Professional Profile
Dr. Jeffrey Fernandez is Principal Consultant at JFAssociates, Inc. based in Washington, DC.
He is a registered professional engineer and a certified professional ergonomist and is widely
known for his expertise in occupational ergonomics. He is internationally recognized for his
research and consultation in the areas of occupational ergonomics, safety, Americans with
Disabilities Act, and classical industrial engineering. From 1999 to 2003, Dr. Fernandez worked
as a senior managing engineer at Exponent. From 1986 to 1999, Dr. Fernandez was a professor
in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, and co-director of the
Manufacturing Innovation and Design (MIND) Center, at Wichita State University in Wichita,
Kansas. In 1993, Dr. Fernandez served as a Senior Research Associate for the National Research
Council (NRC) at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Dr. Fernandez is a member of the Ergonomics Society, the Human Factors and Ergonomics
Society, and the Institute of Industrial Engineers. In 2004-2005, he was the president of the
International Society of Occupational Ergonomics and Safety. He has published more than 150
articles nationally and internationally. Dr. Fernandez is co-author of Applied Occupational
Ergonomics: A Textbook, published by Kendall-Hunt Publishing in 1998. Additionally, he
serves as the executive editor of the International Journal of Industrial Engineering and the
news editor of the International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, and he is on the Editorial
Board of Occupational Hazards. At present, Dr. Fernandez is an adjunct professor at the
Catholic University of America.
Credentials and Professional Honors
PhD, Industrial Engineering, Texas Tech University, 1986
MS, Industrial Engineering, Texas Tech University, 1983
BE, Mechanical Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, 1982
Licensed Professional Engineer, Texas, #71020
Certified Professional Ergonomist, #263
Selected Relevant Experience
Consulting experience includes the following industrial sectors:
Aerospace
Automobile
Computer chip manufacturing
Commercial peripheral manufacturing
Communications
Construction trades
Electronic manufacturing
Energy
Entertainment
Food processing
Furniture manufactucing and distribution
Newspapers
Pharmaceutical
Plastics manufacturing
Railroad
Small and large assembly
Telecommunications
U.S. Government
Served as an expert on time and motion issues on several projects involving a diversity of tasks.
Designed study, visited site, collected and analyzed data, prepared reports, and provided
litigation support.
Served as a consulting expert for the Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, on a
project involving time spent on numerous tasks. Inspected the sites, collected and analyzed data,
and prepared report.
Worked with Rubbermaid to comply with all aspects of a settlement agreement involving a
number of ergonomics-related OSHA citations. Subsequently developed an ergonomics program
for the client, redesigned work places, trained employees, developed a focus group, and assisted
in designing tools for cutting plastic devices such as water coolers.
Redesigned mechanized and automated equipment and recommended changes in work practices
to reduce the risk of injuries for a number of pharmaceutical firms, including Abbott and Sanofi-
Winthrop. Addressed issues such as the use of gloves to reduce pinch forces and the overall
layout of work cells.
Served as a consulting expert for OSHA on numerous occasions in the ergonomic evaluation of
work places as it relates to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Prepared reports and provided
litigation support.
Designed a sauce-dispensing machine using human-factors principles for a major pizza
corporation. This effort involved emphasis on the size and color of switches and the use of the
redundancy principle. Assessed the existing kitchen layout to optimize tasks and reduce injury.
Provided various companies and agencies with assistance in implementing Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Assignments involved the design or redesign of
independent living tasks, work-place tasks, and assistive devices for individuals with disabilities
(e.g., Down’s Syndrome, spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, cerebral palsy).
Provided industrial safety engineering services to companies, including development of safety
and health programs on issues such as slips and falls, lockout-tagout, and hazard communication
compliance.
Provided traditional industrial engineering services such as time and motion studies, operations
research, manufacturing systems design, and systems engineering to a variety of industries to
increase productivity (e.g., reduce scrap, reduce transportation cost, reduce down time, balance
lines, improve efficiency).
Served as co-founder and co-director of the Manufacturing Innovation and Development
(MIND) Center at Wichita State University. The MIND Center is a university/industry
partnership that addresses the research and development needs of industries in manufacturing
technologies and processes. MIND was launched with support from companies including
Boeing, Cessna, Raytheon, Brittain Machine, and KTEC.
Analyzed numerous jobs for a major aircraft manufacturer and agricultural machine
manufacturer to determine whether persons with certain medical restrictions could perform
required tasks with some or no accommodations. Project involved site inspections and
compilation of several comprehensive reports, which were instrumental in settling cases.
Hired by Department of Justice to train EEOC attorneys and investigators on ADA and
ergonomics-related issues. Teamed with NIOSH to develop instructional videos for EEOC
trainers and to conduct the first train-the-trainer workshop.
Traveled to India on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education and National Institute on
Disabilities and Rehabilitation Research to train engineers in rehabilitation engineering,
specifically evaluation of work places and designing accommodations for individuals with
disabilities.
Trained design and manufacturing engineers at Phillips/Magnavox in the principles and
application of ergonomics, to assist in building awareness, identifying hazards, and reducing the
risk of MSD injuries.
Assisted in the development of an ergonomics manual for AT&T staff. The manual was a
comprehensive document on occupational ergonomics, addressing manufacturing, office,
service, field, and clean-room tasks.
