Publications

OSHRC projects have been published in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and as theses and dissertations.

Recent Journal Publications

Updated: September 2025

New!  Casu, G., Barr, A., Kim, S., Nussbaum, M. A., Rempel, D., Pau, M. & Harris-Adamson, C. (2025) Optimizing passive exoskeleton torque for dynamic overhead work: Phase-specific analysis on muscle activity and perceived exertion, Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 85: 103070 (10 pages)

Kim, S., Porto, R. & Nussbaum, M. A. (2025) User Experiences and Adoption Factors for a Back-Support Exosuit in Automotive Logistics: Results from Field Testing up to 18 Months, IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 13(3): 191-199.

Choi, J., Kim, S., Lim, S., Porto, R. & Nussbaum, M. A. (2025) Effectiveness and usability of a trunk posture feedback system: An exploratory, longitudinal study for up to 10 days among vehicle assembly operators, Applied Ergonomics, 128: 104564 (8 pages).

Behjati Ashtiani, M., Akhavanfar, M., Li, L., Kim, S. & Nussbaum, M. A. (2025) Using musculoskeletal models to estimate the effects of exoskeletons on spine loads during dynamic lifting tasks: differences between OpenSim and the AnyBody modelling system, Journal of Biomechanics, 188: 112780 (9 pages).

Ojelade, A., Rajabi, M. S., Kim, S. & Nussbaum, M. A. (2025) A data-driven approach to classifying manual material handling tasks using markerless motion capture and recurrent neural networks, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 107: 103755 (13 pages).

Usmani, A. R., Rajabi, M. S., Ojelade, A., Kim, S., Harris-Adamson, C., Barr, A. & Nussbaum, M. A. (2025) Passive back support exoskeletons do not effectively reduce physical demands during simulated floor tiling, Applied Ergonomics, 128: 104549 (9 pages).

Akinwande, F., Kim, S., Ojelade, A., Muslim, K., Iridiastadi, H., Nasarwanji, M., Kim, J. H. & Nussbaum, M. A. (2025) Perspectives of Mining Personnel on Adopting Occupational Exoskeletons: Comparisons Between a Developed and a Developing Country, Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 42: 523-536.

Jamshid Nezhad Zahabi, S., Islam, M. S., Kim, S., Lau, N., Nussbaum, M. A. & Lim, S. (2025) Cognitive workload assessment during VR forklift training, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 107: 103718 (9 pages).

Park, H., Noll, A., Kim, S. & Nussbaum, M. A. (2025) Passive arm-support and back-support exoskeletons have distinct phase-dependent effects on physical demands during cart pushing and pulling: An exploratory study, Applied Ergonomics, 126: 104510 (10 pages).