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Students' Perception of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Workload Distribution, Performance Monitoring, And Improving Collaboration in Engineering Teams.

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Publication Date

June 22, 2025

Start Date

June 22, 2025

End Date

August 15, 2025

Conference Session

AI in the Engineering Management Classroom

Tagged Division

Engineering Management Division (EMD)

Page Count

9

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https://peer.asee.org/57155

Paper Authors

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Philip Appiah-Kubi University of Dayton

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Dr. Appiah-Kubi is an Associate Professor at the University of Dayton (Department of Engineering Management, Systems and Technology). He has a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a master's degree in Aviation Systems and Flight Testing from Oh

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Khalid Zouhri University of Dayton

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Dr. Khalid Zouhri is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Management, Systems and Technology at the University of Dayton. Prior to joining the faculty at the University, he was an assistant Professor for four years in the Department of

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Yooneun Lee University of Dayton

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Dr. Yooneun Lee is an assistant professor with the Department of Engineering Management, Systems and Technology at University of Dayton. Prior to joining University of Dayton, Dr. Lee worked as a faculty member at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

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Abstract

The transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) has yet to be fully embraced by both academia and industry. While many have adopted and applied AI technologies, there remains skepticism regarding their role in shaping the future of work. Recently, attention has been focused on understanding the ethical use and implications of AI. Though progress has been made, much work is still required to ensure that AI serves the common good. One undeniable fact, however, is the significant impact AI is already making. The integration of AI into workplaces is transforming organizational operations. When implemented effectively, AI can enhance efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, and enable informed, timely decision-making. Technologies such as neural networks and natural language processing streamline tasks and improve customer interactions. In industries like manufacturing and logistics, engineering managers are using AI to optimize supply chains, improve product quality, and reduce downtime. They also leverage AI for predictive maintenance, performance evaluation, and project monitoring and control. Despite this progress, ethical concerns and limited knowledge about AI's potential may hinder its early adoption in engineering. This paper reviews engineering management students’ perceptions of AI in workload distribution, performance monitoring, and enhancing collaboration in engineering teams. Preliminary findings reveal concerns about job displacement, data privacy, and transparency. While many see the potential benefit of AI in a collaborative workspace, a significant number of the respondents express their lack of readiness to accept AI integration for performance monitoring and workload assignment. Thus, since many engineering students are eventually going to graduate and become engineering managers, who may utilize AI tools, engineering educators and researchers must continue to explore ways to enhance students’ familiarity and proficiency with AI systems.

Appiah-Kubi, P., & Zouhri, K., & Lee, Y. (2025, June), Students' Perception of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Workload Distribution, Performance Monitoring, And Improving Collaboration in Engineering Teams. Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada . https://peer.asee.org/57155

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