Tariq Tashtoush is an Assistant Professor of Engineering in Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), Laredo, TX. He got his PhD and MS degrees in Systems and Industrial Engineering from State University of New York at Binghamton on 2013 and 2009, respectively and his BS in Electromechanical (Mechatronics) Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Irbid, Jordan in 2005. Currently, he is the faculty advisor and team leader of TAMIU Robotics and Intelligent Systems team and Students Engineering Council. In addition, he is the West Officer for the Corpus Christi Section of IEEE and the advisor and facilitator for the Youth Science Leader of Laredo non-profit organization. He is a multidiscipline engineer, who has experience in the field of Simulation and Systems Design, Production Quality and Management, Lean Manufacturing, Robotics and Automation, 3D Printing Processes, Engineering Statistical Analysis, Project Management, Optimization, Instruments and Electrical Devices, Reliability, Healthcare Systems, and Human Factors.