Worked at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) as a National
Research Council (NRC) Fellow. During tenure at NIOSH, assisted on a number of projects,
including the NIOSH lifting manual, health hazard evaluations, and the development of
ergonomic checklists.
Invited to serve on a 1994 U.S. Department of Energy panel to identify and discuss ergonomics
research needs in the development of an ergonomics standard. This panel was one of the early
efforts in the development of the OSHA ergonomics standard released on November 14, 2000.
Conducted hands-on training (including ergonomics training) for the following corporations and
government entities:
Cessna
Raytheon
Learjet
Rubbermaid
Sanofi- Winthrop
EEOC
Ohio Bureau of Worker Compensation
EckAdams
Office Depot
Dauphin
Farmland Foods
JI Case
Magnavox
Koch Industries
Intel
Hay and Forage
National Technological University
(live video presentation broadcast nationwide from 50 stations) Journal Publications
Rogers ME, Fernandez JE, Bohlken RM. Training to reduce postural sway and increase
functional reach in the elderly,” Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 2001; 11: 291-298.
Chaparro A, Rogers M, Fernandez JE, Bohan M, Choi S, Stumpfhauser L. Range of motion of
the wrist: Implications for designing computer input devices for the elderly. Disability
Rehabilitation Journal, 2000; 22(13/14):633–637.
Chaparro A, Bohan M, Fernandez JE, Kattel B, Choi SD. Is the trackball a better input device
for the older computer user? Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 1999; 9:33–42.
Fredericks TK, Fernandez JE. The effect of vibration on psychophysically derived work
frequencies for a riveting task. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1999; 23(5–
6):415–429.
Kattel B, Fernandez JE. 1999. The effects of rivet guns on hand-arm vibration. International
Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1999; 23(5–6):595–608.
Marley RJ, Fernandez JE. Work thresholds for repetitive hand-intensive activities. International
Journal of Industrial Engineering, 1999; 6(3):196–202.
Chaparro A, Bohan M, Fernandez JE, Choi SD, Kattel B. The impact of age on computer input
device use. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1999; 24(5):503–513.
Fernandez JE, Agarwal R, Landwehr H, Poonawala M, Garcia D. The effects of arm supports
during light assembly and computer work tasks. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics,
1999; 24(5):493–502.
Mital A, Pennathur A, Huston RL, Thompson D, Pittman M, Markle G, Kaber DB, Crumpton L,
Bishu RR, Rajurkar KP, Rajan V, Fernandez JE, McMulkin M, Deivanayagam S, Ray PS,
Sule D. The need for worker training in advanced manufacturing technology (AMT)
environments: a white paper. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1999; 24(2):173–
184.
Pennathur A, Mital A, Huston RL, Thompson D, Pittman M, Markle G, Kaber DB, Crumpton L,
Bishu RR, Rajurkar KP, Rajan V, Fernandez JE, McMulkin M, Deivanayagam S, Ray PS,
Sule D. A framework for training workers in contemporary manufacturing environments.
International Journal of Comp Integrated Manufacturing (Special Issue on Human Integration in
Advanced Manufacturing), 1999; 12(4):291–310.
Rajan V, Sivasubramanian K, Fernandez JE. Accessibility and ergonomic analysis of assembly
product and jigs designs. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1999; 23(5–6):473–
487.
Fernandez JE, Poonawala, MF. How long should it take to evaluate seats subjectively?
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1998; 22(6):483–487.
Klein MG, Fernandez JE. The effects of posture, duration, and force on pinching frequency.
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1997; 20(4):267–275.
Fredericks TK, Fernandez JE, Pirela-Cruz MA. Kienbock’s disease: anatomy and etiology. Part
1. International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 1997; 10(1):11–
17.
Fredericks TK, Fernandez JE, Pirela-Cruz MA. Kienbock’s disease: risk factors, diagnosis, and
ergonomic intervention. Part 2. International Journal of Occupational Medicine and
Environmental Health, 1997; 10(2):147–157.
Halpern CA, Fernandez JE. The effect of arm posture on peak pinch strength. Journal of Human
Ergology, 1996; 25(1):115–130.
Eksioglu M, Fernandez JE, Twomey JM. Predicting peak pinch strength: artificial neural
network (ANN) versus regression. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1996; 18(5–
6):431–441.
Kattel BP, Fredericks TK, Fernandez JE, Lee DC. The effect of upper extremity posture on
maximum grip strength. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1996; 18(5–6):423–429.
Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE, Kattel BP. Design oriented functional capacity evaluation: the
available motions inventory - review. Disability and Rehabilitation Journal, 1996; 18(8):382–
395.
Turner ML, Fernandez JE, Nelson K. The effect of music amplitude on the reaction to
unexpected visual events. Journal of General Psychology, 1996; 123(1):51–62.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomics in the workplace. Facilities Journal, 1995; 13(4):20–27.
Marley RJ, Fernandez JE. Psychophysical frequency and sustained exertion at varying wrist
posture for a drilling task. Ergonomics, 1995; 38(2):303–325.
Davis PJ, Fernandez JE. Maximum acceptable frequencies for females performing a drilling task
in different wrist postures. Journal of Human Ergology, 1994; 23(2):81–92.
Kim CH, Marley RJ, Fernandez JE, Klein MG. Acceptable work limits for the upper extremities
with the psychophysical approach. Journal of Ergonomics Society of Korea, 1994; 13(2):57–63.
