Resume of Arijit K Sengupta, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Department of Engineering Technology

Program Director, Occupational Safety & Health Engineering MS Program

Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ 07102-1982, USA

 

 

Personal Profile

Dr. Sengupta is an Associate Professor in the department of Engineering Technology at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). He has also joint appointment as the Program Director of the Occupational Safety and Health Engineering (OSHE) Masters Program under the department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at NJIT.  He teaches graduate courses in ergonomics and safety in OSHE program and undergraduate courses in engineering under the Engineering Technology department. His research interests include industrial workstation design, physiological cost of work, biomechanical modeling, engineering anthropometry and human modeling. 

 

Academic

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1995.

M. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, West Bengal, India, 1983.

B. E. in Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, West Bengal, India, 1976.

 

Professional Interests

Research: Industrial ergonomics, manufacturing workstation Design, biomechanics, anthropometric modeling, computer simulation models, human models.

Teaching: Occupational Ergonomics, Occupational Safety, Operations Management, Engineering Economy, Manufacturing Processes, Numerical Control Programming, Machine Design and Industrial Statistics.

 

Publications

1.        Sengupta A. K and Latta, W., 2012, An Analysis of Grip Design for Manual Hammer Stapling Tool, 4th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics 2012 held in July 21-25, 2012, San Francisco, CA, page 411-420.

2.        Jiang, X. &  Sengupta, A.K., 2012, A biomechanical evaluation of dynamic and asymmetric lifting using the AnyBodyTM commercial software: A pilot study, 4th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics 2012 held in July 21-25, 2012, San Francisco, CA, page 4752-4759.

3.        Jiang, X. &  Sengupta, A.K., 2011, Effect of Music and Induced Mental Load in Word Processing Task, IEEE SMC 2011 Conference, Anchorage, Alaska, October 9-12, 2011, page 3261-3266.

4.        Sengupta, A. K., Das, B. and Cyrus, P. 2009, Performance improvement analysis of a supermarket checkstand: A computer simulation approach, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol., 59 No. 1, 2010, 37-50.

5.        Williams, J.M. and Sengupta, A.K. 2007, Effect of glove port height on shoulder and back stresses, ACE 2007 Conference, 38th Annual Conference of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists, Marriott Eaton Centre, Toronto, Ontario, October 14 - 17, 2007, CD rom.

6.        Sengupta, A, Grabiner, S, Kothari, P. and Martinez, G. 2007, Ergonomic aspects of personal digital assistant (PDA) and laptop use, Book of abstracts, PREMUS 2007 conference, Sixth International Scientific Conference on Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Boston, USA,  27–30 August 2007, page 17.

7.        Sengupta, A.K. and Brown, R. J. 2005,  Do industrial back belts reduce back injury risk?, Conference proceedings of HWWE 2005, Humanising Work and Work Environment,10-12 December 2005, at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India, 25-30.

8.        Sengupta, A.K. and Das, B. 2004, Determination of worker physiological cost in workspace reach envelopes. Ergonomics, 2004, vol. 47, No. 3, 330-342.

9.        Das B., Kozey J. W. and Sengupta A.K. 2003, Redesign of a supermarket checkstand workstation: An ergonomic approach, Quality of Work and Products in Enterprises of Future, Eds. H. Strasser et al., Ergonomica Verlog, Stuttgart,  263-266.

10.     Das B., Kozey J. W., and Sengupta A.K. 2003. Evaluation of an ergonomically designed supermarket checkstand workstation., Quality of Work and Products in Enterprises of Future, eds. H. Strasser et al., Ergonomica Verlog, Stuttgart, 2003, 271-274.

11.     Das. B, Kozey, J W., Sengupta, A. K. 2002, Ergonomics evaluation of supermarket checkstand workstations, Proceedings of the ACE-AE 2002 Conference, Banff, Alberta, Canada, October 21-23, 2002, CD rom.

12.     G.V. Newman, R.A. Newman and Sengupta, A.K.. 2001, Comparative assessment of light-cured resin modified glass ionomer and composite resin adhesives: In vitro study of a new adhesive system, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, March 2001, Vol 119, Number 3, 256-262.

13.     Sengupta, A. K. and Das, B. 2001, Extreme reach envelope for industrial workstation design,  the Proceedings of International Conference on Computer-Aided Ergonomics and Safety, held in Maui, Hawaii, July 29- August 1, 2001, CD rom.

14.     Sengupta, A.K., Jeng, O and Reichert, P. 2001, Perceived effort and back injury risks of physical therapists in patient transfers between bed and wheelchair, Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety - V, ed. IOS Press, Proceedings of the XV Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference 2001, Fairfax, Virginia, June 4-7, 2001, Pages 80-85.

15.     Das, B. and Sengupta, A.K. 2000, Evaluation of low back pain risks in beef skinning operations, Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, Volume 6, Number 3, 347-361.

16.     Sengupta, A. K., and Das, B. 2000, Maximum reach envelope for the seated and standing males and females for industrial workstation design, Ergonomics, Volume 43, No. 9, 1390-1404.

17.     Wang, Y., Das, B., and Sengupta, A.K. 1999, Normal horizontal working area: the concept of inner boundary, Ergonomics, 1999, vol.42, No. 4, 638-646.

