Students and Staff


Information for Students Current Students and Staff 
   
    PhD and MS Students

    Post-Docs

Former Students and Staff (click titles to see the abstract)
   
    Post-Docs

    Visiting Research Scholars
     PhD (click titles to see the abstract)
  1. Angela DiDomenico (2003): "An investigation on subjective assessments of workload and postural stability under conditions of joint mental and physical demands" Research Scientist, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Hopkinton, MA.
  2. Hardianto Iridiastadi (2003): "Localized muscle fatigue during isotonic and nonisotonic isometric efforts" Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia.
  3. Miguel Perez (2005): "Prediction of whole-body lifting kinematics using artificial neural networks" Senior Research Associate, Center for Human Factors Research, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Blacksburg, VA.
  4. Yassierli (2005): "Muscle fatigue during isometric and dynamic efforts in shoulder abduction and torso extension: age effects and alternative electromyographic measures" Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia.
  5. Laura Hughes (2007, co-advisor with K. Babski-Reeves) "The influence of multiple risk factors on WMSD risk and evaluation of measurement methods used to assess risks." Assistant Professor, Department of Construction Management & Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
  6. Shane McLaughlin (2007, co-advisor with T. Dingus) "Analytic assessment of collision avoidance systems and driver dynamic performance in rear-end crashes and near-crashes." Senior Research Associate, Center for Automotive Safety Research, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Blacksburg, VA.
  7. Deb Young (2007) "Evaluation of dust control technologies for drywall finishing operations:  industry implementation trends, worker perceptions, effectiveness and usability." Assistant Professor, School of Construction, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.
  8. Martin Tanaka (2008) "Biodynamic analysis of human torso stability using finite time Lyapunov exponents." Instructor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC.
  9. Xingda Qu (2008) "Development and evaluation of postural control models for lifting motions and balance control." Assistant Professor, Division of Systems and Engineering Management, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang University, Singapore.
  10. Gyouhyung Kyung (2008) "An integrated human factors approach to design and evalution of the driver workspace and interface: driver perceptions, behaviors, and objective measures." Assistant Professor, Design and Human Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Korea.
  11. Myrna Callison (2009) "Identification, evaluation and control of physically cemanding patient-handling tasks in an acute care facility." Ergonomics Program Manager, US Army CHPPM & Chair, DOD Ergonomics Working Group, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
  12. Linsey Barker (2009) "Measuring and modeling the effects of fatigue on performance: specific application ot the nursing profession."  Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Columbia, MO.
   MS (click titles to see the abstract)
  1. Noris Torres (1998): "Effects of training in modifying work methods and behaviors during common patient handling activities" Ergonomist, Intel, Puerto Rico.
  2. Miguel Perez (1999): "Empirical evaluation of models used to predict torso muscle recruitment patterns" Senior Research Associate, Center for Human Factors Research, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Blacksburg, VA.
  3. Margaret Kirst (1999): "Effects of tool weight on fatigue and performance during short cycle overhead work operations" Product Industrial Engineer, Bosch, Charleston, NC.
  4. Angela DiDomenico Astin (1999): "Finger force capability: measurement and prediction using anthropometric and myoelectric measures" Research Scientist, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Hopkinton, MA.
  5. Andrew Lang (2000): "The correlation between biomechanical loads and psychophysical ratings" Human Factors Engineer, Westinghouse, Pittsburgh, PA.
  6. Greg Edwards (2000, Co-chair W. Barfield): "Performance and usability of force feedback and auditory substitutions in a virtual environment manipulation task" Usability Engineer, SouthWestern Bell, Austin, TX.
  7. Hope Johnson (2001): "Strength and subjective limits for repetitive manual insertion tasks" Industrial Engineer, Army Research Lab-HRED, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
  8. Aaron Mooney (2002): "Usability evaluation of notebook computers and cellular telephones among users with visual and upper extremity disabilities" Usability Engineer, IBM, Gaithersburg, MD.
  9. Kim Sherman (2003): "An evaluation of fatigue and performance changes during intermittent overhead work" Senior Project Engineer, Sandalwood, Farmington Hills, MI.
  10. Kris Hager (2003): "Reliability of fatigue measures in an overhead work task:  a study of shoulder muscle electromyography and perceived discomfort" Technical Risk Specialist, Fannie Mae, Reston, VA.
  11. Deepti Sood (2004): "Predicting shoulder fatigue for long durations using psychophysical measures obtained from short trials" Ergonomics Consultant, HumanTech, Ann Arbor, MI.
  12. Andrea Krausman (2004): "Effects of chemical protective clothing on task performance using wearable input devices" Research Psychologist, U.S. Army Research Lab, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD and Doctoral Student, VT.
  13. Dong-Jae Shin (2005): "Performance and usability of flexible membrane keyboards"
  14. Navrag Singh (2005): "Evaluation of circumferential ankle pressure as an ergonomic intervention to maintain balance perturbed by localized muscular fatigue of the ankle joint" Post-graduate Research Scientist, Center of Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany.
  15. Renate Van Zandwijk (Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam; 2006) "Reliability of COP- and COM-based measures and relative sensitivity to induced localized muscle fatigue."
  16. Hongbo Zhang (2006) "Use of statistical mechanics methods to assess the effects of localized muscle fatigue on stability during upright stance."  Doctoral Student, Virginia Tech.
  17. Ravi Kant (co-chair K.L. Babski-Reeves; 2007) "Effect of work exposure on maximum acceptable repetition rates in a manual torquing task." Senior Engineer, Patni Computer Systems Ltd, Mumbai, India.

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