HFES webinars provide continuing education on a variety of topics and domains aligned with the interest areas of our technical groups. HFES webinars provide insights into the latest HF/E research and innovations. Our next webinars are listed below.
Upcoming Webinars
Occupational Ergonomics Technical Group Webinar: From Student to Practitioner: Exploring Careers in Occupational Ergonomics (Part 3)
Sponsored by OETG
September 18 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
This webinar will focus on academic career opportunities and pathways in occupational ergonomics. The panelists will be early- and mid-career faculty who will share their career journeys, describe their research and teaching responsibilities, and offer guidance on navigating the academic job market. The goal is to help prospective faculty better understand how to succeed in academic roles within the field. Topics covered include:
- Highlight Career Diversity: Show how a background in occupational ergonomics and safety (including engineering, psychology, and public health) can lead to a variety of roles.
- Professional Growth Tips: Provide attendees with practical advice on networking, resume building, and skill development.
- Mentorship: Create a platform for informal mentorship and follow-up connections between academic speakers and attendees.
Speakers:
Dr. Rachel Hybart, Consultant, Rimkus
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Dr. Rachel Hybart is currently a Consultant at Rimkus, a firm specializing in forensic investigations and expert services. She holds a B.S. in Biological Engineering from Mississippi State University and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Florida. Dr. Hybart’s research focuses on human gait, biomechanical analysis, human–robot interaction, and performance-enhancing technologies. Her work has involved developing biologically driven control algorithms for robotic exoskeletons and studying their effects on human gait. She currently manages the Rimkus Human Performance Laboratory, where she leads research using tools such as motion capture, electromyography (EMG), force plates, pressure insoles, and metabolic gas exchange systems. Dr. Hybart has published in journals including IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology and IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, and has presented her work at national and international scientific conferences. She is also a member of the American Society of Biomechanics. |
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Dr. Aanuoluwapo Ojelade, Biomechanical Engineer, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tennessee
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Dr. Aanuoluwapo Ojelade is a Biomechanical Engineer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tennessee. Previously, he served as a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University at Buffalo. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, specializing in Occupational Ergonomics and Biomechanics. Before his Ph.D., he completed a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Osun State University, Nigeria, and an M.Eng. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech. Dr. Ojelade’s research focuses on developing and evaluating ergonomic interventions to understand both their benefits and unintended consequences, aiming to reduce workplace injury risks. He also applies machine learning techniques to identify and assess safety hazards to improve worker health and safety. In addition to his research, Dr. Ojelade has actively contributed to diversity and mentorship efforts, serving on Virginia Tech’s Graduate School Minority and Diversity Subcommittee and mentoring graduate students in Industrial and Systems Engineering. |
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Dr. Kristi Schmidt Bauerly, Human Factors Engineer, Apple
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Dr. Kristi Schmidt Bauerly is a Human Factors Engineer at Apple, where she has worked for more than 14 years on the design and evaluation of personal technologies. She earned her BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Iowa, where she worked in the Cognitive Systems Laboratory and completed internships at the 3M Traffic Control Materials Laboratory and the Battelle Human Factors Transportation Center. She later earned MS and PhD degrees in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan, where she received the Distinguished Leadership Award and was recognized as an Outstanding Graduate Student.
Dr. Bauerly has been recognized with the University of Iowa’s Hancher-Finkbine Medallion and has remained actively engaged with the College of Engineering through service on the collegiate Advisory Board and the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Advisory Board. She continues to support students by sharing her professional experiences and encouraging curiosity about the intersections of engineering disciplines.
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Dr. Angela Levitan, Senior Biomechanist and Human Factors Engineer
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Dr. Angela Levitan is a Senior Biomechanist and Human Factors Engineer as well as a Certified Professional Ergonomist. Her expertise includes biomechanics, human movement, ergonomics, and workplace safety, with a focus on slip, trip, and fall accidents, construction incidents, and injury causation. She conducts biomechanical and hazard analyses, slip resistance testing, lighting surveys, and code evaluations across a range of occupational and environmental contexts.
Her research and applied work extend to distracted walking, postural control, gait analysis, and the effects of dual-tasking on performance and workload. She has published in the areas of occupational biomechanics, human factors, and ergonomics. Dr. Levitan earned her BA in Mathematics from the University of Connecticut, MS degrees in Mathematics and Industrial and Systems Engineering (with a Human Factors and Safety focus) from Virginia Tech, and a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a Human Factors concentration from Virginia Tech.
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Jill Streamer, Systems Engineer, Boing Technology
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Jill Streamer is a Systems Engineer specializing in Human Factors and Ergonomics, based in North Charleston, South Carolina, with Boeing Technology Innovation’s (BTI) Production System Modeling, Simulation & Analysis group. She provides enterprise-wide human factors and ergonomic support for current and future aircraft programs. Jill serves as the Project Manager and Principal Investigator for Industrial Exoskeleton and Wearable Technology research, leading efforts to explore exoskeleton technology and its potential applications on the production floor. She is passionate about advancing human-centered technologies in aerospace manufacturing.
Jill began her Boeing career as an intern in 2020 and joined full-time after earning her M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (VT-WFU SBES) in 2022. She also holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech (2021) and is a proud Hokie. Over the course of her studies, she worked in the Granata Biomechanics Lab as a graduate research assistant and served as a resident advisor.
In addition to her Boeing work, Jill is an active member of ASTM Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits, where she leads the Safety Subtask Group. When not working, Jill enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending time outdoors.
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Moderator:
Harrison Sims, University of Michigan
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Harrison Sims is a second-year industrial and operations engineering PhD student at the University of Michigan, specializing in human factors. His research primarily focuses on the modeling and characterization of human-human and human-agent teams. Harrison holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, where he focused on healthcare safety research. Harrison is a student representative on the OETG leadership team.
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Dr. Zeinab Kazemi, Fellow, Clemson University
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Dr. Zeinab Kazemi is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Clemson University. She earned her Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Human Factors and Ergonomics from Tehran University, Iran. Her research focuses on improving human health, safety, and performance by integrating human factors and ergonomics principles into inclusive interventions. Her current work models the neuromuscular and biomechanical demands of wearable technologies in occupational settings. She is also working on understanding the determinants of exoskeleton acceptance to facilitate the integration of these devices into real-world environments.
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Past Webinar Recordings
Occupational Ergonomics Technical Group Webinar: From Student to Professor: Exploring Careers in Occupational Ergonomics (Part 2)
Original Air Date: September 16, 2025
Occupational Ergonomics Technical Group Webinar: Interdisciplinary Insights: Exploring Careers in Occupational Ergonomics (Part 1)
Original Air Date: September 11, 2025
Sustainability Technical Group Webinar: Human Factors in Sustainable Supply Chain
Original Air Date: September 10, 2025
Training Technical Group and Extended Reality Technical Group Webinar: Innovative Training Approaches to Evaluate and Enhance Human Performance
Original Air Date: August 13, 2025
Aerospace Systems Technical Group Webinar: Applying Human Factors Analysis in Designing Accessible Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft
Original Air Date: August 13, 2025
HFES Perception and Performance Technical Group Webinar: Eye Tracking: How to Capture and Interpret User’s Point of View and Operator’s Gaze Strategies
Original Air Date: June 11, 2025
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