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Industrial & Logistics Technology Program Faculty

Dr. Edem G. Tetteh

Dr. Edem G. Tetteh

  • Assistant Professor

  • Contact Information

  • 1 Hayden Drive
  • Petersburg, VA 23806
  • Office:   (804) 524-8989 ext. 1109
  • Fax:      (804) 524-6732
  • Email:     etetteh@vsu.edu
  • Website:     http://www.etetteh.com

  • Education

    • Ph.D. in Industrial Technology, Purdue University, 2007
    • MS in Industrial Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University, 2005
    • BS in Manufacturing Systems, North Carolina A&T State University, 2003
    • Certified Advance Waste Manager, 2005

  • Research Interests:

    • Human Factor and Ergonomics, Occupational Safety and Health
    • Lean Manufacturing, Production Control, Statistical Quality

  • Selected Publications:

    • Tetteh E., Jiang X., Mcbride M., Mountjoy D. & Seong Y. (2008). Evaluation of a job-aiding tool in inspection systems. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing. 18(1) pp 30-48
    • Tetteh E & McWilliams, D. (2008). Simulation design for an off-line training of practical lean manufacturing concepts for visual inspection. Simulation and Gaming Journal (Under review)
    • Tetteh, E., Niaz, L., Peters, J & McGlothlin, J. (2008). A study of EMG back activity among normal versus overweight workers during material handling. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. (Under review)
    • Elbadawi, I., McWilliams, D., Tetteh E. (2008). Enhancing lean manufacturing learning experience through hands-on simulation exercises. Simulation and Gaming Journal (Under review)
    • McWilliams, D. & Tetteh, E. (2008). A reusable container program to eliminate part damages due to excess material handling. IIE Annual Conference Proceedings. Vancouver, Canada. (CD)
    • McWilliams, D. & Tetteh, E. (2008). Value-stream mapping to improve productivity in transmission case machining. Institute of Industrial Engineer Annual Conference Proceedings. Vancouver, Canada. (CD)
    • McWilliams, D. & Tetteh, E. (2008). Using principles of lean thinking to implement a new assembly line in an existing manufacturing facility. Institute of Industrial Engineer Annual Conference Proceedings. (CD)
    • Tetteh E. & McWilliams, D. (2007). Doing business in Ghana: Feasibility analysis of Dell's direct model technology. Business Journal for Entrepreneurs. Vol 2007 Issue 4.
    • Tetteh E., McWilliams, D & Byrd K. (2007). Human visual inspection of automotive paint finishes. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management. (Under review)
    • Tetteh, E. (2006). Human factors analysis of commercial aircraft accidents in the United States: 1960-2000. IIE Annual Conference Proceedings. Orlando, FL. p 6
    • Tetteh, E. & Jiang S. (2006). The effects of search strategy, task complexity and pacing on visual inspection performance. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference. Orlando, FL. 50 p
    • Tetteh, E., Jiang, X. Mountjoy, D. Bowling, S. Gramopadhye, A. & Khasawneh, M. (2004). An evaluation of systematic search strategies on inspection performance using a job-aiding tool. Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Conference Proceedings. Houston, TX. pp 2267-2272