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Victor L. Paquet

Department of Industrial Engineering

University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Buffalo, NY 14260-2050

(716) 645-2357 x 2118

vpaquet@eng.buffalo.edu

I. Professional Interests

Occupational injury and illness prevention, ergonomic exposure assessment, musculoskeletal epidemiology, engineering anthropometry, universal design, and assistive technologies.

II. Education

1998 Sc.D., Work Environment, Occupational Ergonomics Major Concentration

University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA

Thesis: “The Assessment of Ergonomic Exposures in Construction Work”

Advisor: Laura Punnett

1995. M.S., Industrial and Systems Engineering, Human Factors Engineering/Safety Options

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

Thesis: “The Effects of Keyboard Height, Wrist Support and Keying Time on Wrist Posture and Trapezius EMG during Keyboarding”

Advisor: Karl H. E. Kroemer

1991. B.S., Engineering Psychology (Magna Cum Laude)

Tufts University, Medford, MA

III. Academic Employment

Fall 2004- Associate Professor

Present Department of Industrial Engineering

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Fall 1998- Assistant Professor

Fall2004 Department of Industrial Engineering

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Spring 2004- Assistant Professor (Adjunct)

Present Department of Rehabilitation Science

School of Public Health and Health Professions

University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Courses Taught:

IE 424 Measurement and Methods (4 credits: 3 hrs.+laboratory)

Fall 2005 (28 students)

Fall 2004 (26 students)

Fall 2003 (25 students)

Fall 2002 (24 Students)

Fall 2001 (36 students)

Fall 2000 (30 Students)

Fall 1999 (22 Students)

Fall 1998 (37 Students)

IE 441/541 Occupational and Systems Safety (3 credits)

Fall 2005 (28 students)

Spring 2004 (Enginet - 4 Students)

Summer 2003 (Enginet - 1 Student)

Spring 2003 (26 Students)

Spring 2002 (34 Students)

Spring 2001 (32 Students)

Spring 2000 (30 Students)

Spring 1999 (28 Students)

IE 436/536 Work Physiology

Fall 2004 (18 Students)

Spring 2003 (21 Students)

IE 531 Human Factors Research Methods

Spring 2006 (8 Students)

Spring 2004 (7 Students)

IE 639 Applied Occupational Musculoskeletal Epidemiology

Spring 2004 (5 Students)

Spring 2002 (4 Students)

IE 632 Occupational Ergonomics (3 Credits)

Spring 2001 (8 Students)

IE 632 Methods in Work Analysis (3 credits)

Spring 2000 (12 Students)

IE 502 & 499 Individual Problems (3 credits)

Spring 2001 (1 Student)

Fall 2000 (1 Student)

Spring 2000 (1 Student)

Spring 1999 (1 Student)

IE 602 Individual Problems (3 credits)

Spring 2000 (1 Student)

Fall 2000 (1 Student)

IV. Other Employment

1998. Graduate Research Assistant

Department of Work Environment

University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA

Fall 1991 - Graduate Teaching Assistant

Spring 1993 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

Industrial and Systems Engineering Senior Project Design, Work Physiology

Summer 1992 Ergonomics Intern

Loss Control Department

Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Washington, DC

Fall 1995 Research Consultant, USWA Local 8751

Bowdoin Street Health Center, Boston, MA

Performed statistical analysis on an occupational health survey of 500 bus drivers.

March 1997 Consultant, NIOSH

DHHS/PHS/CDC NIOSH, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, Cincinnati, OH

Conducted ergonomic job analyses at a washer assembly plant.

V. Honors and Awards

• University of Massachusetts Lowell Work Environment Paper Award (2005)

• American Society of Safety Engineers Liberty Mutual Research Fellowship (2003)

• Who's Who Among Health Sciences Educators, Academic Keys (2003)

• University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Work Environment Scholar Award (1998)

• University of Massachusetts Graduate Research Scholar Award Nominee (1996)

James Langston Parker Memorial Scholarship, Virginia Tech (1993)

Alpha Pi Mu, National Honor Society (1992)

• NIOSH Trainee Fellowship (1991-92)

• Ethan Allen Brown Scholarship (1987-91)

• Youth for Understanding Corporate Study Abroad Scholarship (1986)

VI. Professional Affiliations

• Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) (1989-Present)

Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Technical Groups

• Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (1997-Present)

Associate Ergonomics Professional

• American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) (1998-Present)

• Institute of Industrial Engineers (2006-Present)

• Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA) (1999-Present)

• American Society of Safety Engineers (1991-1994, 2003-Present)

• American Statistical Association (2003-2005)

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VII. Publications

A. Refereed Journals

1. Paquet, V., Mathiassen, S., Dempsey, P. (2006) A practitioner’s guide to reliable video-based ergonomics job analysis, Professional Safety, November, pp. 27-35.

