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*SBES = School of Biomedical Engineering & Sciences, ME = Mechanical Engineering
39. Hanjun Park (2025)
39. Hanjun Park (2025)
"Characterizing human motor adaptation and learning to using different occupational exoskeletons," Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial, Manufacturing & Systems Engineering, Texas Tech University.
37. Aanuoluwapo "Aanu" Ojelade (2024)
37. Aanuoluwapo "Aanu" Ojelade (2024)
“Evaluation of Markerless Motion Capture to Assess Physical Exposures During Material Handling Tasks.” Biomechanical Engineer, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN. LinkedIn.
36. Mengqi "Ann" Shen (2023)
36. Mengqi "Ann" Shen (2023)
“Explainable and Robust Data-Driven Machine Learning Methods for Digital Healthcare Monitoring” (co-advised with K. L. Tsui), Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Columbia University Data Science Institute, New York, NY. LinkedIn.
35. Seyed Saman Madinei (2021)
35. Seyed Saman Madinei (2021)
“Biomechanical analysis and modeling of back-support exoskeletons for use in manual material handling tasks.” System Engineer (Human Factors & Ergonomics), Boeing, Redmond, WA. LinkedIn.
34. Sophia Ulman (2019)
34. Sophia Ulman (2019)
“Gait variability for predicting individual performance in military-relevant tasks” (co-advised with D. Srinivasan), Assistant Director, Movement Science Lab, Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, Frisco, TX. LinkedIn.
33. Mohammad Mehdi Alemi (2019, ME)
33. Mohammad Mehdi Alemi (2019, ME)
"Biomechanical assessment and metabolic evaluation of passive lift-assistive exoskeletons during repetitive lifting tasks” (co-advisor with A. Asbeck), Post-Doc, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
32. Kristine Cantin-Garside (2019)
32. Kristine Cantin-Garside (2019)
“Behavioral Monitoring to Identify Self-Injurious Behavior among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder," Data Scientist, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson, Raritan, NJ. LinkedIn.
31. Mohammad Iman Mokhlespour Esfahani (2018)
31. Mohammad Iman Mokhlespour Esfahani (2018)
“Development and Assessment of Smart Textile Systems for Human Activity Classification," Senior Ergonomics Engineer, Amazon, Seattle, WA. LinkedIn.
30. Saad Alabdulkarim (2017)
30. Saad Alabdulkarim (2017)
“Assessing the Relationship between Occupational Injury Risk and Performance: the Efficacy of Adding Adjustability and Using Exoskeletons in the Context of a Simulated Drilling Task," Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. LinkedIn.
29. Alireza Sedighi (2017)
29. Alireza Sedighi (2017)
“Applications of motor variability for assessing repetitive occupational tasks,” Senior Data Scientist, Socure Inc., New York City, NY. LinkedIn.
28. Peter Fino (2016, ME)
28. Peter Fino (2016, ME)
“Longitudinal locomotor and postural control following mild traumatic brain injury” (co-advisor with G. Brolinson), Assistant Professor, College of Health, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. LinkedIn.
27. Rajaram Bhagavathula (2015)
27. Rajaram Bhagavathula (2015)
“Effects of intersection lighting design on driver visual performance, perceived visibility, and glare” (co-advisor with R. Gibbons), Research Associate, VTTI, Blacksburg, VA. LinkedIn.
26. Ehsan Rashedi (2015)
26. Ehsan Rashedi (2015)
“Localized Muscle Fatigue: Theoretical and Practical Aspects in Occupational Environments,” Assistant Professor, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY. LinkedIn.
25. Xuefang Wu (2015)
25. Xuefang Wu (2015)
“Toward understanding factors affecting falls among individual who are obese” (co-advisor M. Madigan), Device Development Engineer, Pharmaceutical company.
24. Marc Christian (2014)
24. Marc Christian (2014)
“Biomarkers of Physiological Damage and their Potential for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Assessment,” Ergonomics Specialist, BMW Group, Munich, Germany.
