Publications

Rahman, A., Lim, S., & Chung, S. (2026). Fairness in Machine Learning-Based Hand Load Estimation: A Case Study on Load Carriage Tasks, Applied Ergonomics, 130, 104642. DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2025.104642

Islam, M. S., & Lim, S. (2025). Age and Sex Effects on Cybersickness in Virtual Forklift Training: An Exploratory Study with Practical Mitigation Strategies. IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 1-12. DOI: 10.1080/24725838.2025.2556699

Tajdari, M., Forsyth, J., & Lim, S. (2025). Navigating with haptic gloves: Investigating strategies for horizontal and vertical movement guidance, International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 203, 103582. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhcs.2025.103582

Choi, J., Kim, S., Lim, S., Porto, R., & Nussbaum, M. A. (2025). Effectiveness and usability of a trunk posture feedback system: An exploratory, longitudinal study for up to 10 days among vehicle assembly operators, Applied Ergonomics, 128, 104564. DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2025.104564

Islam, M. S., Harden, S. M., Lee, S. W., & Lim, S. (In press). Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Differences between In-Person and Live-Streamed Group Physical Activity: A Specific Investigation into Yoga Instruction, Ergonomics. DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2478619

Jamshid Nezhad Zahabi, S., Islam, M. S., Kim, S., Lau, N., Nussbaum, M. A., & Lim, S. (2025). Cognitive workload assessment during VR forklift training. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 107, 103718. DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2025.103718

Porta, M., Casu, G., Lim, S., Nussbaum, M.A., & Pau, M. (2025). Use of wearable sensors for continuous field monitoring of upper arm and trunk postures among construction workers, Ergonomics. DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2470235

Taori, S. & Lim, S. (2025). Classification Algorithms Trained on Simple (Symmetric) Lifting Data Perform Poorly in Predicting Hand Loads during Complex (Free-Dynamic) Lifting Tasks. Applied Ergonomics, 125, 104427. DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2024.104427 

Tajdari, M., Forsyth, J., & Lim, S. (2025). Sensitivity to Vibrotactile Stimulation in the Hand and Wrist: Effects of Motion, Temporal Patterns, and Biological Sex. Human Factors, 67(4), 331–346. DOI: 10.1177/00187208241275734 

Islam, M. S., Jamshid Nezhad Zahabi, S., Kim, S., Lau, N., Nussbaum, M. A., & Lim, S. (2024). Changes in forklift driving performance and postures among novices resulting from training using a high-fidelity virtual reality simulator: An exploratory study. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 104, 103648. DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103648 

Taori, S. & Lim, S. (2024). Use of a Wearable Electromyography Armband to Detect Lift-Lower Tasks and Classify Hand Loads. Applied Ergonomics, 119, 104285. DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2024.104285 

Lim, S. (2024). Exposures to Select Risk Factors can be Estimated from a Continuous Stream of Inertial Sensor Measurements during a Variety of Lifting-Lowering Tasks. Ergonomics, 67(11), 1596–1611. DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2024.2343949 

Lim, S., Hsiao, H., & Xu, X. (2024). Human-Robot Collaboration in Occupational Settings: An Introduction to the Special Issue. IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 12 (1-2), 1-5. DOI: 10.1080/24725838.2023.2339620 

Islam, M. S., Frazier, M. C., Harden, S. M., & Lim, S. (2024). Barriers and Benefits of Online Group Exercise Programs for Older Adults. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 43(10), 1397–1407. DOI: 10.1177/07334648241240599

Kim, S., Hernandez, I., Nussbaum, M.A., & Lim, S. (2024). Teleoperator-Robot-Human interaction in manufacturing: perspectives from industry, robot manufacturers, and researchers. IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 1-13. DOI: 10.1080/24725838.2024.2310301

Lim, S. & Yang, X. (2023). Real-time vibrotactile feedback system for reducing trunk flexion exposure during construction tasks. Applied Ergonomics,  110, 104019. DOI: 10.1016.j.apergo.2023.104019

Lim, S., Luo, Y., Lee-Confer, J., & D'Souza, C. (2023). Obstacle Clearance Performance in Individuals with High Body Mass Index. Applied Ergonomics, 106, 103879. DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103879

Islam, M. S., Lee, S., Harden, S. M., & Lim, S. (2022). Effects of Vibrotactile Feedback on Yoga Practice. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 425. DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2022.1005003