2. Paquet, V., Punnett, L., Woskie, S., Buchholz, B. (2005) Reliable exposure assessment strategies for physical ergonomic stressors in construction and other non-routinized work, Ergonomics, 48(9): 1200-1219.

3. Beecher, V. and Paquet V. (2005). A survey instrument for the universal design of consumer products, Applied Ergonomics, 36: 363-372.

4. Lenker, J. and Paquet, V. (2004). A new conceptual model for assistive technology outcomes research and practice, Assistive Technology, 16: 1-10.

5. Paquet, V. and Nirmale, R. (2004). Musculoskeletal stress due to trunk flexion during light assembly work, Applied Biomechanics, 3: 199-212.

6. Paquet, V. and Feathers, D. An anthropometric study of manual and powered wheelchair users, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 33(3): 191-204.

7. Feathers, D., Paquet, V., and Drury C. Measurement consistency and three-dimensional electromechanical anthropometry, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 33(3): 181-190.

8. Lenker, J. and Paquet, V. (2003) A review of conceptual models for assistive technology use and outcome, Assistive Technology, 15(1): 1-15.

9. Moir, S., Paquet, V., Punnett, L., Buchholz, B. (2003). Making sense of highway construction: a taxonomic framework for ergonomic exposure assessment and intervention research, Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 18(4): 256-267.

10. Buchholz, B., Paquet, V., Wellman, H. and Forde, M. (2003). Quantification of ergonomic hazards for ironworkers performing concrete reinforcement tasks during heavy highway construction. American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, 64: 243-250.

11. Paquet, V. and Lin, L. (2002) An integrated methodology for manufacturing systems design using manual and computer simulations. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 13(1): 19-40.

12. Bisantz, A. and Paquet, V. (2002). Implementation and evaluation of a multi-course case study for framing laboratory exercises. Journal of Engineering Education, 91(3), 299-307.

13. Huang, C. and Paquet, V. (2002). “Kinematic evaluation of two snow shovel designs”, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 29, 319-330.

14. Paquet, V., Punnett, L., Buchholz, B. (2001). Validity of fixed-interval observations for postural assessment in construction work. Applied Ergonomics, 32(3) 215-224.

15. Paquet, V., Punnett, L., and Buchholz, B (1999). An evaluation of manual materials handling in highway construction work, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 24: 431-444.

16. Buchholz, B., Paquet, V., Punnett, L., Lee, D. and Moir, S. (1996). PATH: a modified work-sampling of quantifying ergonomic exposures in construction work and other non-routinized work. Applied Ergonomics, 27(3): 177-187.

B. Manuscripts Submitted or in Revision

1. Kumar, V. and Paquet, V. Space requirements for wheeled mobility, Assistive Technology (submitted 8-05).

2. Tak, S., Punnett, L., Paquet, V., Woskie, S. and Buchholz, B. Estimation of compressive forces on lumbar spine from categorical posture data, Ergonomics (submitted 5-06).

C. Book Chapters

1. Paquet, V. and Feathers, D. Anthropometry (2004). Encyclopedia of Human-Computer Interaction. William Bainbridge (Ed.). New York: Berkshire.

2. Drury, C. and Paquet, V. (2004). Posture and performance. In: Working Postures and Movements – Tools for Evaluation and Engineering. D. Chaffin, N. Delleman D. Haslegrave, (eds). Taylor & Francis.

3. Paquet, V. (2001). Workplace Facilities. In Universal Design New York. G.S. Danford and B. Tauke (eds), Vanguard Direct, pp. 95-102.

4. Buchholz, B. and Paquet, V. (1998). Reducing hazards during highway tunnel construction. In Ergonomics in Health Care and Rehabilitation, V. Rice (ed), Butterworth-Heinemann, pp. 187-203.

D. Refereed Conference Proceedings

1. Feathers, D., Paquet, V. (2006). Three-Dimensional Variability of Static Anthropometric Dimensions: Considering Anatomy, Behavior and Process. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 49th Annual Meeting (to appear).

2. Jui-Feng, L. Drury, C. and Paquet, V. (2006). A quantitative methodology for assessment of wheelchair controllability Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 49th Annual Meeting (to appear).

3. Paquet, V. (2006). The new role of ergonomics in the universal design of products and environments. In Proceedings of the 15th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association.

4. Paquet, V. (2006). Effective use of observations for job analysis for ergonomics practice. In Proceedings of the 15th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association.

5. Tak, S., Punnett, L., Moir, S., Buchholz, B., Paquet, V. and Wegman, D. (2006). Physical ergonomic hazards in highway tunnel construction: Summary report of COHP (Construction Occupational Health Program). Proceedings of theAmerican Publice Health Association 134th Annual Meeting (to appear).

6. Nasarwanji, M., and Paquet, V. (2006). Ergonomics for electronics manufacturing, Proceedings of the Institute of Industrial Engineering Research Conference, (to appear).

7. Steinfeld, E., Paquet, V., and Feathers, D. (2004). Space requirements for wheeled mobility, Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 47th Annual Meeting.