23. Courtney A. Webster (2013, SBES*)
23. Courtney A. Webster (2013, SBES*)
“Effects of running speed, fatigue, and bracing on motor control of chronically unstable ankles,” Biomechanics Post-Doc, HRED Army Research Lab, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. LinkedIn
22. Khoirul Muslim (2013)
22. Khoirul Muslim (2013)
“Traditional posterior load carriage: ergonomic assessment and intervention efficacy,” Assistant Professor, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia. LinkedIn
21. Bochen Jia (2013)
21. Bochen Jia (2013)
“Influence of prolonged sitting and psychosocial stress on lumbar spine kinematics, kinetics, discomfort, and muscle fatigue,” Assistant Professor, Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of Michigan – Dearborn. LinkedIn
20. Nima Toosizadeh (2013)
20. Nima Toosizadeh (2013)
“Time-dependent assessment of the human lumbar spine in response to flexion exposures: in vivo measurement and modeling,” Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona. LinkedIn
19. Hongbo Zhang (2013)
19. Hongbo Zhang (2013)
“Developing and evaluating new methods for assessing postural control and dynamics” (co-chair M. Agnew), Assistant Professor, Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Middle Tennessee State University. LinkedIn
18. Jung Yong Lee (2013)
18. Jung Yong Lee (2013)
“Quantifying the effects of experience on motor behaviors during simulated occupational tasks,” Senior Engineering Researcher, Product UX Strategy Team, Hyundai Motor Company, Seoul, South Korea. LinkedIn
17. Sunwook Kim (2012)
17. Sunwook Kim (2012)
“Development and evaluation of methods to assess physical exposures in the workplace,” Research Assistant Professor, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech. ResearchGate Google Scholar
16. Bradford Hendershot (2012, SBES*)
16. Bradford Hendershot (2012, SBES*)
“Alterations and asymmetries in trunk mechanics and neuromuscular control among persons with lower-limb amputation: exploring potential pathways of low back pain,” Sr. Research Biomedical Engineer, DOD/VA Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence (EACE) and Director, Biomechanics and Virtual Reality Labs, WRNMMC. LinkedIn
15. Lora Cavuoto (2012)
15. Lora Cavuoto (2012)
“Evaluating obesity-related differences in upper extremity and trunk muscular capacity,” Associate Professor, Industrial & Systems Engineering, University at Buffalo. LinkedIn
14. Leanna Horton Reardon (2012)
14. Leanna Horton Reardon (2012)
“The effects of job rotation parameters on localized muscle fatigue and performance: an investigation of rotation frequency and task order,” Tactical Capacity Planner, Michelin North America, Greensville, NC. LinkedIn
13. Dingding Lin (2010)
13. Dingding Lin (2010)
“Effects of localized muscle fatigue on postural control: interactive effects with inclined surfaces and unexpected loads, and intervention efficacy,” Staff Researcher, IBM China Research Laboratory, Beijing, China. LinkedIn
12. Linsey Barker Steege (2009)
12. Linsey Barker Steege (2009)
“Measuring and modeling the effects of fatigue on performance: Specific application to the nursing profession,” Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin – Madison. LinkedIn
11. Myrna Callison (2009)
11. Myrna Callison (2009)
“Identification, evaluation and control of physically demanding patient-handling tasks in an acute care facility,” OHS Portfolio Executive Officer, Assistant Chief, Army Medical Specialist Corps, US Army Public Health Command, Baltimore, MD. LinkedIn
10. Gyouhyung Kyung (2008)
10. Gyouhyung Kyung (2008)
“An integrated human factors approach to design and evaluation of the driver workspace and interface: Driver perceptions, behaviors, and objective measures,” Professor, Division of Media, Culture and Design Technology, College of Computing, Hanyang University, South Korea. LinkedIn
9. Xingda Qu (2008)
9. Xingda Qu (2008)
“Development and evaluation of postural control models for lifting motions and balance control,” Professor, College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.
8. Martin Tanaka (2008)
8. Martin Tanaka (2008)
"Biodynamic analysis of human torso stability using finite time Lyapunov exponents," Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director, Department of Engineering and Technology, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC. LinkedIn
7. Deborah E. Dickerson (2007)
7. Deborah E. Dickerson (2007)
"Evaluation of dust control technologies for drywall finishing operations: industry implementation trends, worker perceptions, effectiveness and usability," Associate Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. LinkedIn
6. Shane McLaughlin (2007)
6. Shane McLaughlin (2007)
"Analytic assessment of collision avoidance systems and driver dynamic performance in rear-end crashes and near-crashes" (co-advisor with T. Dingus), Research Scientist, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Blacksburg, VA. LinkedIn
5. Laura Hughes Ikuma (2007)
5. Laura Hughes Ikuma (2007)
"The influence of multiple risk factors on WMSD risk and evaluation of measurement methods used to assess risks" (co-advisor with K. Babski-Reeves), Associate Professor, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. LinkedIn
4. Yassierli (2005)
4. Yassierli (2005)
"Muscle fatigue during isometric and dynamic efforts in shoulder abduction and torso extension: age effects and alternative electromyographic measures," Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia.
