[IISE Faculty List] U-M Center for Ergonomics Newsletter (2023 Summer and Fall)

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** UM Center for Ergonomics
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** 2023 Summer & Fall Newsletter
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Fountain view outside of the IOE building

** Letter From the Director
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Dear colleagues and friends,

Many exciting things have happened in the Summer and Fall of 2023 at the Center for Ergonomics (C4E)!  Oshin Tyagi joined the C4E as an assistant professor to launch her academic career, while Bernard Martin is retiring after more than three decades of C4E journey.  Alison Summerford is warmly welcomed as our new Administrative Assistant Senior, and we are delighted to see Jessie Yang back after her one-year sabbatical.  Five first-year PhD students started their C4E research, and the same number (5) of PhD students successfully defended their PhD dissertations after several years of C4E research.  To broaden student participation and enhance educational, research and outreach impact, starting from Fall 23, C4E has established a funding mechanism to support C4E faculty and staff to recruit and work with undergrad and master's students in human factors and ergonomics research, education, and/or outreach activities.  In June, C4E students, faculty and staff hosted one day of activities for
middle school students attending the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) week-long camp.  In October, C4E showed a strong presence at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Annual Conference with five C4E faculty and almost twenty students attending, including many undergrads, master's and first-year PhD students.  Many articles were published or presented, many connections established or reinforced, many sessions attended or chaired, and multiple awards won, both by individual faculty or students and by the UM HFES Student Chapter.

Many more exciting things are happening or on the horizon!  In addition to our current educational, research and outreach activities with a long history, we are exploring new C4E initiatives. For example, we are working on a proposal to establish a University-wide Undergrad Minor in Human Factors Engineering (HFE) to broaden our educational impact tremendously.  We are developing a C4E Suite of Computational HFE Tools to integrate a diverse range of C4E findings and achieve a greater impact to the field.  We are exploring innovative ways to incorporate GenAI in HFE education, research, and outreach.  We are actively identifying new ways to recruit faculty and students (undergrad, masters, and PhD) and find funding sources to support our individual and collaborative work.

Thank you for your interest and support, and please feel free to email me or any of us at the C4E if you have any suggestions, comments, or questions!

Happy Holidays and Happy 2024!

Yili Liu, Ph.D.

Arthur F. Thurnau Professor

Director of Center for Ergonomics

University of Michigan

** People
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C4E is pleased to welcome Alison, a new administrative assistant, to C4E.  Alison is a recent MSI graduate from the University of Michigan School of Information, where she studied user experience design.  She also holds a BS from Eastern Michigan University, where she studied Elementary Mathematics and Art Education.  Prior to joining C4E, Alison provided specialized usability support for the university’s administrative, financial, and student technology systems through the U of M Information and Technology Services department (ITS).  She has also worked for many years as an elementary school teacher, teaching all subjects in a 3rd grade classroom, and providing Art education to 4th-8th graders.

C4E is pleased to welcome Oshin, a new assistant professor, to C4E.  Oshin is a recent PhD graduate and research assistant of Texas A&M University, and holds an MS degree from Texas A&M University as well as a BS degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.

In 2022 she was awarded the Human Factors Prize at HFES, and this year received the  Occupational Ergonomics Technical Group Best Computational Paper award.

Her research interests are in neuro ergonomics and occupational biomechanics with a focus on investigating and supporting human capabilities in critical states, such as stress and fatigue, or high-risk environments.  Her proposed research work integrates neuro ergonomics with traditional HF/E approaches to better understand human capabilities and task demands associated with physical performance under cognitively demanding conditions, or while using emerging technologies like exoskeletons, virtual reality and augmented reality.

** C4E Welcomes Five First Year PhD Students
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Five first year PhD students joined the C4E in Fall 2023 and have started human factors and ergonomics research with the C4E faculty:

Matthew Seong

Yangyang Song

Jakob Swilley

Yuanchen Wang

Jennifer Zamudio.

C4E congratulates Associate Professor Bernard Martin, who will retire at the end of the Fall 2023 semester.

Distinguished for his study of human sensorimotor systems, he has contributed to the development of the university through a highly impactful career that has spanned over three decades.