8. Prabhu, H. and Paquet, V. (2003). Ergonomic job analysis strategies for manufacturing jobs, Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 47th Annual Meeting, 1189-1193.

9. Paquet, V. and Lin, L. (2002). A methodology for incorporating ergonomics into manufacturing systems. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 46th Annual Meeting, 1022-1026.

10. Shyhalla, K., Paquet, V. and Drury, C. (2002). Wrist and forearm postures during movements to targets during repetitive precision tasks. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 46th Annual Meeting, 1041-1045.

11. Feathers, D., Paquet, V. and Drury, C. (2002). Effects of automation of measurement error and consistency in anthropometry. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 46th Annual Meeting, 1215-1219.

12. Feathers, D., Paquet, V., Polzin, J. (2001). Reliability of structural anthropometric measurements with traditional and semi-automated approaches. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 456h Annual Meeting, 1036-1039.

13. Huang, C., and Paquet, V. (2001). Kinematic evaluation of two snow shovel designs. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 45th Annual Meeting, 957-961.

14. Nirmale, R., and Paquet, V. (2001). Effect of mild trunk flexion on musculoskeletal stress during light assembly work. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 45th Annual Meeting, 1016-1020.

15. Bisantz, A., and Paquet, V. (2001). Case study based laboratories for an undergraduate human factors engineering curriculum. Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Section 1526, 1-10.

16. Paquet, V., Punnett, L., and Woskie, S. (2001). Can the ergonomic analysis of non-routinized work really be efficient? In: M. Hagberg, et al., editors, X-2001 – Exposure Assessment in Epidemiology and Practice, 250-252.

17. Paquet, V., Feathers, D. and Lenker, J. (2001). Three-dimensional measurements, semi-standardized postures and clothing: structural anthropometric methods for persons with disabilities. Proceedings of Anthropometrics of Disability: An International Workshop, (8-1)-(8-9).

18. Lenker, J. and Paquet, V. (2001) Alternative approaches to sampling for anthropometric studies of persons with disability. Proceedings of Anthropometrics of Disability: An International Workshop, (11-1)-(11-7).

19. Paquet, V., Punnett, L., Woskie, S., and Buchholz, B. (2000). Developing reliable ergonomic exposure assessment strategies for construction work. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 44th Annual Meeting, 655-658.

20. Paquet, V. and Buchholz, B. (1999). Evaluation of an electronic system for the continuous and simultaneous assessment of body postures. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 43rd Annual Meeting, 656-659.

21. Paquet, V. Punnett, L., and Buchholz, B. (1998). A validity study of fixed-interval observations for the assessment of body postures during construction work. In Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 42nd Annual Meeting, 945-949.

22. Paquet, V., Punnett, L., and Buchholz, B. (1997). Observational work sampling for the ergonomic exposure assessment of non-repetitive work. In Proceedings of the 13th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, vol. 6, 157-159.

23. Punnett, L. and Paquet, V. (1996). Ergonomic exposures to carpenters and carpentry laborers in tunnel construction. In: A. Mital, et al., editors, Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety I (proceedings of the XIth International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference), Amsterdam: IOS Press, 1996.

24. Paquet, V. and Buchholz, B. (1996). Reducing ergonomic hazards during highway tunnel finishing construction operations. In Proceedings of the American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition.

25. Buchholz, B. and Paquet, V. (1996). Ergonomic hazards during concrete reinforcement work at a large highway construction site. In: Proceedings of the American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition.

26. Paquet, V., Buchholz, B., Punnett, L., and Moir, S. (1995). Quantification of ergonomic exposures in tile-setting for the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders, 323-324.

27. Lee, D., Buchholz, B., Punnett, L., Moir, S., Alexeeva, E., Paquet, V. and Wegman, D. (1994). “PATH”: a modified work sampling method to collect ergonomic hazard data in construction work. In Proceedings of the American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, 256-261.

28. Paquet, V. and Price, D. (1993). Attitudes of the knowledgeable toward the transportation of spent fuel. In Proceedings of the Fourth Annual International Conference on High Level Radioactive Waste Management, 1896-1903.

E. Theses/Technical Reports

1. Paquet and Shyhalla (2006). Final Performance Report: Musculoskeletal stress in repetitive precision tasks (grant#:R03 OH07532-02). Submitted to the Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

2. Paquet, V. (2006). Facilitating ergonomics practices at Greatbatch Technologies, Inc. Submitted to Greatbatch Technologies, Alden, NY.

3. Paquet, V. (2005). Final Performance Report: Alternative ergonomic job analysis methods for manufacturing (grant#:R03 OH04105-02). Submitted to the Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

4. Paquet, V. and Steinfeld (2004). Space Requirements for Wheeled Mobility: An International Workshop. Final Project Report to the U.S. Access Board, March, 2004.

5. Steinfeld, E., Lenker, J., Paquet, V. (2002). Anthropometrics of Disability: An International Workshop. Final Project Report to the U.S. Access Board, February, 2002.

