Biography
Dr. Amar holds two Ph.D. degrees : one in Construction Engineering and Management (2017) and another in Industrial/Biomedical Engineering (2015). He also earned two master’s degrees : one in Construction Engineering and Management (2016) and another in Industrial Engineering (2010). He completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (2005).
He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University and contributes to Engineering Management Ph.D. Program. His primary focus at Texas State is teaching graduate-level courses in Risk Management and Resilience Analysis, Industrial Sustainability and Circular Economy, Engineering Data Analytics, Decision Making Under Uncertainty, and Supply Chain Management, and Research Methods.
He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University and contributes to Engineering Management Ph.D. Program. His primary focus at Texas State is teaching graduate-level courses in Risk Management and Resilience Analysis, Industrial Sustainability and Circular Economy, Engineering Data Analytics, Decision Making Under Uncertainty, and Supply Chain Management, and Research Methods.
Teaching Interests
Dr. Amar’s teaching interests span a wide range of graduate and undergraduate topics in engineering and management. At Texas State University, his primary teaching focus includes courses in risk management and resilience analysis, industrial sustainability and circular economy, engineering data analytics, decision making under uncertainty, and supply chain management. He is also deeply engaged in teaching project management, engineering ethics, statistical methods for engineers, strategic planning, organizational leadership, and occupational safety. His teaching philosophy emphasizes data-driven thinking, applied problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration in both traditional and online learning environments.