Read more about Bernard Martin’s career and contributions to the university (https://ioe.engin.umich.edu/2023/12/11/bernard-martin-to-retire-from-the-university-of-michigan/?utm_source=IEFac.list%40mailhost.ces.clemson.edu&utm_campaign=af55215a87-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_12_10_04_36_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b55a3a273d-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D)

** C4E Congratulates the Graduation of Five PhD Students
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** Yifan Li
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Dissertation:
”Model Based Work Assessment Combining Spatial and Temporal Modeling for Structured Proactive Work Analysis”

Chair:

Thomas Armstrong

** Karanvir Panesar
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Dissertation:
”It’s One Thing After Another:  Supporting the Management of Frequent and Nested Interruptions in High Tempo Multi Agent Operations”

Chair:

Nadine Sarter

** Teerachart Sortana
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Dissertation:
”Human Prediction of Robot’s Intention in Reach Movements”

Co-Chairs:

Yili Liu and Jessie Yang

** Kamolnat Tabattanon
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Dissertation:
”Bridging the Gap Between Mobility Perception and Performance for Aging Manual Wheelchair Users”

Chair:

Bernard Martin

** Hannah Weiss
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Dissertation:
”Evaluation of Augmented Reality and Wearable Sensors to Assess Neurovestibular and Sensorimotor Performance in Astronauts for Extravehicular Readiness”

Chair:

Leia Stirling

** Events
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** C4E is Well Represented at the HFES Annual Conference in October 2023
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Five C4E faculty and about twenty students attended the HFES Annual Conference in October 2023 in Washington DC.  Many papers were presented and published, many events hosted or attended, many professional connections established or reinforced, and multiple awards won!  The student attendees include many undergrad, master's and first-year PhD students who were not presenting at the Conference.  Thirteen of these students received full or partial funding support from the Center for Ergonomics, the UM Student Organization Center, and two private donors.  All the thirteen students submitted Volunteer Statements as part of their travel funding application package.  Part of the funding selection criterion is how thoughtful their volunteer statements are.  This funding support not only makes it financially possible for many students to attend the conference for their own benefit, but also inspires them to do volunteer and outreach work to benefit others.

Students, faculty, alumni, and guests attend "Michigan Dinner"
at the 67th Annual HFES Meeting in Washington, DC

Students, faculty and staff from the Center for Ergonomics developed one day of

activities for middle school students attending the Women in Science and Engineering

(WISE) week-long camp in June 2023.  The title of the event was ENCHANT, ErgoNomiCs and Human-Automation iNteracTion.

The activities included a tour of the Center for Ergonomics, four interactive stations and a Robotics tour.  At each of the four stations, the middle school students had the opportunity to interact with undergraduate and graduate students and participate in activities that illustrated concepts associated with trust and automation, autonomous vehicles, optimization and programming robots.

The following abstract about the camp was submitted to the 2024 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, and was accepted:

Jin Yong Kim1, Szu Tung Chen1, Jacqueline Hannan1, Hannah Larson1, Hyesun Chung1, Tisha Jain1,2,  Maria Fields1, Sheryl Ulin1, Leia Stirling1, X. Jessie Yang1.  ErgoNomiCs and Human-Automation iNteracTion (ENCHANT) Summer Camp.  2024 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.

1 Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

2 Department of Robotics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

** Awards and Recognitions
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** University of Michigan HFES Student Chapter Receives Gold Level Award
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The University of Michigan HFES Student Chapter received the Gold Level Chapter Award for their efforts over the last year.  This is the highest level of recognition awarded to student chapters.  The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society recognizes its student chapter contributions and achievements annually through Student Chapter Awards.  The Gold award requires activity in at least eight categories with excellence in at least five categories, and at least 50% of the student members being HFES Student Affiliate members.

University of Michigan HFES Student Chapter receives gold level award

Each year, the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society publishes the papers and abstracts from presentations at the Annual Meeting.  PhD student Patrik Schuler’s paper titled "Adapting to Imperfect Automation: The Impact of Experience on Dependence Behavior and Response Strategies" was accepted as a conference proceedings paper at the HFES 67th Annual Meeting this year.

The paper was also a finalist for the 2023 Alphonse Chapanis Award.  Established in 1969, the Alphonse Chapanis award is presented to a student or students for outstanding human factors research conducted while enrolled in an appropriate academic program and presented as a paper or poster at the HFES Annual Meeting.

Additionally, the paper won first place at the Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making Technical Group’s Best Student Paper Competition.  The HFES Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making Technical Group encourages research on human cognition and decision-making and the application of this knowledge to the design of systems and training programs.

