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The Human Factors, Operations Optimization, and Ergonomics (HOPE) Lab is housed within the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Kennesaw State University and is led by Dr. Valentina Nino. Our interdisciplinary research focuses on integrating advanced technologies such as eye-tracking sensors, wearable exoskeletons, and motion capture systems into healthcare environments to improve workflow efficiency, provider well-being, and patient safety. Collaborating across engineering, healthcare, computing, and business disciplines, our team aims to redesign systems and processes to make healthcare safer, more effective, and human-centered.
Our work bridges industrial engineering and healthcare, using technologies like eye-tracking, exoskeletons, EMG, and motion capture to optimize workflows, reduce strain, and improve safety and care quality in clinical environments.
Explore our latest research contributions in human factors, healthcare systems engineering, and ergonomics. Visit our Publications page for journal articles, conference papers, and collaborative research outputs.
Visit our Outreach Events page to learn more about our community engagement efforts, workshops, and opportunities to participate in ongoing research and educational events.
We welcome participants for ongoing healthcare studies and students interested in joining the HOPE Lab. Research assistant opportunities may be available based on project needs.
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