18.     Sengupta, A.K. and Das, B. 1999, Determination of the maximum reach envelope for Industrial workstation design, Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, ed. Gene C. H. Lee, IOS Press, Proceedings of the XIV Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Orlando, FL, June 6-9, 1999, Vol. 3, Pages 59-64.

19.     Sengupta, A.K. and Das, B. 1998, A model for three dimensional maximum reach envelope based on structural anthropometric measurements, Advance in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, ed. Shrawan Kumar, IOS Press, Proceedings of the XIIIth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety conference 1998, Ypsilanty, MI, June 11-14, 1998. Pages 256-259.

20.     Das, B., and Sengupta, A.K. 1998, Electromyographic assessment of task performance in workspace reach envelope, Advance in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, ed. Shrawan Kumar, IOS Press, Proceedings of the XIIIth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference 1998, Ypsilanty, MI, June 11-14, 1998. Pages 226-229.

21.     Das, B., and Sengupta, A.K. 1998, Biomechanical and ergonomic evaluations of a beef skinning operation, Proceedings of the 7th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, Alberta, Canada, May 9-10, 1998.  CD-ROM.

22.     Sengupta, A.K. and Das, B. 1997, HUMAN: An AutoCAD based three dimensional anthropometric human model for workstation design, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1997 (19), 347-352.

23.     Sengupta, A.K. and Das, B. 1997, Metabolic cost of repetitive arm work in an industrial workstation setting, Advance in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, eds. Waldemer Karwowski and Biman Das, IOS Press, Proceedings of the Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Washington, DC, June 1-4, 1997.  Pages 325-328.

24.     Das, B. and Sengupta A. K. 1996, Industrial workstation design: a systematic ergonomics approach. Applied Ergonomics, vol. 27, No. 3, 157-163.

25.     Sengupta. A..K. 1996, Computer-aided human-machine interface design, Technology Based Re-Engineering Engineering Education, CAEME, Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education FIE’96 26th Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, November 6-9, 1996, Pages145-148.

26.     Das, B. and Sengupta, A.K. 1995. Computer-aided human modeling programs for workstation design, Ergonomics, vol 38, number 9, 1958-1972.

27.     Wang, Y., Das, B., and Sengupta, A. K. 1995, A model for determining the inner boundary of the normal horizontal working area, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Human Factors Association of Canada, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, October 22 -25, 1995.

28.     Das, B., Cyrus, J. P. and Sengupta, A. K. 1993, Computer simulation comes to work design and measurement: A case study, Proceedings of International Conference on CAD, CAM, Robotics and Factories of Future, New Delhi, Dec. 16-19, 1993, Pages 547-556.

29.     Sengupta, A. K. and Das, B. 1993, A three dimensional anthropometric human model using AutoCAD for industrial workstation design”. In The Economics or Ergonomics, Proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference of the Human Factors Association of Canada, Fredericton, Aug 8 - 11, 1993, Pages 1-4.

30.     Das, B., and Sengupta A. K. 1993, A systematic approach to industrial workstation design, Proceedings of the IEA World Conference '93 on Ergonomics of Material Handling, Warsaw, Poland, June 14 - 17, 1993, Pages 577-580.

31.     Das, B. and Sengupta, A. K. 1992, An investigation of the human modelling programs for workstation design, Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of the Human Factors Association of Canada, Hamilton, Ontario, October 25-28, 1992, Pages 257-262.

32.     Das, B. and Sengupta, A. K. 1992, The assessment of conventional and computer-aided industrial workstation design methodologies, Proceedings of the Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference '92, Denver, Colorado, June 7-9, 1992, Pages 1093-1100.

 

Citations

Following is the list of 108 citations of the papers authored by Dr. Sengupta. Citations by researchers other than Dr. Sengupta and his group have only been included in the citation list.

 

·         Sengupta, A, Grabiner, S, Kothari, P. and Martinez, G. 2007, Ergonomic aspects of personal digital assistant (PDA) and laptop use, Book of abstracts, PREMUS 2007 conference, Sixth International Scientific Conference on Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Boston, USA,  27–30 August 2007, page 17. Cited in:

1.        Musculoskeletal symptoms among mobile hand-held device users and their relationship to device use: A preliminary study in a Canadian university population,, by Berolo, S. , Wells, R.P., and Amick, B.C. 2011, Applied Ergonomics 42 (2), pp. 371-378.

·         G.V. Newman, R.A. Newman and Sengupta, A.K.. 2001, Comparative assessment of light-cured resin modified glass ionomer and composite resin adhesives: In vitro study of a new adhesive system, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, March 2001, Vol 119, Number 3, 256-262.

2.        Bond strength of orthodontic light-cured resin-modified glass ionomer cement, Cheng, H.Y., Chen, C.H., Li, C.L., Tsai, H.H., Chou, T.H., Wang, W.N., 2011, European Journal of Orthodontics 33 (2), pp. 180-184.

3.        Influence of enamel conditioning on the shear bond strength of different adhesives | [Einfluss der Schmelzkonditionierung auf die Scherkräfte unterschiedlicher Adhäsive], Brauchli, L., Muscillo, T., Steineck, M., Wichelhaus, A., 2010, Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics 71 (6), pp. 411-420.

