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In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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Nelson Akafuah, Ph.D.
- Engineering Technology - Associate Professor, Chair, Engineering Technology
- Institute of Research for Technology Development (IR4TD) - Director, Institute of Research for Technology Development
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - Director of Undergraduate Certificate, Production Engineering, Joint Appointment
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Jens Hannemann, Ph.D.
- Engineering Technology - Assistant Professor
- Electrical and Computer Engineering - Joint Appointment
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Sanghyun Lee, Ph.D.
- Engineering Technology - Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Computer Engineering Technolgoy, Toyota Computer ET Professorship
- Electrical and Computer Engineering - Joint Appointment
- Energy Research Priority Area
- Materials Science Research Priority Initiative
- UNITE Research Priority Area
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Cost effective Dual-Junction CdTe Tandem Photovoltaic Devices with Enhanced Junctions
Lee, S. (PI)
University of Kentucky Energy Research Priority Area program
4/1/25 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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TMMK Plant 1 Reborn Floor Conveyor Rail Composition Proposal (Phase 2)
Baral, M. (PI) & Akafuah, N. (CoI)
Toyota Motor Manufacturing USA Inc
1/15/25 → 12/19/25
Project: Research project
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Lean Process Study and Analysis for Lexington Clinic
Parsley, D. (PI)
1/1/25 → 12/31/25
Project: Research project
Research output
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An assessment of the relationship between human dimensions, hard lean practices and operational performance: moderation role of lean duration
Machingura, T., Maware, C. & Adetunji, O., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Central European Management Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A structural model for assessing the impact of Lean-Green barriers on sustainable performance
Machingura, T., Adetunji, O. & Maware, C., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Augmenting energy efficiency in automotive paint ovens: a review of future prospects and potential for lean, six sigma, AI, and IoT integration
Almomani, M. M., Mayyas, Y. O., Alomari, O. H., Tashtoush, G. M., Cherdkeattikul, S. & Akafuah, N. K., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Management of Environmental Quality.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review