October 24, 2024 Celebrating Excellence: Investiture Ceremony Recognizes UW-ISyE Professors Written By: Jane FELLER Departments: Industrial & Systems Engineering Categories: Awards|Faculty On October 3rd, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering held a memorable investiture celebration honoring three outstanding professors. Dean Ian Robertson was present to recognize their significant achievements and contributions to the field. The event highlighted the following professorships and their esteemed recipients: David H. Gustafson Department Chair: Shiyu Zhou Grainger Institute for Engineering Professorship: Ranjana Mehta Grainger STAR Professorship: Kaibo Liu This occasion not only celebrated the accomplishments of the professors but also emphasized the importance of mentorship, as the graduate students of each recipient joined in the festivities. Their presence underscored the collaborative spirit of the department and the commitment to fostering the next generation of engineers. Each professor brings a unique set of skills and expertise to the department, contributing to innovative research and education that shapes the future of industrial and systems engineering. The investiture ceremony served as a reminder of the vital role that dedicated educators play in advancing knowledge and inspiring students. Faculty, students and staff of UW-ISyE Dean Ian Robertson, Professor Ranjana Mehta, and Department Chair Shiyu Zhou Dean Ian Robertson and Department Chair Shiyu Zhou Dean Ian Robertson, Professor Kaibo Liu, Department Chair Shiyu Zhou