Dr. Kay Rand Morgan Engineering Technologies

Scholarship

Research and dissemination

Curriculum research in digital manufacturing, humanoid robot CAD, Industry 4.0/5.0, and engineering workforce education.

Selected work

Teaching degrees of freedom with humanoid robot CAD

Distinguished Speaker · Austin, Texas

Teaching Degrees of Freedom with Humanoid Robot CAD to Improve Student Engagement and Retention. The MET 201 humanoid project was the basis for this national technical-education session, July 27–30, 2026.

Conference paper accepted

Captivating Humanoid Robot CAD and 3D Printing Activities to Teach Design, Motion, and Student Engagement in Engineering Technology. With Dr. Linda Cornelious, Mississippi State University, and Dr. David Guerra-Zubiaga, Kennesaw State University. Presenting author: Dr. Kay Rand Morgan.

Dr. Kay Rand Morgan with colleagues at HI-TEC 2026 in Austin, Texas
HI-TEC 2026, Austin. Dr. Morgan with collaborators, including Dr. Linda Cornelious.

Publications

Selected papers and dissertation

A complete record is maintained at ORCID 0000-0003-3648-2876.

  1. Morgan, K. R. (2026). Smart packaging optimization using digital twins and Industrial 5.0 with human–robot interaction. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. doi:10.1115/IMECE2025-165682
  2. Morgan, K. R. (2022). Developing a holistic master’s program in industry technology focused on data and Industry 4.0. Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering.
  3. Morgan, K. R. (2021). Fuel economy, annual fuel costs, and maintenance of conventional and electric vehicles. International Journal of Engineering Research & Innovation.
  4. Morgan, K. R. (2020). Conventional and electric vehicles in terms of fuel economy, annual fuel cost, and maintenance. International Association of Journals and Conferences.
  5. Morgan, K. R. (2019). Quality assessment of conventional and electric vehicles in terms of fuel economy, annual fuel cost, and maintenance (Doctoral dissertation). Indiana State University. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.
  6. Morgan, K. R. (2017). The global agreements behind radio telecommunication: A shift in paradigm to 5G. Proceedings of the International Conference on Technology Management.

Grants

Recent funded work

MCC Summer Math Bridge

Supporting adult learners’ reentry and success through foundational math readiness. MCC SUNY Reconnect.

Dynamics for Technicians Using Open Educational Resources

Curriculum grant, SUNY Monroe Community College.

Themes

Current scholarly interests

CAD pedagogy

Using complete robotic systems to teach joint motion, assembly relationships, and manufacturing constraints.

Student engagement and retention

Hands-on humanoid and additive-manufacturing projects as a method for keeping students in engineering technology pathways.

Industry 4.0 classrooms

Digital twins, inspection, robotics, and technician roles in automated manufacturing environments.