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• Diane is a Senior Lecturer on the Ergonomics programmes in the Department of Human Sciences at Loughborough University. She has significant experience of research in the areas of health ergonomics (work related musculoskeletal problems e.g. driving,...More

  Diane is a Senior Lecturer on the Ergonomics programmes in the Department of Human Sciences at Loughborough University. She has significant experience of research in the areas of health ergonomics (work related musculoskeletal problems e.g. driving, construction) and applying this to the design of products, services and systems. Recent and current projects include preventing and managing the risks of back pain in business drivers funded by the HSE/DoH (2000) and more recently by The Bupa Foundation (2007); developing ergonomics data, methods and tools for design teams (EPSRC 1999, 2004 and 2007); and improving the user experience of ‘smart’ home technology (the Dti, 2003). Previously, she has worked as an Occupational Therapist for 7 years which has given her insight into the damaging effects that poorly designed equipment and facilities can have on confidence, mobility and quality of life. Diane is currently a Scientific Editor for Applied Ergonomics, and a member of the Editorial Board for the International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. She has also been a Member of several Networks e.g. the Steering Group of the EPSRC EQUAL Network (2001-2003) and the EPSRC Peer Review College (2003-2005). In addition, her research has been widely published in journals and conference proceedings. Less

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