4.        Resin-modified glass ionomer cements for bonding orthodontic retainers, Baysal, A., Uysal, T., 2010, European Journal of Orthodontics, 32 (3), pp. 254-258.

5.        Kinetics of fluoride release from and reuptake by orthodontic cements, Lin, Y.-c., Lai, Y.-l., Chen, W.-t., Lee, S.-y., 2008, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 133 (3), pp. 427-434.   7

6.        Shear bond strength of resin-modified glass ionomer cement with saliva present and different enamel pretreatments, Godoy-Bezerra, J., Vieira, S., Oliveira, J.H.G., Lara, F., 2006    Angle Orthodontist 76 (3), pp. 470-474.

7.        Effect of blood contamination on shear bond strength of brackets bonded with a self-etching primer combined with a resin-modified glass ionomer, Cacciafesta, V., Francesca Sfondrini, M., Scribante, A., De Angelis, M., Klersy, C., 2004, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 126 (6), pp. 703-708.

8.        Efficacy of using self-etching primer with a 4-META/MMA-TBB resin cement in bonding orthodontic brackets to human enamel and effect of saliva contamination on shear bond strength, Sirirungrojying, S., Saito, K., Hayakawa, T., Kasai, K., 2004, Angle Orthodontist 74 (2), pp. 251-258.

9.        Use of a self-etching primer in combination with a resin-modified glass ionomer: Effect of water and saliva contamination on shear bond strength         Cacciafesta, V., Sfondrini, M.F., Baluga, L., Scribante, A., Klersy, C., 2003, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 124 (4), pp. 420-426.

·         Sengupta, A.K. and Das, B. 2004, Determination of worker physiological cost in workspace reach envelopes. Ergonomics, 2004, vol. 47, No. 3, 330-342, cited in:

10.     Impact of ceiling restriction and lifting barriers on selected physiological and perceptual responses, Christie, C.J., Wolfe, A., 2011, Work 38 (3), pp. 225-234       

11.     Muscles activities at two different work area boundaries during sedentary work, Mohd Nur, N., Md Dawal, S.Z., 2010, Proceedings of 2010 IEEE EMBS Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, IECBES 2010 , art. no. 5742263, pp. 369-372.

12.     Upper limb and lower back muscle activity during prolonged sitting, Nur, N.M., Dawal, S.Z.Md., 2009, TIC-STH'09: 2009 IEEE Toronto International Conference - Science and Technology for Humanity , art. no. 5444497, pp. 234-238.

13.     The effects of dynamic movement on seated reach arcs, by  Holman, G.T., Davis, J., Maghsoodloo, S.  2008 Ergonomics 51 (5), pp. 691-701

14.      Analysis of horizontal whole body-movements by transporting unstable objects, Diaz-Zeledon, M., Lin, C.-L., Landau, K.  2007 Occupational Ergonomics 7 (4), pp. 247-263. 

15.     Determinants guiding alternate foot placement selection and the behavioral responses are similar when avoiding a real or a virtual obstacle, Moraes, R., Patla, A.E.  2006 Experimental Brain Research 171 (4), pp. 497-510.

·         Das, B. and Sengupta, A.K. 2000, Evaluation of low back pain risks in beef skinning operations, Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, Volume 6, Number 3, 347-361, has been cited in,

16.     Effects of erector spinae muscle fatigue on trunk repositioning accuracy in forward and lateral flexion , Iwasa, K., Miyamoto, K., Shimizu, K.  2005 Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 18 (3-4), pp. 61-66 

·         Sengupta, A. K., and Das, B. 2000, Maximum reach envelope for the seated and standing males and females for industrial workstation design, Ergonomics, Volume 43, No. 9, 1390-1404, has been cited in:

17.     Integral model of the area of reaches and forces of a disabled person with dysfunction of lower limbs as a tool in virtual assessment of manipulation possibilities in selected work environments, Branowski, B., Pohl, P., Rychlik, M., Zablocki, M., 2011, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics) 6766 LNCS (PART 2), pp. 12-21.      

18.     Air pointing: Design and evaluation of spatial target acquisition with and without visual feedback          Cockburn, A., Quinn, P., Gutwin, C., Ramos, G., Looser, J., 2011, International Journal of Human Computer Studies 69 (6), pp. 401-414.       

19.     Effects of target location, stature and hand grip type on in-vehicle reach discomfort, Wang, X., Trasbot, J., 2011, Ergonomics 54 (5), pp. 466-476

20.     Footwear effects on balance and gait in elderly women of Indian population between the ages 55 and 75 years      Bhatia, A., Kalra, S., 2011, Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy 5 (1), pp. 1-4.

21.      Investigating the role of the shoulder musculature during maximum unilateral isometric exertions, Perdeaux, K.M., Fischer, S.L., Dickerson, C.R., 2010, Occupational Ergonomics 9 (3-4), pp. 141-151.

22.      Muscles activities at two different work area boundaries during sedentary work, Mohd Nur, N., Md Dawal, S.Z., 2010, Proceedings of 2010 IEEE EMBS Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, IECBES 2010 , art. no. 5742263, pp. 369-372.