Fredericks TK, Fernandez JE, Rodrigues CC. Psychophysically acceptable weights for a
combination lifting task using bags with handles. Journal of Human Ergology, 1994; 23(2):101–
109.
Dahalan JB, Fernandez JE. Psychophysical frequency for a gripping task. International Journal
of Industrial Ergonomics, 1993; 12(3):219–230.
Fernandez JE, Pitetti KH. Training of ambulatory individuals with cerebral palsy. Archives of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1993; 74(5):468–472.
Kim CH, Fernandez JE. Psychophysical frequency for a drilling task. International Journal of
Industrial Ergonomics1993; 12(3):209–218.
Bonebrake AR, Fernandez JE, Dahalan J, Marley RJ. A treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome:
results of a follow-up study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 1993;
16(3):125-139.
Liu MC, Fernandez JE, Davis PJ. A statistical process control (SPC) approach for carpal tunnel
syndrome risk evaluation. Quality Engineering, 1993; 5(3):375–392.
Stubbs NB, Fernandez JE, Glenn WM. Normative data on joint ranges of motion of 25- to 54-
year-old males. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1993; 12(4):265–272.
Fernandez JE, Uppugonduri KG. Anthropometry of South Indian industrial workmen.
Ergonomics, 1992; 35(11):1393–1398.
Fernandez JE. Strength and range of motion of females with carpal tunnel syndrome.
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1991; 7:323–326.
Pitetti KH, Fernandez JE, Lanciault MC. Feasibility of an exercise program for adults with
cerebral palsy: a pilot study. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 1991; 8(4):333–341.
Bonebrake AR, Fernandez JE, Marley RJ, Dahalan J, Kilmer KJ. A treatment for carpal tunnel
syndrome: evaluation of objective and subjective measures. Journal of Manipulative and
Physiological Therapeutics, 1990; 13(9):507–520.
Fernandez JE, Marley RJ, Eyada OK. ErgoCAD: An ergonomic CAD system. Computers and
Industrial Engineering, 1990; 18(13):313–318.
Fernandez JE, Pitetti KH, Betzen MT. Physiological capacities of individuals with cerebral
palsy. Human Factors, 1990; 32(4):457–466.
Fernandez JE, Stubbs NB. Mathematical modeling and testing of the sit and reach test.
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1989; 3(3):201–205.
Fernandez JE, Malzahn DE, Eyada OK, Kim CH. Anthropometry of Korean female industrial
workers. Ergonomics, 1989; 32(5):491–495.
Pitetti KH, Fernandez JE, Stubbs NB, Pizarro DC. Field testing: Assessment of the physical
fitness of the mild to moderate mentally retarded individuals. Adapted Physical Activity
Quarterly, 1988; 5(4):318–331.
Conference Proceedings and Book Chapters
Ware BF, Amin S, Fernandez JE. Multi-Worker Standing Workstation Accommodations: A
Practical Guide. Proceedings of the 19th Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and
Safety Conference, Lockhart T, and Fernandez JE (eds.), pp 315-319, 2005.
Lafiandra M, Fernandez JE, Harper W, Brunelle S, Stewardson C. Fit, Form and Comfort of a
Prototype Integrated Load Carriage and Ballistic Armor System. Proceedings of the 19th Annual
International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Lockhart T, and Fernandez JE
(eds.), pp 339-343, 2005.
Lafiandra M, Fernandez JE, Harper W, Brunelle S, Stewardson C. Accuracy Affects of a
Prototype Integrated Load Carriage and Ballistic Armor System. Proceedings of the 19th Annual
International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Lockhart T, and Fernandez JE
(eds.), pp 344-350, 2005.
Polzin J, McDonough B, Tomann A, Fernandez J, Tolliver D. The Effects of the Soldier
Uniform and Equipment on Mobility. Proceedings of the 8th Annual International Conference on
Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications and Practice. Fredericks TK, Butt SE, Pennathur A,
Fernandez JE, and Mital A. (eds.), 2003.
Fredericks TK, Fernandez JE, Choi SD, Kumar A, The Effect of Lifting Dominance and Height
on Maximum Acceptable Weight of Lift for Asymmetrical Lifting and Lowering Tasks.
Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety 6, Strassser H, and Bubb H (eds.), 2003.
Fernandez JE, Fredericks TK, Choi SD, Kumar A, Marley RJ. The Effect of Time Study
Methods on Accuracy. Advances in Industrial Engineering, Theory, Applications and Practice 7,
pp. 226-229, Cho KK, Hwang HS and Moon IK (eds.), 2002.
Rogers ME, Fernandez JE, Bohlken RM. Differences in balance among young, middle-aged, and
older adults. Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety 5, Potvin J (ed.), 2002.
Kattel BP, Fernandez JE, Bardhan T. rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) as an Aid in the
Evaluation of Vibrating Hand Tools. Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety 5,
Potvin J (ed.), 2002.
Eksioglu M, Fernandez JE. A Model for Impairment Evaluation of the Wrist due to the Loss of
Wrist Range of Motion. Advances in Industrial Engineering, Theory, Applications and Practice
6. Fernandez JE, Marley RJ, Pennathur A, Mital A, Fredericks TK, and Fuentes AA (eds.),
2001.
