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Gary Moynihan

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

Gary Moynihan is a Professor and Associate Department Head for Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama, and was formerly with the Department of Industrial Engineering. He received BS (Chemistry) and MBA (Operations Management) degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a Ph.D. (Industrial Engineering) from the University of Central Florida. Dr. Moynihan’s primary areas of research are project management, operations analysis, information systems development, and the application of industrial engineering techniques. Dr. Moynihan co-founded and served as Assistant Director for the U.S. Department of Energy-funded Alabama Industrial Assessment Center. He has published over 120 articles in books, journals, and conference proceedings, and has five software copyrights. Prior to joining The University of Alabama, Dr. Moynihan held positions in the aerospace, computer, and chemical processing industries.

2books edited

5chapters authored

Latest work with IntechOpen by Gary Moynihan

From their initial focus in manufacturing, the industrial engineering principles, tools, and techniques have spread across a spectrum of application areas. Topics covered in this book apply to this continuum of application, including operations planning, safety, quality, production control, inventory management, operations research, supply chain management, and continuous improvement. This edited book comes at an opportune time. It incorporates new knowledge and expertise in a rapidly changing engineering discipline that is a vital force in a wide range of manufacturing, service, educational, and government organizations. Such concepts as lean systems, sustainability, systems thinking, data analytics, and additive manufacturing, as well as utilization of advanced computer software, have further expanded industrial engineering’s breadth. Each chapter reflects important aspects of these advances.

Concepts, Applications and Emerging Opportunities in Industrial E...Edited by Gary Moynihan

Concepts, Applications and Emerging Opportunities in Industrial Engineering

Edited by Gary Moynihan

Books edited

Contemporary Issues and Research in Operations ManagementEdited by Gary Moynihan

Contemporary Issues and Research in Operations Management

Edited by Gary Moynihan

Chapters authored

The Role of Non-Recurring Congestion in Massive Hurricane Evacuation Events

By Daniel J. Fonseca, Gary P. Moynihan and Huston Fernandes

Part of the book: Recent Hurricane Research

Application of Simulation Modeling for Hurricane Contraflow Evacuation Planning

By Gary P. Moynihan and Daniel J. Fonseca

Part of the book: Advances in Hurricane Research

Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing Facilities: Assessment, Analysis and Implementation

By Gary P. Moynihan and Frank L. Barringer

Manufacturing facilities are one among the largest consumers of energy. Efforts to improve energy efficiency are an increasing concern for many manufacturing facility engineering managers. This can be achieved by evaluating energy end uses (e.g., lighting, processing equipment, and heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) systems), and by implementing measures to reduce the total amount of energy consumed for one or more of the end uses. Throughout the 40 years of its existence, the US Department of Energy’s Industrial Assessment Center program has developed an array of techniques to improve energy efficiency in industrial facilities. This chapter discusses recommended assessment procedures and observed energy-saving opportunities for some of the most common industrial energy systems. These systems include lighting, compressed air, boilers and steam systems, manufacturing process heating, HVAC, pumps, and fans. Implementation of these assessment recommendations has been demonstrated to increase efficiency and to thus reduce energy consumption and associated costs. While every manufacturing facility is different, and their component industrial energy systems equally unique, this chapter presents a set of analytical guidelines that can be used as a template by engineering practitioners to evaluate their facility energy use and implement subsequent energy conservation measures.

Part of the book: Energy Efficient Buildings

Introductory Chapter: Background and Current Trends in Operations Management

By Gary P. Moynihan

Part of the book: Contemporary Issues and Research in Operations Management

Introductory Chapter: Background and Current Trends in Industrial Engineering

By Gary P. Moynihan

Part of the book: Concepts, Applications and Emerging Opportunities in Industrial Engineering

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