Human Factors & Ergonomics Program

Background image: business people developers and designers working together with computers touch screen devices and robots.

Our Mission

Through research, education and community outreach, we aim to understand the mechanisms leading to Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs), then identify and evaluate equipment designs and work practices that reduce the risk of WRMSDs and contribute to the health and wellbeing of workers, while optimizing their performance.

2026 Summer Interns - David, Jimena, Isa and Katie

2026 Summer Interns - David, Jimena, Isa, Katie

Team, Family & Alumni Meet up in Inverness

Team, Family & Alumni Meet up in Inverness

We will forever be #TeamRempel

We will forever be #TeamRempel

Aman Mehrotra presents his PhD work at HFES conference

Aman Mehrotra presents his PhD work at HFES conference

Eric Chu completes internship at Northrup Grumman

Eric Chu completes internship at Northrup Grumman

Field trip to SMUD construction site for experiential learning

Field trip to SMUD construction site for experiential learning

Ergonomics Professionals at the Applied Skills Workshop

Ergonomics Professionals at the Applied Skills Workshop

Avinia Ismiyati presents her PhD work at the OECM conference

Avinia Ismiyati presents her PhD work at the OCEM conference

Lab Overview Video

UC HFE Lab Overview Video 2026