6. Paquet, V. (2001). Ergonomic Solutions for a Manufacturing Cell at American Allsafe. Final Project Report to American Allsafe Company, July 2001.

7. Lin, L., and Paquet, V. (2000). Mock-up and Simulation Study for the Design of Manufacturing Cells at Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems. Final Project Report to Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems, August, 2000.

8. Lin, L., and Paquet, V. (2000). Using Mock-ups and Computer Simulation for the Design of Manufacturing Cells. Report to Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems, August, 2000.

9. Paquet, V. (2000). Ergonomic Solutions to Reduce Turnover among Sanders, Final Report to Rave, Inc., Tonawanda, NY, July 2000.

10. Paquet, V. (1998). The Assessment of Ergonomic Exposures in Construction Work. Sc.D. thesis, Department of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA.

11. Paquet, V. (1995). The Effects of Keyboard Height, Wrist Support and Keying Time on Wrist Posture and Trapezius EMG during Keyboarding. M.S. thesis, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic and State University, Blacksburg, VA.

12. Punnett, L., Paquet, V. and Rodwell, W. (1995). Work Sampling Survey of Construction Workers in Boston, MA, Construction Project, Final Report to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Contract #1 R01 OH02741), Oct. 1995.

13. Paquet, V., Rodwell, W. and Grasso, M. (1995). Reducing Ergonomic Hazards during Ceiling Module Assembly and Installation for Walsh Construction Company, Technical Report: Construction Occupational Health Project, Department of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA.

VIII. Seminars, Presentations, Invited Lectures

Seminars

1. “The new role of ergonomics in universal design”, Invited seminar given to the Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics Center of the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, April, 2006.

2. “Effective use of observations for job analysis in ergonomics”, Invited seminar given to the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, October 2005.  

3. “Ergonomic risk factor surveillance strategies for applied research and practice”, Invited seminar given to the Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Gävle, Umeå Sweden, April, 2005.

4. “The new role of ergonomics in the universal design of environments and products”, Invited seminar given to the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, April, 2005.

Conference and Workshop Presentations (without proceedings)

1. “Observational sampling considerations in physical ergonomics job analysis”, Institute of Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL, May 2006.

2. “Ergonomic Risk Factor Surveillance: Time to Stop Picking the Low Hanging Fruit”, Lucien Brouha Society Work Physiology Symposium, Colorado Springs, Colorado, September, 2004.

3. "Video-based Ergonomic Exposure Assessment Strategies in Automobile Manufacturing", American Society of Safety Engineers Western New York Chapter, Cheektowaga, NY, February, 2004.

4. "Video-based Job Analysis Strategies for Ergonomics Practice", Lucien Brouha Society Work Physiology Symposium, Amherst, NY, September, 2003.

5. "PATH in Practice", Department of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Seminar, March, 2003.

6. “Prototype Anthropometric Database of Wheelchair Users”, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Rehabilitation and Engineering Research Center Project Directors’ Meeting, Washington, D.C., February, 2003.

7. “Anthropometry of Wheelchair Users: Methods and Findings from Year 2” (with Feathers), Rehabilitation and Engineering Society of North America Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN, June, 2002.

8. “Anthropometric Measurements of Wheelchair Users” (with Steinfeld), Rehabilitation and Engineering Society of North America Annual Conference, Reno, NV, June, 2001.

9. “Structural anthropometric methods for persons with disabilities” Anthropometrics of Disability: An International Workshop, Buffalo, NY, June, 2001.

10. “Case study based laboratories for an undergraduate engineering curriculum” (with Bisantz), American Society for Engineering Education, WNY Regional Chapter Conference, Rochester, NY, March, 2001.

11. “Does lean manufacturing have to be mean?” Lucien Brouha Society Work Physiology Symposium, Lexington, KY, September, 2000.

12. “RERC on Universal Design at Buffalo”, (with Steinfeld), Rehabilitation and Engineering Society of North America Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, June, 2000.

13. “Use of CAD to enhance undergraduate human factors engineering laboratories,” University at Buffalo Educational Technology Center, Access99 Initiative, Amherst, NY, March 2000.

14. “Ergonomic exposures in construction: evaluation methods and their uses in highway construction work”, Ergonomics in the Work Environment: a conference on state-of-the-art practice in preventing upper extremity disorders, Lowell, MA, October, 1998.

15. “The academic job search – seeker perspective”, Student Chapter of the American Society of Engineering Education, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, October, 1998.

16. “Ergonomic interventions in construction: challenges of implementation and evaluation,” Lucien Brouha Society Work Physiology Symposium, Seattle, WA, September, 1998.

17. “Effective ergonomics in construction,” OSHA Education Center Seminar on Effective Practice in Ergonomics, Manchester, NH, March, 1998.

18. “Characterizing whole-body vibration exposures during heavy and highway equipment operations,” New England Regional Conference on Ergonomics, Safety, and Health in Construction, Boston, MA, May, 1994.

