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CURRICULUM VITAE
Naira Helen Campbell-Kyureghyan, Ph.D. Professor, Chair
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
GENERAL INFORMATION
EDUCATION
Yerevan Polytechnic Institute (USSR) Electrical and Control Eng. B.S.(w/Honors) 1992
State Eng. University of Armenia Electrical and Control Eng. M.S./Cand of Sci 1995
American University of Armenia/UofCA Industrial Engineering M. Eng 1996
The Ohio State University Ind. Eng./Biomechanics Ph.D. 2004
EXPERIENCE
Academic:
7/16 – pres Chair, Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, UWM
7/15 – 6/16 Sabbatical Leave (University of Tel-Aviv/ Budapest Institute of Technology)
7/15 – pres Professor, Department of Ind. & Manufacturing Engineering, UWM
4/14 – pres Founding Director of Biomedical Imaging and Testing Laboratory (BITL), Accelerator
Building, Innovation Campus, UWM
7/13 – 6/15 Chair, Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, UWM
1/13 – pres Adjunct Associate Prof., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, CTSI, MCW
7/11 – 7/15 Associate Prof., Department of Ind. & Manufacturing Engineering, UWM
7/11 – 7/15 Associate Prof., Department of Mechanical Engineering, UWM
12/09-pres Director, Consortium for Advanced Research in Gas Industry, (CARGI), UWM
9/09 – pres Founding Director of Spine Biomechanics Laboratory
7/09- 6/11 Asst. Prof., Department of Ind. & Manufacturing Engineering, UWM
8/07 – 6/09 Director of the Center for Ergonomics, University of Louisville (UofL)
5/07 – 8/12 Associate Faculty of Orthopaedic Surgery, UofL
12/06 – 6/09 Co-Director of the Biodynamics Laboratory, UofL
7/06 – pres Associate Faculty of Bioengineering, UofL
11/05 – 8/07 Associate Director of the Center for Industrial Ergonomics, UofL
7/05 – 6/09 Asst. Prof., Department of Ind. Engineering, UofL
2001-2004 Research Assistant, Biodynamics Lab, The Ohio State University
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1999-2001 Teaching/Research Assistant, Biomed. Eng. Center, The Ohio State University
1997-1998 Visiting Scholar, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University
Non-Academic Positions:
1996-1997 Research Engineer, ITALGAS/SNAMPROGETTI, European Union Consortium
1994-1996 Research Scientist, ERC, American University of Armenia
1990-1993 Research Scientist, National Academy of Science, USSR
KEY ADMINISTRATIVE/LEADERSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FUND RAISING
• $4.28 million in research funding ($2.82 million external, $1.46 million internal)
• $25.13 million raised in in-kind donations and gifts for equipment and software
• Raised funds for endowment of first ever engineering department level student
scholarships –in logistics and operations research sponsored by FedEx Smart Post
• Raised funds for several new research and teaching laboratories at UWM
• Contributed to over a dozen fundraising activities annually
ENHANCEMENTS TO ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS
• Established a partnership for a Connected Enterprise program at UWM with Rockwell
Automation, CISCO, SAS and Siemens (FANUC and Microsoft in progress)
• Facilitated 2 international program partnerships and signed MOUs with UWM (CGU -
Taiwan and BME- Hungary)
• Established a partnership with UW-Parkside for Engineering Management program
• Advanced innovation and UW System-wide collaboration
• Restructured Industry Advisory Board to promote greater industry partner engagement
• Revamped Industrial Engineering curriculum to improve student flow and graduation rates
• Facilitated the establishment of a new IME department teaching and research laboratory
• Initiated several departmental and college-wide policies related to graduate and
undergraduate programs to improve the quality of the programs
• Developed multiple research policies regarding fixed price contracts, shared research
facilities, export control, IP transfer, etc.
• Mentored and supported student start-up challenge teams
• Enhanced undergraduate student research experience curriculum
• Developed partnership and brought collaboration of the department with several other units across UWM
• Research/Service partnerships with WE Energies, Harley Davidson, and many others
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ACTIVITIES TO RAISE RESEARCH PROFILE OF THE DEPARTMENT AND UNIVERSITY
• Facilitated and organized the International Educators Conference at UWM that was sponsored by Rockwell Automation in Summer 2017 (over 50 professors from 32 institutions worldwide)
• Delivered 7 talks internationally (5 institutions in Israel, Hungary, Taiwan) since 2016
• Developed international research collaborations with 3 countries and 7 institutions
• Served on federal agency panels to present UWM research program
• Served on organizing committees of national and international conferences
• Attended and promoted the department on dozens of occasions to community and business partners
• Fundraised for the department, college and UWM
• Promoted and facilitated several industry partnerships with the faculty
• Mentored many junior faculty and attended federal agency (e.g. NSF) meetings with them
• Served as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
• Chaired committees of National Societies and founded local student chapters
RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers
1. Wiener, M., Otieno, W., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. (2017) “Survey Based Assessment
of Tethered Tool Usage in the Power Generation Industry and U.S. Coast Guard,” Journal
of Ergonomics, S6: 1-9.
https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/survey-based-assessment-of-tethered-tool-
usage-in-the-power-generationindustry-and-us-coast-guard-2165-7556-1000-S6-002.pdf
2. Johnson, B., Otieno, W., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. (2017) “Quantitative and
Qualitative Evaluation of the Lift-Assist Device During Jackhammering Task,” Journal of
Ergonomics, 7 (4): 1-8.
https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/quantitative-and-qualitative-evaluation-of-
the-liftassist-device-duringjackhammering-task-2165-7556-1000210.pdf
3. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. (2017) “Injury Risks Associated with Climbing in the Wind Energy Generation Industry,” Incident Prevention, 14(3): 18-24.
https://incident-prevention.com/ip-articles/injury-risks-associated-with-climbing-in-the-wind-energy-generation-industry
4. Johnson, B., Otieno, W., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. (2016) “Influence of Jackhammer
Weight on Grip Pressure, Muscle Activity, and Hand–Arm Vibration of the Operator,” IISE
Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 5(1): 12-22.
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/24725838.2016.1269852?journalCode=ue
hf21
5. Sedaghat-Nejad, E., Mousavi, S. J., Hadizadeh, M., Narimani, R., Khalaf, K., Campbell-
Kyureghyan, N., Parnianpour, M. (2015) “Is there a Reliable and Invariant Set of Muscle
Synergy During Isometric Biaxial Trunk Exertion in the Sagittal and Transverse Planes by
Healthy Subjects?” Journal of Biomechanics, 48(12): 3234-3241.
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doi:10.1016/j.jbiomech.2015.06.032
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021929015004777
6. Burnett, D., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Topp, R., Quesada, P. (2015) "Biomechanics of
Lower Limbs During Walking Among Candidates for Total Knee Arthroplasty with and
without Low Back Pain," BioMed Research International, Article ID 142562, 8 pages.
doi:10.1155/2015/142562
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2015/142562/
7. Vakilzadeh, V., Asghari, M., Aalarieh, H., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Parnianpour, M.,
Khalaf, K. (2015) " A 3-D Stability-Based Dynamic Computational Model of Human Trunk
Movement: Towards the Development of a Paradigm for Forensic Spinal Injury
Biomechanical Analysis," Journal of Forensic Biomechanics, 6:119.
doi: 10.4172/2090- 2697.1000119
https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/a-3d-stabilitybased-dynamic-computational-
model-of-human-trunk-movement-towards-the-development-of-a-paradigm-for-forensic-
spinal-injury-biomechanical-analysis-2090-2697-1000119.php?aid=42120
8. Schnorenberg, A. J., Campbell-Kyureghyan N. H, Beschorner, K. E. (2015)
"Biomechanical Response to Ladder Slipping Events: Effects of Hand Placement," Journal of
Biomechanics, 48(14): 3810-3815.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021929015004777
9. Ahmed. M., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Bertocci, G., Frost, K. (2014) "Identifying
Challenges to Securing Wheeled Mobility Devices Using Tiedowns and Occupant restraint
System from the User Perspective," IIE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and
Human Factors, 2(2): 94-104.
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/21577323.2014.964379
10. Pliner, E., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Beschorner, K. (2014) "Effects of Foot Placement,
Hand Positioning, Age and Climbing Biodynamics on Ladder Slip Outcomes," Journal of
Ergonomics, 57(11), pp:1739-49,2014.