Rogers ME, Fernandez JE, Bohlken RM. Postural sway in older adults: Effects of reduced visual
sensation. Occupational Ergonomics and Safety 4, pp. 331–336, Bittner AC, Champney P,
Morrissey SJ (eds.), 2001.
Rogers ME, Fernandez JE, Bohlken RM. Postural sway in middle-age adults. Occupational
Ergonomics and Safety 4, pp. 337–343, Bittner AC, Champney P, Morrissey SJ (eds.), 2001.
Kattel BP, Fernandez JE. Handtool evaluation: A software approach. Occupational Ergonomics
and Safety 5, pp. 193–200, Bittner AC, Champney P, Morrissey SJ (eds.), 2001.
Fernandez JE, Marley RJ, Farris BA. A conceptual model for MSD risk assessment. Advances
in Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications and Practice V, Chern M, Sheu D, and Wang M
(eds.), 2000.
Bohan M, Choi S, Chaparro A, Fernandez JE, Rogers MA. Normative data on select joint range
of motion and grip strength of elderly males and females. Occupational Ergonomics and Safety
3, pp. 379–383, Lee G (ed.), 1999.
Chaparro A, Bohan M, Scarlett D, Fernandez JE, Choi S. The effect of age on computer input
device use: performance and ratings of perceived exertion. SAE Technical Paper Series #1999-
01-1604, 1999.
D’Souza V, Bernbeck M, Fernandez JE, Rogers ME. Postural sway in individuals aged 20–39
Years. Advances in Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications and Practice IV. Chen J, Mital
A (eds.), 1999.
Fernandez JE, Marley RJ, Fredericks TK, Klien MG. Psychophysically acceptable limits
expressed as a percentage of sampling intervals. Occupational Ergonomics and Safety 3, pp.
101–104, Lee G (ed.), 1999.
Farris BA, Fernandez JE. The effects of damping during a riveting task. Advances in Industrial
Engineering Theories, Applications and Practice III, Tseng M. (ed.), 1998.
Fredericks TK, Fernandez JE. The effect of wrist posture on attenuation of vibration in handarm
system. Contemporary Ergonomics 1998, pp. 492–496, Hanson MA (ed.), Taylor and
Francis, 1998.
Kattel BP, Fernandez JE. Criteria for selection of hand tools in the aircraft manufacturing
industry: a review. Contemporary Ergonomics 1998, pp. 498–502, Hanson MA (ed.), Taylor
and Francis, 1998.
Poonawala M, Fernandez JE. Effect of arm support to aid light assembly work. Advances in
Occupational Ergonomics and Safety 1998, pp. 479–482, Kumar S (ed.), 1998.
Bohan M, Chaparro A, Fernandez JE, Kattel BP, Choi S. Cursor-control performance of older
adults using two computer input devices. Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety
1998, pp. 541–544, Kumar S (ed.), 1998.
Farris BA, Landwehr H, Fernandez JE, Agarwal R. Evaluation of the placement of mouse pads.
Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety 1998, pp. 487–490, Kumar S. (ed.), 1998.
Garcia DT, Wong S, Fernandez JE, Agarwal R. Effect of arm support on muscle activity.
Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety 1998, pp. 483–486, Kumar S (ed.), 1998.
Kattel BP, Fernandez JE, Weddle R. The effect of types and size of rivet gun on hand–arm
vibration. Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety 1998, pp. 503–506, Kumar S (ed.),
1998.
Mital A, Ayoub MM, Casali JG, Kleiner BM, Fernandez JE, Resnick ML. Ergonomics issues
beyond the year 2000. Proceedings Industrial Engineering Research Conference, 1998.
McMulkin ML, Fernandez JE. A review of multi-person lifting capabilities. Advances in
Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice II, pp. 311–316, Chen JG, Mital A (eds.), 1997.
Devlin KM, Fernandez JE, Agarwal R. The effect of grip span on the force exerted by individual
fingers. Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety 1997, pp. 305–308, 1997.
Devlin KM, Fernandez JE, Agarwal R, Pendleton MK. The effect of grip span and wrist posture
on the force exerted by the middle and index fingers exclusively. Advances in Industrial
Engineering Applications and Practice II, pp. 393–398, Chen JG, Mital A (eds.), 1997.
Farris BA, Fernandez JE, Agarwal R. The effect of wrist posture on the force exerted by
individual fingers. Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety 1997, pp. 301–304, 1997.
Farris BA, Fernandez JE, Agarwal R, Sutherland JA. Evaluation of mouse pad placement during
typical computer tasks. Advances in Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice II, pp.
349–354, Chen JG, Mital A (eds.), 1997.
Fernandez JE, Kattel BP, Gokhale CM. Evaluation of the headwand used by persons with
disability. Proceedings 13th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association,
Volume 4, pp. 551–553, 1997.
Fernandez JE, Garcia DT, Kattel BP, Muci D, Johnson K, Mansouri D, Taylor L, Arnold K. Are
ergonomic chairs designed for the small individual? Advances in Industrial Engineering
Applications and Practice II, pp. 323–328, Chen JG, Mital A (eds.), 1997.
Garcia DT, Fernandez JE, Agarwal R. Implementation of arm supports as an aid to office
computer tasks. Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety 1997, pp.429–432, 1997.
Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE, Kattel BP, McMulkin ML. Can ergonomic principles be applied to
disability accommodation? Proceedings 13th Triennial Congress of the International
Ergonomics Association, Volume 4, pp. 566–568, 1997.
Rajan VN, Fernandez JE, Kadir S. Virtual reality based system for accessibility and ergonomic
analyses of floor assembly jigs. Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety 1997, pp.
147–150, 1997.
Eksioglu M, Fernandez JE. Artificial neural network-based prediction models for determining
maximum acceptable frequency of a drilling task. Advances in Applied Ergonomics, pp. 646–
649, Ozok AF, Salvendy G (eds.), 1996.
Fredericks TK, Fernandez JE. The effect of vibration on maximum acceptable frequency for a
riveting task. Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety I, pp. 680–685, Mital A,
Krueger H, Kumar S, Menozzi M, and Fernandez JE (eds.), 1996.
Muppasani AK, Fernandez JE. The effect of adjustment period on maximum acceptable
frequency for a drilling task. Advances in Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice I,
pp. 1133–1138, Chen JG, Mital A (eds.), 1996.
Fitzgerald SJ, Kult KM, Skubic CR, Fernandez JE, Poonawala MP. The optimum time to
evaluate the comfort rating of seats. Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety I, pp.
820–825, Mital A, Krueger H, Kumar S, Menozzi M, Fernandez JE (eds.), 1996.
Kattel BP, Sivasubramanian K, Fernandez JE, McMulkin ML. Evaluation of the force exerted
by individual fingers during multidigital gripping task. Advances in Industrial Engineering
Applications and Practice I, pp. 267–272, Chen JG, Mital A (eds.), 1996.
Kattel BP, Twomey J, Fernandez JE. Prediction of maximum grip strength from anthropometric
and physical characteristics of an individual: an artificial network approach. Advances in
Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice I, pp. 900–905, Chen JG, Mital A (eds.), 1996.
Fernandez JE, Malzahn DE. Humanizing production: an ergonomics approach. Careers and the
Engineer, p. 74, 1995.
Fredericks TK, Fernandez JE. The effect of vibration on maximum acceptable frequency for a
riveting task: preliminary results. Proceedings Konz/Purswell Occupational Ergonomics
Symposium, pp. 27–33, 1995.
Eksioglu M, Fernandez JE, Twomey JM. An artificial neural network (ANN) prediction model
for determining peak pinch strength. Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety VII, pp.
577–584, Bittner A, Champney P (eds.), Taylor and Francis, 1995.
Ford RD, Pope GR, Fernandez JE. The role of an ergonomist in concurrent engineering: an
analysis of case studies. Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety VII, pp. 331–337,
Bittner A and Champney P (eds.), Taylor and Francis, 1995.
Fredericks TK, Kattel BP, Fernandez JE. Is grip strength maximum in the neutral posture?
Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety VII, pp. 561–568, Bittner A and Champney P
(eds.), Taylor and Francis, 1995.
Fernandez JE, Fredericks TK, Marley RJ. The psychophysical approach in upper extremities
work. Contemporary Ergonomics 1995, pp. 456–461, Robertson SA (ed.), Taylor and Francis,
1995.
Fernandez JE. Understanding ergonomics. Proceedings IFMA Fifteenth Annual Conference
and Exposition on Facility Management, pp. 459–472, 1994.
Cordova X, Fernandez JE. Conceptual errors in anthropometric percentile values for mixed
populations. Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety VI, pp. 697–704, Aghazadeh F
(ed), Taylor and Francis, 1994.
Kim CH, Fernandez JE. Prediction of drilling frequency at varying working conditions.
Proceedings 12th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Volume 2, pp.
41-43, 1994.
Young KR, Fernandez JE. Rehabilitation using the proactive approach for CTD of the upper
extremities—analysis of case studies. Proceedings 12th Triennial Congress of the International
Ergonomics Association, Volume 3, pp. 94–96, 1994.
Kim CH, Marley RJ, Fernandez JE, Klein MG. Acceptable work limits for the upper extremities
with the psychophysical approach. Proceedings 3rd Pan-Pacific Conference on Occupational
Ergonomics, pp. 312–316, 1994.
Palanisami P, Narasimhan TM, Fernandez JE. The effect of sitting on peak pinch strength.
Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety VI, pp. 587–594, Aghazadeh F (ed). Taylor and
Francis, 1994.
Halpern CA, Fernandez JE. The effect of wrist posture and pinch type on endurance time. The
Ergonomics of Manual Work, pp. 323–326. Marras W, Karwowski W, Smith J, Pacholski L
(eds.), Taylor and Francis, 1993.
Fernandez JE, Pitetti KH, Dahalan J, Kim CH, Marley RJ. Physical work capacity of South
Indians using the Schwinn Air-Dyne ergometer. Occupational and Environmental Ergonomics,
pp. 23–27, Sen PN, Das S, Chattopadhyay H (eds.), 1993.
Fernandez JE, Klein MG, Goodwin DC. Range of motion of the wrist for elementary school
children: a comparative study. Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety V, pp. 63-69,
Nielsen R, Jorgensen K (eds.), Taylor and Francis, 1993.
Fernandez JE, Dahalan JB, Klein MG, Marley RJ. Using the psychophysical approach in handwrist
work. Proceedings of Ayoub MM Occupational Ergonomics Symposium, pp. 63–70,
1993.
