Christina Scherrer, PhD

Dr. Christina Scherrer is a full professor in the Systems and Industrial Engineering (SIE) department at Kennesaw State University (KSU), where she has been a faculty member since Fall 2005. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, along with degrees in Industrial Technology and a background in Psychology and English. Dr. Scherrer has extensive experience in both academia and industry, having worked for Delta Air Lines in operational reliability and pricing before transitioning to education. Her research focuses on applying industrial engineering principles to public health issues, including modeling the spread of tuberculosis and optimizing community health center locations.Dr. Scherrer teaches several courses on Coursera related to Six Sigma methodologies, including Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase, Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases, and Six Sigma Principles. She is passionate about enhancing organizational performance through quality initiatives and has been involved in various educational research projects, particularly those examining the effectiveness of online education and outreach programs. Dr. Scherrer is committed to mentoring students, encouraging them to engage in research that positively impacts health outcomes, especially for underserved populations.