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00140139.2014.943681?needAccess=true&j
ournalCode=terg20
11. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. (2013) "Evaluation of the Impact of Hearing Conservation
Training," CAOHS, 4:1-4.
http://www.caohc.org/updatearticles/winter2013.pdf?version=012914
12. Burnett, D., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Topp, R., Quesada, P., Cerrito, P. (2012) "A
Retrospective Study of the Relationship Between Back Pain and Unilateral Knee
Osteoarthritis in Candidates for Total Knee Arthroplasty," Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing,
31(6): 336-343. doi: 10.1097/NOR.0b013e31827425f4
http://journals.lww.com/orthopaedicnursing/Abstract/2012/11000/A_Retrospective_Study
_of_the_Relationship_Between.7.aspx
13. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Cooper, K. (2012) “Impact of Customized Training on
Learning Across Demographic Groups,” JPIIE, 9(1): 25-31.
http://www.piie.org/downloads/journal/v9n1_pdf/04%20Campbell-Kyureghyan.pdf
14. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Singh, G., Otieno, W., Cooper, K. (2012) “Impact of Light-
weight and Conventional Jackhammers on the Operator,” Journal of Work, 41(1): 4180-
4184. doi:10.3233/WOR-2012-0717-4180
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22317363
15. Ahmed, M., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Frost, K., Bertocci, G. (2012) “Ergonomic
Evaluation of the Wheelchair Transportation Securement Process,” Journal of Work, 41(1):
4924-30. doi: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0787-4924
https://content.iospress.com/articles/work/wor0787
16. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Cooper, K. (2011) “Improving Safety at Your Facility,” Modern
Castings, 11: 24-27.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233988167_Improving_Safety_at_Your_Facility
17. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Yalla, S. V., Burnett, D., Voor, M. (2011) “Effect of Orientation
on Measured Failure Strength of Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Segments,” Journal of the
Mechanical Behavior of Biological Materials, 4 (4): 549-557.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751616111000026
18. Burnett, D., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Cerrito, P., Quesada, P. (2011) “Symmetry of
Ground Reaction Forces and Muscle Activity in Asymptomatic Subjects during Walking, Sit-
to-Stand, and Stand-to-Sit Tasks,” Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 21(4):
610-615.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S105064111100037X
19. Burnett, D., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. (2010) “Quantification of Scan-Specific
Ergonomic Risk Factors in Medical Sonography,” International Journal of Industrial
Ergonomics. 40: 306–314.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169814109001401
20. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. (2010) “Computational Modeling of the Lumbar Spine
Components: A Review,” International Journal for Computation Vision and Biomechanics, 3
(1): 1-11.
http://www.mukpublications.com/resources/ijcvbvol.3no1/ijcvb3-1-1.pdf
21. Burnett, D., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Topp, R. V., Quesada, P: M. (2009) “Asymmetry
in Vertical Ground Reaction Force and Hip Range of Motion in Asymptomatic Subjects and
Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients with or without Back Pain,” Gait and Posture, 30 (S2):
S140-S143.
http://www.gaitposture.com/article/S0966-6362(09)00562-1/fulltext
22. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Marras, W. (2009) “Combined Experimental and Analytical
Model of the Lumbar Spine Subjected to Large Displacement Cyclic Loads. Part I – Model
Description,” International Journal for Computational Vision and Biomechanics, 2 (2):
87-93.
http://www.mukpublications.com/resources/ijcvb2-1-8.pdf
23. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Marras, W. (2009) “Combined Experimental and Analytical
Model of the Lumbar Spine Subjected to Large Displacement Cyclic Loads. Part II – Model
Validation,” International Journal for Computational Vision and Biomechanics, 2 (2): 94-
104.
http://www.mukpublications.com/resources/ijcvb2-1-9.pdf
24. Leijnse, J., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Spektor, D., Quesada, P. (2008) “Assessment of
Individual Finger Muscle Activity in the Extensor Digitorum Communis by Surface EMG,”
Journal of Neurophysiology, 100(6): 3225-3235.
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http://jn.physiology.org/content/jn/100/6/3225.full.pdf
25. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Jorgensen, M., Burr, D., Marras, W. (2005) “The Prediction
of Lumbar Spine Geometry: Method Development and Validation,” Clinical Biomechanics,
20(5): 455-464.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0268003305000252
26. Kyureghyan, S.G., Kyureghyan, N., and Hakopian, A.R. (2000) “One Class of Solution
Algorithms for Quadratic Programming,” Izvestia of National Academy of Science of
Armenia, 53(1): 91-95. (in Russian)
27. Kyureghyan, S.G., and Kyureghyan, N. (1998) “Search of Boundary Solutions for One Class
of Nonlinear Programming Problems,” Izvestia of National Academy of Science of Armenia,
51(3): 11-14. (in Russian)
28. Kyureghyan, N. and Kyureghyan, S.G. (1994) “Algorithms for the Optimal Measurement of
the Mass of Liquid Products in Tanks,” Izvestia of National Academy of Science of Armenia,
XLVII, 1-2: 33-40. (in Russian)
Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers
29. Otieno, W., Cook, M., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Novel Approach to Bridge the Gaps of
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Education: A Case Study of the Connected
Enterprise Concepts,” Proceeding of the IEEE Frontier of Education Conference, Indianapolis,
IN, October 18-21, 2017.
30. Johnson, B., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Dynamic Response of the Human Penis to
Tensile Loading at Various Strain Rates,” Proceedings of 41st Meeting of American Society
of Biomechanics, Boulder, CO, August 2-5, 2017.
31. Moore, D., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “User Experience and Task Completion Time Evaluation of Impact Protective Gloves,” Proceedings of XXIXth Annual Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Seattle, WA USA, 2017.
32. Ahmed, M., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Injury-Specific Novel Safety Training Helps to Reduce Injuries in the Renewable Energy Generation Sector,” Proceedings of XXIXth Annual Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Seattle, WA USA, 2017.
33. Pliner, J., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Changes in Oxygenation of the Knee
Flexor/Extensors Associated with a Prolong Kinesio-Tape Application: A Pilot Study,”
Proceedings of 40th Meeting of American Society of Biomechanics, Raleigh, NC, Aug 2-5,
2016.
34. Porter, Q., Johnson, B., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Comparison of Upper Arm Muscle
Activity and User Tool Preference during Wrenching Task,” Proceedings of 40th Meeting of
American Society of Biomechanics, Raleigh, NC, Aug 2-5, 2016.
35. Johnson, B., Campbell, S., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Comparison Of Kidney Elastic
Modulus Using Full Unconfined Compression and Probing Methods,” Proceedings of 40th
Meeting of American Society of Biomechanics, Raleigh, NC, 2016.
36. Pliner, J., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N.” Does Longer Application of Kinisiotape Delay the
Muscle Fatigue of The Knee Joint During Isotonic Flexion/Extension?,” Proceedings of XXI
ISEK Congress, Chicago, IL, July 5-9, 2016.
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37. Ahmed, M., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Assessing the Impact of a Training Intervention
within the Electric Utility Industry,” Proceedings of 9th International Scientific Conference
on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Toronto, CA, June 22-25,
2016.
38. Wiener, M., Otieno, W., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Measuring the Usage of Tethered
Tools While Working at Heights,” Proceedings of 9th International Scientific Conference on
the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Toronto, CA, June 22-25, 2016.
39. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Loshek, P., Otieno, W. “Differences in Fracture Tolerances of
the Hand under Dynamic Impact,” Proceedings of RSTU, Tel-Aviv, Israel, Feb 8-10, 2016.
40. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Multi-Joint Pain, Rehabilitation and Prevention: A Chicken or
Egg Problem,” Proceedings of RSTU, Tel-Aviv, Israel, Feb 8-10, 2016.
41. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “The Value of Choice - What 21st-Century Technology Does for
Healthcare,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Healthcare & Management,
Taipei, Taiwan, June 26-29, 2016.
42. Johnson, B., Tomasiewicz, H., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. " The Development of a Testable
Scoliosis Model Using Zebrafish,” Proceedings of IEEE/GLBC Annual Conference, Milwaukee,
WI, May 14-17, 2015.
43. Pliner, J., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. "Can Kinesiology Tape Enhance Performance?”
Proceedings of IEEE/GLBC Annual Conference, Milwaukee, WI, May 14-17, 2015.
44. P. Bakhshande Nezhad, M. Sharifi, M. Nikkhoo, N. Arjmand, M. Sharif , K.Khalaf, N.
Campbell-Kyureghyan, M. Parnianpour, “Robust Adaptive Control of a Lumbar Spine
Model for Simulation of In-Vivo Motions,” Proceedings of IEEE/GLBC Annual Conference,
Milwaukee, WI, May 14-17, 2015.
45. Khalaf, K., Nikkhoo, M., Kuo, Y.W., Y.C. Hsu, Y.C., Parnianpour, M., Wang, J.L., Campbell-
Kyureghyan, N. “Recovering the Mechanical Properties of Denatured Intervertebral Discs
through Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy,” Proceedings of 37th Annual International
Conference of the IEEE Engineering In Medicine and Biology Society, Milan, Italy, August,
2015.
46. Porter, Q., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Ergonomic Wrench’s Affect on Muscle Activity
Associated with Simulated Gas Meter Change Out,” Proceedings of IEEE/GLBC Annual
Conference, Milwaukee, WI, May 14-17, 2015.
47. Frazier, S., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Comparison of Grip Pressure Between Pipe
Wrench and Ergonomically Design Wrench during Wrenching,” Proceedings of IEEE/GLBC
Annual Conference, Milwaukee, WI, May 14-17, 2015.
