Dr. Leticia H. Anaya
University of North Texas
Mechanical Engineering
(940) 565-2022
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Education

PhD, University of North Texas, 2011.
Major: Management Science/"Comparing Latent Dirichlet Allocation and Latent Semantic Analysis as Classifiers"
MS, Univ. of Texas at Dallas, 1996.
Major: Management & Administrative Sciences
MS, Texas A&M University, 1990.
Major: Industrial Engineering
BS, Univ. of Arizona, 1985.
Major: Chemical Engineering

Professional Positions

Academic - Post-Secondary
Clinical Associate Professor, UNT. (September 1, 1997 – Present).
Academic Affairs Fellow, University of North Texas. (August 24, 2020 – August 24, 2021).
Mechanical Engineering Technology (MEET) Program Coordinator, University of North Texas. (May 1, 2016 – December 13, 2020).
Interim LMAS Director, University of North Texas. (September 1, 2013 – November 1, 2015).
ETEC Graduate Program Coordinator, University of North Texas. (February 1, 2011 – June 1, 2013).
Adjunct Faculty, Collin County Community College. (September 1, 2002 – December 31, 2010).

Professional Memberships

Member, American Society for Engineering Management. (March 1, 2017 – March 1, 2021).

Co-Advisor, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. (2010 – 2016).

Faculty Advisor, Society of Automotive Engineers. (2010 – 2011).

Member, Society of Women Engineers. (2010 – 2011).

Development Activities Attended

Faculty Fellowship,"Academic Affairs Fellow," UNT Office for Faculty Success, Denton, TX, United States of America. (August 24, 2020 – August 24, 2021).

Awards and Honors

2016 Luna Lifetime Achievement Award, Regional Hispanic Contractors Association. (October 28, 2016 – October 28, 2016).

2012 DSI Distinguished Track Paper (MS/OR/Statistics), 2012 DSI Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. (2012 – 2012).

Professor of Year Award, UNT Council of Engineering Organizations. (2011 – 2011).

Management Science PhD Scholar Award, UNT College of Business. (2010 – 2010).

Engineering Week Organizer Commendation Award, UNT College of Engineering. (2005 – 2005).

American Defense Preparedness Association Leadership Award, U.S. Army. (1990 – 1990).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
ENGR 1304, Engineering Graphics, 16 courses.
ENGR 2060, Professional Presentations, 1 course.
ENGR 2301, Statics, 12 courses.
ENGR 2302, Dynamics, 6 courses.
ENGR 2332, Mechanics of Materials, 110 courses.
ENGR 2900, Special Problems, 1 course.
MEEN 2210, Thermodynamics I, 2 courses.
MEEN 2301, Mechanics I, 4 courses.
MEET 2900, Special Problems, 13 courses.
MEET 3550, Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing, 4 courses.
MEET 3650, Design of Mechanical Components, 5 courses.
MEET 3660, Applications in Thermal Sciences, 2 courses.
MEET 3940, Fluid Mechanics Applications, 28 courses.
MEET 3990, Applied Thermodynamics, 6 courses.
MEET 4050, Mechanical Design, 18 courses.
MEET 4360, Experimental Thermal Sciences, 16 courses.
MEET 4780, Senior Design I, 3 courses.
MEET 4790, Senior Design II, 6 courses.
MEET 4900, Special Problems, 10 courses.
MEET 4910, Special Problems, 1 course.
MFET 3250, Plastic Materials and Processes, 2 courses.
MFET 4190, Quality Assurance, 5 courses.
MFET 4200, Engineering Cost Analysis, 1 course.
MSES 5020, Design of Experiments, 2 courses.
MSES 5040, Analytical Methods for Engineering Systems, 1 course.
MSES 5130, Product Reliability and Quality, 2 courses.
MSES 5800, Studies in Engineering Systems, 4 courses.
MSES 5900, Special Problems, 5 courses.
MSES 5930, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, 7 courses.
MSET 5020, Design of Experiments, 7 courses.
MSET 5040, Analytical Methods in Engineering Technology, 4 courses.
MSET 5130, Product Reliability and Quality, 3 courses.
MSET 5900, Special Problems, 5 courses.
MSET 5930, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, 3 courses.

