Industrial Engineering Professor Honored with John L. Imhoff Chair in Industrial Engineering

Edward A. Pohl

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Edward A. Pohl, associate professor in industrial engineering, was named as the second recipient of the John L. Imhoff Chair in Industrial Engineering at a recognition ceremony on Jan. 18 at Bell Engineering Center.

Pohl has been with the College of Engineering since 2004. He received a doctoral degree in systems and industrial engineering from the University of Arizona in 1995.

The John L. Imhoff Chair in Industrial Engineering is used to attract and retain faculty members who share Imhoff's vision for global cooperation and understanding, excellence in teaching and research, and commitment to the success of students. 

Pohl serves as the director and chair of studies for the master of science in operations management program, which serves students from around the globe. He has been recognized by the department of industrial engineering for his Outstanding Service to Students (2006), for being the Outstanding Faculty Member (2005), and the Outstanding Instructor (2004).

This endowed chair will provide support for Pohl in the form of financial assistance to help enhance funding for graduate assistants, teaching expenses or research initiatives.

The John L. Imhoff Chair in Industrial Engineering is named in memory of John L. Imhoff, a distinguished professor who founded the department of industrial engineering.  He served the University of Arkansas for 31 years before retiring. Of those 31 years, Imhoff served for 29 years as the department head for industrial engineering. Imhoff passed away in 2005.

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Edward A. Pohl, associate professor industrial engineering department, John L. Imhoff Chair in Industrial Engineering
College of Engineering
(479) 575-6042, epohl@uark.edu

Leslie Lannutti, director of communications
College of Engineering
(479) 575-5697, llannutt@uark.edu