Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Overview
Is your interest in:
- Working at an amusement park reducing wait times for rides?
- Developing optimal distribution plans for vaccines?
- Being part of a design project team to make a medical device?
- Integrating systems for satellite tracking of shipments?
- Exploring the impact of adding robots to a manufacturing line?
- Designing sustainable products that use less energy or materials?
- Discovering a new way to assemble a product that will prevent worker injury?
If you answered yes to any of the questions, then we invite you to learn more about Industrial and Systems Engineering at RIT.
Industrial and systems engineers focus on integrating information, machines, and people effectively, efficiently, and safely produce goods and services. RIT will help you gain the knowledge through coursework, acquire skills in our world class laboratories, and develop professionally through the cooperative experiences awaiting you. Our students have worked at organizations like Walt Disney Company, Tesla, Hershey Foods, Lockheed Martin, and have consulted in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry. Many still work there post-graduation.
A world of opportunities to design processes and systems that improve quality and productivity awaits you!
Accreditation
The BS degree in industrial engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. For enrollment and graduation data, program educational objectives, and student outcomes, please visit the college’s accreditation page.
Why select Industrial and Systems Engineering at RIT?
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Lab Facilities
10%
increase in employment for industrial engineers projected 2019-2029
100%
Undergraduate students participate in a co-op experience
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Combined Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Options
Latest News
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April 23, 2026
Graduating student credits leadership roles for future success
Makaela Kirish is not only looking forward to an engineering career, but she is also reflecting on her past five years at RIT with her friends, a variety of experiences, and the leadership skills she has gained.
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March 23, 2026
Engineering student takes the field as part of the Greek National Rugby Union team
Ioannis Pavlides has been in the middle of the scrum as president of the RIT Rugby Club. This year, the fourth year industrial and systems engineering student made his international debut in another league.
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December 19, 2025
RIT engineering professor is recognized for service to the simulation community
Michael Kuhl was recognized for his distinguished work over his 25+ year career including service as I-Sim president; WSC Board of Directors; WSC program chair, proceedings editor and mobile app chair, among others.
Featured Work and Profiles
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Ph.D. Student Advances 3D-Printed Metals for the Future of Reconstructive Surgery
Valeria Marin Montealegre Valeria Marin Montealegre is developing 3D-printed bio-metals to improve healing and outcomes in reconstructive surgery.
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3D Printing Metal Implants Drop by Drop
Valeria Marin-Montealegre Recent advances in additive manufacturing of biometals—such as iron, magnesium, zinc, and their alloys—have opened new possibilities for patient-specific implants and bone plate systems.
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The Future of Lightweight Structures: Molten Metal 3D Printing Unlocks New Possibilities for Lattice Design
Paarth Mehta Lattice structures address a niche in the manufacturing industry due to their lightweight nature, energy absorption capabilities, high strength-to-weight ratio, and improved thermal management. These...
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Interplay of Interfacial Adhesion and Mechanical Degradation in Anode-free Solid-state Batteries
Imtiaz Ahmed Shozib Batteries play a critical role in powering modern life—from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. However, traditional lithium-ion batteries are approaching their...
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What is the best way to develop products ? It depends…
Hrushikesh Godbole Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Ph.D. student Hrushikesh Godbole is rethinking how we teach engineering capstone design courses by customizing the process for every student project. His research...
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Predicting the Tensile Strength of Fiber Reinforced Composites
Dumbari David Kabari Researchers at the Fiber Composite Reliability Lab (FCRL) are using the Global Load Sharing (GLS) model and Monte Carlo simulations to accurately predict the mechanical properties and understand the...
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Student Resources
The industrial and systems engineering department offers a variety of resources for our students that range from academic support to handbooks and more. Visit our Student Resources for more information.