Research Mentor
Research Mentor
Diana M Rodriguez Coca, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Office: 544 Engineering North
Phone: 405-744-9633
Email: dmrodri@okstate.edu
Research problem and objectives
Research problem and objectives
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), two fall‑protection–related standards ranked among the top ten most frequently cited violations in 2025. Together, these two standards accounted for nearly 8,000 citations, reflecting numerous preventable injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Because of this, it is essential to develop creative, user‑friendly, and cost‑effective training tools that allow safety professionals and workers to collaborate in reducing the risks associated with identifiable hazards .
Student Research Projects and Activities
Student Research Projects and Activities
This project will provide the student with valuable, hands‑on research experience, including conducting a comprehensive literature review and using computer‑based tools to develop an augmented reality (AR) application for inspecting fall‑protection systems.
As part of this project, the undergraduate student will:
Develop an augmented reality application focused on fall‑protection system inspection.
Create a short online survey to evaluate the effectiveness of the AR application.
Distribute the survey to participants.
Analyze the collected data.
Develop conclusions and recommendations to inform safety professionals about improving fall‑protection procedures.
Required qualifications and skills
Required qualifications and skills
Undergraduate student status (must have at least one semester remaining before graduation).
Engineering major (any discipline).
Basic knowledge of statistical analysis.
Experience with C#, Unity, and Augmented Reality tools.
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