B. Posters

1. “Exposure assessment strategies for ergonomic risk factors in automotive manufacturing”. A poster presented at the State-of-the-Art Research (STAR) Symposium: Perspectives on Musculoskeletal Disorder Causation and Control, Columbus, OH, May 2003.

2. “Manual and computer simulation for the design of manufacturing cells at Delphi Harrison”. A poster presented at the Research Festival, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, May 2001.

3. “Functional and psychosocial impact of computer-based assistive technology for adults with disabilities” (with Lenker). A poster presented for Health Related Professions, “Perry Day”, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, October, 2000.

4. “Distributions of the percent of time highway construction workers spend in awkward trunk postures: implications for measurement strategies and data analyses for non-repetitive work”. A poster presented at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 40th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, September 1996.

5. “Application of the Posture, Activities, Tools and Handling (PATH) analysis for union laborers at a heavy and highway constructions site”. A poster presented at the 12th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association Conference, Toronto, ON, August, 1994.

6. “Summary of the transportation of spent fuel attitude survey”. A poster presented at the Symposium on Waste Management, Tucson, AZ, March, 1992.

C. Invited Class Lectures

1. “Ergonomics for the design of environments and products: Benefits to the aging and those with physical disabilities”, guest lecture for Issues in Aging, University at Buffalo Honors Program, Spring 2006.

2. “Use of Anthropometry in Architecture”, guest lecture for Building Ergonomics, Department of Architecture, University at Buffalo, Fall 2002, Fall 2003.

3. “Occupational Musculoskeletal Epidemiology and Ergonomics Exposure Assessment”, guest lecture for Epidemiologic Applications to Occupational Health, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, University at Buffalo, 9/20/02.

4. “A Dangerous Business” (with Bisantz), guest lecture for Introduction to Industrial Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, University at Buffalo, Spring 2003-2005.

5. “Decision making on safety in the construction industry: A case study”, guest lecture for Decentralized Decision Systems, Department of Industrial Engineering, University at Buffalo, Spring 2000, Spring 2002, Spring 2004.

6. “Universal Design of the Workplace”, guest lecture for Design for the Life Span, Architecture Department, University at Buffalo, Spring 2002.

7. “Ergonomic assessments in the workplace”, guest lecture for Work Physiology, Physical Therapy and Exercise Science Department, University at Buffalo, Fall 1998-2001.

8. “Work-rest schedules”, guest lecture for Work Physiology, Physical Therapy and Exercise Science Department, University at Buffalo, Fall, 1998, Fall 2000, Fall 2001.

9. “Occupational Musculoskeletal Epidemiology”, guest lecture for Epidemiologic Applications to Occupational Health, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, University at Buffalo, Fall 2001.

10. “Cross-sectional Study Exercise” guest lecture for Epidemiologic Applications to Occupational Health, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, University at Buffalo, Fall 2001.

11. “Designing the workplace: Industrial engineering and human factors case study ”, guest lecture for Engineering Solutions, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University at Buffalo, Fall 2000.

12. “Occupational ergonomics in manufacturing system design”, guest lecture and lab practical for Human Factors Research Methods, Department of Industrial Engineering, University at Buffalo, Spring 2000.

13. “Methods in work analysis”, guest lecture for Ergonomics and Job Accommodation for Persons with Disability, Department of Occupational Therapy, University at Buffalo, Fall 1999, Fall 2000.

14. “Ergonomics and musculoskeletal epidemiology at an automobile forging pant”, guest lecture for Epidemiologic Applications to Occupational Health, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, University at Buffalo, Spring 1999, Fall 1999.

15. “Human factors engineering,” guest lecture for Industrial Psychology and Health Management, Psychology Department, Springfield College, Spring 1997.

16. “Ergonomics in construction: Systematically evaluating the hazards,” Occupational Health in Construction, Work Environment Department, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Spring 1997.

17. “Ergonomic hazards and engineering controls for highway construction,” Occupational Health in Construction, Work Environment Department, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Spring 1996.

18. “Toxic use reduction: a new emphasis for pollution prevention in the workplace,” guest lecture for Environmental Science, Woodstock Academy, Woodstock, CT, Fall1995.

19. “Physiological response to thermal stress and indices of measurement,” guest lecture for Physical Agents: Evaluation and Control, Work Environment Department, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Spring 1995.

20. “Identifying and controlling excessive ergonomic exposures for the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders,” guest lecture for Health Hazards of Manufacturing Processes, Work Environment Department, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Spring 1994-1996.

21. "Perceived risks on the transportation of spent fuel,” guest lecture for Occupational Safety and Hazard Control, Industrial and Systems Engineering Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Spring 1993.

D. Training

1. “Ergonomics awareness, job analysis, and engineering design approaches”. A series of trainings given to employees of Greatbatch Technologies, Alden, NY, Fall 2005, Spring 2006.

