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Dr. Jennifer Lather

Assistant Professor Durham School Arch Engr & Const University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Address
PKI 101B
Omaha NE 68182
Phone
4025544487
Email
lather@unl.edu
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Jennifer Lather is an assistant professor in the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She holds a Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University with a graduate minor in Computational Sciences, specializing in the use of technology and simulation in integrative design. Dr. Lather’s work focuses on process-layout simulation and optimization in the healthcare and temporary systems using hybrid modeling with layout optimization and discrete-event simulation. Her previous work was based on interactive workspaces and their use cases in the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction industries. Currently, her research interests are in modeling stochastic systems, developing methods in generating optimal layouts, and understanding how technology impacts communication and collaboration. Her email address is lather@unl.edu.