curriculum vitae
Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Pramiti Sarker, Ph.D., AEP - Assistant Professor, Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, West Virginia University.
Contact Information
| Name | Pramiti Sarker |
| Professional Title | Assistant Professor (Ph.D., AEP) |
| ps0035@mail.wvu.edu | |
| Phone | |
| Location | , , West Virginia |
| Website | https://psarker06.github.io |
Professional Summary
Assistant Professor in Industrial & Management Systems Engineering focusing on occupational ergonomics; multi-modal (physical + cognitive) workload assessment; applied biomechanics and EMG; ergonomic intervention design & evaluation; work-rest scheduling and sustainable human performance.
Experience
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2024 - Assistant Professor, Industrial & Management Systems Engineering
West Virginia University
Establishing an applied ergonomics and human performance research program; mentoring students; developing coursework in occupational ergonomics and human factors.
- Launching multi-modal workload assessment lab capabilities
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate researchers
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2023 - 2023 Visiting Assistant Professor
Purdue University (Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering)
Led projects on workload characterization and ergonomic intervention design.
- Advanced integration of EMG and observational assessment methods
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2017 - 2018 Lecturer, Industrial & Production Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Taught core industrial engineering courses and supervised student design projects.
- Course delivery in ergonomics & production systems
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2016 - 2016 Research Intern
Mayo Clinic
Supported translational ergonomics and clinical workflow analyses.
- Analyzed physical workload factors in clinical settings
Education
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2018 - 2022 Ames, Iowa, USA
Ph.D.
Iowa State University
Industrial Engineering (Dissertation: Multi-modal assessment of physical & cognitive workload)
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2015 - 2017 Dhaka, Bangladesh
M.S.
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Industrial Engineering
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2010 - 2015 Dhaka, Bangladesh
B.S.
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Industrial Engineering
Awards
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2022 Doctoral Research Achievement (placeholder)
Iowa State University
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2021 Fellowship / Scholarship (placeholder)
Iowa State University
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Publications
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2022 Exploring the relationship between neck flexion and neck problems in occupational populations: a systematic review of the literature
Ergonomics
Systematic review linking neck flexion exposure to neck problems in occupational settings.
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2020 The effects of repetitive bouts of a fatiguing exertion on the slope of EMG measures of localized muscle fatigue
Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Evaluated EMG median frequency slope changes across repeated exertion bouts with rest.
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2021 Effects of break scheduling strategies on measures of neck and shoulder muscle fatigue
Applied Ergonomics
Assessed optimal break strategies for mitigating neck/shoulder fatigue in precision tasks.
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2020 Effect of surgical radiation PPE on EMG-based measures of back and shoulder muscle fatigue
Applied Ergonomics
Investigated impact of protective equipment on muscle fatigue indicators.
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2023 Multidisciplinary robust and reliability-based design optimization of injection molding system
International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing
Applied robust design and reliability-based optimization to injection molding.
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2021 Inter-individual variability in a repetitive lifting task
HFES Proceedings
Conference paper examining variability in biomechanical responses during lifting.
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2019 Effects of sampling frequency and window size on median frequency of surface EMG
HFES Proceedings
Analyzed EMG processing parameters on frequency-domain fatigue metrics.
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2022 Use of inventory control theory and multi-objective optimization to model work-rest scheduling
PhD Dissertation, Iowa State University
Doctoral research integrating inventory control theory for ergonomic work-rest modeling.
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2024 The Influence of Firefighter Helmet Inertial Properties on Neck Muscle Fatigue
SSRN Preprint
Preprint on helmet inertial effects and neck muscle fatigue progression.
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2025 Sustained-till-exhaustion effects of firefighter helmets on neck muscle fatigue mechanism
Ergonomics
Study of sustained exertion and helmet characteristics on fatigue mechanisms.
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2020 Effects of Break Schedule on Neck Muscle Fatigue
HFES Proceedings
Proceedings paper on scheduling and neck fatigue mitigation.
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2017 Multidisciplinary design optimization of injection molding systems under uncertainty
M.S. Thesis, BUET
Master’s thesis applying MDO under uncertainty to injection molding.
Skills
Languages
Interests
Certificates
- Associate Ergonomics Professional (AEP) - Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (2023)
Projects
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Multi-modal Workload Assessment Framework
Integrated physical and cognitive workload metrics (EMG, posture, subjective ratings) to guide ergonomic redesign.
- Combined EMG + observational analytics
- Actionable redesign recommendations
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Ergonomic Intervention Evaluation Studies
Evaluated redesigned tools and workflow modifications for biomechanical load reduction.
- Measured load reductions
- Informed work-rest policy