of Probability and Statistics
• MANE 6315  Reliability Engineering
• MANE 6399  Quality Improvement using Six Sigma

Teaching Related Activities

• Incorporated WebCT into all courses
• Delivered Engineering Statistics as a web-based, reduced seat time course
• Incorporated Minitab in all applied statistics courses
• Developed active learning classroom and demonstrations using model rockets, catapults, red bead sampling bowl, windmill generator and accelerated life testing projects using data acquisition cards and Labview
• Developed J2EE applications using JSP and Java Server Faces
• Developed 2 online graduate course: MANE 6315 - Reliability Engineering and MANE 6319 – Quality Management Systems
• Developed Java program to generate online quizzes for teaching Engineering Statistics

Service to UTPA Manufacturing Engineering Department

• Library Liaison, 1998-1999
• ABET Departmental Committee, member
• MANE Department Chair Selection Committee, 2001
• MANE faculty Search committee, member 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2005-2006
• MANE faculty Search committee, Chair, 1999-2000
• Beecherl Endowed Professor Search Committee, member, 2002-2003
• MANE Merit and Annual Evaluation Committee, member, 2001- present
• MANE Merit and Annual Evaluation Committee, chair, 2001- 2002, 2004 – 2005
• MANE Tenure committee, member, 2005 – present
• Developed and implemented website and database application to survey graduate students and local industries regarding Engineering Management Program, 2004 - 2005
• Wrote substantive degree proposal and started MS in Engineering Management as an online program, 2004 – 2006.
• Writing substantive degree proposal to start PhD in Manufacturing Engineering, 2005 – present
• Developed and implemented website and database application to survey MANE Alumni, 2007-present

• Developed and implemented website and database application for manufacturing engineering department to survey alumni for ABET accreditation, 2002-2003
• Developed and implemented website and database application for electrical engineering department to survey alumni for ABET accreditation, 2002-2003
• Developed and implemented website and database application for mechanical engineering department to survey alumni for ABET accreditation, 2002-2003
• Engineering Computer Committee, member, 1998- 1999, 2001 – present
• Engineering Computer Committee, chair1999-2000, 2001-2002

• COSE Merit and Annual Evaluation Committee, member, 2001 – 2005
• COSE Merit and Annual Evaluation Committee, chair, 2004 - 2006
• COSE Outstanding Faculty Selection Committee, 2001 – 2004
• COSE Taskforce on Merit and Annual Evaluation, chair, 2004-2005.  Chaired taskforce that revised annual evaluation policy that was approved by faculty vote

Service to UTPA

• SACS Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) team member, 2004 – present
• UTPA Teacher Education Committee, member, 2002 – present
• Chair, Beyond AP Statistics (BAPS) Workshop, March 2006

Service to Government

• National Science Foundation panelist, 2000 & 2004

Editorial Service

• The American Statistician, associate editor, 2001 – present
• Reviewer for IIE Transactions
• Reviewer for Journal of Quality Technology
• Reviewer for IJIE
• Review for The American Statistician
• Review for Quality and Reliability Engineering International

OTHER

• 2005 Provost’s Awards for International Studies. 
• Honorable Mention, 2004 ASME Curriculum Innovation Award. “INTEnD: A Dispersed, Design Team Approach for the Globalization of Engineering Education.”
• 2004 Lockheed Martin Outstanding Faculty in Manufacturing Engineering (selected by student vote)
• 2003 Outstanding Faculty in Manufacturing Engineering (selected by student vote)

1. “Faculty Workshop on Assessing Program Outcomes.”  ABET, December 1, 2007.
2. Online Course Development, UT Telecampus, 2005.
3. “Implementing the NEW Requirements of ISO 9001:2000” CAMP University of Houston – Clear Lake, 2002.
4. Teaching Online in Higher Education.”  UTPA Center for Distance Learning, 2001
5. “Certified On-line Instructor.”  Walden Institute, 2000.
6. “How to Successfully Implement an ISO 9000 System.” CAMP University of Houston – Clear Lake, 1999.
7.  “Internal Auditing for ISO 9000.” CAMP University of Houston – Clear Lake, 1999.
8. “Dr. W. Edwards Deming’s Methods for Management of Productivity and Quality.” (presented by Dr. Deming), 1988.
9. Certified Quality Engineering (CQE).  American Society for Quality (certificate # 40505), 2000 – 2003.
10. Certified Manufacturing Engineering (CmfgE).  Society of Manufacturing Engineers (certificate #44105123), 2000 – 2003
11. Certified Manufacturing Technologies (CMfgT).  Society of Manufacturing Engineers (certification #20103809), 1999 – 2002.