2. Ergonomics analysis for job and tool design. A two-day training given to ergonomics professionals sponsored by the ERC affiliated with the University of California, Oakland, CA, Summer 2005.

3. “Ergonomics job analysis”. Training given to employees of Wilson Greatbatch Employees, Cheektowaga, NY, Fall 2004.

4. “Lean manufacturing and ergonomics” (with Nagi). Training given to employers and employees of Western New York through the Center of Industrial Effectiveness.

5. “Introduction to occupational ergonomics: Job analysis and design”. Training given to employees of Scott Aviation, Depew, NY, UB Business Alliance, Fall 1999.

6. “Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) methods for formatting and analyzing PATH data”. Training given to research assistants, Construction Occupational Health Project, Department of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Fall 1995, Spring 1995.

3. “Characterizing ergonomic exposures in construction work with the Posture, Activities, Tools and Handling (PATH) method”. Training given to research assistants, Construction Occupational Health Project, Department of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Fall 1995, Spring 1995.

7. “Posture, Activities, Tools and Handling (PATH) as an observational ergonomic exposure assessment technique”. A three day training session given to NIOSH and George Washington University researchers, June, 1994.

8. “Software Hazard Analysis”. Training given to loss control representatives, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Washington, DC, August, 1992.

IX. Research Grant Support

Current Support

National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Department of Education

11/1/2006-10/31/2011

$4,749,975 (direct and indirect)

Steinfeld (PI, 65%), Dandford (Co-PI, 15%), Paquet (Co-PI, 6%), Tauke (Co-PI, 5%), Lane (Co, PI, 5%), Lenker (Co-PI, 4%)

Rehabilitation Enginering Research Center on Universal Design in the Built Environment

The objective of this multidisciplinary center is to generate strategically important research, development, education and dissemination deliverables, expected to advance the fields of rehabilitation engineering and environmental design that integrate universal design principles within the generally accepted models, methods and metrics of design and engineering.

Greatbatch Technologies, Inc.

9/1/05-1/30/07

$42,500 (direct and indirect)

Paquet (PI, 100%)

Facilitating effective ergonomics practices at Greatbatch Technologies, Inc.

The objective of this project is to provide resources and expertise to improve upon the existing ergonomics programs in the Capacitor Division and Battery Division of Greatbatch Technologies, Inc.

U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board), Department of Treasury

11/1/02-10/31/06

$550,000 (direct and indirect)

Steinfeld (PI, 75%) and Paquet (Co-PI, 25%)

Accommodating Powered Mobility Aids in Accessibility Guidelines

The objective of this project is to develop information about the functional abilities of users of powered mobility aides to inform ADA standards.

Past Support

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

5/1/02-4/30/05

$144,443 (direct and indirect)

Paquet (PD, 100%)

Musculoskeletal Stress in Repetitive Precision Tasks

The objective of the research is to provide information about how precision work affects muscular activity, fatigue and discomfort during light assembly tasks. The study includes factorial experiments to evaluate the relationships between precision work and musculoskeletal stress across different physical and cognitive task factors and over varying lengths of time.

National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Center for Universal Design and the Built Environment Research Project

11/1/99-10/31/2005

$630,000 (direct and indirect)

Paquet (50%) and Steinfeld (50%) (PIs)

Prototype Anthropometric Database for Wheelchair Users

The objective of this study is to develop a prototype anthropometric database of wheelchair users to serve as a model for anthropometric research in universal design. The study includes the development and evaluation of anthropometric methods that record 3-dimensional coordinates of body dimensions, collection of functional and structural anthropometric data, and the development of a database to be used by designers and support computerized human models of wheelchair users.

Motorola, Incorporated

6/1/01-9/31/04

$54,000 (direct and indirect)

Paquet (PI, 100%)

Ergonomics, Health & Safety: A Participatory Process for Injury and Illness Prevention at Motorola, Inc.

This project provides resources and expertise to maintain a functioning ergonomics program at the Motorola Elma, New York plant. Responsibilities include on-site facilitation of 3 ergonomic and manual material handling program teams, ergonomic and manual material handling related incident investigation, and approval of workplace changes.

University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Interdisciplinary Research and Creative Activities Fund (IRCAF)

11/1/03-10/31/04

$48,938

Higginbotham, Bisantz, Paquet, Adams, Buckley, Schindler (Co-PIs)

The Human Factors of Augmentative Communication Performance: Development and Testing of a Predictive Model

The objective of this study is to evaluate how contextual-based human computer interfaces can improve communication performance among users of augmentative and alternative communication devices.

University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Interdisciplinary Research and Creative Activities Fund (IRCAF)

3/1/03-2/29/04

$45,008 (direct only)

Lenker (PI, 65%) and Paquet (Co-PI, 35%)

Functional and Psychosocial Impact of Computer-Based Assistive Technology for Adults with Disabilities.