Islam, M. S. & Lim, S. (2022). Vibrotactile Feedback in Virtual Motor Learning: A Systematic Review. Applied Ergonomics, 101, 103694.  DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103694

Lim, S. & D’Souza, C. (2021). Wheeled Mobility Use on Accessible Fixed-Route Transit: A Field Study in Environmental Docility, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(6):2840. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18062840

Lim, S. & D’Souza, C. (2020). Measuring Effects of Two-Handed Side and Anterior Load Carriage on Thoracic-Pelvic Coordination using Wearable Gyroscopes, Sensors, 20(18), 5206, pg: 1-28. DOI: 10.3390/s20185206

Lim, S. & D’Souza, C. (2020). A Narrative Review on Contemporary and Emerging Uses of Inertial Sensing in Occupational Ergonomics, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 76. DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2020.102937

Lim, S. & D’Souza, C. (2019). Statistical Prediction of Load Carriage Mode and Magnitude from Inertial Sensor Derived Gait Kinematics, Applied Ergonomics, 76, 1-11. DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2018.11.007

Chung, J., Lee, S., Hu, D., Diaz, D. V., & Lim, S. (2025). Understanding the Context of Sit-Stand Desk Usage for Promoting Healthy and Productive Behaviors. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Chicago, October 2025 (p. 10711813251367013). Sage CA: Los Angeles, CA: SAGE Publications. DOI: 10.1177/10711813251367013

Jamshid Nezhad Zahabi, S., Kim, S., Nussbaum, M. A., & Lim, S. (2025). Evaluating the Accuracy of AI-Powered Ergonomic Assessments Using a Commercial Computer Vision System. In Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Chicago, October 2025 (p. 10711813251367005). Sage CA: Los Angeles, CA: SAGE Publications. DOI: 10.1177/10711813251367005

Islam, M.S., Hsing, H., Kim, S., Lau, N., Nussbaum, M.A., & Lim, S. (2024). Multimodal Feedback to Improve Performance of Order Picker Truck Drivers Using a Virtual Reality Simulator. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Phoenix, August 2024. DOI: 10.1177/10711813241272128

Islam, M.S., & Lim, S. (2024). Sex and Age Differences in Virtual Reality (VR) Sickness Susceptibility in Forklift Driving Simulation. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Phoenix, August 2024. DOI: 10.1177/10711813241268855

Taori, S., Kim, S., & Lim, S. (2024). Cognitive Workload Evaluation of Onsite Workers Collaborating with a Teleoperated Robot during Assembly Tasks Using Heart Rate. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Phoenix, August 2024. DOI: 10.1177/10711813241260321

Jamshid Nezhad Zahabi, S., Taori, S., Kim, S., & Lim, S. (2024). Exploring Cognitive Workload Changes in Teleoperators: Collaboration with On-Site Workers and Robots in Assembly Tasks. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Phoenix, August 2024. DOI: 10.1177/10711813241260410

Hu, D., Bae, J., Lim, S., Lee, S. W. (2023). Context-Aware Sit-Stand Desk for Promoting Healthy and Productive Behaviors. In Adjunct Proceedings of the 36th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (pp. 1-3). Oct 2023. DOI: 10.1145/3586182.3616694

Hu, D., Bhuiyan, Md., Lim, S., Wiese, J., & Lee, S. W. (2024). Unpacking Task Management Tools, Values, and Worker Dynamics. Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Symposium on Human-Computer Interaction for Work, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, June 2024. DOI: 10.1145/3663384.366340

Taori, S.P., & Lim, S. (2023). Comparing Armband EMG-based Lifting Load Classification Algorithms using Various Lifting Trials. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Washington DC, October 2023. DOI: 10.1177/21695067231192435

Islam, M.S., Jamshid Nezhad Zahabi, S., Kim, S., Lau, N., Nussbaum, M.A., & Lim, S. (2023). Forklift Driving Performance of Novices with Repeated VR-based Training. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Washington DC, October 2023. DOI: 10.1177/21695067231193664

Jamshid Nezhad Zahabi, S., Shafiqul Islam, M., Kim, S., Lau, N., Nussbaum, M. A., & Lim, S. (2023). Cognitive Workload of Novice Forklift Truck Drivers in VR-based Training. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Washington DC, October 2023. DOI: 10.1177/21695067231192864

