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Dr. Shuchisnigdha Deb is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. She earned her Ph.D. from Mississippi State University (2017), MS from Montana State University (2014), and B.S. from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (Bangladesh, 2006), all in Industrial Engineering. Prior to joining UTA, she worked as a research professor in the Center for Advance Vehicular Systems at Mississippi State University. Her research primarily focuses on transportation safety and workforce design, with particular interests in vulnerable road users and industry worker populations.

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Dr. Mahmudur Rahman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). Before joining UTA, Dr. Rahman worked for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health as a Research Scientist and Purdue University as a Visiting Assistant Professor. Dr. Rahman’s research interests center around Transportation Safety, Virtual and Mixed Reality, Human-robot Interaction, and Engineering Education. He published his research in top-tier journals, including Accident Analysis and Prevention, IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, and Applied Ergonomics.

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Md Abdullah (Russel) is a PhD student in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington, working under the supervision of Dr. Rahman. He joined the Human Factors lab in January 2023. He earned his Master’s degree from Ohio University. His research interests include Human Factors, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Safety. Currently, he is investigating the application of augmented reality in warehouse order picking to enhance operational efficiency and worker safety.

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S M Tazim Ahmed is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Bangladesh, with Industrial and Production Engineering background. His research focus is the Human Factors in Virtual Reality. He is doing research on the improving human factors in single and multi-user virtual reality in the field of advance manufacturing process.

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Eshwara Prasad Sridhar is a PhD student in Industrial Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, where he also earned his master’s degree. Originally from Chennai, India, he did his Bachelors in Mechatronics Engineering from SRM Institute of Science and Technology. His research interests include Exoskeletons, Human-Robot Interaction, Human-Machine System Design, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, Occupational and Systems Safety, and Decision Analytics. Eshwara has also been recognized with the Elinor Paper Endowed Scholarship for academic excellence at UTA and received the Certification of Recognition for outstanding research contribution twice by UTARI (Fall 2023 and Spring 2024). Outside of academics, he enjoys exploring new technologies, playing FPS games, and cricket.

Matin joined the Human Factors Lab in August 2024. He holds a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tehran and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. His research interests include machine learning, and in his free time, he enjoys cooking.

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Faith Sowell is a Senior Undergraduate student of Computer Engineering at UTA. She has worked at the Human Factors Lab for 2.5 years as a virtual reality developer for the HTC Vive and Meta Quest 2 and 3 headsets. She works in the Unity game development engine to make immersive VR experiences. Some of her past projects include a Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) 3D printer simulation and an industrial Hybrid Machine simulation to teach industrial engineering students how to use the technologies. She also developed a pedestrian traffic crossing simulator to teach traffic safety to children. 

I am a junior at the University of Texas at Arlington, majoring in Industrial Engineering. Passionate about optimizing systems and improving human-technology interactions, I am actively involved in the Human Factors (HF) Lab. Working in the HF Lab allows me to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems, enhancing both user experience and system efficiency. The lab’s focus on human-centered design aligns perfectly with my interests in ergonomics and cognitive engineering. Through this work, I aim to contribute to creating safer, more efficient work environments.

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Anika is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Technology at Texas A&M University-Commerce. She earned her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and her M.Sc. in Bioengineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. She also holds a B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Before joining Texas A&M, Anika was a Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University for one year.

Rafia Rahman is a recent Master of Science graduate in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, where she specialized in Virtual Reality (VR) applications for manufacturing, safety, and human-centered design. As a Graduate Research Assistant at the Human Factors Lab under the supervision of Dr. Shuchisnigdha Deb, she contributed to key projects, including developing a bilingual, assisted VR platform for additive manufacturing (NSF-funded) and creating VR tools for controlled environment agriculture systems (USDA-funded). She also helped develop a VR-based training module for fiber-reinforced composite manufacturing. The lab’s focus on innovation and strong work ethics prepared her to excel in her current role as a Global Supply Analyst at Tesla, where she manages supply chain operations for vehicle exterior trims. Rafia credits her time at the lab with building a solid foundation in technical expertise and professional integrity, which continues to guide her career.

Taufiq Rahman completed his Master of Science graduate in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, where he specialized in Virtual Reality (VR) applications for manufacturing and safety. His research, supervised by Dr. Shuchisnigdha Deb, included the development of VR-based training modules for fiber-reinforced composite manufacturing and a VR program aimed at improving pedestrian safety for children. Currently, Taufiq is a Program Manager in Global Supply Management at Tesla, where he leads supply chain operations for key vehicle programs like the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck. His innovative work in VR and supply chain management positions him as an emerging expert in both industrial education and practice.