** Xiangyu Peng Receives OETG Best Experimental Paper Award
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The Occupational Ergonomics Technical Group recognizes exceptional original research by students at the HFES annual meeting with the presentation of Best Student Paper Awards. This year, Graduate Student Research Assistant and Robotics PhD student, Xiangyu Peng, was awarded Best Experimental Paper for their paper titled “Eﬀects of Biofeedback on Muscle Eﬀort Reduction when Holding Positions with a Powered Upper Limb Exoskeleton.”

Jacqueline Hannan is a second year PhD student, and has been awarded a Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to further neonatal ventilation research.

This NSF fellowship is awarded to outstanding students early in their career who who have demonstrated their potential for significant achievements in science and engineering research and are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and STEM education fields within NSF’s mission.

Jacqueline’s research interests lie at the intersection of human factors and health care.  Through the support of this fellowship, she will continue research that has resulted in safer ventilation procedures and improved training methods through the application of human factors methodology to quantitatively analyze neonatal ventilation.

Read more about the NSF Fellowship and Jacqueline’s research. (https://ioe.engin.umich.edu/2023/04/06/jacqueline-hannan-awarded-a-national-science-foundation-graduate-research-fellowship/?utm_source=IEFac.list%40mailhost.ces.clemson.edu&utm_campaign=af55215a87-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_12_10_04_36_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b55a3a273d-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D)

The Occupational Ergonomics Technical Group awards exceptional work annually at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society meeting.  This year, C4E Assistant Professor, Oshin Tyagi received the OETG Best Computational Paper award.

This November, Professor Leia Stirling was invited to speak at a Graduate Seminar at the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin.  The title of the presentation was “Moving, thinking, and wearing an exoskeleton: Examinations of exoskeleton interactions with human information processing.”

Photo by Marcin Szczepanski (https://www.flickr.com/photos/michigan-engineering/albums/72177720310318822/?utm_source=IEFac.list%40mailhost.ces.clemson.edu&utm_campaign=af55215a87-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_12_10_04_36_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b55a3a273d-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D) / Lead Multimedia Storyteller, Michigan Engineering

Pictured above is Don Chaffin with his 1973 award winning Lyman motorboat, which he has restored and upgraded over the past 18 months.  Since being retired for a number of years, Don now spends quite a bit of time restoring and upgrading classic boats.  The restoration process involves a lot of wood work and engine and electrical system upgrades, and many ergonomic features have been incorporated.  This year the the National Museum of the Great Lakes hosted the 13th Annual Toledo Antique and Classic Boat Show, where the Lyman received the award as the "Best Inboard Utility Boat."

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** Publications and Presentations
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** Journal Articles (Sample)
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J Ayoub, L Avetisian, XJ Yang, F Zhou. (2023). Real-time Trust Prediction in Conditionally Automated Driving Using Physiological Measures. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems.

Y. Lu, S. Rong, and Y. Liu. Modeling Car-Following Behavior of Brain-Control Driving with Queuing Network Architecture", IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology

G. Nguyen, K. King, L. Stirling. Telerehabilitation use and experiences in occupational and physical therapy through the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. PLOS ONE 18(11): e0291605.

O. Tyagi, T. Rana Mukherjee, R. K. Mehta. "Neurophysiological, muscular, and perceptual adaptations of exoskeleton use over days during overhead work with competing cognitive demands," Applied Ergonomics, Nov 2023

H. Weiss, A. Liu, A. Byon, J. Blossom, L. Stirling. Comparison of Display Modality and Human-in-the-loop Presence for On-Orbit Inspection of Spacecraft. Human Factors 65(6), 1059-1073, 2023.

** Conference Presentations (Sample)
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B. Apodaca, E. Atkins, L. Stirling. Effect of Orbital Dynamics on Fuel Use in Sampling-based Plans for Proximity Operations. Working on “Assembling Large Infrastructures in Space Using Intelligent Robots” at the 2023 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Detroit, MI, Oct. 1 – 5, 2023.