Vaidyanathan V, Fernandez JE. Maximum acceptable frequency for males performing drilling
tasks. Proceedings Human Factors Society 36th Annual Meeting, pp. 692–696, 1992.
Fernandez JE, Dahalan JB, Klein MG, Young KR, Sporn ER. A program to reduce the risk of
carpal tunnel syndrome. Proceedings Kansas Conference on Excellence in Manufacturing, 1992.
Fernandez JE, Malzahn DE, Fredericks TK, Lim CC, Davis PJ. Manual material handling: a
review of lifting capacity evaluation. Proceedings Kansas Conference on Excellence in
Manufacturing, 1992.
Fernandez JE, Malzahn DE, Lambert BK, Wei LS. Physiological and subjective responses to
robots in a noisy environment. Proceedings Second International FAIM 92 Conference, pp.
213–223, Eyada OK, Ahmad MM (eds.), 1992.
Fredericks TK, Fernandez JE, Rodrigues CC. 1992. Predicting the maximum acceptable weight
of lift for an asymmetrical combination task. Proceedings Human Factors Society 36th Annual
Meeting, pp. 707–711.
Fernandez JE, Dahalan JB, Fredericks TK, Halpern CA. The effect of deviated wrist posture on
pinch strength for females. Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety IV, pp. 693–700,
Kumar S (ed), Taylor and Francis, 1992.
Kim CH, Marley RJ, Fernandez JE. Prediction models of grip strength at varying wrist
positions. Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety IV, pp. 783–788, Kumar S (ed), Taylor
and Francis, 1992.
Kim CH, Fernandez JE, Halpern CA, Dorrel S. The impact of carpal tunnel syndrome on
industry: a literature review. Proceedings Kansas Conference on Excellence in Manufacturing,
1992.
Moore B, Dorrel S, Halpern CA, Fernandez JE. The ergonomic evaluation of several chairs: a
case study. Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety IV, pp. 267–274, Kumar S (ed),
Taylor and Francis, 1992.
Rodrigues CC, Fredericks TK, Fernandez JE. Prediction models for asymmetrical lifting
combination tasks. Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety IV, pp. 875–882, Kumar S
(ed), Taylor and Francis, 1992.
Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE. 1991. Universal design and aircraft based transportation systems.
Proceedings 1990 Aircraft Interiors Conference.
Marley RJ, Fernandez JE. A psychophysical approach to establish maximum acceptable
frequency for hand/wrist work. Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety III, pp. 75-82,
Karwowski W, Yates Journal (eds.), Taylor and Francis, 1991.
Fernandez JE, Dahalan J, Klein M, Kim CH. Effect of handle diameter on maximum wrist
flexion and extension. Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety III, pp. 351–357,
Karwowski W, Yates Journal (eds.), Taylor and Francis, 1991.
Fernandez JE, Lambert BK, Malzahn DE, Wei LS. 1991. Human responses to robots at various
speeds with noise. Proceedings 11th Congress of the International Ergonomics AsSociety, pp.
783–785.
Fernandez JE, Dahalan JB, Halpern CA, Viswanath V. The effect of wrist posture on pinch
strength. Proceedings Human Factors Society 35th Annual Meeting, pp. 748–752, 1991.
Kim CH, Fernandez JE, Fredericks TK, Lim CC, Ghahramani B. The effect of a clean suit on
physical work capacity. Proceedings Human Factors Society 35th Annual Meeting, pp. 743–
747, 1991.
Fernandez JE, Marley RJ. Monitoring and screening tests for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Contemporary Ergonomics 1990, pp. 63–68. Lovesey EJ (ed), Taylor and Francis, 1990.
Masud AS, Fernandez JE. Effects of nurses’ schedules on fatigue and quality. Proceedings
1990 International Industrial Engineering Conference, pp. 521–526, 1990.
Chambers RM, Fernandez JE, Nandigm S, Palaniswamy V. Human factors: the human interface
with aircraft interiors. Proceedings 1990 Aircraft Interiors Conference, 1990.
Fernandez JE, Klein MG, Learned V, Marley RJ. Isokinetic strength of females with carpal
tunnel syndrome. Proceedings Human Factors Society 34th Annual Meeting, pp. 795–799,
1990.
Fernandez JE, Marley RJ, Young KR. Results of an ongoing monitoring program for carpal
tunnel syndrome. Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety II, pp. 265–272, Das B (ed.),
Taylor and Francis, 1990.
Liu MC, Fernandez JE, Eyada OK. A methodology to develop strategic plans for CIM
implementation. Management of Technology II, pp. 719–726, Khalil T, Bayraktar B (eds.),
1990.
Pitetti KH, Fernandez JE, Betzen MT, Lanciault M. Peak cardiopulmonary responses of
ambulatory cerebral palsied adults to four types of exercise. Proceedings RESNA 1990 Annual
Conference, pp. 55–56, 1990.
Chambers RM, Fernandez JE, Marley RJ. Noise exposure of plumbers in new home
construction: a case study. Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety I, pp. 559–566, Mital
A (ed), Taylor and Francis, 1989.
Fernandez JE, Malzahn DE, Marley RJ, Bonebrake AR. A study of several performance
measures of workers with carpal tunnel syndrome. Proceedings Human Factors Society 33rd
Annual Meeting, pp. 728–732, 1989.