48. Johnson, B. , Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. "Biomechanical Evaluation of a Lift Assist Device
While Using A Light Weight Jackhammer,” Proceedings of the HFES Annual Conference,
Chicago, IL, Oct 27-31, 2014.
49. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Johnson, B., Lomo-Tettey, D. “Muscle Activity Response to
Ankle Plantar Flexion Changes During Kneeling,” Proceeding of the XXth Congress of the
International Society of Electromyography and Kinesiology, Rome, Italy, July 15-18th, 2014.
50. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Lomo-Tettey, D. "Influence of Kneeling Duration on Muscle Co-
Activation Changes,” Proceeding of the XXth Congress of the International Society of
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Electromyography and Kinesiology, Rome, Italy, July 15-18th, 2014.
51. Hernandez, A., Johnson, B., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. "Knee Strength and Muscle
Oxygenation Changes due to Prolonged Kneeling,” Proceedings of the XXVIth Annual
International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, El Paso, TX, June 5-6,
2014.
52. Ahmed, M., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. "Reliability of Learning Assessment,” Proceedings of
the XXVIth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, El Paso,
TX, June 5-6, 2014 .
53. Dix, P. , Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Grip Pressure Assessment for Different Wrenching
Configuration Tasks,” Proceedings of the XXVIth Annual International Occupational
Ergonomics and Safety Conference, El Paso, TX, June 5-6, 2014.
54. Lomo-Tettey, D., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Muscle Co-activation During Kneeling Task
with and without Kneeling Mat,” Proceedings of the XXVIth Annual International
Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, El Paso, TX, June 5-6, 2014 .
55. Johnson, B., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Response of Muscle Activity to a Jackhammering
Task with and Without a Lift Assist Device,” Proceedings of the XXVIth Annual International
Occupational Ergonomics & Safety Conference, El Paso, TX, June 5-6, 2014.
56. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Johnson, B., Jarnecke, D. "Ergonomic evaluation of lift-assist
device during jackhammering task,” Proceedings of the AGA Annual Operations Conference,
Pittsburg, PA, May 18-23, 2014.
57. Pliner, E., Beschorner, K, Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. "The Effects of Controlled and
Uncontrolled Climbing Styles on Slip Outcome,” Proceedings of NCUR, Lexington, KY, April 3-
4, 2014.
58. Hernandez, A., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Utilization of Near Infrared Spectroscopy to
Compare Neutral and Plantar Flexed Ankle Posture While Kneeling in Full Flexion,”
Proceedings of NCUR, Lexington, KY, April 3-4, 2014.
59. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Yalla, S-V. “Effect of Strain Rate on Cyclic Deformation of
Thoracolumbar Spine Motion Segments,” Proceeding of the 5th International Conference on
Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissue, Sitges, Spain, Dec 8-12, 2013.
60. Pliner, E., Beschorner, K., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Effects of Foot Placement on Ladder
Slip Outcomes,” Proceedings of American Society of Biomechanics Conference, Omaha, NE,
September 4-7, 2013.
61. Lomo-Tettey, D., Johnson, B., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Static Prolonged Kneeling:
Biomechanical Implications,” Proceedings of American Society of Biomechanics Conference,”
Omaha, NE, Sept 4-7, 2013.
62. Johnson, B., Dix, P., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. "Evaluation of Grip Pressure and Hand-
Arm Vibration in Jack-Hammering Task With and Without a Lift Assist,” Proceedings of
American Society of Biomechanics Conference, Omaha, NE, Sept 4-7, 2013.
63. Paul, A., Lovell, M., Beschorner, K., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. "Biomechanical Response to
Ladder Slipping Events: Effects of Hand Placement on Response and Recovery,” Proceedings of
American Society of Biomechanics Conference, Omaha, NE, Sept 4-7, 2013.
64. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Hernandez, A., Ahmed, M. "Effectiveness of First and Second
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Tier Safety and Ergonomics Training in Power Utilities,” Proceedings of the XXVth Occupational
Ergonomics & Safety Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 6-7, 2013.
65. Boda, S., Garg, A., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. "Can the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation
Predict Low Back Pain Incidence in a ‘90-day-pain-free-cohort?" Proceedings of the Human
Factors and Ergonomics Society Conference, Boston, MA, October 14-17, 2012.
66. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Burnett, D., Rao, R., Beschorner, K. "Assessment of Symmetry
in Kinetic and Kinematic Parameters in Asymptomatic Subjects and Patients With LBP During
Sit-to-Stand and Stand-to-Sit,” Proceedings of the International Society of Electrophysiology
and Kinesiology Biennial Congress, Brisbane, Australia, July 19-21, 2012.
67. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Singh, G., Strobel, D., Cooper, K. “Impact of Lightweight and
Conventional Jackhammers on the Operator,” Proceedings of International Ergonomic
Association World Congress, Recife, Brazil, February 12-16, 2012.
68. Ahmed, M., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Frost, K., Bertocci,G. “Ergonomic Evaluation of the
Wheelchair Transportation Securement Process,” Proceedings of International Ergonomic
Association World Congress, Recife, Brazil, February 12-16, 2012.
69. Singh, G., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Strobel, D., Cooper, K. “Affect of Weight and Type of
Jackhammer on Vibration and Grip Pressure,” Proceedings of American Society of
Biomechanics (ASB), 2011.
70. Cooper, K., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Ergonomics in Electric Power Generation Utilities,”
Proceedings of NORA/ NIOSH/CDC Symposium - Achieving Impact Through Research and
Partnerships, Cincinnati, OH, July 12-13, 2011.
71. Tucker, D., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Evaluation of Impact Resistant Gloves,” Proceedings
of NORA/ NIOSH/CDC Symposium - Achieving Impact Through Research and Partnerships,
Cincinnati, OH, July 12-13, 2011.
72. Ahmed, M., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Surveillance of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Pain
(WMSP) Using Employee Input,” Proceedings of NORA/ NIOSH Symposium - Achieving
Impact Through Research and Partnerships, Cincinnati, OH, July 12-13, 2011.
73. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. , Jarnicke, D. “Comparison of Standard versus Light-weight
Jackhammers,” Proceedings of 2011 AGA Operations Conference,” Orlando, FL, May 2-5, 2011.
74. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Cooper, K. “Improving Ergonomics and Safety in Foundries,”
Proceedings of the American Foundry Society Metal Casting Congress, Schaumburg, IL, April 5-8, 2011.
75. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Cooper, K. “Effectiveness of Ergonomic Training in Small
Businesses,” Proceedings of Southeast Asian Ergonomics Society (SEAES) Conference, Cebu,
Philippines, December 11-14, 2010.
76. Cooper, K., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “A Closer Look at a Tablet PC Program: The
Faculty Perspective,” Proceedings of American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)
NC, Session 3D, pp: 1-6, 2010.
77. Castone, S., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Cooper, K. “The Perceived Impact of a
Mandatory Tablet Personal Computer (TPC) Program on Underrepresented Students,”
Proceedings of American Society of Eng Education (ASEE) NC, Session 3D, pp: 1-7, 2010.
78. Cooper, K. N., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Sommerich, C. M. “Comparative Study of
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Computer Usage Patterns and Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among College
Students,” Proceedings of Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (HFES) Annual Meeting,
pp: 615-619, 2009.
79. Burnett, D.R., Yalla,S.V., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Hadavale, R. “Do Stabilizing
Forearm Braces Affect Elbow and Spine Posture During Wheelbarrow Pushing Tasks?”
Proceedings of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Annual Meeting, pp: 930-
934, 2009.
80. Yalamarty, A., Jampana, V., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Cooper, K. “Effect of Electric
Utility Lineman Gloves on Strength and Efficiency,” Proceedings of Human Factors and
Ergonomics Society (HFES) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, October 19-23, 2009.
81. Ahmed, M., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Cooper, K. “Development of an Algorithm to
Evaluate Injuries among Power Utility Workers,” Proceedings of International Occupational
Ergonomics and Safety Society Meeting, pp: 1-5, 2009.
82. Caston, S., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. , Cooper, K. “Assessment of Ergonomic Training in
Small Business Foundries,” Proceedings of International Occupational Ergonomics and
Safety Society Meeting, pp: 1-6 , 2009.
83. Cooper, K. N., Sommerich, C. M., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Technology in the
Classroom: College Students’ Computer Usage and Ergonomic Risk Factors,” Proceedings
of ASEE SE Section, pp:1-10, 2009.
84. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Burnett, D.R. “Biomechanical Analysis of Five Different
Scan Types Performed by Professional Ultrasound Technicians,” Proceedings of 9th
Southeast Asian Ergonomics Society (SEAES) Meeting, pp: 762-769, 2008.
85. Cooper, K. N., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Sommerich C. M. “Computer Usage and
Ergonomic Risk Factors Among College Students,” Proceedings of 9th Southeast Asian
Ergonomics Society (SEAES) Meeting, pp: 298-307, 2008.
