John W. Sutherland
Introduction
John W. Sutherland is Professor and Fehsenfeld Family Head of Environmental and Ecological Engineering (EEE) at Purdue University. Sutherland is one of the world’s leading authorities on the application of sustainability principles to design, manufacturing, and other industrial issues. He has contributed pioneering research and education achievements, and provided leadership to advancing the field of environmentally responsible design and manufacturing.
Education
Sutherland received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Publications and awards
Sutherland has published over 300 papers in various journals and conference proceedings. He has coauthored eight books and chapter in books. He is a co-author of the textbook Statistical Quality Design and Control: Contemporary Concepts and Methods – used by over 100 colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad.
His honors and recognitions include the SME Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award (1992), Michigan Technological University Distinguished Teaching Award (1992), Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (1996), SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award (1999), Michigan Technological University Research Award (2000), SME Education Award (2009), ASME Dedicated Service Award (2009), Outstanding Lifetime Service Award from NAMRI/SME (2010), SAE International John Connor Environmental Award (2010), and ASME William T. Ennor Manufacturing Technology Award (2013).
Memberships
Sutherland became a Fellow of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) in 2005, a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in 2006, and a Fellow of the College International pour la Recherche en Productique (CIRP) in 2011.
Current research
Design and manufacturing for sustainability, manufacturing processes and systems, and statistical methods for quality and productivity design and improvement.
Teaching
Sutherland has mentored over 80 students to the completion of their graduate degrees, including 23 PhD students.