Fernandez JE, Pitetti KH, Rowe K, and Lanciault MC. Lung capacities of cerebral palsied
individuals. Eleventh Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine
and Biology Society, pp. 1697–1698, 1989.
Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE, Marley RJ. Performance of severely disabled adults on simulated
assembly tasks. Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety I, pp. 871–876, Mital A (ed.),
Taylor and Francis, 1989.
Zafar HU, Fernandez JE, Kasten RN, Cihangirli M, Cholmondeley JB. Temporary threshold
shift during exercising. Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety I, pp. 551–557, Mital A
(ed.), Taylor and Francis, 1989.
Fernandez JE, Ayoub MM. The psychophysical approach: the valid measure of lifting capacity.
Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors V, pp. 837–845, Aghazadeh F. (ed.), Elsevier Science
Publishers, 1988.
Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE. The analytic hierarchy process—application to rehabilitation
decision making. Proceedings 21st Meeting of Human Factors Society of Canada, pp. 21–24,
1988.
Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE. Vocational rehabilitation decision analysis using the analytic
hierarchy process. Proceedings RESNA 11th Annual Conference, pp. 8–9, 1988.
Eyada OK, Fernandez JE, Marley RJ, and DeGreve TB. Human-machine modeling with
AutoCAD. Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors V, pp. 71–75, Aghazadeh F (ed.), Elsevier
Science Publishers, 1988.
Fernandez JE, Pitetti KH, Stubbs NB, Marley RJ, Cihangirli M. A comparison of equations and
methods for determining percentage body fat. Proceedings Human Factors Society 32nd Annual
Meeting, pp. 558–562, 1988.
Fernandez JE, Akin AD, Collins CL, Virgilio JF. Physiological responses while playing a video
game. Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors V, pp. 949–956, Aghazadeh F (ed.), Elsevier
Science Publishers, 1988.
Fernandez JE, Cihangirli M, Hommertzheim DL, Sabuncuoglu I. The effects of input devices on
task performance. Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors V, pp. 83–89, Aghazadeh F (ed.),
Elsevier Science Publishers, 1988.
Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE, Marley RJ, Dahalan J. A multivariate analysis of directional
movement time. Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors V, pp. 759–765, Aghazadeh F (ed.),
Elsevier Science Publishers, 1988.
Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE, Kim CH. An ethnic anthropometric survey as an educational tool.
Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors V, pp. 395–400, Aghazadeh F (ed.), Elsevier Science
Publishers, 1988.
Pitetti KH, Fernandez JE, Stubbs NB, Stafford JA. 1988. Evaluating the cardiovascular fitness
of Downs Syndrome individuals. pp. 941–947. Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors V,
Aghazadeh F (ed.), Elsevier Science Publishers.
Pitetti KH, Fernandez JE, Pizarro DC, Stubbs NB, Stafford JA. The cardiovascular fitness of
non-Downs Syndrome, moderately mentally retarded individuals as an additional indice for job
placement. Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors V, pp. 999–1005, Aghazadeh F (ed.), Elsevier
Science Publishers, 1988.
Pitetti KH, Jackson JA, Mays MJ, Fernandez JE, Stubbs NB. Comparison of the physiological
profile of Down’s and non-Down’s Syndrome mentally retarded individuals. Proceedings 21st
Meeting Human Factors Society of Canada, pp. 45–48, 1988.
Fernandez JE, Ayoub MM. Maximum acceptable weight lifted over extended periods. Trends
in Ergonomics/Human Factors IV, pp. 917–923, Asfour SS (ed), Elsevier Science Publishers,
1987.
Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE. Effects of orientation to the body and input device on task
performance. Proceedings RESNA 10th Annual Conference, pp. 32–34, 1987.
Cihangirli, M., Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE. Effects of gender, hand superiority and position on
rotary performance rates of able-bodied individuals. Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors IV,
pp. 219–226, Asfour SS (ed.), Elsevier Science Publishers, 1987.
Fernandez JE, Marley RJ, Stubbs NB. Lifting physical work capacity as a function of frequency.
Proceedings Human Factors Society 31st Annual Meeting, pp. 1331–1335, 1987.
Glover, K., Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE. Switch manipulation time as a function of gender, hand
superiority and position: Design considerations for rehabilitation engineers. Trends in
Ergonomics/Human Factors IV, pp. 1087–1094, Asfour SS (ed), Elsevier Science Publishers,
1987.
Marley RJ, Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE. Potential factors in movement time: implication for
function evaluation of individuals with disabilities. Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors IV,
pp. 1103–1110, Asfour SS (ed.), Elsevier Science Publishers, 1987.
Books
Fernandez JE, Marley RJ. Applied Occupational Ergonomics: A Textbook. Kendall-Hunt
Publishing, 1998.
Books Edited
Fredericks TK, Butt SE, Pennathur A, Fernandez JE, and Mital A. Proceedings of the 8th Annual
International Conference on Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications and Practice, 2003.
Fernandez JE, Marley RJ, Pennathur A, Mital A, Fredericks TK, and Fuentes AA. Advances in
Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications and Practice 6, 2001.
Mital A, Krueger H, Kumar S, Menozzi M, and Fernandez JE. Advances in Occupational
Ergonomics and Safety I, 1996.