86. Burnett, D. , Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H. “Ergonomic and Biomechanical Evaluation of
Work-Related Risk Factors in Sonography,” Proceedings of Human Factors and Ergonomics
Society (HFES) Annual Meeting, pp: 890-894, 2008.
87. Campbell-Kyureghyan, N.H., Marras, W.S., “Cumulative Effects of Load Frequency and
Velocity on the Lumbar Spine Response During a Repetitive Lifting Task,” Proceedings of
Human Factors and Ergonomic Society (HFES) Annual Meeting, pp: 1274-1278, 2005.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Beschorner, K. “Fall Risk in Gas and Oil Extraction - Research,
Control, and Safety Practice.” Chapter 38 in “Fall Prevention and Protection: Principles,
Guidelines, and Practices,” to be published by CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group. [in prep]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. “Fall Risk in Gas Industry Sector - From Research to Practice”.
Chapter 54 in “Fall Prevention and Protection Applications in the Gas and Oil Extraction and
Process Sector,” to be published by CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group. [in prep]
Garg, A., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Kapellusch, J., Yalla, S.V. “Low Back: Musculoskeletal
Disorders, Job Evaluation and Design Principles,” Chapter 31 in "The Occupational Environment
- Its Evaluation, Control, and Management" 3rd edition, AIHA Publication, 2011.
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Garg, A., Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Seo, N., Yalla, S.V., Kapellusch, J. “Upper Extremities:
Musculoskeletal Disorders, Job Evaluation and Design Principles,” Chapter 32 in "The
Occupational Environment - Its Evaluation, Control, and Management,"3rd edition, AIHA
Publication, 2011.
INTERVIEWS
Guests: N. Campbell-Kyureghyan
Interview for Milwaukee Engineer: "Ergonomics of Wrenching"
January 20th, 2015.
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Gilbert, D., Thompson, B.
- "UWM Panel Presentation and Discussion – Building Innovative Research,” SCUP 2015 North Central Symposium: Mission/Vision/Planning Alignment - Your Institution and Your Business Community, Milwaukee, WI, 2015.
Guests: N. Campbell-Kyureghyan
Radio Interview by Discovery World: "Undergraduate Research at UWM"
October 8th, 2014
Guests: N. Campbell-Kyureghyan (UWM/CARGI) and Andy Lobo (SnapOn Inc)
“UWM Today with Tom Luljak” WUWM Radio Program
Episode “UWM & Snap on Tools Team Up to Develop A New Wrench"
January 9th, 2014. (Interview).
http://blog.wuwm.com/post/uwm-snap-tools-team-develop-new-wrench
Guests: N. Campbell-Kyureghyan (UWM/CARGI)
Journal Sentinel article: " UWM researchers throw a new wrench into the system" by Rick
Barrett
Published on October 28, 2013. (Interview)
http://www.jsonline.com/business/uwm-researchers-throw-a-new-wrench-into-the-
system-b99130041z1-229631681.html
Guests: N. Campbell-Kyureghyan and J. Doering
“Fresh Air with Mitch Teich” WUWM Radio Program
Episode "Baby <Sleep Pod> Could Prevent Death from Co-Sleeping" First aired on
February 6, 2013. (Interview) http://blitz.nocrawl.www.wuwm.com/post/baby-sleep-pod-
could-prevent-death-co-sleeping
Guests: Ronald Podoll, M.D., Jewish Hospital; Robert R. Jacobs, Ph.D.; and Naira H. Campbell-
Kyureghyan, Ph.D.
“Kentucky Health” TV Program, Episode #404 “Workplace Wellness”
First aired on October 27th, 2008. (Interview)
http://www.ket.org/tvschedules/series.episode.list.php?id=KKHEA
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N.H. “E.ON U.S. Partners with UofL on Research Project” News
Transmission – E. ON U.S. (monthly magazine); Issue 510, Aug 15, 2008: p:2. (interview)
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N.H. “Boost your health in 60 seconds” by Stacey Colino, “All You,” Time
Inc. (National women’s magazine); Issue 1, January 26, 2007: pp:42. (interview)
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N.H. “Have a better seat” by Cheryl Stuck, Today’s Woman, 16 (1), 2006:
pp:16-17. (interview)
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OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORK PUBLISHED
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Ahmed, M. “Train the Trainer Program for Ergonomics and Safety in
Biofuel Power Generation ,” Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. DOL, 2017. [National Distribution, Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Ahmed, M. “Train the Trainer Program for Ergonomics and Safety in Solar
Power Generation,” Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. DOL, 2017. [National Distribution, Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Ahmed, M. “Train the Trainer Program for Ergonomics and Safety in
Wind Power Generation,” Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. DOL, 2017. [National Distribution, Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Ahmed, M. “Safety & Ergonomics Awareness Training and Best
Practices for Biofuel Power Generation” [English/Spanish], Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, U.S. DOL, 2016. [National Distribution, Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Ahmed, M. “Safety & Ergonomics Awareness Training and Best
Practices for Solar Power Generation” [English/Spanish], Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, U.S. DOL, 2016. [National Distribution, Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Ahmed, M. “Safety & Ergonomics Awareness Training and Best
Practices for Wind Power Generation” [English/Spanish]. Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, U.S. DOL, 2016. [National Distribution, Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Beschorner, K., Ahmed, M. “Safety and Ergonomics Awareness
Training and Best Practices for Wind Power Generation Utilities” (English and Spanish),
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 2015. [National
Distribution, Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Beschorner, K., Ahmed, M. “Safety and Ergonomics Awareness
Training and Best Practices for Solar Power Generation Utilities” (English and Spanish),
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 2015. [National
Distribution, Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Beschorner, K., Ahmed, M. “Safety and Ergonomics Awareness
Training and Best Practices for Biofuel Power Generation Utilities” (English and Spanish),
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 2015. [National
Distribution, Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Beschorner, K., Ahmed, M. “Safety and Ergonomics Awareness
Training and Best Practices for Managers in Solar Power Generation Utilities,” Occupational Safety
and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 2015. [National Distribution, Publisher:
OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Beschorner, K., Ahmed, M. “Safety and Ergonomics Awareness
Training and Best Practices for Managers in Wind Power Generation Utilities,” Occupational Safety
and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 2015. [National Distribution, Publisher:
OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Beschorner, K., Ahmed, M. “Safety and Ergonomics Awareness
Training and Best Practices for Managers in Biofuel Power Generation Utilities,” Occupational Safety
and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 2015. [National Distribution, Publisher:
OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Beschorner, K., Ahmed, M., Cooper, K., Hoppe, E. “Train the
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Trainer Program for Ergonomics and Safety in Coal and Hydro Power Generation,” Occupational
Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 2014. [National Distribution,
Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Ahmed, M. “Ergonomics and Safety Training for Managers in Coal
and Hydro Power Generation,” Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of
Labor, 2013. [National Distribution, Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Beschorner, K., Ahmed, M., Cooper, K., “Ergonomics and Safety
Awareness and Best Practices for Coal and Hydro Power Generation Employees and Contractors,”
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 2013. (English, Spanish)
[National Distribution, Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Beschorner, K. “Train the Trainer Program for Ergonomics and
Safety in Electric Utilities” Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. DOL, 2013. [National
Distribution, Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Beschorner, K. “Ergonomics and Safety Training for Managers in Electric Utilities” Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 2012. [National Distribution, Publisher: OSHA,DOL]
https://www.osha.gov/dte/grant_materials/fy11/sh-22220-11.html
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Boda, S., Peschong, J., Beschorner, K. “Ergonomics and Safety Awareness and Best Practices for Electric Utilities and Contractors,” Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 2012. (English, Spanish) [National Distribution,
Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
https://www.osha.gov/dte/grant_materials/fy11/sh-22220-11.html
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Beschorner, K. “Train the Trainer Program for Ergonomics and
Safety in Gas Utilities” Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. DOL, 2012. [National
Distribution, Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Cooper, K., Beschorner, K. “Ergonomics and Safety Awareness
Training for Gas Utilities and Contractors,” Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S.
Department of Labor, 2011. [National Distribution, Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H., Cooper, K.“Ergonomics and Safety Training for Managers in Gas
Utilities,” Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 2011. [National
Distribution, Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
https://www.osha.gov/dte/grant_materials/fy11/sh-22220-11/Electric_Management_Training.pptx
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H. and Cooper, K.“Ergonomics Training in Foundries: Part I,”
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 2009. [National
Distribution, Publisher: OSHA/DOL]
http://www.osha.gov/dte/grant_materials/fy08/sh-17807-08.html
Campbell-Kyureghyan, N. H. and Cooper, K.“Ergonomics Training in Foundries for Managers:
Part II,” Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 2009.