23.      Upper limb and lower back muscle activity during prolonged sitting, Nur, N.M., Dawal, S.Z.Md., 2009, TIC-STH'09: 2009 IEEE Toronto International Conference - Science and Technology for Humanity , art. no. 5444497, pp. 234-238.

24.      Problems encountered in seated arm reach posture reconstruction: Need for a more realistic spine and upper limb kinematic model, Wang, X., 2009, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics) 5620 LNCS, pp. 160-169.

25.      The effects of obesity and standing time on postural sway during prolonged quiet standing, Singh, D., Park, W., Levy, M.S., Jung, E.E., 2009, Ergonomics 52 (8), pp. 977-986.

26.     The effects of dynamic movement on seated reach arcs, Holman, G.T., Davis, J., Maghsoodloo, S.  2008 Ergonomics 51 (5), pp. 691-701

27.      A data-based modeling approach of reach capacity and discomfort for digital human models, Wang, X., Chateauroux, E., Chevalot, N.  2007 Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics) 4561 LNCS, pp. 215-223.

28.     A memory-based model for planning target reach postures in the presence of obstructions, Park, W., Singh, D., Martin, B.J.  2006 Ergonomics 49 (15), pp. 1565-1580

29.     Effect of pressure suit on functional reach, Uppu, N.R., Aghazadeh, F., Nabatilan, L.  2006 Occupational Ergonomics 6 (3-4), pp. 129-142 . 

30.     Functional characteristics of users in tasks associated with grocery retail checkout: A literature review, Ringholz, D.A.  2005 Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, pp. 828-831.

31.     Ergonomically designed workstation based on simulation of worker's movements, Fulder, T., Pizmoht, P., Polajnar, A., Leber, M.  2005 International Journal of Simulation Modelling 4 (1), pp. 27-34. 

32.     Modelling of shoulder and torso perception of effort in manual transfer tasks, Kim, K.H., Martin, B.J., Chaffin, D.B.  2004 Ergonomics 47 (9), pp. 927-944 

33.     Determination of the normal and maximum reach measures of adult wheelchair users, Kozey, J.W., Das, B.  2004 International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 33 (3), pp. 205-213.

·         Wang, Y., Das, B., and Sengupta, A.K.. 1999, Normal horizontal working area: the concept of inner boundary, Ergonomics, 1999, vol.42, No. 4, 638-646, has been cited in, 

34.     Muscles activities at two different work area boundaries during sedentary work            Mohd Nur, N., Md Dawal, S.Z., 2010, Proceedings of 2010 IEEE EMBS Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, IECBES 2010, art. no. 5742263, pp. 369-372.

35.     Upper limb and lower back muscle activity during prolonged sitting, Nur, N.M., Dawal, S.Z.Md., 2009, TIC-STH'09: 2009 IEEE Toronto International Conference - Science and Technology for Humanity , art. no. 5444497, pp. 234-238.

36.     Applying reach in direct manipulation user interfaces, Toney, A., Thomas, B.H., 2006, ACM International Conference Proceeding Series 206, pp. 393-396.

37.     Scaling affordances for human reach actions, Choi, H.J., Mark, L.S.  2004 Human Movement Science 23 (6), pp. 785-806.

·         Sengupta, A.K. and Das, B. 1997, HUMAN: An AutoCAD based three dimensional anthropometric human model for workstation design, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1997 (19), 347-352, has been cited in,

38.     Motion generation from MTM semantics, Kuo, C.-F., Wang, M.-J.  2009 Computers in Industry 60 (5), pp. 339-348 

39.     An online ergonomic evaluator for 3D product design, Kuo, C.-F., Chu, C.-H.  2005 Computers in Industry 56 (5), pp. 479-492

40.     Development of a hierarchical estimation method for anthropometric variables, You, H., Ryu, T.  2005 International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 35 (4), pp. 331-343

41.     A computer-aided design-based system for posture analyses of motorcycles, Barone, S., Curcio, A.  2004 Journal of Engineering Design 15 (6), pp. 581-595

42.     Human modeling and simulation: Establishing parameters for an adjustable notebook computer display, Stewart, A.M., Sommerich, C.M., Mirka, G.A., Lewis, G.E.  2001 Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, pp. 682-686

43.     Computer-aided ergonomics: A case study of incorporating ergonomics analyses into workplace design, Feyen, R., Liu, Y., Chaffin, D., Jimmerson, G., Joseph, B.  2000 Applied Ergonomics 31 (3), pp. 291-300. 

·         Das, B. and Sengupta A. K. 1996, Industrial workstation design: a systematic ergonomics approach. Applied Ergonomics, vol. 27, No. 3, 157-163, has been cited in,

44.     Design of a workstation and its evaluation under the influence of noise and illumination for an assembly task, Muzammil, M., Ahmad, S., Khan, A.A., Hasan, F., 2011, Work 39 (1), pp. 3-14.

45.     A comparison of methodologies for designing for human variability, Garneaua, C.J., Parkinsona, M.B., 2011, Journal of Engineering Design 22 (7), pp. 505-521.

46.     Effects of batch assembly of a product on ergonomically designed workstation, Shikdar, A.A., 2011, International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 7 (4), pp. 415-428.