Islam, M.S., Sayani, N., Lee, S. W., Harden, S., & Lim, S. (2022). An Observational Study Investigating Verbal Communication Differences in Online vs. In-person Group Exercise Training. Proceedings of the 66th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), Atlanta, Georgia, October 2022. DOI: 10.1177/107118132266108

Yang, X., Papajohn, D., & Lim, S. (2022). Using Vibrotactile Feedback as a Real-Time Postural Intervention during Shoveling. Proceedings of the 66th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), Atlanta, Georgia, October 2022. DOI: 10.1177/1071181322661044

Lim, S. & D’Souza, C. (2021). Functional Data Representation of Inertial Sensor-based Torso and Hip-Knee Movements during Lifting. Abstract accepted for the 12th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE), Manhattan, New York, July 2021. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-80713-9_33

Grudinschi, M., Norland, K., Lee, S., & Lim, S. (2020). Task Analysis on Yoga Practice Toward the Wearable Sensor-based Learning System for Users with Visual Impairment. Proceedings of the 64th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), Chicago, Illinois, October 2020. DOI: 10.1177/1071181320641144

Lim, S. & D’Souza, C. (2020). Classifying Lifting-Lowering Height and Load Level using Inertial Sensor-based Kinematics: An Initial Study. Proceedings of the 64th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), Chicago, Illinois, October 2020. DOI: 10.1177/1071181320641204

Lim, S. & D’Souza, C. (2019). Gender and Parity in Statistical Prediction of Anterior Carry Hand-Loads from Inertial Sensor Data. Proceedings of the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), Seattle, WA, October 2019, pg: 1142 - 1146. DOI: 10.1177/1071181319631193  Best Student Research Paper Award by HFES Occupational Ergonomics Technical Group (OETG) 

Lim, S. & D’Souza, C. (2018). Inertial Sensor-based Measurement of Thoracic-Pelvic Coordination Measures Predicts Hand-Load Levels in Two-handed Anterior Carry.  Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), Philadelphia, PA, October 2018, pg: 798 - 799. DOI: 10.1177/1541931218621181

Lim, S., Luo, Y., Ebert, S., Johns, M., Varban,  O., & D’Souza, C. (2018).  Preliminary Study of Obstacle Clearance and Compensatory Movements in Individuals with High Body  Mass Index. Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), Philadelphia, PA, October 2018, pg: 388 - 392. DOI: 10.1177/1541931218621089

Lim, S. & D’Souza, C. (2017). Statistical Prediction of Hand Force Exertion Levels in a Simulated  Push Task using Posture  Kinematics.  Proceedings of the  61st  Annual  Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), Austin, TX, October 2017. DOI: 10.1177/1541931213601741

Lim, S., Case, A., & D’Souza, C. (2016). Comparative Analysis of Inertial and Optical Motion Capture Derived Kinematics during Isometric Push-Pull Exertions. Proceedings of the 60th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), Washington, DC, September 2016, pg: 970 - 974. DOI: 10.1177/1541931213601224

Lim, S., Woo. J.,  Bahn,  S.,  &  Nam,  C.  (2012).  The Effects of Individuals  Mood  State and Personality Trait on the Cognitive Processing of Emotional Stimuli.  Proceedings of the  56th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), Santa Monica, September 2012.  DOI: 10.1177/1071181312561231

Lim, S., Bahn, S., Woo,  J.,  &  Nam,  C.  (2012).  Hemispheric Asymmetries in the  Perception of Emotion. Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE), San Francisco, July 2012.

Lim, S. & Lee, M. (2010). Towards a Systematic Approach to Assess Emotional State by Combinatorial Analysis of Neurophysiological Signals. Proceedings of 2010 Fall Symposium of Korea Institute of Industrial Engineers (KIIE), Seoul, Korea.

Lim, S. & Lee, M. (2010). Towards a Quantitative Measure of Facial Expression.  Proceedings of 2010 Spring Symposium of Korea Institute of Industrial Engineers (KIIE), Jeju, Korea.

Kim, Y., Park, J., Rhiu, I., Kim, W., Lim, S., You, K., & Lee, M. (2009). Facial EMG, Skin Conductance, Heart Beat and Respiration Changes to Short Downhill Cart Riding. Proceedings of 2009 Fall Conference of Ergonomics Society of Korea (ESK), Daegu, Korea.