[National Distribution, Publisher: OSHA, DOL]
http://www.osha.gov/dte/grant_materials/fy08/sh-17807-08.html
“IE ~ Orchestrated Flow” - Jointly developed exhibit with the College of Arts and School of Music at
UofL. Intended to recruit under-represented students to engineering. Combination of audio, cinema,
sculpture, and still photography, 3/7/07. [[Media: Audio, Visual, Audience: Public, Venue: UofL]
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OTHER SCHOLARLY OUTPUT
29 Technical Reports
34 Training Manuals
189 Conference Presentations
27 Invited Talks
54 Reports of Completed Research
RESEARCH PROJECTS CONDUCTED & GRANTS RECEIVED
Total Funding Received: $29,418,114
Federal Funding:
$2,172,719
External Non-Federal Funding: $647,204
In-Kind Funding: $25,132,370
Internal Funding: $1,465,821
EXTRAMURAL FUNDING
Federal:
Title: Injury and Safety Hazard Prevention in Oil and Gas Production Industry.
Sponsor: US Department of Labor
Period: 10/2017 – 9/2018
Amount: $149,944,000
PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Train-the-Trainer Program for Ergonomic and Safety Hazard Prevention in Green Energy
Power-Generation Sector
Sponsor: DOL, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
Period: 10/2016 – 12/2017
Amount: $140,000 PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: SBIR. Phase II: Development of a Biometric Model for Use in Addressing Pelvic Blast Injury (ELVIS) Grant: DHP SBIR Phase II #H2-0044 Sponsor: DOD, US Army/POC Period: 8/2014 – 8/2016 Amount: $999,975 ($144,014 contracted to UWM)
PIs: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan (UWM); Dr. Sivanesan Ponniah (Physical Optics Co)
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Title: Safety & Ergonomics for Alternative Energy Generation Sector
Sponsor: DOL, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
Period: 10/2013 – 9/2015
Amount: $148,400 PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Safety & Ergonomics for Small Business Power Generation
Sponsor: DOL, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
Period: 10/2012 – 9/2013
Amount: $148,400 PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Pilot Grant: Effects of Technique on Slip and Fall Risk During Ladder Climbing
Sponsor: NIOSH/UIC
Period: 7/2012-6/2013
Amount: $20,000
PI: Dr. Kurt Beschorner; (mentor) Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Safety & Ergonomics for Small Business Electric Utilities
Sponsor: DOL, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
Period: 10/2011 – 9/2012
Amount: $153,000
PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Safety & Ergonomics for Small Business Gas Utility Employees & Contractors
Sponsor: DOL, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
Period: 10/2010 – 9/2011
Amount: $180,000
PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Ergonomics Training for Managers and Employees in Small Business Foundries
Sponsor: DOL, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
Period: 10/08 – 10/09
Amount: $165,000
PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Safety and Health Engineering Center: Planning Grant
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)/ University of Cincinnati (UC), OH
Period: 10/06-9/07
Amount: $68,000 PIs: Dr. Waldemar Karwowski and Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Non-Federal:
Title: Refinement of Hand Fracture Tolerances for Development of Standard for Glove Impact Testing
Sponsor: International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA)
Period: 12/2017 –6/2018 (pending)
Amount: $89,444
PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
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Title: Protective Properties of Impact-Resistant Gloves
Sponsor: Ringers Gloves
Period: 11/2016 – 5/2017
Amount: $40,000
PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Catalyst Grant: New Approach for Diagnosing Early Stage Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Sponsor: UWM Research Foundation (Bradley Foundation/ Herzfeld Foundation)
Period: 8/2015 – 7/2017
Amount: $41,000
PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Refinement and Validation of a Glove Impact Testing Protocol for Standard Development: Phase I Sponsor: Ironclad Wear Inc Period: 01/2015-8/2015 Amount: $50,000 PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Force-Deformation Relationships for Athletic Support Tapes Sponsor: Perfect Cross Inc Period: 1/2014 – 12/2014 Amount: $12,680 PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Ergonomic Evaluation of Snap-On Tools
Sponsor: Snap-On Tools Inc
Period: 4/2013 – 10/2014
Amount: $59,734
PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Evaluation of a Lift-Assist Device for Jackhammers
Sponsor: Gas Technology Institute (GTI)
Period: 11/2012 – 6/2013
Amount: $30,000
PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Infant Sleep Pod Device
Sponsor: Bradley Foundation/UWM Research Foundation, Catalyst Grant
Period: 8/2012 – 8/2014
Amount: $35,000 PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Lightweight and Conventional Jackhammer Evaluation
Sponsor: Gas Technology Institute (GTI), Chicago, IL Period:
9/2010-3/2011
Amount: $10,000 PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
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Title: Consortium for Advanced Research in Gas Industry (CARGI)
Sponsor: E. ON US, WE Energies, NiSource, GTI
Period: 6/2010-6/2011
Amount: $50,000
PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Improving the Safety and Ergonomics at EON Facilities Phase III
Sponsor: E.O.N US, Duesseldorf, Germany
Period: 3/2010-3/2011
Amount: $111,985
PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Determining the Protective Properties of Kong Gloves
Sponsor: ORR Safety Co, Louisville, KY
Period: 10/2009-4/2010
Amount: $35,000
PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Improving the Safety and Ergonomics at EON Facilities – Phase II
Sponsor: E.O.N US, Duesseldorf, Germany
Period: 01/09-11/09
Amount: $57,205
PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Improving the Safety and Ergonomics at EON Facilities - Addendum to Phase I
Sponsor: E.O.N US, Duesseldorf, Germany
Period: 01/09-06/09
Amount: $50,800
PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Improving the Safety and Ergonomics at EON Facilities – Phase I
Sponsor: E.O.N US, Duesseldorf, Germany
Period: 05/08-12/08
Amount: $46,000
PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Title: Evaluation and Injury Prevention Among Sonographers
Sponsor: UofL Hospital, Ultrasound Facility, Louisville, KY
Period: 05/07 – 03/08
Amount: $17,800 PI: Dr. Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
In-Kind:
Title: Automated Manufacturing Belt
Donor: Rockwell Automation
Date: October 2017
Value: ~$100,000
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Title: CARGI
Donor: SnapOn Tools, Inc
Date: July 2017
Value: $5,000
Title: CARGI
Donor: Ringers Technologies
Date: May 2017
Value: $6,500
Title: Connected Enterprise Lab
Donor: Rockwell Automation
Date: January 2017
Value: ~$350,000
Title: Logistics and Distribution Scholarship
Donor: FedEx Smart Post
Date: October, 2016
Value: $15,000
Title: PLM for 35 licenses
Donor: Siemens
Date: March, 2016
Value: $24,350,000
Title: Logistics and Distribution Scholarship
Donor: FedEx Smart Post
Date: October, 2015
Value: $15,000
Title: Logistics and Distribution Scholarship
Donor: FedEx Smart Post
Date: October, 2014
Value: $15,000
Title: Snap On Complete Tool Set
Donor: Snap On Tools, Inc
Date: August, 2014
Value: $33,570
Title: Logistics and Distribution Scholarship
Donor: FedEx Smart Post
Date: Sept, 2013
Value: $15,000
Title: CARGI
Donor: GTI
Date: November 2012
Amount: $5,000
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Title: CARGI
Donor: WE Energies, NiSource, EON
Date: October 2012
Amount: $45,000
Title: Nonin Medical 7600 Equanox NIRS
Donor: Nonin Medical Inc
Date: September, 2011
Value: $15,300
Title: CARGI
Donor: GTI, WE Energies, NiSource, EON
Date: 2011
Amount: $55,000
Title: Lunar DEXA Scanner System
Donor: GE Healthcare, Madison, WI
Value: $82,000
Date: June, 2010
Title: INVOS Near Infrared System (NIRS)
Donor: Somanetics Inc, Cincinnati, OH
Value: $25,000
Date: November, 2005
Internal Funding:
Title: Tuition Differential Proposal: Gait Analysis and Bio-dynamics Laboratory
Sponsor: UWM/CEAS
Date: 5/2017
Amount: $4,700
Title: Tuition Differential Proposal: Connected Enterprise and Controls of Automated
Manufacturing Systems
Sponsor: UWM/CEAS
Date: 5/2017
Amount: $14,700
Title: Tuition Differential Proposal: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Software