47.     An approach to estimate body dimensions through constant body ratio benchmarks, Chao, W.-C., Wang, E.M.-Y., 2010, Applied Ergonomics 42 (1), pp. 122-130.

48.     Ergonomics design measures in manual assembly work, Alzuheri, A., Luong, L., Xing, K., 2010, 2nd International Conference on Engineering System Management and Applications, ICESMA 2010 , art. no. 5542689.

49.     Isometric muscle strength of male agricultural workers of India and the design of tractor controls, Dewangan, K.N., Gogoi, G., Owary, C., Gorate, D.U., 2010, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 40 (5), pp. 484-491.

50.     Anthropometry of male agricultural workers of north-eastern India and its use in design of agricultural tools and equipment, Dewangan, K.N., Owary, C., Datta, R.K., 2010, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 40 (5), pp. 560-573.       

51.     An anthropometric survey of industrial workers of the northern region of India, Chandna, P., Deswal, S., Chandra, A., 2010, International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering 6 (1), pp. 110-128.

52.     Modelling and simulation and ergonomic standards as support tools for a workstation design in manufacturing system, Cimino, A., Mirabelli, G., 2010, International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling 6 (1), pp. 78-88.

53.     Using the finger cun of acupuncture-point location as benchmark to estimate body dimensions, Chao, W.-C., Wang, E.M.-Y., 2010, Journal of the Chinese Institute of Industrial Engineers 27 (2), pp. 121-131.

54.      In searching for constant body ratio benchmarks, Wang, E.M.-y., Chao, W.-C., 2010, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 40 (1), pp. 59-67.

55.     Simulation of assembly processes with technical of virtual reality     García García, M., Arenas Reina, J.M., Lite, A.S., Sebastián Pérez, M.Á., 2009, AIP Conference Proceedings 1181, pp. 662-669.

56.     Worker productivity, occupational health, safety and environmental issues in thermal power plant, Hole, J.A., Pande, M., 2009,        IEEM 2009 - IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management , art. no. 5372947, pp. 1082-1086.

57.     Evaluation of worker productivity improvement criteria using interpretive structural modeling and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process, Liao, C.-H., Tseng, M.-L., 2009, WSEAS Transactions on Business and Economics 6 (8), pp. 435-445.

58.     A multimeasure-based methodology for the ergonomic effective design of manufacturing system workstations, Cimino, A., Longo, F., Mirabelli, G.  2009 International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 39 (2), pp. 447-455.

59.     A study on approaches to estimate body dimensions: Stature as an example, W.-C., Wang, E.M.-Y.  2008 Proceedings - 5th International Conference on Fuzzy Systems and Knowledge Discovery, FSKD 2008 4, art. no. 4666442, pp. 531-535.

60.     Design and implementation of a fuzzy expert system for performance assessment of an integrated health, safety, environment (HSE) and ergonomics system: The case of a gas refinery , Azadeh, A., Fam, I.M., Khoshnoud, M., Nikafrouz, M.  2008 Information Sciences 178 (22), pp. 4280-4300    

61.      Safety behaviors assessment in process industry: A case study in gas refinery , Fam, I.M., Azadeh, A., Faridan, M., Mahjub, H.  2008 Journal of the Chinese Institute of Industrial Engineers 25 (4), pp. 298-305

62.     The effects of dynamic movement on seated reach arcs, Holman, G.T., Davis, J., Maghsoodloo, S.  2008 Ergonomics 51 (5), pp. 691-701

63.     Anthropometric data of female farm workers from north eastern India and design of hand tools of the hilly region, Dewangan, K.N., Owary, C., Datta, R.K.  2008 International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 38 (1), pp. 90-100  

64.     Evaluation of worker productivity improvement using ISM and FAHP, Cheng, Y.L., Chiu, A.S.F., Tseng, M.L., Lin, Y.H.  2007 IEEM 2007: 2007 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, art. no. 4419161, pp. 109-113 

65.     A design methodology to create constraint-based human movement patterns for ergonomic analysis, Mitchell, R.H., Medland, A.J., Salo, A.I.T.  2007 Journal of Engineering Design 18 (4), pp. 293-310 

66.     Smart workstation design: An ergonomics and methods engineering approach, Shikdar, A.A., Al-Hadhrami, M.A.  2007 International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering 2 (4), pp. 363-374

67.      Workstation redesign for a repetitive drill press operation: A combined work design and ergonomics approach, Das, B., Shikdar, A.A., Winters, T.  2007 Human Factors and Ergonomics In Manufacturing 17 (4), pp. 395-410 

68.      Musculoskeletal problems among workers of an Iranian communication company, Choobineh, A., Tabatabaei, S., Tozihian, M., Ghadami, F.  2007 Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 11 (1), pp. 32-36 

69.     Functional characteristics of users in tasks associated with grocery retail checkout: A literature review, Ringholz, D.A.  2005 Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, pp. 828-831 

70.     Task-based vehicle interior layout design using optimization method to enhance safety, Kim, J., Yang, J., Abdel-Malek, K., Nebel, K.  2005 Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering 5805, art. no. 05, pp. 54-65

71.     Anthropometric dimensions of farm youth of the north eastern region of India , Dewangan, K.N., Prasanna Kumar, G.V., Suja, P.L., Choudhury, M.D.  2005 International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 35 (11), pp. 979-989

