Hiral Shah
The American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) honored Professor Hiral Shah Oct. 19 when it presented her with the 2018 ASEM Fellow Award.
The award represents the highest level of membership in ASEM and is presented annually to select candidates who have eight years of continuous membership in ASEM with a significant service, demonstrated engineering management accomplishments and continuing distinguished service and contributions to ASEM.
Shah accepted the award Oct. 19 during the ASEM International Conference at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
She teaches in the engineering management graduate program at St. Cloud State University where she serves as faculty adviser for the ASEM student chapter.
Her research interest is in the area of online teaching, curriculum and certification exam development, project management, and lean manufacturing
She has a master’s degree and Ph.D. in engineering Management from Eastern Michigan University and a bachelor of engineering degree in mechanical engineering from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India. She is a Certified Enterprise Integrator, Certified Professional in Engineering Management and Project Management Professional.
Shah has served on the ASEM Board of Directors as a regional director, as an EMBOK editor, and more recently as a publications director for four major ASEM publications: EMJ, EM Handbook, EMBOK Guide, and EM Practice Periodical. She is also a member of Project Management Institute.