Sponsor: UWM/CEAS
Date: 5/2016
Amount: $10,000
Title: Undergraduate Research Grant (SURF)
Sponsor: UWM Office of Undergraduate Research
Period: 5/2015 – 8/2016
Amount: $12,000
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Title: Undergraduate Research Grant (SURF)
Sponsor: UWM Office of Undergraduate Research
Period: 5/2014 – 8/2014
Amount: $9,000
Title: Major Equipment Grant: Micro-CT scanner for Bioengineering Initiative for Testing and
Imaging
Sponsor: UWM Graduate School/Office of the Provost
Date: 4/2014
Amount: $605,000
Title: Undergraduate Research Grant (SURF)
Sponsor: UWM Office of Undergraduate Research
Period: 9/2013 – 5/2014
Amount: $16,000
Title: Tuition Differential Proposal: Industrial Lumbar Motion Monitor
Sponsor: UWM/CEAS
Date: 5/2013
Amount: $25,000
Title: Undergraduate Research Grant
Sponsor: UWM Office of Undergraduate Research
Period: 9/2012 – 5/2013
Amount: $12,000
Title: Undergraduate Research Grant
Sponsor: UWM Office of Undergraduate Research
Period: 5/2012 – 8/2012
Amount: $9,000
Title: "Bioengineering Initiative for Imaging and Testing"
Sponsor: UWM Foundation/EDA
Date: 5/2012
Amount: $500,000
Title: Undergraduate Research Grant
Sponsor: UWM Office of Undergraduate Research
Period: 09/11 – 05/12
Amount: $6,000
Title: Undergraduate Research Grant
Agency: UWM Office of Undergraduate Research
Period: 05/11 – 08/11
Amount: $5,000
Title: eCertificate in Ergonomics
Sponsor: UWM Seed Funding for New & Refreshed Online Programs– 2010/11
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Period: 9/2010-8/2012
Amount: $ 70,021
Title: RGI: Injury Management System for Strategic Reduction of Workplace Injuries
Sponsor: UWM Graduate Schoool
Period: 07/10 – 12/11
Amount: $82,300
Title: Undergraduate Research Grant
Sponsor: UWM Office of Undergraduate Research
Period: 09/10 – 05/11
Amount: $5,000
Title: Undergraduate Research Grant
Sponsor: UWM Office of Undergraduate Research
Period: 05/10 – 08/10
Amount: $4,800
Title: Undergraduate Research Grant
Sponsor: UWM Office of Undergraduate Research
Period: 01/10 – 05/10
Amount: $4,000
Title: Effect of Tablet PC Usage on Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Educational Outcomes
Sponsor: UofL, Speed School of Engineering (SSE)
Period: 06/08 – 06/09
Amount: $10,000
Title: Anatomical Variations as Predisposing Factors for Focal Dystonia in the Hand
Sponsor: University of Louisville, Multidisciplinary Research Grant Program Period:
01/06 - 01/07
Amount: $10,000
Title: Behavior and Damage Criteria during Repetitive Motion of the Human Spine
Sponsor: University of Louisville, Multidisciplinary Research Grant Program and the Department of
Orthopaedic Surgery
Period: 01/06 - 01/07
Amount: $51,300
PATENTS, DISCLOSURES, LICENSES AND STARTUPS:
2017 Apparatus and Method for Physical Load Testing (International Patent
Application No.: PCT/US2017/037427) - pending
2017 Apparatus and Method for Physical Load Testing (U.S. Patent Application
No.: 15/622,421) - pending
2016 “KYUR Innovative Technologies LLC” – New Startup Company
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2013 Wrench with an Interchangeable Handle - Executed License (SnapOn Tools)
2012 Wrench with an Interchangeable Handle - Invention Disclosure # IP-1322
2012 Infant Sleep Pod Device - Invention Disclosure # OTT1306 with
J. Doering (PI)
2011 Training Video: Ergonomic and Safety Training for Gas Meter Change-out
Operations- Executed License (Vista Training Inc.) and Copyright # IP-1281
2008 Portable Spine Energy Monitor (PSEM) - Invention Disclosure #08081
2000 Resonant Method for the Cancer Treatment Applications - Invention
Disclosure (OSU)
HONORS AND AWARDS
2017 IEEE GLBC Research Competition 1st and 3rd place awards
2016 Honorable Member of Panel for US DOL, Washington DC, October 20, 2016
2014 Certificate of Excellence, Elsevier Editorial
2014 CEAS Millionaire Club Award, UWM
2013 IEEE Larry Hause Research Competition 1st Place Award
2013 IEEE Larry Hause Research Competition 3rd Place Award
2013 HFES Best IETG Paper Award
2009 1st Place in Poster Competition for the Best Research in SSE, E-Expo, UofL, Louisville,
KY, March 7.
2009 HFES Annual Meeting - Best IETG Paper Award
2007 3rd Place in Poster Competition for the Best Research in IE, E-Expo, University of
Louisville, Louisville, KY, March 3.
2008 1st Place Winner, SE ASB Conference, Birmingham, AL, April 27-29.
2008 2nd Place in Poster Competition for Basic Research, Research Louisville 2008!,
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, October 24-27.
2006 New Faculty Research Award, Delsys Inc.
2006 1st Place in Poster Competition for Basic Research, Research Louisville 2006!,
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, October 25-28.
2006 1st Place in Poster Competition for the Best Research Innovation in IE, E-Expo,
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, March 2.
2006 Second Place Winner, Injury Biomech Symposium, Columbus, OH.
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TEACHING
COURSES TAUGHT – Italic indicates newly developed classes
IE 380 Work Design – SU06 - UofL
IE 681 Human Performance - F05, SP06, F06 - UofL
BE 102 Introduction to Bioengineering-Biomechanics - F05 – UofL
EM 681 Management of Human Systems – SU06, SP07 – UofL (Panama)
IE 581 Ergonomic Techniques – F06, F07 – UofL
EM 681 Biomechanics of the Hand – F06 – UofL
IE 693 Biomechanics of the Spine – F06 – UofL
IE/ME 689 Advanced Topics in Occupational Biomechanics – SP07 – UofL
EM 582 Management of Human Systems – SP07, F07, SP08, SP09 – UofL
IE 590-2 Advanced Human Biodynamics – F07 – UofL
IE 589 Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers – F07 – UofL
IE 480 Intro to Ergonomics and Work Physiology – SP08, F08 – UofL
IE 689 Advanced Research Topics in Biomechanics – F08 – UofL
IE 581 Ergonomic Techniques in the Workplace – SP09 – UofL
IE 780 Advanced Ergonomics: Low Back – F09, SP13 – UWM
IE 580 Introduction to Ergonomics – SP10, SP11, F11, 12, 16, 17 – UWM
IE 582 Ergonomic Job Evaluation Techniques –SP11, 12, 14, 18 – UWM
IE 590/890 Research Methods for Engineers – SP15 - UWM
IE 590/890 Connected Enterprise Concepts – F16 - UWM
BME 880 UWM-MU-MCW Bioengineering Seminar Series – F16, Sp 17- UWM
UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND POST-DOCTORAL STUDENT SUPERVISION
Name Activity Final Year Advising Role
Meredith Johnson PhD 2021 Primary Advisor
John Hackmann MS 2019 Primary Advisor
David Moore MS 2018 Primary Advisor
Thomas Samuel
Madiha Ahmed
PhD
PhD
2018
2018
Primary Advisor
Primary Advisor
- Honorable Mention 2012 CEAS Research Symposium, UWM
- 2nd place winner at ISEA 2017
- Chancellor Award – Spring 2017 and Summer 2017
Arash Razmjoo PostDoc 2017 Mentor
- 2nd place winner at IEEE GLBC PhD 2017
Blake Johnson PhD 2017 Primary Advisor
- UWM Distinguished Grad Student Fellowship Award winner 2014-2015
- CEAS Distinguished Deans Fellowship Award winner 2015-2018
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- 1st place winner at IEE GLBC 2017
- Chancellor Award –Summer 2017
Stephanie Bolin MS 2017 Primary Advisor
Yu-Wei Wang(Sam) MS 2017 Primary Advisor
- 1st place winner at IEEE GLBC
- Chancellor Award – Spring 2017 and Summer 2017
Jennifer Paola Garantiva Poveda MS 2017 Secondary Advisor
Fernando Buchanan-Nogueron UG 2017 Research Advisor
Quinn Porter UG 2016 Research Advisor
Kami Hessling UG 2016 Research Advisor
Anna Bostian UG 2016 Research Advisor
Spencer Brown UG 2016 Research Advisor
Amanda Field UG 2016 Research Advisor
Joseph Pliner MS 2016 Primary Advisor
-Winner of Student Start-up Challenge 2015
Maria Weiner MS 2016 Primary Advisor
Daniel Lomo-Tettey MS 2015 Primary Advisor
- AOP Fellowship Award, UWM 2012-2014
Alexa Hernandez UG, MS 2015 Primary Advisor
- 3rd Place Research Poster, UWM 2013
- AOP Fellowship Award 2014-2015
- Academic Excellence Award, UWM 2014
- 2nd place, CEAS Research Symposium, UWM 2014
Erica Pliner MS 2015 Secondary Advisor
-Winner of Student Start-up Challenge 2013
- Academic Excellence Award, UWM 2014
Patrick Loshek UG, MS 2015 Primary Advisor
- Academic Excellence Award, UWM 2015
Jeremy Sosa UG 2014 Research Advisor
Scott Frazier UG 2014 Research Advisor
Trevor Williams MS 2014 Primary Advisor
Blake Johnson MS 2014 Primary Advisor
- 2nd Place CEAS Research Symposium, UWM 2014
- Academic Excellence Award, UWM 2014
- 1st Place Research Competition, IEEE 2013
- Chancellor Award, UWM 2012, 2103
Patrick Dix UG, MS 2014 Primary Advisor
- 3rd Place Research Competition, IEEE, 2013
- Chancellor Award, UWM 2012
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Jayashree Arunkumar MS 2014 Secondary Advisor
