Jalel Ben Hmida
Senior Instructor, Industrial Engineering
PhD, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Expertise
Data analytics • production control • project management • optimization of large-scale systems.
Biographical Sketch
Dr. Jalel Ben Hmida is a Senior Instructor and the IE Online Graduate Programs Coordinator
in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Louisiana State University.
His academic credentials include a PhD in Systems Engineering from the University
of Louisiana, a master’s degree in Production Control & Automation, and a bachelor’s
degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tunis, Tunisia.
Dr. Ben Hmida’s career bridges both academia and industry. He has served as a Professor
of Practice at the University of Louisiana and has worked as a Data Scientist in the
oilfield sector. His international experience encompasses teaching roles in Tunisia
and the United States, as well as visiting appointments in France.
His research interests include the optimization of large-scale systems, production
control, data analytics, and project management. Dr. Ben Hmida is also a certified
online instructor, known for his expertise in developing and delivering undergraduate
and graduate-level courses. His unique combination of theoretical knowledge, industry
experience, and teaching proficiency makes him an asset in preparing students for
the dynamic field of Industrial Engineering.