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Thomas J. Allen Howard W. Johnson Professor of Management, Emeritus Professor of Engineering Systems, Emeritus Dr. Allen specializes in organizational psychology and management. He explores the relationship between organizational structure and behavior, the role of technological gatekeepers in technology transfer, and the influence of architectural layout on communication. He is a former co-director of the Leaders for Global Operations and System Design and Management programs. Dr. Allen also examines international technology transfer, reward systems for technical professionals, and the impact of organizational structure on project performance. His long-term research targets the pharmaceutical and aerospace industries, addressing principally the issue of project management. Dr. Allen’s general expertise is in Ireland, management of engineers and scientists, and the pharmaceutical industry. Books Published: Books Published by Thomas J. Allen Professor Tom Allen co-authors new book – March 14, 2007 LAI Book Receives IAA Award – November 7, 2003 Selected Publications: Papers presented at the 2004 Engineering Systems Symposium: > Co-Author of Monograph Chapter "Engineering Systems: An Enterprise Perspective" > Co-Author of Submitted Paper "Engineering Systems: An Aircraft Perspective" Related News: Thomas Allen talks about his research into how information circulates around technology firms: “The Office Next Door” – Technology Review – November/December 2011 Tom Allen and the Allen Curve “Creating the right space to foster a spirit of innovation” Irish Times, Ireland, by Frank Dillon – December 8, 2008 Keeping Pace with Tom Allen – March 1, 2006 Paper Series on Academic Entrepreneurship, by Prof. Tom Allen and Dr. Rory P. – August 30, 2005 New leadership at LFM-SDM – June 12, 2003 Professor Thomas J. Allen to be honored by Barcelona – September 2002