Publications

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

Recent Journal Publications

Updated: May 2026

New!  Li, L., Behjati Ashtiani, M., Kim, S. & Nussbaum, M. A. (2026) Evaluating model-estimated shoulder muscle activity during overhead work with varied task demands and exoskeleton use, Applied Ergonomics, 137: 104822.

New!  Akinwande, F., Kim, S. and Nussbaum, M. A. (2026) Passive back- and arm-support exoskeletons have effects on physical demands and user perceptions in simulated manual mining tasks that are generally beneficial but are both device- and task-specific, Applied Ergonomics, 137: 104819.

Choi, J., Kim, S., Lim, S., Porto, R., Nussbaum, M. A. (2026) Effectiveness and usability of a trunk posture feedback system: A longitudinal field study for up to six weeks in a distribution center, Applied Ergonomics, 136: 104796.

Jamshid Nezhad Zahabi, S., Kim, S., Nussbaum, M. A., Porto, R. & Lim, S. (2026) Evaluating the accuracy and feasibility of a commercial AI-powered ergonomic assessment system for automotive assembly work, Applied Ergonomics, 136: 104779.

Porta, M., Casu, G., Lim, S., Nussbaum, M. A. & Pau, M. (2026) Use of wearable sensors for continuous field monitoring of upper arm and trunk postures among construction workers, Ergonomics, 69(3): 511-524.

Choi, J., Kim, S., Usmani, A. R., Barr, A., Harris-Adamson, C. & Nussbaum, M. A. (2026) Rigid and soft back-support exoskeletons affect biomechanical and perceptual demands, but in different ways, during simulated shingle installation, Applied Ergonomics, 134: 104744 (9 pages).

Park, H. & Nussbaum, M. A. (2026) Muscle synergy analysis of short-term adaptation to arm-support exoskeletons during pseudo-static and dynamic overhead tasks, Journal of Biomechanics, 195: 113135 (9 pages).

Usmani, A. R., Kim, S., Smets, M. & Nussbaum, M. A. (2026) What drives the effective integration of lift assists in automotive assembly? Perspectives from operators, ergonomists, and manufacturers, Applied Ergonomics, 133: 104711 (10 pages).

Behjati Ashtiani, M., Akhavanfar, M., Li, L., Kim, S. & Nussbaum, M. A. (2026) Model-based vs. measured muscle activity in dynamic lifting tasks with and without back-support exoskeletons, Journal of Biomechanics, 194: 113068 (9 pages).