- M.S., Intelligent Robotic Systems, Kennesaw State University
- Distinguished Speaker, HI-TEC 2026, Austin, Texas: Teaching Degrees of Freedom with Humanoid Robot CAD
- CIEC/ASEE 2027 paper accepted on humanoid robot CAD and 3D printing in engineering technology
- ASME IMECE paper: Smart packaging optimization using digital twins and Industrial 5.0 with human–robot interaction
- Published and updated technician textbooks and course companion websites for CAD, statics, materials, metrology, graphics, digital systems, and college math
Curriculum vitae
Dr. Kay Rand Morgan
Assistant Professor of Engineering Technologies · Monroe Community College, State University of New York. Rebuilt for the web in 2026 from ORCID and the public professional record. A 2022 print CV has not yet been merged.
Education
Degrees
- M.S., Intelligent Robotic Systems, Kennesaw State University, Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, 2026
- Ph.D., Technology Management — Quality Systems, Indiana State University, Department of Applied Engineering and Technology Management, 2019
- Additional study in chemistry, biology, quality assurance, and technology management
Appointments
Academic posts
- Assistant Professor of Engineering Technologies, Monroe Community College, SUNY, Brighton, New York, 2023–present
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Industrial Technology, Mississippi State University, 2021–2023
- Doctoral Fellow, Indiana State University, Applied Engineering and Technology Management, 2016–2019
- Graduate Assistant, Chemical Engineering, Montana State University, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 2014–2015
Year log
Selected accomplishments by year
- MCC Summer Math Bridge / SUNY Reconnect grant (2025–2026)
- Dynamics for Technicians using Open Educational Resources, SUNY Monroe Community College
- Perkins-supported laboratory instruction with Creality K2 Plus printers, Elephant Robotics MyBuddy 280 and myAGV, and Keyence IM-8010 measurement
- Appointed Assistant Professor of Engineering Technologies, Monroe Community College, SUNY
- ATMAE paper: Developing a holistic master’s program in industry technology focused on data and Industry 4.0
- Last standalone CV update (print file not yet merged into this page)
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Industrial Technology, Mississippi State University
- Journal article: Fuel economy, annual fuel costs, and maintenance of conventional and electric vehicles, IJERI
- Ph.D., Indiana State University. Dissertation: Quality assessment of conventional and electric vehicles in terms of fuel economy, annual fuel cost, and maintenance
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Teaching
Courses
- MET 101 Technical Graphics
- MET 121 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (SolidWorks)
- MET 122 Advanced Solid Modeling using SolidWorks
- MET 135 Measurement and Analysis / Engineering Metrology
- MET 201 Designing for Materials, Manufacturing, and Assembly
- MET 203 Technical Mechanics, Statics
- MET 206 Engineering Materials
Scholarship
Selected publications
- Morgan, K. R. (2026). Smart packaging optimization using digital twins and Industrial 5.0 with human–robot interaction. ASME IMECE. doi:10.1115/IMECE2025-165682
- Morgan, K. R. (2022). Developing a holistic master’s program in industry technology focused on data and Industry 4.0. ATMAE.
- Morgan, K. R. (2021). Fuel economy, annual fuel costs, and maintenance of conventional and electric vehicles. International Journal of Engineering Research & Innovation.
- Morgan, K. R. (2019). Quality assessment of conventional and electric vehicles… (Doctoral dissertation). Indiana State University.
Contact
Office
South Faculty Tower, Building 8, Room 622 · Brighton Campus
kmorgan33@monroecc.edu · 585-292-2687