Matthew J. Franchetti

Dr. Franchetti is an Associate Professor of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and the Director of Undergraduate Studies of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Programs at The University of Toledo. He also is the Director of the Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing Laboratory and Principal Investigator of the Business Waste Reduction Assistance Program, a joint effort with the Lucas County Solid Waste Management District. Through his 15 year history with the program, he has identified over 110,000 of solid waste for reduction, reuse or recycling and identified over $3.2 million in annual cost savings for businesses through waste minimization.

Dr. Franchetti received his Ph.D. and MBA from The University of Toledo. He has worked as an industrial engineer and technical manager for the U.S. Postal Service in Washington DC, Pittsburgh, PA, and Columbus, OH and has conducted research at Chrysler, General Motors, and Ford before joining the MIME Department in the Fall of 2007. Dr. Franchetti is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Ohio, a Certified Six-Sigma Black Belt from the American Society of Quality (ASQ) and has consulting and research experience with over 25 companies across the country. Dr. Franchetti has also served as an expert witness in legal proceedings related to recycling, human factors, and ergonomics.