72.     Anthropometry of Thai technical university students, Yodpijit, N., Bunterngchit, Y., Lockhart, T.E.  2004 IIE Annual Conference and Exhibition 2004, pp. 899-904 

73.     Ergonomics, and occupational health and safety in the oil industry: A managers' response, Shikdar, A.A., Sawaqed, N.M.  2004 Computers and Industrial Engineering 47 (2-3), pp. 223-232 

74.     Worker productivity, and occupational health and safety issues in selected industries, Shikdar, A.A., Sawaqed, N.M.  2003 Computers and Industrial Engineering 45 (4), pp. 563-572  

75.     The relationship between worker satisfaction and productivity in a repetitive industrial task, Shikdar, A.A., Das, B.  2003 Applied Ergonomics 34 (6), pp. 603-610 

76.     Paraplegic trainees and operators in engineering/technology environments, O'Herlihy, E.P., Gaughran, W.F.  2002 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, pp. 3959-3966 

77.     Development of a software package for ergonomic assessment of manufacturing industry, Shikdar, A., Al-Araimi, S., Omurtag, B.  2002 Computers and Industrial Engineering 43 (3), pp. 485-493

78.     Ergonomics evaluation and redesign of a hospital meal cart, Das, B., Wimpee, J., Das, B.  2002 Applied Ergonomics 33 (4), pp. 309-318 

79.     Limiting design criterion analysis of a relay type production line, Quintana, R., Skelton, G.W.  2002 Integrated Manufacturing Systems 13 (7), pp. 459-470  

80.     Ergonomics considerations and management action in the implementation of industrial robots, Das, B.  2001 Human Factors and Ergonomics In Manufacturing 11 (3), pp. 269-285

81.     Isometric push-up and pull-down strengths of paraplegics in the workspace: 1. Strength measurement profiles, Das, B., Forde, M.  1999 Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation 9 (4), pp. 277-289 

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82.     Analysis of visual acuity and motion resolvability as measures for optimal visual perception of the workspace, Janabi-Sharifi, F., Vakanski, A., 2011, Applied Ergonomics 42 (3), pp. 473-486.               

83.     Multi-objective optimization-based method for kinematic posture prediction: Development and validation, Yang, J., Marler, T., Rahmatalla, S., 2011, Robotica 29 (2), pp. 245-253.

84.     A collaborative Design for Usability approach supported by Virtual Reality and a Multi-Agent System embedded in a PLM environment, Mahdjoub, M., Monticolo, D., Gomes, S., Sagot, J.-C., 2010, CAD Computer Aided Design 42 (5), pp. 402-413.

85.     Effects of wrist-extension orthosis on shoulder and scapular muscle activities during simulated assembly tasks, Yoo, I.-G., Jung, M.-Y., Jeon, H.-S., Lee, J., 2010, Industrial Health 48 (1), pp. 108-114.

86.     Modeling the dynamics of MEMS-based mobile devices under speed-controlled human motion using acceleration measurements, Kotsopoulos, A., Antonakopoulos, T., 2009, 2009 IEEE Intrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2009 , art. no. 5168592, pp. 973-977.

87.     Ability of youth operators to reach farm tractor controls, Fathallah, F.A., Chang, J.H., Pickett, W., Marlenga, B., 2009, Ergonomics 52 (6), pp. 685-694.

88.     Optimization-based posture prediction for human upper body, Mi, Z., Yang, J., Abdel-Malek, K., 2009, Robotica 27 (4), pp. 607-620.

89.     Kinematic modeling and analysis of the human workspace for visual perceptibility, Masih-Tehrani, B., Janabi-Sharifi, F.  2008 International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 38 (1), pp. 73-89 

90.     Simulation of complex human movement through the modulation of observed motor tasks, Andreoni, G., Rabuffetti, M., Pedotti, A.  2007 Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics) 4561 LNCS, pp. 3-12

91.     An efficient approach to human motion modeling for the verification of human-centric product design and manufacturing in virtual environments, Mavrikios, D., Karabatsou, V., Pappas, M., Chryssolouris, G.  2007 Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing 23 (5), pp. 533-543 

92.     A design methodology to create constraint-based human movement patterns for ergonomic analysis, Mitchell, R.H., Medland, A.J., Salo, A.I.T.  2007 Journal of Engineering Design 18 (4), pp. 293-310 

93.     Key human factors of vehicle interior occupant packaging in SAE standard, Ding, Y., Hu, P., Jin, C.-N., Wu, X.-J.  2007 Journal of Beijing Institute of Technology (English Edition) 16 (1), pp. 38-44 

94.     Using ergonomic software in non-repetitive manufacturing processes: A case study, Santos, J., Sarriegi, J.M., Serrano, N., Torres, J.M.  2007 International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 37 (3), pp. 267-275 

95.     Postural implications of obtaining line-of-sight for seated operators of underground mining load-haul-dump vehicles, Godwin, A., Eger, T., Salmoni, A., Grenier, S., Dunn, P.  2007 Ergonomics 50 (2), pp. 192-207