Teaching at Other Institutions

University of Texas at Arlington (Industrial Manufacturing and Systems Engineering Department), Advanced Operations Research, IE 5301, Spring 2016.

University of Texas at Arlington (Industrial Manufacturing and Systems Engineering Department), Product Design Development, Producibility, and Reliability Design, IE 5339, Fall 2015.

University of Texas at Arlington (Industrial Manufacturing and Systems Engineering Department), Advanced Operations Research, IE 5301, Spring 2015.

University of Texas at Arlington (Industrial Manufacturing and Systems Engineering Department), Product Design Development, Producibility, and Reliability Design, IE 5339, Fall 2014.

Directed Student Learning

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Fabrication and Testing of Asymetric magnetic-polymer flexible sheets for biomedical actuated devices," Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (January 1, 2021 – March 24, 2022).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Structural Analysis and Finite Element Analysis of Aluminum Foam Structure," Engineering Technology. (August 1, 2019 – May 15, 2020).

Other,"GRADUATE ADVISOR FOR DEPARTMENT," Engineering Technology. (January 1, 2011 – May 31, 2013).

Other,"Cold-Formed Steel Framed Shear Wall Sheated with Corrugated Sheet Steel," Engineering Technology. (September 1, 2011 – May 12, 2013).

Other,"Effect of MQL on Tool Life in Drilling AISI 1080 Steel," Engineering Technology. (September 1, 2010 – August 12, 2012).

Other,"Nominal Shear Strength of Cold-Formed Steel Shear Walls Using OSB Sheating," Engineering Technology. (September 1, 2010 – May 12, 2012).

Other,"Bearing Strength of Cold Formed Steel Bolted Connections in Trusses," Engineering Technology. (September 1, 2010 – May 12, 2012).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Conference Proceeding
Canchola, R., Anaya, L. H. (2014). Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) for Engineering 3D CAD Systems". September 24-26, 2014, . University of Arkansas, Fort Smith, Arkansas: 2015 ASEE Midwest SEction Conference.
Anaya, L. H., Visinescu, L., (2013). "International Engineering Education Journals: Past, Present and Potential Research Directions". (June 23-26, 2013), . Atlanta, Georgia: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference.
Anaya, L. H. (2012). Analysis of Mechanical Engineering Technology Senior Projects.
Anaya, L. H. (2011). " Communicating Customer Complaints in a Service Setting,".
Journal Article
Anaya, L. H. (2010). " AC 2010-2137: Open-Book vs. Closed Book Testing: An Experimental Comparison,".
Anaya, L. H. (2005). "A Venue for Attracting Talented High School Students into the Engineering Program,: DC BEST".
Popular Press Article
Anaya, L. H. (2011). "Comparing Latent Dirichlet Allocation and Latent Semantic Analysis as Classifiers," Ph.D. Dissertation.

