Publications

Lim, S., Hsiao, H., & Xu, X. (2024, in press). Human-Robot Collaboration in Occupational Settings: An Introduction to the Special Issue. IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors

Taori, S. & Lim, S. (2024, in press). Use of a Wearable Electromyography Armband to Detect Lift-Lower Tasks and Classify Hand Loads. Applied Ergonomics

Lim, S. (2024, in press). Exposures to Select Risk Factors can be Estimated from a Continuous Stream of Inertial Sensor Measurements during a Variety of Lifting-Lowering Tasks. Ergonomics.

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, 07334648241240599. 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. 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

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.

Lim, S. & Yang, X. (2021). Providing Real-time Feedback on Ergonomic Risk Factors using Wearable Sensors in Construction Work: Final Project Report, Mountain & Plains Education and Research Center Pilot Project Awards; sub-award from NIOSH, Sept 2021.

Lim, S. (2019). Combining Wearable Sensing and Predictive Modeling for Biomechanical Exposure Assessment in Specific Material Handling Tasks. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Dept. of Industrial and Operations Engineering. The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, August 2019. Link to pdf

Lim, S. & D’Souza, C. (2016). Inertial Sensor-based Postural Demand Profiles for Cumulative Physical Workload Estimation: Final Project Report. Center for Ergonomics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, July 2016.

Grudinschi, M., Norland, K., Lee, S., & Lim, S. (2021). The Effectiveness of Wearable Sensor-Based Vibrotactile Feedback in Yoga Training for Users with Visual Impairment. Abstract accepted for the 12th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE), Manhattan, New York, July 2021. 

Lim, S. & D’Souza, C. (2018). Predicting Hand-load Carrying Strategy and Load Level from Gait Kinematics Obtained from Wearable Inertial Sensor. Poster presented at the Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering (MICDE) 2018 Annual Symposium, Ann Arbor, MI, March 2018.

Luo, Y., Lim, S., Futerman, S., Grider, J., Ebert, S., Jones., M., Varban, O., & D’Souza, C. (2018). Dynamic Balance and Measures of Obstacle Clearance Performance in Individuals with High Body Mass Index. Poster presented at the Education and Research Center (ERC) Regional Research Symposium, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois, March 2018.

Lim, S. & D’Souza, C. (2017). Statistical Prediction of Hand-load Carrying Strategy and Load Level from Wearable Inertial Sensor Data. Poster presented at the 2017 Engineering Graduate Symposium, Ann Arbor, MI, November 2017. 1st Place at the Industrial, Operations, and Financial Engineering session

Lim, S. & D’Souza, C. (2017). Statistical Prediction of Hand-load Carrying Strategy and Load Level from Wearable Inertial Sensor Data. Poster presented at the 60th IOE Anniversary Poster Reception, Ann Arbor, MI, November 2017.

Lim, S., Ebert, S., Malik, L., Luo, Y., Futerman, S., Lin, S., D’Souza, C., Jones, M., & Varban, O. (2017). Novel Methods to Track Changes in Health and Function of Individuals with High Body Mass Index (BMI). Poster presented at the MCubed Symposium 2017, Ann Arbor, MI, November 2017.

Lim, S., Bixler, K., Chiang, J., & D’Souza, C. (2017). Preliminary Investigation of External Load Prediction in Manual Material Handling. Poster presented at the Education and Research Center (ERC) Regional Research Symposium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, March 2017.  Center for Occupational Health & Safety Engineering (COHSE) Director’s Award

Lim, S., Bixler, K., Chiang, J., & D’Souza, C. (2016). Preliminary Investigation of External Load Prediction in Simulated Manual Tasks. Poster presented at the Center for Ergonomics open house, Ann Arbor, Michigan, December 2016.

Lim, S., Case, A., & D’Souza,  C. (2016).  Comparing Postural Responses to Push and Pull  Task Demands using Optical Motion vs. Inertial Measurement. Proceedings of the 9th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (PREMUS), Toronto, Canada, June 2016.

Lim, S., Case, A., & D’Souza, C. (2016). Development of Classification Algorithm for Estimating Physical Task Demands Using Inertial Sensors. Poster presented at the Education and Research Center (ERC) Regional Research Symposium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, March 2016.

Case, A., Lim, S., & D’Souza, C. (2016). Accuracy and Precision of Inertial Sensors in Ergonomics Evaluations of Static vs. Dynamic Work Posture. Poster presented at the Education and Research Center (ERC) Regional Research Symposium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, March 2016. People’s Choice Award

Lim, S., Case. A., Chung, C., Keci, A., & D’Souza, C. (2015). Methodology for Validating Inertial Sensors in Ergonomics Posture Assessment. Poster presented at the Center for Ergonomics open house, Ann Arbor, Michigan, December 2015.