96.     Multi-criteria upper-body human motion adaptation, Alexopoulos, K., Mavrikios, D., Pappas, M., Ntelis, E., Chryssolouris, G.  2007 International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing 20 (1), pp. 57-70 

97.     Kinematic approach for the evaluation of human visual perceptibility in the workspace, Masih-Tehrani, B., Sharifi, F.J.  2006 Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation 2006, art. no. 1642259, pp. 3648-3653 

98.     An approach to human motion analysis and modeling, Mavrikios, D., Karabatsou, V., Alexopoulos, K., Pappas, M., Gogos, P., Chryssolouris, G.  2006 International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 36 (11), pp. 979-989 

99.     Shoulder muscle activity increases with wrist splint use during a simulated upper-extremity work task, Mell, A.G., Friedman, M.A., Hughes, R.E., Carpenter, J.E.  2006 American Journal of Occupational Therapy 60 (3), pp. 320-326

100.  Real-time optimal reach-posture prediction in a new interactive virtual environment, Yang, J., Marler, R.T., Beck, S., Abdel-Malek, K., Kim, J.  2006 Journal of Computer Science and Technology 21 (2), pp. 189-198

101.  The Iowa interactive digital-human virtual environment, Yang, J., Abdel-Malek, K., Farrell, K., Nebel, K.  2004 American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering Division, MED 15, art. no. IMECE2004-61791, pp. 1061-1069

102.  Multi-objective optimization for upper body posture prediction, Yang, J., Marler, R.T., Kim, H., Arora, J.S., Abdel-Malek, K.  2004 Collection of Technical Papers - 10th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference 4, pp. 2288-2305

103.  Muscular performance modeling of the upper limb in static postures, Mamaghani, N.K., Shimomura, Y., Iwanaga, K., Katsuura, T.  2003 Journal of Physiological Anthropology and Applied Human Science 22 (3), pp. 149-157

104.  Ergonomics in product design: Safety factor, Sagot, J.-C., Gouin, V., Gomes, S.  2003 Safety Science 41 (2-3), pp. 137-154

105.  Human modeling and simulation: Establishing parameters for an adjustable notebook computer display, Stewart, A.M., Sommerich, C.M., Mirka, G.A., Lewis, G.E.  2001 Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, pp. 682-686

106.  Activity simulation: An aid for a high-speed craft bridge design process, Le Bouar, G., Gomes, S., Sagot, J.-C.  2001 Marine and Maritime, pp. 161-170

107.  Posture prediction versus inverse kinematics, Abdel-Malek, K., Yu, W., Mi, Z., Tanbour, E., Jaber, M.  2001 Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference 2, pp. 37-45

108.  Construction of a knowledge base for ergonomic design with human models, Jung, E.S., Kang, D.  2000 Proceedings of the XIVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association and 44th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Association, 'Ergonomics for the New Millennium', pp. 711-714.

 

Editorial Activities

 

Dr. Sengupta is an Editorial Board Member of Occupational Ergonomics, IOS press, Amsterdam, The Netherlands from 2005- present. He reviews scholarly articles for journals (Ergonomics, Applied Ergonomics, Occupational Ergonomics, Manufacturing Systems, Colleguim Anthopoligicum) and various conference proceedings. He has acted as the News letter editor of International Society of Occupational Ergonomics and Safety (ISOES) from 2002 to 2004. He has also reviewed several text books and technical grant proposals.

·          Recent reviewing activities of scholarly articles of journals and conference proceedings:

1.        March 6, 2008, Errors associated with bin boundaries in observation-based on posture ………, Andrews et al., Occupational Ergonomics - IOS press, Amsterdam.

2.        OE 0725: February 13, 2008, Ergonomic Evaluation of an Extension Screw Gun to Improve Posture by Hess et al. Occupational Ergonomics - IOS press, Amsterdam.

3.        M 21: Effect of the Number Pad on Mousing Location, HFES 08 conference proceedings.

4.        M 186: Haptic Perception in Minimally Invasive Surgical Tasks. HFES 08 conference proceedings.

5.        M 604: Examining Force and Impulse Production During Use of a Touch Screen for a Number Entry Task. HFES 08 conference proceedings.

6.        Rehabilitation Ergonomics: The clinical utility of ergonomic tools and Methodology, by Camplello. HFES 08 conference proceedings.

7.        OE 0719: October 12, 2007, Hydraulic-actuation joystick use: a kinetic, kinematic and electromyographic description, by Murphy and Oliver. Occupational Ergonomics - IOS press, Amsterdam.

8.        OE 718: June 27, 2007, Analysis of horizontal whole body-movements by transporting instable objects, by Diaz-Zeledon et al. Occupational Ergonomics - IOS press, Amsterdam.

9.        BM-D-06-00068, The Effects of Dynamic Movement on Seated Reach Arcs, by Grady T. Holman et al. Journal of Biomechanics – Elsevier Publishers

10.     OE 0611: Sep 21, 2006, Effect of humeral rotation, upper arm flexion, elbow flexion and forearm rotation …., by Mukhopadhya et al. Occupational Ergonomics - IOS press, Amsterdam.

11.     Paper # MS0615, Simulation and Optimization of manual workstation using 23 factorial design. The 17th IASTED International Conference on Modelling and Simulation, 2006.

