Shanthi Muthuswamy, Ph.D.
Presidential Teaching Professor
ACUE Distinguished Teaching Scholar
Department of Engineering Technology
Teaching Expertise and Approach
Shanthi teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering technology. She describes her approach to teaching as follows:
"Student centered learning in an inclusive and supportive environment which fosters critical thinking."
Types of Courses Taught
- Online
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
Availability to Meet - Fall 2025
- Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30pm (in-person or online via Teams)
Courses Taught
- TECH 429 – Plant location layout and material handling
- TECH 443 – Engineering economy
- TECH 444 – Production control systems
- TECH 496 – Industrial project management
- TECH 638 – Risk management
- TECH 694 – Industrial project management
Contact
Shanthi Muthuswamy
Pronunciation SHAN-thee Mooth-us-WAM-ee
smuthuswamy@niu.edu
815-753-4155
Still Hall 206
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