Caroline Smith

Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA 22807, USA

Phone: (540) 568 2922; Fax: (540) 568 6857 ;  E-Mail: smithc@math.jmu.edu

 EDUCATION
 
 

 


1988: Ph.D. in Engineering

University of Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom.

Thesis Topic: An Experimental and Theoretical Study of the Aeroacoustics of External-Coanda

Waste-Gas Flares.

 

1984: B.Sc. (First Class Honours) in Mathematics

University of Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom.

 INDUSTRIAL AND ACADEMIC

APPOINTMENTS
 
 


Associate Professor (01/99 – present)

Department of Mathematics, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA, USA

Courses taught at undergraduate level, including Introductory Statistics, Calculus II, Numerical Methods and Mathematical Modeling.

 

Carrying out research in collaboration with, UK., Lockheed Martin, USA and the MIRCE Akademy, Exeter, UK.

 

Senior Lecturer (09/94 – 01/99)

School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Plymouth, DEVON, United Kingdom.

Courses taught at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including Introductory Statistics, Engineering Mathematics, Numerical Methods, Applied Regression Analysis and Reliability Analysis.

 

Supervising Masters and Doctoral Student research (most recent doctorate obtained by student in November 1997).

 

Lecturer (09/92 - 09/94)

School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Plymouth, DEVON, United Kingdom.

Courses taught at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including Introductory Statistics and Calculus I and II.

 

Research Fellow (08/89 – 08/92)

School of Engineering, University of Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom.

Project Title: Particle Dynamics in Suspensions Flowing Tangentially to Porous Surfaces

Research conducted into the dynamics of crossflow microfilters.

 

 OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
 
 


Elected Professor (06/99 - present)

MIRCE Akademy, Exeter, DEVON, United Kingdom

Provide research guidance to selected graduate students in the field of engineering design evaluation, supportability engineering, and industrial statistics.

 

M.Sc. Course Instructor (1992 – 1999)

University of Exeter, Exeter, DEVON, United Kingdom

Provided instruction in Mathematics, Statistics and Reliability and Supportability Analysis to Masters students.

 

Course Instructor (1999-present)

United Defense, Minneapolis, MN.

“Introduction to Statistics and Probability Concepts for Application to System Reliability, Maintainability and Supportability Analysis”, two-day course, April 2000. (Copy of notes available: Additional Information I)

 

United Defense, York, PA.

“Probability and Statistical Tools”, one-day course, October 1999.

 

United Defense, Minneapolis, MN.

“Introduction to Statistics and Probability Concepts for Application to System Reliability, Maintainability and Supportability Analysis”, two-day course, March 1999.

 

Course Co-Instructor (1996-1997)

University of Exeter, Exeter, DEVON, United Kingdom.

 “Introduction to Proportional Hazards Modeling”, System Operational Effectiveness Summer School,

 

University of Exeter, Exeter, DEVON, United Kingdom.

“Supportability: Engineering, Economics and Management”, Seventh International Summer School

Rolls Royce, Derby , United Kingdom

“Introduction to Statistics for Logisticians”, three-day course.

 JOURNAL AND PROCEEDING PUBLICATIONS
 
 


                               

D. Verma, C. Smith & W.J. Fabrycky, A Fuzzy Set Based Multi-Attribute Conceptual System Design Analysis and Evaluation Methodology, Systems Engineering, Journal of the International Council on Systems Engineering, Vol. 2, No 4, 1999.

 

D. Verma & C. Smith, Identification of Inconsistencies and Opportunities within a Quality Function Deployment (QFD) Matrix: An Expert System Based Approach, Communications in Dependability and Quality Management in Engineering Journal, Vol. 2, No 1, 1999.

 

C. Smith, Dependability Analysis of Redundant Systems, Communications in Dependability and Quality Management, Vol. 1, No 2, pp 6-17, 1998.

 

C. Smith & P.W. Carpenter, The Aeroacoustics and Aerodynamics of High-Speed Coanda Devices: Part 2. Effects of Modifications for Flow Control and Noise Reduction, J. Sound and Vibration, Vol. 208(5), pp 803-822, 1997.

 

P. Robinson, P. Orzechowski, P.W. James & C. Smith, An Automated Robot Calibration System, Proceedings,  IEEE International Symposium of Industrial Electronics, Guinares, Portugal, July 1997.