12.     OE 606, May 30, 2006, Effects of proximity sensor feedback chair on head, shoulder and trunk postures ….by Yoo et al. Occupational Ergonomics - IOS press, Amsterdam.

13.     MS #AE/05/179: Space interpretation criteria concerning static working posture by Gedliczka et al. Applied Ergonomics – Elsevier Publishers

14.     OE 0425: March 1, 2005, Industrial Production of Food – risk survey of three manufacturing systems …., by Willquist and Ortengren. Occupational Ergonomics - IOS press, Amsterdam.

15.     OE 0510: Oct 21, 2005, Evaluating human body area factors from digital images, by Calvino et al. Occupational Ergonomics - IOS press, Amsterdam.

16.     Manuscript # 04/207: External and internal geometry of European volunteers" by Bertrand et al. Ergonomics, Taylor and Francis.

17.     OE 0442: Sep 23, 2004, Do back support belts change the kinematics of lifting, by Pope et al. Occupational Ergonomics - IOS press, Amsterdam.

18.     Manuscript number: 04/078.  Enough recovery time after exhaustion in high-intensity work by H-C Wu, W-H Hsu and T Chen. Ergonomics, Taylor and Francis.

19.     Manuscript #02/003: A training procedure for anthopometric measurements and criteria for application of the procedure. Ergonomics, Taylor and Francis.

20.     March 25, 2002: A customizable machining feature extraction methodology for turned components. Journal of Manufacturing Systems - Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI.

21.     November 8, 2001: 3D computer modeling of sitting working place. Colleguim Antropoligicum - Croatian Anthropological Society, Zagreb, Croatia

·        Text books reviewed:

22.  Solutions for Engineering Economic Analysis –10th edition, by Newnan & Lavelle.

23.     Operations Management by Gaither and Frazier, Sixth Edition, South Western - Thomson Learning.

24.     Engineering Design Communication: Conveying Design Through Graphics by Lockhart and Johnson, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.

·         Grant proposals reviews for pilot study grants from NIOSH-NORA Educational and Research Center at the Department of Occupational Medicine, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, NY:

25.     Prevention of Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among orthopedic surgeons, September, 2002.

26.     Operating room nurses’ perception of ergonomic risk factors in a surgical environment, October, 2003.

27.     The effects of the number of fingers on handle during forceful gripping, pushing and pulling tasks, December, 2008.

 


Funded Grant Proposals

1.        PI, for the project “Occupational Safety and Health Training Grant: Occupational Safety Engineering” from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), grant # T 42OH008422. Effective 1/7/2005-6/30/2010, $532,301. Objective of this training grant is to train engineering and science graduates in safety engineering.

2.        PI for the project "Occupational Safety Program - NORA Research Grant", from NIOSH, Effective 7/1/05-6/30/10, $120,164.  Objective of this research grant is to conduct research in the selected areas of The National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA).

3.        PI for the project "Occupational Safety Program - Nora Research Grant", sponsored by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)/ Mount Sinai School of Medicine, $ 188,788 effective from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2005.

4.        "Data Analysis and Experimental Validation of an Assisted Patient Transfer Study", PI (with Co-PI Dr. Jeng and Mr. Reichert), NY-NJ NIOSH ERC pilot project grant, $12,000, August 15, 2001 to August 14, 2002.

5.        "Logistics problems in warehousing and distribution of perishable goods at Tropicana's Northeast distribution center", PI (with Co-PI Dr. Bladikas and Dr. Yang), NCTIP, $189,692, June 1, 2000 to May 31, 2001.

6.        "Assessment of Spinal Loading and Back Pain Risks in Assisting Patient Transfers", PI (with Co-PI Dr. Jeng and Mr. Reichert).  NY-NJ NIOSH ERC pilot project grant, $8,500, August 15, 2000 to August 14, 2001.

7.        “Occupational Safety and Health Training Grant: Occupational Safety Engineering”, Co-PI (with Dr. Jeng). National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), $253,871, July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2003.

8.        “Occupational Safety and Health Training Grant: Occupational Safety Engineering”, Co-PI (with Dr. Jeng). National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), $78,654, July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000.

9.        “Occupational Safety and Health Training Grant: Occupational Safety Engineering”, Co-PI (with Dr. Jeng). National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), $78,900, July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999.

10.     “Concurrent Engineering Design & Manufacturing”, Co-PI, Gateway Coalition, NSF Grant, $80,000, 1997.

11.     “Computer Aided Human-Machine Interface Design”, PI, NJIT SBR Grant A/c # 421490, $14,139, 1997.

12.     “Computer Aided Human-Machine Interface Design”, PI, NJIT SBR Grant A/c # 421490 and 421780, $20,463, 1996.

 

Other Professional Activities

 

1.        Member of Faculty Council of New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2003-05, and 2009- present

2.        Executive Council Member and Newsletter Editor, 2002-2004, International Society of Occupational Ergonomics and Safety (ISOES), 10621 Jones Street, Suite 301-A, Fairfax, Virginia 22030.

3.        Session Chair of Session#35: Grip Forces and Ergonomic Hand Tool Design - in the Conference "Quality of Work and Products in Enterprises of the Future", held in Munich, Germany, May 9, 2003.