Stochastic Modeling of Biomechanical Systems
Date: Jan. 20, 2009
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Place: 3210 Shelby Center
Speaker
Gary Mirka
Professor and Chair
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Iowa State University
Biography
Mirka received his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in industrial engineering
from Ohio State University. He was a member of North Carolina State University's
faculty until 2007, when he joined the faculty at Iowa State. His research interests
include occupational safety and ergonomics with particular emphasis on spine biomechanics,
lower back injury prevention and ergonomic intervention effectiveness research.
He has been recognized by the construction, agriculture, commercial fishing and
furniture manufacturing industries.
Abstract
Stochastic Modeling of Biomechanical Systems
Mirka will discuss methods of characterizing trunk muscle coactivation patterns
and lifting kinematics profiles, including a novel lower back injury risk assessment
methodology, as well as cumulative and acute trauma risks to the musculoskeletal
system.