 

C. Smith, Women, Mathematics and Logistics, J. Society of Logistics Engineers, Vol. 30, Issue 3, May 1996.

 

C. Smith & J. Knezevic, Achieving Quality Through Supportability: II. Mathematical Modeling,
J. Quality in Maintenance Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 3, 1996.

 

C. Smith & J. Knezevic, Achieving Quality Through Supportability: I. Concepts and Principles,  J. Quality in Maintenance Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 2, 1996.

 

C. Smith & J. Knezevic, Supportability Analysis of Optimal Utilization of Shared Strategic Support Resources, Communications in Reliability, Maintainability and Supportability, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp 31-35, 1995.

 

C. Smith & P.W. Carpenter, The Effect of Solid Surfaces on Turbulent Jet Noise, J. Sound and Vibration, Vol. 185(3), pp 397-413, 1995.

 

C. Parsons (maiden name of C. Smith) & P.W. Carpenter, The Noise Emitted by Turbulent Jets in Close Proximity to Solid Surfaces, AIAA Paper 86-1869, Proceedings  American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Seattle, USA, July 1986.

 

 TEXTBOOKS AND MONOGRAPHS
 
 


C. Smith, Statistics for Logisticians, Technical Monograph Series, International Society of Logistics, 1997.

 

 CONFERENCE AND SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATIONS
 
 


C. Smith, Statistical Analysis of Reliability, Maintainability and Supportability Data, Invited Workshop, 47th Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS), Philadelphia, PA, January 2001.

 

C. Smith, Statistics for Logisticians, Mid Atlantic Log, 3rd Annual Technical Conference and Workshop, Hampton, VA, March 2001.

 

C. Smith, Statistics for the Logistician, Invited Workshop, 35th Annual International Society of Logistics Conference, New Orleans, LA, August 2000.

 

C. Smith, Statistical Analysis of Reliability, Maintainability and Supportability Data, Invited Workshop, 46th Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium  (RAMS), Los Angeles, CA, January 2000.

 

 D. Verma, C. Smith and W.J., Fabrycky, Accelerated Assessment and Selection of Design Concepts in the Presence of Qualitative Uncertainty and Imprecision, 9th International Symposium on System Operational Effectiveness, Exeter, UK., December 1999.

 

D. Verma, C. Smith and W.J., Fabrycky, Accelerated System Concept Assessment and Selection Through Weighted Wedge Defuzzification, International Conference on Engineering Design, Munich, August 1999.

 

C. Smith, Back to Basics – Statistics for Logisticians, Invited Workshop, 34th Annual International Society of Logistics Conference, Las Vegas, NV, August 1999.

 

C. Smith, Statistics for Logisticians – Back to Basics, Invited Workshop, 15th International Logistics Congress, Exeter, UK., May 1999,

 

C. Smith, Statistical Analysis of Reliability, Maintainability and Supportability Data, Invited Workshop, 45th Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS), Washington DC, January 18-21 1999.

 

C. Smith, Introduction to Statistical and Probabilistic Concepts for Application to Reliability, Maintainability and Supportability Data Analysis, 8th International Symposium on System Operational Effectiveness, Exeter, UK., December 1998.

 

C. Smith, Overview of Statistical Tools used in Supportability Analysis, 33rd Annual International Society of Logistics Conference,  Seattle, WA, August 1998.

 

C. Smith, Statistical Analysis of Reliability, Maintainability and Supportability Data, 44th Annual International Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, California, USA, January 1998.

 

C. Smith, Statistics for Logisticians, Seventh International Logistics Symposium, Exeter UK., December 1997.

 

C. Smith, Putting Statistics into Logistics, 39th Operational Research Society Conference, Bath, UK., September 1997.

 

C. Smith, Statistics for Logisticians,  32nd Annual Conference and Exposition, International Society of Logistics, Florida USA., August 1997.

 

C. Smith & J. Knezevic,  Supportability Analysis of Repairable Systems with Parallel Configurations, 32nd Annual Logistics Conference and Exposition, International Society of Logistics: Florida, USA., 1997.