3. Miguel Perez (2005)
3. Miguel Perez (2005)
"Prediction of whole-body lifting kinematics using artificial neural networks," Director, Center for Data Reduction and Analysis Support, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Blacksburg, VA. LinkedIn
2. Hardianto Iridiastadi (2003)
2. Hardianto Iridiastadi (2003)
"Localized muscle fatigue during isotonic and nonisotonic isometric efforts," Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia.
1. Angela DiDomenico (2003)
1. Angela DiDomenico (2003)
"An investigation on subjective assessments of workload and postural stability under conditions of joint mental and physical demands," Senior Biomechanist, ARCCA Inc., Penns Park, PA. LinkedIn
MS Advisees - Directed
MS Advisees - Directed
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22. Lingyu Li (2025)
22. Lingyu Li (2025)
“Evaluating Model-Estimated Shoulder Muscle Activity During Overhead Work with Varied Task Demands and Exoskeleton Use.” Ph.D. student, Industrial & Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech.
21. Alex Noll (2024)
21. Alex Noll (2024)
“Quantifying the Reliability of Performance Time and User Perceptions Obtained from Passive Exoskeleton Evaluations.” FTL (Future Technical Leaders) Systems Engineer, Northrop Grumman, Baltimore, MD. LinkedIn.
20. Sydney Kelley (2023)
20. Sydney Kelley (2023)
"Investigating the Relationship Between Objective and Subjective Measures of Physical Demand During Passive Exoskeleton Use," Ergonomics Engineer, Cintas.
19. Steven Voinier (2015)
19. Steven Voinier (2015)
"Passive Stiffness Characteristics of the Scoliotic Lumbar Torso in Trunk Flexion, Extension, Lateral Bending, and Axial Rotation" (co-chair Michael Agnew), Mechanical Engineer, KBR, Inc. LinkedIn
18. Robin Littlejohn (2008)
18. Robin Littlejohn (2008)
"Thermographic assessment of the forearm during data entry tasks: a reliability study" (co-chair K.L. Babski-Reeves), Graduate Student Researcher, National Center for Human Factors Engineering in Healthcare. LinkedIn
17. Ravi Kant (2007)
17. Ravi Kant (2007)
"Effect of work exposure on maximum acceptable repetition rates in a manual torquing task" (co-chair K.L. Babski-Reeves), Director, Faith Immigration Services, Australia. Website
16. Hongbo Zhang (2006)
16. Hongbo Zhang (2006)
"Use of statistical mechanics methods to assess the effects of localized muscle fatigue on stability during upright stance," Assistant Professor, Department of Computer and Information Science, Virginia Military Institute. LinkedIn
15. Renate Van Zandwijk (2006)
15. Renate Van Zandwijk (2006)
"Reliability of COP- and COM-based measures and relative sensitivity to induced localized muscle fatigue" (Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam), Doctoral Candidate, Excercise Science, The University of Texas at Austin. LinkedIn
14. Navrag Singh (2005)
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," Leader, Neuromuscular Biomechanics Group, Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. LinkedIn
13. Dong-Jae Shin (2005)
13. Dong-Jae Shin (2005)
12. Andrea Krausman (2004)
12. Andrea Krausman (2004)
"Effects of chemical protective clothing on task performance using wearable input devices," Researcher, U.S. Army Research Lab, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD and Doctoral Student, VT. LinkedIn
11. Deepti Sood (2004)
11. Deepti Sood (2004)
"Predicting shoulder fatigue for long durations using psychophysical measures obtained from short trials," Senior Process Engineer, GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Hopewell Junction, NY.