Y Guo, XJ Yang, C Shi (2023).  Enabling Team of Teams: A Trust Inference and Propagation (TIP) Model in Multi-Human Multi-Robot Teams. Proceedings of Robotics: Science and Systems (RSS '23)

Y Guo, XJ Yang, C Shi (2023). Reward Shaping for Building Trustworthy Robots in Sequential Human-Robot Interaction. Proceedings of 2023 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS '23)

J. Hannan, G. Weiner, L. Stirling. Perceived usability of a live feedback interface for neonatal ventilation training.  67th International Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, October 23 – 27, 2023.

S. Jabri, W. Carender, L. Stirling, K.H. Sienko.  Physical Therapists’ Rationales When Rating Balance Exercise Intensity. International Society of Posture and Gait Research (ISPGR) World Congress, Brisbane, Australia, July 9–13, 2023.

S. Jabri, J. Hauth, W.  Carender, L. Ojeda, L. Stirling, J. Wiens, X. Huan,  K.H. Sienko. Development of an Automatic Balance Intensity Evaluation System using Wearable IMUs. 9th International Posture Symposium 2023, Smolenice Castle, Slovak Republic, September 10 – 13 2023.

C. Jeanniton, L. Stirling. A method of characterizing street crossing behavior for pedestrian and driver perspectives. 67th International Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, October 23 – 27, 2023.

H. Larson, L. Stirling. Examination of human spatial reasoning capability and simulated autonomous rendezvous and docking monitoring performance. 67th International Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, October 23 – 27, 2023.

S. Lombardo, K. Arquilla, S. Israel, L. Stirling. An experimental evaluation of satellite data decision support system for flood mitigation efforts in Indonesia.  67th International Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, October 23 – 27, 2023.

X. Peng, L. Stirling. Effects of Biofeedback on Muscle Effort Reduction when Holding Positions with a Powered Upper Limb Exoskeleton. 67th International Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, October 23 – 27, 2023.

P. Schuler, X. Jessie Yang.  Adapting to Imperfect Automation:  The Impact of Experience on Dependance Behavior and Response Strategies.  67th International Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, October 23 – 27, 2023.

J. Tang, H. Weiss, L. Stirling. A comparison of sensorimotor assessment accuracy between augmented reality and touchscreen environments.  67th International Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, October 23 – 27, 2023.

M. Wu, L. Stirling. Impact of Imperfect Exoskeleton Algorithms on Step Characteristics, Task Performance, and Perception of Exoskeleton Performance. IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Detroit, MI, October 1 – 5, 2023.

** Upcoming Continuing Education Events
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The continuing education courses developed and coordinated through the Center for

Occupational Health and Safety Engineering (COHSE), a NIOSH Education and

Research Center, provides programs for professionals to increase their knowledge and

skills in the fields of industrial hygiene, human factors and ergonomics, occupational

safety and occupational health nursing.  Both virtual and in-person courses are

provided. Dr. Sheryl Ulin is the Continuing Education and Outreach Director for COHSE

and is always interested in working with Center for Ergonomics faculty, staff and other

industry and academic partners to develop new courses and improve existing courses.

Ergonomic case studies and 3DSSPP™ tutorials continue to be freely available on

YouTube.

** Ergonomic Principles for Workplace Assessment & Design
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June 5 - 6, 2024
A two day course for anyone who is interested in understanding the principles of ergonomic job analysis and design.
Click here to learn more (https://cohse.umich.edu/event/2024-ergonomics-principles-for-workplace-assessment-and-design-in-person/?utm_source=IEFac.list%40mailhost.ces.clemson.edu&utm_campaign=af55215a87-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_12_10_04_36_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b55a3a273d-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D)

** Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Review Course
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February 6 - April 11, 2024
This course provides an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene (IH) topics by a panel of 14 experts and has gained the reputation of being the premier course for individuals who are preparing to take the BGC/ABIH certification exam or looking to broaden or refresh their IH knowledge base.
Click here to learn more. (https://cohse.umich.edu/event/comprehensive-industrial-hygiene-review-spring-2024/?utm_source=IEFac.list%40mailhost.ces.clemson.edu&utm_campaign=af55215a87-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_12_10_04_36_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b55a3a273d-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D)

** Warren Cook Health and Safety Discussional
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October 17 - 18, 2024
The Discussional offers a unique opportunity to share information about issues of contemporary interest to professionals addressing occupational health, safety, environment, and sustainability topics.

** 2024 Updates in Occupational Health Nursing
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May 9 - August 31, 2024
This course is designed to update the occupational health nurse regarding the assessment, intervention and evaluation of common problems encountered in the work setting.
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