The objective of this study is to apply human factors models of human performance and wellbeing to characterize the effectiveness of computer-based assistive technologies used by adults with disabilities.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

10/1/00-9/30/03

$77,000 (direct and indirect)

Paquet (PI, 75%) and Vena (Co-PI, 25%)

Alternative EJAs for Ergonomic Interventions in Manufacturing.

The research project involved the development and testing of new exposure assessment strategies to improve the evaluation of ergonomic interventions designed for non-cyclic and cyclic manufacturing jobs.

National Science Foundation, Course Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement

1/15/00-6/30/01

$39,771 (direct and indirect)

Bisantz (PI, 50%) and Paquet (Co-PI, 50%)

Case Study Based Laboratories for an Undergraduate Human Factors Curriculum.

The project included the development of a realistic case study that is used as the context and motivation for design-oriented laboratory experiences in a two-semester set of Human Factors and Ergonomics courses.

Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems, Lockport, New York

1/17/00-7/7/00

$63,954 (direct and indirect)

Paquet (50%) and Lin (50%) (PIs)

Design of a New Manufacturing Cell at Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems

The objective of the study was to develop and validate an integrated approach using physical mock-up and computer simulations to enhance manufacturing systems design at a large automotive manufacturing plant.

State University of New York at Buffalo Educational Technology Grants Program

3/1/99-6/30/00

$9,995 (direct only)

Bisantz (PI, 50%) and Paquet (Co-PI, 50%)

Use of CAD to Enhance Undergraduate Human Factors Engineering Laboratories.

The objective of the project was to enhance undergraduate industrial engineering students’ skills in solving human factors problems through the use of CAD modeling of human performance in industrial systems.

X. Graduate Students Supervised

A. Ph.D. Students

1. James Lenker. Advisor. Functional and psychosocial impact of computer-based assistive technology for adults with disabilities. May , 2005.

2. David Feathers. Advisor. Three-dimensional surface anthropometry. February, 2006.

3. Kathleen Shyhalla. Advisor. Musculoskeletal stress in repetitive precision tasks, Expected graduation: August, 2006.

4. Mahiyar Nasarwanji. Advisor. Variability of ergonomics exposures in precision manufacturing work. Expected graduation: December, 2007.

B. M.S. Students Supervised

1. Chia-Te Huang. Advisor. Kinematics evaluation of snow shoveling. January, 2001.

2. Ranjit Nirmale. Trunk flexion and muscular effort during light assembly work. May, 2001.

3. Manik Singh. Context sensitive computer: Effects of divided attention, age differences and experience on human performance with mobile applications. September, 2001.

4. Valerie Ferguson (Beecher). Advisor. A subjective measurement scale for the universal design of consumer products. May, 2002.

5. David Feathers. Advisor. Anthropometrics and error. May, 2002.

6. Kathleen Shyhalla. Effects of layout and precision on shoulder musculosketetal stress during repetitive tapping tasks. September, 2002.

7. Jana Polzin. Advisor. The impact of weighted reaches on maximum and comfortable reach distances. February, 2003.

8. Mieko Niato. Advisor. Effects of location and precision on object moving performance among wheelchair users. May, 2004.

9. Hemant Prabhu. Advisor. Exposure assessment sampling strategies for self-paced heavy manufacturing work. September, 2004.

10. John Abraham. Advisor. December, 2004.

11. Raj Kunamneni. Advisor. Effects of lift conditions on three-dimensional kinematics.

12. Bikramjeet Singh. Advisor. February, 2006.

13. Lynne Frydrych. Advisor. September, 2005.

14. Clive D’Souza, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. Committee Member. February, 2006.

15. Herbert Wilbert (Meng), Systems safety methods in general industry. May, 2006.

16. Mahiyar Nasarwanji. Advisor. May, 2006.

17. Robert Bouza, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. Committee member. May, 2006.

18. Shrivardhan Joshi. Advisor. Expected graduation: May, 2007.

C. Graduate Students Supported

1. Ranjit Nirmale, Fall 1999, Spring 2000 (with Bisantz)

2. Valerie Ferguson, Spring 2000-Fall 2001

3. ChangSoo Nam, Spring 2000 (with Lin)

4. Manik Singh, Spring 2000 (with Lin)

5. Kathleen Shyhalla, Summer 2000, Summer 2002-Present

6. David Feathers, Summer 2000-Present

7. Jana Polzin, Fall 2000- Fall 2001

8. Adwait Joshi (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering), Spring 2002- Spring 2003

9. Keith Kydrieki, Summer 2002

10. Mieko Niato, Summer 2002-Spring 2004

11. Mrunal Manjarekar, Summer 2002- Summer 2003

12. Hemant Prabhu, Summer 2002-Fall 2004

13. Johanna Greiner (with Bisantz), Spring 2003, Summer 2003

19. Aishwarya Bhave (Computer Science), Spring 2003-Spring 2004

20. Clive D'Souza (Mechanical & Aerospace), Spring 2004 –Present

21. Mahiyar Nasarwanji, Summer 2005-Present.

22. Caroline Joseph, Spring 2006.

D. Undergraduate Students Supported

1. James Pesquini, Summer 2001

2. Kyle Kauffman, Summer 2001

3. Lucy Boulatnikov, Spring 2002

4. Sachin Kohli, Spring 2002

5. Melinda Davey, Spring 2002

XI. Service

A. Professional Organization Service

Government Service and Committees

• NIH Review Panel Member, Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel ZRG1-SSS5-10, National Institutes of Health (2002, 2003, 2004, 2006)

