丹Nathan-Roberts

Cognitive Ergononics 工程

Department of Industrial and Systems 工程
Charles W. Davidson College of 工程
赞助商:Herman Miller, Inc., Steris Corporation, Wavelet Health Inc.

丹Nathan-Roberts was drawn to science and engineering from a young age. “I always liked figuring out how things worked, and I was fortunate to be encouraged to attend science camps and study math and engineering.”

Today he works in cognitive ergonomics, a field that explores the relationship of human cognitive abilities with systems and technology, particularly in health care 在工作场所.

Cognitive ergonomics has many applications, as Nathan-Roberts’ diverse research demonstrates. He collaborates with businesses in health care, medical devices, technology and more.

For example, furniture manufacturer Herman Miller approached Nathan-Roberts for help with the ergonomics of a new product line, which included features new to the industry.

“The undergraduate team and I had the opportunity to conduct an ergonomic analysis of the fit of an unreleased Herman Miller product,” explains Nathan-Roberts. “我们生成的 research reports and briefed Herman Miller on our findings.”

Working with students has been especially inspiring. “The students in my classes and in my research group are hard-working, smart and engaged,” he says. “他们的热情 and curiosity inspire me to provide as many opportunities for them as I can.”

学生的研究

"In the HF/E masters program I have been able to apply my science background and exercise creativity in different ways compared to my previous career in engineering, which 非常自由. This program also enabled me to find a position in the healthcare industry, the field in which I’ve always wanted to work."

Janet Wu Chastain, ’17 MS Human Factors and Ergonomics
User Experience Researcher, Proteus Digital Health

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