10. Kris Hager (2003)
10. Kris Hager (2003)
"Reliability of fatigue measures in an overhead work task: a study of shoulder muscle electromyography and perceived discomfort," Associate Director, Hepatitis C Marketing, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Greater New York City area, NY. LinkedIn
9. Kim Sherman (2003)
9. Kim Sherman (2003)
"An evaluation of fatigue and performance changes during intermittent overhead work," Lean Leader, Tesla Motor, Fremont, CA. LinkedIn
8. Aaron Mooney (2002)
8. Aaron Mooney (2002)
"Usability evaluation of notebook computers and cellular telephones among users with visual and upper extremity disabilities," Usability Analyst, SAS, Raleigh-Durham area, NC. LinkedIn ("Sign in" required)
7. Hope Johnson Nesteruk (2001)
7. Hope Johnson Nesteruk (2001)
"Strength and subjective limits for repetitive manual insertion tasks," Human Factors Engineer, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Rockville, MD. LinkedIn
6. Greg Edwards (2000)
6. Greg Edwards (2000)
"Performance and usability of force feedback and auditory substitutions in a virtual environment manipulation task" (2000, Co-chair W. Barfield), Human Factors Engineer, AT&T Labs, Austin, TX. LinkedIn
5. Andrew Lang (2000)
5. Andrew Lang (2000)
"The correlation between biomechanical loads and psychophysical ratings," Principal Human Factors Engineer, Bombardier Transportation, Pittsburgh, PA. LinkedIn
4. Angela DiDomenico (1999)
4. Angela DiDomenico (1999)
"Finger force capability: measurement and prediction using anthropometric and myoelectric measures," Senior Biomechanist, ARCCA Incorporated, Penns Park, PA. LinkedIn
3. Miguel Perez (1999)
3. Miguel Perez (1999)
"Empirical evaluation of models used to predict torso muscle recruitment patterns," Director, Center for Data Reduction and Analysis Support, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Blacksburg, VA. LinkedIn
2. Margaret Kirst Lanza (1999)
2. Margaret Kirst Lanza (1999)
"Effects of tool weight on fatigue and performance during short cycle overhead work operations," Director of Operations and Engineering, Robert Bosch, Charleston, SC. LinkedIn
1. Noris Torres (1998)
1. Noris Torres (1998)
"Effects of training in modifying work methods and behaviors during common patient handling activities," Vice President, CIRACET Corp, Ponce, Puerto Rico. LinkedIn
Ph.D. Advisees - Committee member
Ph.D. Advisees - Committee member
26. Md Shafiqul (ISE, 2025) “Virtual Reality (VR) in Occupational Training: Enhancing Training Performance and Overcoming Challenges in Forklift Driving.”
25. Leigh J. Allin (SBES, 2019) “Identification and modification of risk factors contributing to slip- and trip-induced falls.”
24. Ricardo Francisco Cruz Folgar (ME, 2019) “Energy harvesting from human body, motion, and surroundings.”
23. Andrea Krausman (ISE, 2019) “Understanding the impact of communication delays on distributed team interaction.”
22. Martha I. Smith (ISE, 2018) “Informing design of in-vehicle augmented reality head-up displays and methods for assessment”
21. Ralph Cullen (ISE, 2014) "Multimodal Multitasking: The Combined Effects of Postural and Cognitive Demands on Overall Workload"
18. Jose Maria Villasenor Aguilar (Wood Science, 2013) "Lateral-Torsional Buckling Instability Caused by Individuals Walking on Wood Composite I-Joists"
17. Emily Miller (ESM, 2012) “Exercise-induced low back pain and neuromuscular control of the spine: experimentation and simulation.”
15. Ranjana Mehta (ISE, 2011) “Interactive effects of physical and mental workload: a study of muscle function, capacity and exertion type.”
14. Elizabet Haro (ISE, 2010) “An evaluation of perceived and observed safety and productivity in residential construction.”
12. Dennis E. Anderson (ESM, 2010) “An examination of age-related differences in lower extremity joint torques and strains in the proximal femur during gait."
11. Kathleen Bieryla (ME, 2008) "An investigation of perturbation-based balance training as a fall prevention intervention for older adults."
10. Gregory Slota (BME, 2008) "Effects of seated whole-body vibration on spinal stability control."
9. Shiyong Liu (ISE, 2007) "Three essays on travel demand management strategies for traffic congestion mitigation."
8. Zachary Doerzaph (ISE, 2007) "Development of a threat assessment algorithm for intersection collision avoidance systems."
6. Young Seok Lee (ISE, 2007) "Older adults’ user experiences with mobile 6. phones: identification of user clusters and user requirements."
5. Miranda Capra (ISE, 2006) "Usability problem description and the evaluator effect in usability testing."
4. Young Sam Ryu (ISE, 2005) "Development of usability questionnaire models for electronic mobile products using the analytic hierarchy process."
3. Paige Smith (ISE, 2004) "Tools to improve the process of engineering design: an analysis of team configuration and project support."
2. Faith McCreary (ISE, 2001) "Empirical evaluation of a technology-rich learning environment."
1. Zhenyuan Wang (E.E., 2000) "Artificial intelligence applications in the diagnosis of power transformer incipient faults."