• ISO/ANSI/RESNA Working Group Member, WG-TD, Wheelchair Standards Development Group, Working Group on Body and Seat Measures (2001-2004)

• NIOSH/NORA Review Panel Member, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, (2005)

• NIOSH Technical Proposal Reviewer, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Spokane Research Laboratory (2004, 2005)

Journals

• Editorial Board Member, Occupational Ergonomics, (2006-Present)

• Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics (2004-Present)

• Special Issue Editor, Special Issue of Assistive Technology on “Space Requirements of Wheeled Mobility” (2004-Present)

• Special Issue Editor, Special Issue of the International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics on "Anthropometry and Disability" (2002-2003)

• Reviewer, Human Factors (2006)

• Reviewer, Ergonomics, (2005-Present)

• Reviewer, Applied Ergonomics (1998-Present)

• Reviewer, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics (2001-Present)

• Reviewer, Assistive Technology (2004-present)

Professional Conferences and Organizations

• Chair and Organizer, Physical Ergonomics Technical Session, Institute of Industrial Engineering Research Conference (2006)

• Chair, HFES Industrial Ergonomics Technical Session, 47th HFES Annual Meetings (2003-2005)

• Reviewer, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Technical Groups (1999-Present)

• Program Organizer and Chair, Lucien Brouha Work Physiology Symposium, University at Buffalo (2003)

• Workshop Coordinator (with Steinfeld), International Workshop on Space Requirements for Wheeled Mobility, sponsored by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Department of Treasury (2003)

• Awards Committee Chair, HFES Industrial Ergonomics Technical Session, 45th and 46th HFES Annual Meetings (2001-2002)

• Co-Chair, HFES Industrial Ergonomics Technical Session, 43rd–46th HFES Annual Meetings (1999-2002)

• Secretary, Western New York Chapter of HFES (1999-2000)

• Chair, Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America Technical Session (2001)

• Reviewer, Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America Annual Meeting (2001)

A. School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Service

• Student and Honor Student Mentor, SEAS Mentoring Program (1999-Present)

• Member, Grievance Panel for SEAS and Computer Science Department (Spring 2002, Fall 2002)

• TCIE Consultant, The Center for Industrial Effectiveness (Fall 1999-Present)

Provide ergonomics training, job analysis and design support, and other services for the Center for Industrial Effectiveness at UB, a center dedicated to creating and saving jobs in WNY. Projects include:

– Ergonomics recommendations for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, NFTA (with Batta an Lin),

– Lean manufacturing and ergonomics training, TCIE, (2002)

– Lean manufacturing improvement of bindery operations, Quebecor World, Depew, NY (2001-2002)

– Ergonomic solutions for a manufacturing cell, American Allsafe, Inc. (2001)

– Ergonomic solutions to reduce turnover among sanders, Rave, Inc. (2000)

– Ergonomics program training, Scott Aviation, Tonawanda, NY (1999)

C. Departmental Service

• Director of Graduate Studies (Spring 2006)

• Acting Director of Graduate Studies (Fall 2005)

• Coordinator, IE Safety Program (Fall 2002-Present)

• Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Fall 2004-Spring 2005)

• Advisor, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Student Chapter (Fall 1998-Present)

• Member, Graduate Affairs Committee (Fall 2003-Spring 2005)

• Coordinator, IE Awards Committee (Fall 2003-Fall 2005)

• Supervisor, IE Computer Laboratory (Fall 2000-Fall 2004)

• Member, Academic Advisory Committee of the Center for Global Enterprise Management (Fall 2000-Spring 2001)

• Member, IE Department ABET Committee (Spring 2001-Present)

• Coordinator, IE Department Praxair Seminar Series (Fall 1999- Spring 2000)

D. Other University Service

• Member, University at Buffalo 2020 Strategic Strength Committee on Chronic Disease and Aging (2006-present)

• Member, Chair Search Committee, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (Fall 2004-Spring 2006)

• Member, Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education Standing Committee for Academic Integrity (Fall 2004-Spring 2006)

• Member, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Exercise Science (2003-2004)

• Student Group Advisor, Sigma Chi Research Competition (May 1999)

E. Community Service

• Chair, Safety and Traffic Committee, Village of Williamsville, Amherst, NY (2003-Present)

• Village 2020Community Plan Committee Member, Village of Williamsville, Amherst, NY (2005-Present)

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