 

C. Smith & J. Knezevic, Supportability Analysis of Shared Strategic Resources, 31st Annual Conference and Exposition, International Society of Logistics, Virginia, USA, August 1996.

 

C. Smith, Statistics for Logisticians, 31st Annual Conference and Exposition, International Society of Logistics, Virginia USA., August 1996.

 

C. Smith & J. Knezevic, Enhancing Quality Through an Integrated Approach to Supportability, Proceedings of Integrated Design & Process Technology Conference, 2, 342-349, London, 1996.

 

C. Smith, Back to Basics: Statistical Analysis of Reliability, Maintainability and Supportability Data,

Fifth International Logistics Symposium, Exeter UK., December 1995.

 

C. Smith, The Effect of Availability of Shared Strategic Support Resources on System Availability,

Fourth International Logistics Symposium, Exeter, UK., December 1995.

 

C. Smith & J. Knezevic, Optimal Utilization of Shared Strategic Support Resources with Distributed Repair Time, Tenth International Logistics Congress, Exeter, UK., March 1994.

 

C. Smith & J. Knezevic, Optimal Utilization of Shared Strategic Support Resources, Assuming Constant Repair Time, Third International Logistics Symposium, Exeter, UK., December 1993.

 

R.J. Wakeman & C. Smith, Visualization of Particulant Foulant Layer Formation in Microfiltration,

IChemE Research Event, Birmingham UK., January 1993.

 

R.J. Wakeman & C. Smith, Deposition of Particulate Fouling Layers in Crossflow Filtration Processes,

European Symposium on Solid/Liquid Separation, Cologne, Germany, November 1992.

 

C. Smith, R.J. Wakeman & E.S. Tarleton, The Relevance of Fouling Models to Crossflow Microfiltration, FILTECH Europa 91 Conference, Karlsruhe, Germany, October 1991.

 

 AWARDS AND HONORS
 
 

 


    Recipient, Alan O. Plait Award for Tutorial Excellence, 2000, from Reliability and Maintainability    Symposium (RAMS), April 2000.

    Recipient, Aspire Prize for Best Paper, December 1999.

    Young Logistician of the Year, International Society of Logistics, 1997

   Runner-up in national competition for Chemical Engineering researchers, Institute of Chemical Engineers, 1991.

 

 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 
 

 

      American Mathematical Society (AMS)

      Mathematical Association of America (MAA)

     Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM)

     Association for Women in Science (AWIS)

      International Society of Logistics (SOLE)

 

 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
 
 


·         Invited Member, Eccles Award Committee, International Society of Logistics, June 2000 – present.

·         Invited Member, Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS) Management Committee, January 2000-present.

·         Invited Chair, International Society of Logistics (SOLE) Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) Exam Committee, January 2000-present.

·         President of Blue Ridge Chapter of AWIS (Association of Women in Science), James Madison University, August 2000 - present.

·         Member of Editorial Board of COMADEM (International Journal of Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineering Management), October 1999 - present

·         Member of Organizing Committee and Technical Editor, 15th International Logistics Congress, University of Exeter, UK, May 23-26, 1999.

·         Technical Committee Member, 8th International Symposium on System Operational Effectiveness, Exeter, UK., December 1998.

·         Session Moderator, Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, 1998

·         Member of Organizing Committee, System Operational Effectiveness Summer School, MIRCE Center, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK, July 1997

·         Member, Technical Program Committee, Seventh International MIRCE Symposium on System Operational Effectiveness, University of Exeter, United Kingdom, December 1997

·         Editor, Technical Monograph Series, International Society of Logistics, 1997 – present

·         Panel Member, Logistics Education, International Society of Logistics Symposium, August 1997

·         Guest Editor of ‘Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering Special Issue: Maintenance Practices in Europe’, Summer 1997

·         Panel Judge, Outstanding Logistics Paper by a Graduate Student, International Society of Logistics Annual Award, Summer 1997

·         Member, South West Chapter of Women in Engineering, Science and Technology, 1997 - 1998

·         Member, Royal Statistical Society Business and Industrial Section, 1996 - present

·         Member, Technical Program Committee, Eighth International Logistics Symposium, University of Exeter, United Kingdom, December 1996

·         Treasurer, South West of England Chapter, Society of Logistics Engineers, 1996 – 1998.