MS Advisees - Committee member
MS Advisees - Committee member
41. Brandyn Greczek (ME, 2019) “Design, test, and evaluation of a high powered 4 dof prosthetic leg for trans-femoral amputees.”
40. Denean Kelson (ISE, 2018) “Muscle activation patterns and neck-shoulder pain in computer work."
39. Sarah E. Beauchamp (Engineering Mechanics, 2018) “Design and evaluation of a flexible exoskeleton for manual lifting."
38. Xu Duan (ISE, 2017) "Influence of gender and obesity on motor performance, neuromuscular control and endurance in older adults."
37. Anqi Wang (ISE, 2017) “Prediction of human hand motions based on surface electromyography."
36. Jonathan R. Gladish (BME, 2017) "Recovery of balance and lower extremity joint contributions in total ankle anthroplasty patients."
35. Leigh Allin (ESM, 2014) “The effects of obesity and age on balance recovery after slipping."
34. John Scanlon (BME, 2014) "Comparing gait between outdoors and inside a laboratory."
32. Danielle Beringer (BME, 2013) "An Exploratory Study Investigating the Time Duration of Slip-Induced Changes in Gait."
31. Navaneeta Dorbala (ISE, 2012) “Quantification of cumulative load on the knee using a vibration emission method.”
30. Anuj Mistry (ISE, 2011) “Effects of Yoga on low back stability, strength, and endurance.”
29. Kerry E. Costello (SBES, 2011) “Understanding the independent effects of inertia and weight on balance.”
28. Paul Timko (CEE, 2009) "Finite element analysis of unbraced structural wood I-joists under construction loads."
27. Christopher Bamberg (CEE, 2009) "Lateral movement of unbraced wood composite I-joists exposed to dynamic walking loads."
26. Sara Matrangola (SBES, 2008) "A modeling investigation of obesity and balance recovery."
25. Michael Whitley (SBES, 2008) "Maximum absolute and relative joint torques during recovery from a simulated trip."
24. Yoon Suk Lee (ISE, 2007) "An approach to identify effective learning outcomes for a training program."
23. Ira Jhangiani (ISE, 2006) “A cross-cultural comparison of cell phone interface design preferences from the perspective of nationality and disability.”
22. Yogesh Bhatkhande (ISE, 2006) “Comparison of traditional and activity theory based analysis methods for verbal protocol data.”
21. Kathleen Bieryla (BME, 2006) “A preliminary study of trip recovery training in older adults for use as a fall prevention intervention.”
20. Ian Bertmaring (ISE, 2006) “Using thermography to evaluate the effects of arm flexion and loading on the anterior deltoid during a simulated overhead task.”
19. Monica Glumm (ISE, 2005) "Effects of increases in mental workload on avoidance of ground hazards."
18. Christine Herrmann (ESM, 2005) “Estimating joint torques on a Biodex System 3 dynamometer.”
16. Kevin Pline (ESM, 2005) “Effects of lumbar extensor fatigue on ankle joint motion sense and prolonged effect on postural sway”.
15. Sajitha Narayan (ISE, 2005) “Comparison of various display representation formats for older adults using inlab and remote usability testing”.
14. Ellen Rogers (ESM, 2005) “Prolonged lumbar trunk flexion disturbs paraspinal reflex behavior”.
13. Bradley Davidson (ESM, 2005) “Biomechanical evaluation of lumbar extensor fatigue effects on the postural control system”.
10. Sukwon Kim (ISE, 2003) “Relationships between hamstring activation rate and biomechanics of slip-induced falls among young and older adults.”
9. Stephanie Binder (ISE, 2003) “Evaluation of discomfort glare and pavement marking material visibility for eleven headlamp configurations.”
8. Mitchell A. Woods (ISE, 2002) “Effects of negatively sloped keyboard wedges on user performance and perceptions.”
7. Jennifer Stanfield (ISE, 2001) "Identification and quantification of workstation set up on risk factors associated with the development of low back and neck discomfort."
6. Ron Spencer (ISE, 2000) "Analysis of performance resulting from the design of selected hand-held input control devices and visual displays."
5. Eric Nash (ISE, 2000) "The effect of communication style on task performance and mental workload using wearable computers."
4. Jason Saleem (ISE, 1999) "Quantifying the participatory ergonomic effects of training and a work analysis tool on operator performance and well-being."
2. Kevin Baird (ISE, 1999) "Evaluating the effectiveness of augmented reality and wearable computing for a manufacturing assembly task."
1. Jae Kim (ISE, 1998), "The effects of frequency and quality of interactions and computer-based learning system."
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