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Dr. Mark R. Miller, CSIT

  

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(903) 566-7186
(903) 565-5650
mark_miller@uttyler.edu

Rank

  
  Professor of Technology

Degrees
  B.S., The State University of New York, College at 
     Buffalo, Major:  Industrial Arts Education
M.A.E., Ball State University, Major: Industrial
     Education
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Major: Industrial
     Education

Teaching and Research Interests

 

 
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing
  • Residential Construction     
     

Narrative Biography:

  
 

Dr. Miller currently serves as the coordinator for the Industrial Technology undergraduate program and the Industrial Management graduate program. He also serves as the advisor for the Surveying and Mapping program. Since Dr. Miller’s appointment at UT Tyler, he has established a new graduate program in Industrial Management, authored the proposal that led to a new undergraduate program in Construction Management, and coordinated and set up a new advanced manufacturing laboratory.  Prior to his appointment at UT Tyler, he was the chairman of the Industrial Technology Department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.  While chair, he tripled the department’s enrollment and established their first graduate program.  Dr. Miller also reactivated the department’s honor society after 45 years of inactivity. 

Over the years, Dr. Miller has written or revised more than 20 textbooks in the field of technology.  He has also published a number of refereed articles and has made numerous presentations at various national conferences.  Dr. Miller has also obtained over a half million dollars in new equipment and software grants. 

Dr. Miller serves on the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT) Board of Certification where he recently developed a study guide for the organization’s certification exam.  He also serves as a reviewer of the organization’s conference papers and proceedings. Dr. Miller was recently elected the Chair-Elect for the Manufacturing Division of NAIT. Throughout the years, Dr. Miller has served on the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Student Relations Subcommittee. He currently is the faculty advisor for the university’s student chapters of NAIT and SME.

Recent Publications - Books:
 

Miller, R., Miller, M. R. (2007).  HVAC licensing study guide. New York: McGraw-Hill. 

Miller, R., Miller, M. R. (2006).  Air conditioning and refrigeration. New York:   McGraw-Hill.

Miller, M. R., Miller, R. (2005).  Miller’s guide to framing and roofing. New York:         McGraw-Hill. 

Miller, M. R., Miller, R. (2005).  Miller’s guide to foundations and sitework. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Miller, M. R., Miller, R., & Baker, G. E. (2005).  Miller’s guide to home remodeling.       New York: McGraw-Hill. 

Miller, M. R., Miller, R., & Baker, G. E. (2005).  Miller’s guide to home wiring.  New     York: McGraw-Hill. 

Miller, M. R., Miller, R., & Baker, G. E. (2005).  Miller’s guide to home plumbing. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Miller, M. R., & Miller, R. (2004).  Carpenter’s and builder’s math, plans, &      specifications  (7th ed.).  Indianapolis: Wiley. 

Miller, M. R., & Miller, R. (2004).  Carpenter’s and builder’s millwork, power tools, & painting (7th ed.).  Indianapolis: Wiley.

Miller, M. R., & Miller, R. (2004).  Carpenter’s and builder’s layout, foundation, &       framing (7th ed.).  Indianapolis: Wiley.

Miller, M. R., & Miller, R. (2004).  Carpenter’s and builder’s tools, steel square, &       joinery  (7th ed.).  Indianapolis: Wiley.

Miller, R., Miller, M. R. & Leger, E. (2004).  Complete building construction (5th ed.). Indianapolis: Wiley.

Miller, R., & Miller, M. R. (2004).  Refrigeration: Home and commercial (5th ed.).        Indianapolis: Wiley. 

Miller, R., & Miller, M. R. (2004).  Air conditioning: Home and commercial (5th ed.).     Indianapolis: Wiley. 

Miller, R., & Miller, M. R. (2004).  Pumps and hydraulics (6th ed.).  Indianapolis:         Wiley. 

Miller, R., & Miller, M. R. (2004).  Questions and answers for plumbers’           examinations (4th ed.).  Indianapolis: Wiley. 

Miller, R., Miller, M. R. & Almond, J. P. (2004).  Plumber’s pocket manual (10th ed.). Indianapolis: Wiley. 

Miller, M. R., Miller, R., & Baker, G. E. (2004).  Carpentry & construction  (4th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. 

Miller, R., & Miller, M. R. (2004).  Electric motors (6th ed.).  Indianapolis: Wiley. 

Miller, M.R., & Miller, R. (2002).  Electrician’s helper (8th ed.). Lawrenceville, NJ:         Peterson.   

Miller, R., & Miller, M. R.  (2002).  Electronics: The easy way  (4th ed.). Hauppauge, NY: Barron's. 

Recent Publications - Papers and Presentations:
 

  • Miller, M.R., Heidari, F. (2006). The making of the NAIT manufacturing specialty certification exam. National Association of Industrial Technology Convention, Cleveland, Ohio. 

  • Heidari, F., Miller, M.R. (2006). Mastercam X Update and Demonstration. National Association of Industrial Technology Convention, Cleveland, Ohio.&

  • Miller, M.R., Heidari, F. (2005). An overview of the long-awaited study guide developed for the NAIT certification exam. National Association of Industrial Technology Convention, St. Louis, Missouri. 

  • Heidari, F., Miller, M.R. (2005). Design and implementation of a scoring rubric for industrial technology courses. National Association of Industrial Technology Convention, St. Louis, Missouri. 

  • Miller, M. R., Marsh, B. E., & Heidari, F. (2004). How to change the NAIT certification exam to make it a benchmark for all industrial technology programs:  A survey of industrial technology chairs. Proceedings of the 37th Annual Convention of the National Association of Industrial Technology, 17-21.   

  • Marsh, B. E. & Miller, M. R. (2004).  Dimensional metrology: A perspective on structure and lab integration, Journal of Industrial Technology, 20(3), 1-8. 

  • Miller, M. R., Marsh, B. E., & Heidari, F. (2003, November). The new image for industrial technology:  A mode for excellence and growth, National   Association of Industrial Technology Convention, Nashville, Tennessee. 

  • Miller, M. R. & Marsh, B. E. (2002, November). Developing an inexpensive departmental CD for prospective students.  National Association of Industrial Technology Convention, Panama City, Florida.

Awards and Certifications:

 

  • 2007 Renewed Certified Senior Industrial Technologist status.

  • 2006 Recipient of the National Association of Industrial Technology Outstanding Professor of Technology Award.

  • 2005 Awarded the prestigious Laureate Citation from the international honor society for professions in technology, Epsilon Pi Tau.

 

    

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