Media Contributions

Magazine
"Message to Latino Parents over Technical Careers," Amep Mujer U.S. A.. (October 1, 2017).
"Latinas Making their Mark in STEM Fields," Latina Style Magazine. (October 1, 2015).
Newspaper
"Solving Problems with Stem," Denton Record-Chronicle. (October 28, 2019).
"Denton Counting Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology Robotics Competition," Denton Record-Chronicle. (October 28, 2019).
"Denton Counting Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology Robotics Competition 2018," Denton Record-Chronicle. (October 20, 2018).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Contract
Bostanci, H. (Principal), Anaya, L. H. (Co-Principal), Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), "NPI-UNT Partnership on Research Experiences and Outreach Programs," Sponsored by Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, Local, $149741 Funded. (May 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021).
Grant - Service
Anaya, L. (Principal), Siller, H. (Supporting), Manzo, M. (Supporting), "Denton County Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology Program," Sponsored by Best Buy, International, $7423 Funded. (October 21, 2018 – December 31, 2020).
Anaya, L. H. (Principal), Bostanci, H. (Co-Principal), "Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotis Grant: Kits 2018," Sponsored by Missile Defense Agency, Federal, $15000 Funded. (May 23, 2018 – December 31, 2018).
Bostanci, H. (Co-Principal), Anaya, L. (Co-Principal), "NPI-UNT Partnership on Nuclear Education, Systems Engineering Initiative, and Outreach Programs”," Sponsored by TAMU Nuclear Power Institute, Other, $15000 Funded. (September 15, 2017 – August 30, 2018).
Grant - Teaching
Manzo, M. (Co-Principal), Anaya, L. (Principal), "Missile Defense Agency Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics Grant Kits 2019," Sponsored by Missile Defense Agency, Federal, $15000 Funded. (July 15, 2019 – December 27, 2019).
Anaya, L. H. (Principal), Bostanci, H. (Co-Principal), "Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics: Kits 2018," Sponsored by Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Federal, $15000 Funded. (September 2018 – April 2019).
Anaya, L. H. (Principal), Bostanci, H. (Co-Principal), "ASHRAE Undergraduate Program Equipment Grant," Sponsored by ASHRAE-American Society of Heating and Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Engineers, Federal, $3500 Funded. (March 15, 2018 – August 31, 2018).

Service

University Service

Committee Member, Non-Tenure Track Faculty Review Committee (NTTFR). (September 1, 2021 – September 1, 2023).

Committee Member, ME Inclusive Curriculum Working Group. (September 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023).

Committee Member, UNT College of Engineering Dean Search Committee. (September 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023).

Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee. (November 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023).

Committee Member, Women's Faculty Network. (September 15, 2019 – September 15, 2022).

Attendee, Meeting, Mechanical Engineering Department Chair Search Committee. (August 24, 2020 – November 21, 2021).

Attendee, Meeting, HSI Task Force Committee. (August 24, 2020 – August 24, 2021).

Attendee, Meeting, Mechanical Engineering Department Bylaws Committee. (August 24, 2020 – August 24, 2021).

Attendee, Meeting, UIC HSI R-1 Symposium: Crossing Latinidades: A Meeting of the R1 HSIs. (August 24, 2020 – August 24, 2021).

Program Coordinator, Mechanical Engineering Technology Department. (September 1, 2016 – May 31, 2020).

Committee Member, Search for new Dean for College of Engineering. (September 1, 2017 – December 31, 2018).

Member, UNT Faculty Success Office Cross-disciplinary Mentor Program. (September 1, 2016 – May 15, 2018).

Workshop Organizer, Spring Soar 2018. (January 17, 2018 – January 19, 2018).

Committee Member, Administrator Evaluation Committee of Dean Costas Tsatsoulis. (September 1, 2017 – December 15, 2017).

Professional Service

Other, UNT American Society for Engineering Management, D, TX. (September 1, 2016 – December 1, 2021).

Other, UNT Latinas Empowering Academics and Development (UNT LEAD), Denton, TX. (January 1, 2017 – December 1, 2020).

Other, UNT Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Denton, TX. (August 1, 2010 – December 1, 2020).

Other, UNT Society of Automotive Engineers, Denton, TX. (January 1, 2010 – December 1, 2013).

Other, UNT Society of Women Engineers, Denton, TX. (January 1, 2005 – December 1, 2010).

Public Service

Other, Denton County Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (DC BEST) Virtual Robotics, Denton, Texas. (September 18, 2020 – December 15, 2021).

Other, Denton County Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (DC BEST), Denton, Texas. (September 18, 2017 – December 15, 2020).

Chairperson, UNT K-12 STEM Catch-Up Summer 2020 Program, Denton, TX. (June 1, 2020 – August 22, 2020).

Other, HENAAC-Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference, Monterey Park, California. (June 23, 2017 – July 17, 2018).

Awards and Honors

Academic Affairs Fellow, Office for Faculty Success-Office of the Provost-UNT. (August 24, 2020 – August 24, 2020).