Presenter

Dr. Michael Jorgensen is a Professor in the Industrial, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering Department at Wichita State University, where he is responsible for the Industrial Ergonomics curriculum and research. His research has assessed intervention strategies for preventing work-related musculoskeletal injuries, including passive shoulder exoskeletons, job rotation, and segmental vibration to reduce vibration exposure to aircraft manufacturing workers. Before joining Wichita State University, he was an Industrial Engineer and Ergonomist with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the Office of Ergonomic Support in Washington, DC. He worked as a consultant for an ergonomics consulting firm.