Department of Industrial Engineering
4207 Bell Engineering Center
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: (479) 575-3156
Fax: (479) 575-8431
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Harry A. Pierson
Assistant Professor
College of Engineering
(INEG)-Industrial Engineering
Phone: 479-575-6034
Email: hapierso@uark.edu
Dr. Pierson’s research interests include collaborative robotics and agile automation. Applications include distribution center operations and low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments. Additionally, he conducts research in additive manufacturing (commonly referred to as 3D printing). Dr. Pierson teaches courses in applied robotics and manufacturing processes. He joined the faculty in 2014.
- Additive manufacturing
- Industrial robotics and automation
- Collaborative robotics
- Flexible manufacturing processes and systems
- Vibration in manufacturing processes
- Applied Robotics
- Manufacturing Processes
- Ph.D., Industrial and Systems Engineering, Ohio State University
- M.S., Engineering Management (Manufacturing Engineering), University of Missouri-Rolla
- B.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla