Bill Mecham , CPE, PE, CSP
e-mail: billmecham@msn.com

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , May 1991
• B.S. Ecology, University of Utah , May 1979
• B.S. Geography, University of Utah , May 1979
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , May 1994
• Thesis: The Effect of Heel Height and Fatigue on Gait and Slip Tendency In Women with Prediction Equations for Slip Tendency
• Ph. D. Mechanical Engineering - Occupational Injury Prevention, University of Utah , 2007
• Dissertation: A Posture Based Predictive Model for Distal Upper Extremity MSDs
• Occupation:

 Steve J. Oostema
email: steve.Oostema@hsc.utah.edu

• B.A. Kinesiology, Westmont College, 1996
• M.S. Excercise Sports Science, University of Utah, 2003
• Ph. D. Occupational Injury Prevention and Research, University of Utah, 2011
• Enjoys the Utah outdoors and is a huge fly fishing fanatic. Married (13 years) with a 3 year old daughter.

 Nathan W. Godfrey
email: nwg4@utah.edu

Website: www.eng.utah.edu/~godfrey/

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, December 2005
• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, May 2011
• Dissertation:
• Hobbies: Computers, Running, Outdoors, and Family
• Occupation: Student; Stay at Home Dad
• Research Interests: Biomechanics

 Hang Xu
email: hanghang5002002@yahoo.com.cn

• B.S. Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, September 2002--July 2006
• Master-Doctor combined Safety Technology and Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, September 2006--January 2009
• Ph.D Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, January 2009--present
• Dissertation:
• Hobbies: Basketball, Outdoor and Walking
• Occupation: Student
• Research Interests:

Brett Steigerwaldt
email: B.Steigerwaldt@utah.edu

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, August 2008
• PhD. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah 2012
• Dissertation: Smart Orthotics
• Occupation: Student
• Hobbies: Rock climbing, whitewater canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, watching soccer, gymnastics, break dancing, snowboarding, skiing, programming micro-controllers, photography and oenology/viticulture. Also enjoys robots and Matlab and Electronic Music

Kasey Greenland
e-mail: kaseygreenland@gmail.com

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University 2008
• Ph.D.. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah 2011
• Dissertation:
• Occupation: Student and Engineering Technician for Varian Medical Systems
• Hobbies: Sports including but not limited to football, basketball, soccer, and mountain biking. Building rockets.

  Byungju Yoo
email: bj_yoo@hotmail.com

• B.S. Physics, Kyungpook National University, 1998
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, 2009
• Enjoys playing golf, tennis and soccer.

Robin Elliott
e-mail: u0359696@utah.edu

• B.S.
• M.S.
• Dissertation:
• Occupation: Student
• Hobbies:

Josh Quincy
e-mail: thequink@gmail.com

• A.S. Salt Lake Community College 2005
• B.S. Biomechanical Engineering University of Utah 2007
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah 2010
• Thesis:
• Occupation: Student
• Hobbies: Enjoys Waterskiing

Chris Brammer
email: cdbrammer@gmail.com

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, 2008
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, 2011
• Thesis:
• Resume:

Matt Rafael
email: mattraphael@hotmail.com

• B.A. pre-medical Biology, University of Utah, 2005
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, 2011
• Thesis:
• Publication(s): "Cancer risk associated with early and late maternal age at first birth" which was published in Gynecological Oncology

James Nolin
e-mail: j.nolin@utah.edu

• B.S. Physics, University of Utah 2009
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah 2011

Rami Shorti
email: Rami.Shorti@utah.edu

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, 2006
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, 2010
• Thesis:

Rameshwer Rao Karingala
e-mail: rameshwer.karingala@utah.edu

• B.S.
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah 2009

Sree Harsha Jampala
email: sreeharsha.jampala@gmail.com

• B.S.
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, 2010
• Project: Evaluating Knee Joint Stresses During Kneeling Work

Sungdo Kim
e-mail: nadal.kim@gmail.com

• B.S.

Mohan Kallakanti
email: mohan.kallakanti@utah.edu

• B.S.

Bryan Howard
e-mail: bryanphoward@comcast.net

• B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Tech. University , May 2002
• M.S. Bioengineering, University of Utah , August 2005
• Thesis: Ultrasonically Enhanced Delivery of Chemotherapeutics for the Treatment of Breast Cancer
• Ph.D.: Occupational Biomechanics, University of Utah , 2008
• Dissertation: Effects of Occupational Exposure to Whole Body Vibration on Lumbar Spine Physiology
• Occupation: Product Development Engineer, Medicine Lodge

Phill Drinkaus
e-mail: email@utah.edu

• B.A. French, Trinity College , 1987
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , 1995
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , 1999
• Thesis:
• Ph. D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , 2003
• Dissertation:
• Occupation: Research Assistant Professor, University of Utah - Ergonomics and Safety

Mark Warner
e-mail: mkmawarner@aol.com

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Utah State University
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah
• Thesis: Strain of the Annulous Fibrosis
• Ph. D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , May 2004
• Dissertation:
• Occupation: Safety Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories

Andrew Merryweather
e-mail: a.merryweather@utah.edu

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Utah State University , May 2003
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, December 2007
• Thesis: Development of a Statistically Based Model for Posture Prediction During Manual Material Handling, Back Compressive Force Calculations and Improved Prediction of Job Risk
• Ph. D. Mechanical Engineering - Occupational Injury Prevention, University of Utah , 2008
• Dissertation: Investigation of walking surface conditions and changes in walking gait
• Occupation: Research Assistant Professor, U of U

Rob Poulsen
email: robbiepoulsen@msn.com

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, effective May 2007
  M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, anticipated May 2008
  Degrees will be awarded jointly from combined BS/MS status.
• Occupation: Completed numerous internships in Aerospace and Medical fields Manufacturing Engineer, Cast/Cure Commercial Rocket Programs, ATK Launch Systems, May 2007 - Present Trying to find work on the side as a consultant and custom prototype design/build job shop......Present
• Hobbies: Enjoys all things outdoors that have a slight danger factor, including but not limited to snowboarding, skiing, wakeboarding, mountain biking.Also enjoys spending time with his gorgeous statistician wife and 2 rescued, soon to be rescuing, german shepherds.

Derrick Franklin
e-mail:

• B.S. Biological Engineering
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering Ergonomics and Safety, University of Utah
• Thesis:
• Occupation:
• Sports Fanatic

  Jungmin Choi
email: c8112267@yahoo.co.kr

• B.S. Oceanography, Korea Naval Academy, March 2004
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah
• Thesis:
  
• Occupation: Lieutenant of Korea Navy
  
• Hobbies: Enjoys Tennis, Golf, and Swimming

Sharon Davis
e-mail: sharon.davis@utah.edu

• B.S. Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah , December 2005
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , May 2007
• Thesis: Comparison of Ergonomic Tool Outputs
• Occupation:

Jen Tolbert
e-mail: jen.werner@utah.edu

• B.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Iowa , May 2004
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , 2006
• Thesis:
• Occupation:

Mark Dumas
e-mail: Mark.Dumas@slcc.edu

• B.S. Biology, Southern Utah State College ,1989
• M.S. Public Health, University of Utah , Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, 1993
• Thesis: Analysis of Video Taped Tasks Involving Upper Extremity Cumulative Trauma Risk Factors: Validity and Viewer Bias Carriages
• Occupation: Assistant Professor, Environmental Technology Program, Salt Lake Community College

Eric Ellis
e-mail: elellis5@juno.com

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , December 2001
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , August 2004
• Thesis: The Effect of Pinch Grip on Upper Extremity Cumulative Trauma Disorders in Female Garment Workers
• Occupation: Design Engineer, ATK-Thiokol

Zach Evans
e-mail: Zackery_Evans@daifukuamerica.com

• B.S.
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , December 2005
• Thesis: Comparison of Two Hand-Powered, Tracked Wheelchair Carriages
• Occupation: Daifuku America Corporation

Adam Gaul
e-mail: @utah.edu

• B.S.
• M.S. Public Health, University of Utah , May 2004
• Thesis: Health Exposures During the Drilling of A390
• Occupation: AMWTP at Idaho National Laboratories for BBWI

Andy Huff
e-mail: ahuff@kirkhill-ta.com

• B.S.
• M.E. (Masters of Engineering), University of Utah , August 2004
• Thesis:
• Occupation: Health and Safety Engineer, Kirkhill Elastomers ;
• Lives with wife Danielle and Son Joseph in Brea , CA

Matt Johns
e-mail: mrj5@utah.edu

• B.A. Social Science (Behavioral Science & Health), University of Utah , 2002
• M.S. Public Health, University of Utah , December 2004
• Thesis: Is Repetitive Wrist Motion and Wrist Posture Associated with Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Distal Upper Extremity in Female Sewing Workers?
• Occupation: Physician Assistant Student, Arizona School of Health Sciences, Mesa , Arizona - August 2007

Kimberli Jones

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , May 1999
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , December 2001
• Thesis: Quantification of the Risk of Repetitive Motion
• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , December 2004
• Dissertation: Effect of Microstructure on Pit-to-Crack Transition of 7075-T6 Aluminum Alloy
• Occupation: Aerospace Structural Engineer, SAIC (F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program, Hill Air Force Base)

Ben Kempe
email to: benkempe@hotmail.com

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , May 1999
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , December 2002
• Thesis: Sensory Deficit as a result of Finger Loading
• Occupation:

Richard Kent
e-mail: Richard@notfound

• B.S.
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , June 1997
• Thesis: A Reconstruction Technique for Vehicle Impacts with Wooden Poles
• Occupation: Assistant Professor, University of Virginia

George LaFiguera
email: george.lafiguera1@hill.af.mil

• B.S.
• MS Mechanical Engineering University of Utah , 2004
• Thesis: Analysis of Wrist Supports for Keyboard and Mouse Entry
• Occupation: Staff Engineer for the United States Air Force (Civil Service) and an F-16 Maintenance Officer in the United States Air Force Reserves (Military)

Matthew Reading
e-mail: minionmatt@hotmail.com

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , 2000
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , 2006
• Thesis: An Estimate of Percent Maximum Effort Using Handgrip Strength and Perceived Exertion
• Occupation: Safety Engineer with Sandia National Laboratories. Responsible for Environmental Safety and Health
  of the day-to-day operation of the Neutron Generation Facility

Spencer Reese
e-mail: spencer@medroninc.com

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Utah State University , May 2001
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , August 2004
• Thesis: Measuring the effect of combined ergonomic risk factors on the sensory function of the median nerve
• Occupation: Medron , Inc.
• Hobbies:

Juan Carlos Rodriguez
email to: jrodriguez@humantech.com

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering from University Of Utah , May 2003
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering from Univesrity of Utah , Dec 2006
• Thesis:
• Occupation: Ergonomics Consultant with Humantech in Ann Arbor , MI
• Happily married with a son and a second on the way.

Nathan Shirley
e-mail: nate_shirley@yahoo.com

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Utah State University , May 1999
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , May 2001
• Thesis: Presentation of Internet-Based Ergonomics and Safety Educational Material for the Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum
• Occupation:

Lowell Beck
e-mail: email@utah.edu

• B.S.
• M.S.
• Thesis:
• Ph.D.
• Dissertation:
• Occupation:

Sachin Schinde
e-mail: email@utah.edu

• B.S.
• M.S.
• Thesis:
• Ph.D.
• Dissertation:
• Occupation:

Glen West
e-mail: email@utah.edu

• B.S.
• M.S.
• Thesis:
• Ph.D.
• Dissertation:
• Occupation:

Brad Whitaker
e-mail: BWhitaker@slb.com

• B.S. Health Education, University of Utah , June 1994
• M.S. Public Health, University of Utah , May 2001
• Thesis: Evaluation of OSHA Trenching Standard
• Ph.D.
• Disseration :
• Occupation: QHSE Manager at Schlumberger Sugar Land Product Center, 2003-Present

Jon Paulsen
e-mail: paulsen@thehumansolution.com

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , 1993
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , 1996
• Thesis: RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) Online Usability in Java Software RULA Pocket Ergo
• Occupation: President, in-house Ergonomist for The Human Solution and Ergonomic Chair Pro specializing in sales of Ergonomic Chairs like the Ergohuman Chair and the Freedom Chair.

Jason Croft
e-mail: jasoncroft@gmail.com

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , 2007
• M.S.
• Thesis: Safety Improvement in Manufacturing
• Senior Project: Design and Produce Downhill Wheelchair. Please see the website
• Occupation:

Josh Quincy
e-mail: thequink@hotmail.com

• A.S. Salt Lake Community College 2005
• B.S. Biomechanical Engineering University of Utah 2007
• Occupation: Student
• Hobbies: Enjoys Waterskiing

Duane Ferkovich
e-mail: dferkovich@gmail.com

• Lab Czar
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , May 2007

Robert Erickson
e-mail: r7erickson@gmail.com

• Research Assistant: Back Accepted Risk Factors (Low-Back), GAIT Study
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , May 2009

Devin Heaps
e-mail: devinheaps@hotmail.com

• Database Manager
• B.A. Classical Literature, University of Utah , May 2005
• M.S. Civil Engineering - Structural , University of Utah , May 2008
• Thesis:
• Occupation:

Dave Temple
e-mail: temple@eng.utah.edu

• Webmaster
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah , May 2010
• Occuptation : Co-op Mechanical Engineer at L3 Communications
• Drives a TDI ( Deisel Jetta ), which gets between 40 and 55 MPG depending on city/freeway driving!

Steven Black
e-mail: swart78@gmail.com

• Data Entry Assistant, Low-Back project
• Major: Anthropology BS (expected graduation fall '06)
• Taken LSAT and will apply for '07 admittance into Law School , preferably in California
• Interest in Osteology , Forensic Anthropology and Medicolegal jargon
• Married to Judy, with a son, Steven Jr. age 4

Sam Dickman
e-mail: dickman@eng.utah.edu

• Administrative Assistant
• B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Utah , May 2011
• B.S. Urban Planning, University of Utah , May 2011

Gerry O'Melia
e-mail: omelia@eng.utah.edu

• Research Assistant
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, May 2010
• Enjoys Skiing, Biking and Running.

 Doug Cornwall
email: doug.cornwall@gmail.com

• Webmaster
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2011
• Enjoys being outdoors, kayaking, hiking or doing anything and playing all sports especially football.