Publications
OSHRC projects have been published in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and as theses and dissertations.
Recent Journal Publications
Updated: April 2026
New! 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).
Ojelade, A., Kim, S., Morris, W., Barr, A., Harris-Adamson, C. & Nussbaum, M. A. (2026) Evaluating back-support exoskeletons in simulated construction-relevant tasks: Effects on task completion time and aspects of usability, Applied Ergonomics, 130: 104661 (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.