Mitchell Smith MS 2014 Primary Advisor
Derick Tucker UG 2014 Research Advisor
Joseph Lange UG 2014 Research Advisor
Englebert Schommer UG 2014 Research Advisor
John Peschong MS 2013 Primary Advisor
Timothy Korineck UG 2013 Research Advisor
James Zoromski UG 2013 Research Advisor
Karl Poyner Bachhuber-Beam UG 2013 Research Advisor
Michael Sipos UG 2013 Research Advisor
Teresa Briggs UG 2013 Research Advisor
Sruthi Boda PhD/Post-Doc 2012 Sec/Prim Advisor
- HFES Best Paper Award, 2013
Chelsea Stachowiak UG 2012 Research Advisor
Adam Johnson UG 2012 Research Advisor
Bradley Narlow UG 2012 Research Advisor
Tina Minter MS 2012 Secondary Advisor
David Burnett MS, PhD 2011 Primary Advisor
- 1st Place Paper, Research Louisville, UofL 2006
- Grosscurth PhD Fellowship, UofL 2007
- 3rd Place Poster Competition, E-Expo, UofL 2007
- IE Graduate Student of the Year, UofL 2008
- Best IETG Student Paper Award, HFES Annual Meeting 2009
Madiha Ahmed MS 2011 Primary Advisor
- 1st Place Poster Competition, E-Expo, UofL 2009
- 1st Place Poster Competition, Research Louisville, UofL 2009
- Chancellor Award, UWM 2011
Aishwarya Yalamarty MS 2011 Primary Advisor
Parag Bhoyar PhD 2011 Secondary Advisor
Julia Kar PhD 2011 Secondary Advisor
Patrick Cashman UG 2011 Research Advisor
Vincent Jaskowiak UG 2011 Research Advisor
Sai Vikas Yalla MS, PhD, Post-Doc 2010 Primary Advisor
- 1st Place Paper, Research Louisville, UofL 2006
- 1st Place Poster, E-Expo, UofL 2006
- 2nd Place Poster, Injury Biomechanics Symposium 2006
- Grosscurth PhD Fellowship, UofL, 2006
- IE Graduate Student of the Year, UofL 2007
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- 1st Place Winner, SE ASB conference 2008
- 2nd Place Winner, Research Louisville, UofL 2008
Jay Kupelusch PhD 2010 Secondary Advisor
Jeffrey Hogan UG 2010 Research Advisor
Scott Cramer MS 2010 Secondary Advisor
Simone Caston MS 2009 Primary Advisor
- CODRE/Graduate School Diversity Grant, UofL 2009
Varun Varma Jampana MS 2009 Primary Advisor
Rajaganesh Subramamaniam MS 2009 Primary Advisor
Angela Knight MS,PhD 2008 Secondary Advisor
Sarit Bhaticharya MS 2008 Primary Advisor
James Doan PhD 2008 Secondary Advisor
Nathan Johnson PhD 2008 Secondary Advisor
Peng Zhang MS 2008 Primary Advisor
Sheryll Sisson MS 2008 Secondary Advisor
Zdravko Salipur MS 2008 Secondary Advisor
Raymode DeSouza MS 2008 Secondary Advisor
Sandra Cameron MS 2007 Primary Advisor Simone Caston UG 2007 Research Advisor
Tanapun Karunanont PhD 2007 Secondary Advisor
Drew Spector MS 2007 Primary Advisor
Brent Hurst MS 2006 Primary Advisor
- Golden Key Engineering Achievement Award 2006
- Material Handling Education Foundation Scholarship 2006
- JB Speed School of Engineering Outstanding Student 2006
Jim Wimsatt MS 2006 Primary Advisor
Todd Thomerson MS 2006 Primary Advisor
Benjamin Vaughan MS 2006 Secondary Advisor
Kyle Bialczak MS 2006 Secondary Advisor
TEACHING AWARDS
2009 Faculty Favorite Award – University-wide Teaching Award at UofL (from 295 faculty
nominees) http://louisville.edu/delphi/faculty-favorites/2009-awards.html
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ORGANIZING COLLOQUIA, INSTITUTES, WORKSHOPS, OR OTHER PROGRAMS
• International Educators Conference on Connected Enterprise - Rockwell Automation Partnership
with Universities, Milwaukee, August 2-4, 2017. (organizer)
• 37th IEEE Great Lakes Bioengineering Conference "Enhancing Digital Healthcare: Opportunities
and Challenges,” Milwaukee, April 6-7, 2017. (organizer)
• 36th IEEE Great Lakes Bioengineering Conference "Biomedical Applications of Additive
Manufacturing,” Milwaukee, May 14-15, 2015. (organizer)
• IE/HFES seminar "Enhancing Patient Centered Communication in Primary Care Setting with
Using EHRs,” presented by Dr. Onur Asan, MCW. November 20, 2014. (organizer)
• “Ergonomics Awareness Month at UWM” sessions promoting proper ergonomic practices to the
campus-wide community in conjunction with University Health Services and HFES student
chapter at UWM, October 2013. (faculty mentor and organizer)
• 35th IEEE Great Lakes Bioengineering Conference "Frontiers in Medical Imaging,” Milwaukee,
April 11-12, 2013. (organizer)
• IE seminar: "Nanoparticles: Insights from Simulations" presented by Dr. W. Saidi, November 20,
2013. (organizer)
• IE/HFES seminar: "Falls, a Human Factors Perspective" presented by Dr. R. Cham, December 5,
2013. (Role: organizer)
• CARGI Symposium on “Manual Material Handling,” April 28, 2011. (organizer)
• “Ergonomics in Mining and Utilities,” - CARGI Spring Symposium, May 20, 2010. (organizer)
• “Ergonomics Awareness Month at UWM” sessions promoting proper ergonomic practices to the
campus-wide community in conjunction with University Health Services and HFES student
chapter at UWM, October 19-21, 2010. (faculty mentor and organizer)
• “Slips, Trips, and Falls in Industry,”- CARGI Fall Symposium, November 4, 2010. (organizer)
• Combined UWM (Center for Ergonomics) and American Society of Safety Engineers Wisconsin
Chapter Fall Meeting, November 11, 2010. (organizer)
• CEAS Open House - 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 - IE Presentation (volunteer)
• Organized an educational outreach session on industrial engineering for K-12 and undecided
engineering students at the College of Engineering & Applied Science at UWM. (2009)
• Organized Several “Ergonomics and Biomechanics” Colloquia and Seminars at UofL, 2005-
2008.
• Developed two “Health Initiative” sessions promoting proper ergonomic practices to the campus-
wide community in conjunction with University Health Services and HFES student chapter at
UofL, 2008. (organizer)
• Developed a session “Think-Ergonomics” for the INSPIRE program (summer engineering
enrichment program for women and minorities) at the School of Engineering at UofL. (2008,
2009)
• Developed an ergonomics training program for ultrasound sonographers. (2008)
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• Developed two “Health Initiative” sessions promoting proper ergonomic practices to the campus-
wide community in conjunction with University Health Services and HFES student chapter at
UofL, 2008. (organizer)
• Initiated and organized engineering female-student-faculty round table discussion workshop
series at SSE UofL. (2007-2008)
OTHER TEACHING ACTIVITIES
• Trained over 3000 workers and managers and safety professionals nationwide on various
ergonomics programs that was developed as a product of 12 years of research by the team (2005-
2017)
• Mentored 7 junior faculty at UWM since 2012
• "Think Ergonomics" lecture for ME Senior Design Course (ME 465), Spring/Fall 2011, 2012,
2013, 2014
• Organized numerous educational sessions/demonstrations in the areas of ergonomics and
occupational biomechanics for K-12 students. (2010-2014)
• Organized an educational outreach session on industrial engineering for K-12 and undecided
engineering students at the College of Engineering & Applied Science at UWM. (2009)
• Developed a session “Think-Ergonomics” for the INSPIRE program (summer engineering
enrichment program for women and minorities) at the School of Engineering at UofL. (2008,
2009)
• Initiated and organized engineering female-student-faculty round table discussion series at SSE
UofL. (2007-2008)
• Organized numerous educational sessions/demonstrations in the areas of ergonomics and
occupational biomechanics for K-12 students. (2005-2009)
• Taught internationally (Panama, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Armenia and Taiwan) since
1997.
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SERVICE
MEMBERSHIP OR LEADERSHIP IN DEPARTMENT, SCHOOL, COLLEGE, DIVISION,
UNIVERSITY, OR SYSTEM COMMITTEES AND/OR TASK FORCES
2017 Chair, IME Department Lecturer Search and Screen Committee
2017 College (CEAS) Nominations and Awards Committee
2016 -2018 Honorary Degrees Nomination Committee
2014 Chair, IME Department Faculty Search and Screen Committee
2014 Chancellor Search Committee, UWM, member
2013- 2014 CEAS Graduate Program 10-year Review Committee, UWM, member
2013- 15, 2016-pres Department Chair, IME
2013- pres CEAS Workload Policy Workgroup, UWM, member
2013- 2015 CEAS Graduate Program Subcommittee, UWM, member(GFC rep)
2013- 2015 CEAS Curriculum Committee, UWM, member (GFC rep)
2013– 2015 University Graduate Faculty Committee, UWM, member
2013- 2015 University Curriculum and Program Evaluation Committee, UWM
2013 - pres Dept of Industrial Engineering Curriculum Committee – UWM, member
2013- 2015 University SWQ Space Planning Workgroup, UWM, member
2013- 2015 University Research Policy Committee, UWM, chair
2013 - pres CTSI Strategic Planning Committee, UWM, MCW.
