Faculty

Dr. John D. Hromi
Professor Emeritus

Office: 14-2509
Phone: (585) 475-2002
Email: jdhcqa@rit.edu

John D. Hromi, D. Engr., is Professor Emeritus at Rochester Institute of Technology's John D. Hromi Center for Quality and Applied Statistics. Known internationally as an educator, practitioner and consultant in the field of quality control, Dr. Hromi founded the Center for Quality and Applied Statistics which now bears his name, and for eight years served as Frederick H. Minett Distinguished Professor. Dr. Hromi is a popular speaker on quality-related subjects, and is the author of many papers on applied statistics, quality management, education and training. His seminars have focused on statistical quality control, quality engineering, quality management, and human resource development.

Dr. Hromi previously held the position of Chairman and Professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Institute of Technology. Before joining LIT, he was employed by Ford Motor Company as a Principal Staff Engineer in the Environmental and Safety Research Office, and as Manager of the Engineering Methods Department of the Engineering Staff.

Dr. Hromi received a BS degree in mathematics from Carnegie Institute of Technology, a BEE degree from Clemson University, an MLitt degree in mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh, and a doctorate in engineering from the University of Detroit.

An ASQC fellow, Dr. Hromi is the Society's Past President and Board Chairperson, and has served also as Vice President, Section Affairs; Treasurer; Director-at-Large to the Board; and Awards Board Chairperson. He was the recipient of the ASQC Automotive Division's C.C. Craig Award. He also has an award for excellence in quality and reliability from the Institute of Industrial Engineers, and he is the 1987 recipient of the prestigious E.L. Grant Award made by the American Society for Quality Control for his activities in establishing and implementing educational programs enhancing the professionalism of quality assurance ethics and practices. Further, Dr. Hromi is ASQC's 1993 Edwards Medalist in recognition of outstanding leadership in the application of modern quality control methods, especially through the organization and administration of such work. The 1996 E. Jack Lancaster Award was presented by ASQC for recognition of his activities in establishing and implementing strong international relationships; for his recognition as an outstanding quality professional by many countries; and for promoting education of quality technology throughout the world. Also, he is a member of the International Academy for Quality, an organization of specialists dedicated to creating and improving quality standards, and is listed in the International Who's Who in Quality. Dr. Hromi was also honored in Melbourne, Australia where International Quality Management Pty. Ltd. gave its Quality Training Center his name.

Dr. Hromi is an Honorary Member of the Philippines Society for Quality Control, a member of the Asia Pacific Quality Organization, and an Associate Member of the European Organization for Quality. He has served as member of the Registrar Accreditation Board, Associate Member of the European Organization for Quality, Editor of The Best on Quality book series issued by the International Academy for Quality, and Associate Editor, Quality Engineering.