2012- 2015 Faculty Senate Subcommittee on the Evaluation of Administrators (SSEA)
2012- pres Bioengineering Program Advisory Board - MSOE, member
2012- 2013 University Research Policy Committee, UWM, member
2012- 2013 UWM Graduate School Research Strategic Planning Committee, member 2011
University “Research Space, Equipment and Critical Support Infra-Structure”
Subcommittee, UWM, member
2011 - 2012 CEAS Strategic Planning Committee, UWM, member
2011 - pres Dept of Industrial Engineering EC – UWM, member
2011 - 2015 Dept of Mechanical Engineering EC – UWM, member
2011 - 2015 Dept of Mechanical Engineering GAC – UWM, member
2011 - 2012 Dept of Industrial Engineering RLP sub-committee – UWM, chair
2010– pres Department of Industrial Engineering ABET Committee – UWM, member
2010– 2012 University Graduate Faculty Committee, UWM, member
2010- 15; 17-present UWM Faculty Senate, senator for the University Division of Professions
2010- 2015 University Graduate Student Fellowship Subcommittee, UWM, member
2010- 2015 Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Program
Committee, UWM, member
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2009 UofL Faculty Senate
2009– 2010 Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Program
Committee, UWM, Chair
2009 UWM Wauwatosa Innovation Park IRC workgroup, member
2009– 2012 Department Curriculum Committee , UWM, member
2008 IE Faculty Search Committee
2007 – 2009 Speed School of Engineering Diversity Committee
2006 – 2009 IE Graduate Admission Committee - UofL - member
2005 – 2009 Graduate School Faculty – University of Louisville (UofL)
2005 – 2009 IE Curriculum Committee – UofL
COORDINATION OF PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT AND CENTERS
2013-15, 2016-18 Department Chair
2014- pres Founding Director of Bioengineering, Imaging and Testing Lab on Innovation Campus, UWM
2014-2015 10 Year Review Report of IME Undergraduate Program (self-study)
2012-2014 10 Year Review Report of IME Graduate Program (self-study)
2013-2014 HLC accreditation review – passed with excellence
2013-2014 ABET IME program accreditation – passed with no comments
2013-2014 IME Senior Design Course redesign, coordinator
2013-2014 Faculty Tenure and Promotion committee, chair
2012-2014 IME New Faculty hire committee, chair
2013 Established Logistics Scholarship for IME students
2012- 2013 IME Program Report for Higher Learning Committee
12/09-pres Founding Director, Consortium for Advanced Research in Gas Industry UWM
8/07 – 6/09 Director of the Center for Ergonomics, University of Louisville
10/05 – 8/07 Assoc. Director of the Center for Industrial Ergonomics, University of Louisville
INVOLVEMENT IN STUDENT ACTIVITIES
2017 “Be an Engineer” initiatives with freshman and seniors
2016 “Think out of box” panel discussion with the UG students
2014 (Oct) Discussion panel with Freshman in Engineering student team at Discovery
World
2013 (May) "Why Engineering" discussion panel presenter for STEM Discovery Camp
student team
2012-2013 Faculty co-advisor/consultant for BAJA (Formula SAE) team
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2009– pres Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFES) Student Chapter at UWM, Faculty
2007 – 2009 Society of Women Engineers Student Chapter, UofL - Faculty Co-Advisor.
2007 – 2008 Faculty co-mentor for Formula One Design Competition Team at UofL
Advisor and Founder
2006 – 2008 Alpha Kappa Sigma Sorority - UofL -Faculty Advisor
2005 – 2009 Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFES) Student Chapter ,UofL -Faculty
Advisor and Founder
2002 –2004 Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFES) Student Chapter, OSU – Co-Founder
and Vice President
MEMBERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS HELD IN A PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
2016 - pres Multiple ASTM Committees member
2016 - pres ISPRM Member
2014 - pres IEEE member
2013 -2014 International Society of Electromyography and Kinesiology (ISEK) Congress
(Rome, Italy), Organizing Committee member
2012 – 2015 Associate Editor “Journal of Electromyography & Kinesiology”
2012 -pres Great Lakes Bioengineering Conference (GLBC) Organizing C0mmittee
member
2011 - pres ASHRAE TC 2.6 - Sound and Vibration Committee member
2010 Advisory Board for ASB Annual Meeting
2009 - pres Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership (WWHEL)
2008 – pres Editorial Board Member for “International Journal for Computational Vision
and Biomechanics”
2008 – pres Editorial Board Member for “Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology”
2007 – pres Member, Society of Women in Engineering (SWE)
2006 – pres Member, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
2002- 2015 Member, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
2000 - pres Member, American Society of Biomechanics (ASB)
2001- 2014 Member, International Society of Biomechanics (ISB)
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SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND/OR
PARTICIPATION AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
2017 Fundraising chair, IEEE Great Lakes Biomedical Conference, Milwaukee, WI
2017 Keynote Address, International Healthcare and Management Conference,
Taipei, Taiwan
2017 Keynote Address, International Glove Association, Phoenix, AZ
2016 Panelist, ISPRM Congress, Tel-Aviv, Israel
2016 Keynote Presentation, Automation Fair, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
2016 Panelist, ISPRM Congress, Tel-Aviv, Israel
2014 Session chair, International Society of Occupational Ergonomics and Safety
Annual Conference, El Paso, TX
2014 Session chair and reviewer, World Congress of International Society of
Electromyography and Kinesiology, Rome, IT.
2013 Session chair, International Society of Occupational Ergonomics and Safety
Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
2013- pres Reviewer for “Human Factors and Ergonomics” Journal
2012 Session chair and reviewer, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
International Ergonomics Conference, Boston, MA
2012 Reviewer and session chair, ASB Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE
2012 -pres Reviewer for Great Lakes Bioengineering Conference (GLBC)
2011 Reviewer and session chair, SEANES International Ergonomics Conference,
Sebu, Philippines.
2011- pres Reviewer for “Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials”
Elsevier
2010 Paper reviewer and program committee member ASB Annual Meeting
2010- 2014 Member, American Gas Association (AGA) Ergonomics and Safety Committee
2008 Paper reviewer, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
International Design Engineering Technical Conference (IDETC)
2008 Session co-chair and paper reviewer, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Annual Meeting
2008 Reviewer, Assistive Technology (AT) Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive
Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
2007 – pres Reviewer for “Journal of Applied Ergonomics” Elsevier
2006 – 2009 Chair of the Award Committee; Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
(HFES) Annual Meeting
2006 – pres Reviewer for “Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology” Elsevier
2005 – pres Reviewer for “Medical Engineering and Physics” Journal, Elsevier
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COMMUNITY, REGIONAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL ACTIVITIES (volunteer)
Fall 2016 WI Science Festival – in partnership with Rockwell Automation, UWM
Summer 2016 SOAR, Fundraising for Orphans
Fall 2015 WI Science Festival presenter – in partnership with SnapOn, UW
Madison Spr 2015 Engineering Forum participant, UW Madison
Spr 2014 Judge for UWM and UW System Undergraduate Research
Symposium Spr 2014 Judge for UWM CEAS Research Competition, Milwaukee, WI
Spr & Fall 2013 Judge for BioEngineering Department Capstone Design project
Competitions at MSOE, Milwaukee, WI
Spring 2012 Judge for Science Fair at Nicolet HS, Milwaukee, WI
2011, 2012, 2013 Judge for MSOE Research Symposium, Milwaukee, WI
2007 – 2008 Judge for Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
2005 – 2008 Judge for Science Fair Brandeis Elementary School Team
2005 – 2016 Chess Coach for various K-12 Schools
INDUSTRY PARTNERS (abbreviated list)
Rockwell Automation
Siemens
Ford Motor Co
GE Appliance Park
H&B/Bionic Glove
Empapst Co
Orr Safety Co
LG&E and KU
NiSource
Columbia Gas (OH)
Herman Miller
Minnesota Power
Black Hills Energy
Madison Gas & Electric
GE Healthcare
Physical Optics Corporation
Alliant Energy
FedEx
Snap On Tools
WE Energies
Exxon Mobil
Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)
Midwest Energy Association (MEA)
Gas Technology Institute (GTI)
American Foundry Society (AFS)
American Gas Association (AGA)
WI Underground Construction Assoc (WUCA)
National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA)
International Safety Equipment association (ISEA)
Ringers Gloves
Harley Davidson
Ironclad Wear Inc
Vista Training Inc.
Chevron
Over 200 industry partners (CARGI)