Published Abstracts
Dirksen DE, Bohan M, Choi SD, Roberson AL, Rogers NL, Fernandez JE, Rogers ME.
Shoulder range of motion of 65–79 year old adults. Abstract. Proceedings American College
of Sport Medicine Central States Annual Meeting, 1999.
Dirksen DE, Rogers ME, Rogers NL, Bohan M, Choi SD, Fernandez JE. Upper extremity
joInternational mobility in physically active older adults. Abstract. Proceedings American
College of Sport Medicine Annual Meeting, 1999.
Shores JD, Bohlken RM, Fernandez JE, Rogers ME. Effect of a 10-week balance training
program on functional reach in older adults aged 61–77. Abstract. Proceedings American
College of Sport Medicine Central States Annual Meeting, 1999.
Fernandez JE, Davis PJ, Young KR. Monitoring and controlling cumulative trauma disorders
(CTD) in the office environment: an ergonomics approach. Abstract. Annals of Biomedical
Engineering, Volume 22, p. 67, 1994.
Fernandez JE, Pitetti KH, Dahalan J, Kim CH, Marley RJ. Physical work capacity of South
Indians using the Schwinn Air-Dyne. Abstract. Proceedings International Symposium on
Ergonomics, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment, pp.3/1, 1991.
Pitetti KH, Fernandez JE, Stubbs NB, Stafford JA. Cardiovascular response of non-Downs and
Downs Syndrome mentally retarded individuals to exercise. Abstract. Proceedings American
College of Sport Medicine Annual Meeting, May 1988.
Technical Reports
Fernandez JE, Farris BA, Choi SD, Rajagopal PP. Ergonomic evaluation at Larksfield Place.
Final Report, 1998.
Fernandez JE, Farris BA, Garcia DT, Gopalan S, Varraprasad M, Pendleton MK. An ergonomic
evaluation at Early Head Start. Final Report, Wichita, KS, 1997.
Fernandez JE, Garcia DT, Choi SD, Devlin KM, Farris BA, Khatiwada R, Krishnasamy S,
Landwehr HR, Moorjani S, Pendleton MK, Rajagopal P, Sutherland JA, Wong SL. An
ergonomic study of USD 259: School Service Center. Final Report, 1997.
Fernandez JE, Farris BA, Devlin KM. Ergonomic evaluation of an office workstation at NIAR.
Final Report, 1996.
Fernandez JE, Kattel BP, Farris BA, Devlin KM. Ergonomic evaluation at Narmac Industries.
Final Report, 1996.
Fernandez JE, Kattel BP, Khan K, Devlin KM, Farris BA. An ergonomic study of office
workstations at AZTEC Marking Co., Inc. Final Report to Mid America Manufacturing
Technology Center, 1996.
Fernandez JE, Kattel BP, Khan K, Poonawala M, Sivasubramanian K. Task analysis of eleven
selected jobs at Case Corporation. Final Report to Case Corporation, Wichita, KS, 1996.
Fernandez JE, Kattel BP, Poonawala M, Sivasubramanian K, Farris BA. Ergonomic evaluation
of Avery Labeler and Locahane micro isolator. Final Report to Sanofi Winthrop, McPherson,
KS, 1996.
Fernandez JE, Kattel BP, Sivasubramanian K, Govindarajulu SK, Manne V, Garcia DT, Devlin
KM, Farris BA. Ergonomic evaluation of the Bausch and Strobel and Shields and Strunck filling
machines. Final Report to Sanofi Winthrop, McPherson, KS, 1996.
Fernandez JE, Devlin KM, Farris BA, Garcia DT, Dao C. An ergonomic study of an office
workstation at the Sedgwick County Purchasing Office. Final Report, 1996.
Fernandez JE, Kattel BP, Poonawala M, Gurumurthy S, She R, Devlin KM, Farris BA. An
ergonomic evaluation and review of Brite Voice Systems, Inc. Phase 2, Final Report, 1995.
Fernandez JE, Kattel BP, Kumar S, Kadiresan S, Aryal B, Gokhale CM, Devlin KM, Farris BA.
Ergonomic analysis of the Presentation Department at The Wichita Eagle. Final Report, 1995.
Fernandez JE, Lee DC, Kattel BP, Poonawala MF, Kumar S, Devlin KM, Gokhale C. An
ergonomics study for AZTEC Marking Co., Inc. Final Report to Mid America Manufacturing
Technology Center, Wichita, KS, 1995.
Fernandez JE, Devlin KM, Farris BA. Ergonomic evaluation of an office workstation at
University Computing. Final Report, 1995.
Fernandez JE, Eksioglu M, Kattel BP. An ergonomic evaluation and review of L.D. Supply, Inc.
Final Report, 1995.
Fernandez JE, Fredericks TK, Eksioglu M, Kattel BP. An ergonomic evaluation and review of
Brite Voice Systems, Inc. Final Report, 1995.
Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE, Kattel BP. Participatory worksite accommodation: assessment,
design, and evaluation. Annual report for the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center,
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc., Wichita, KS, 1995.
Fernandez JE, Davis PJ, Kumar A, Sanjeev M, Thiyagarajan S, Kesmankit P, Jithavech T. An
ergonomics study for Laurco Fabrics. Final Report to Mid America Manufacturing Technology
Center, Wichita, KS, 1994.
Fernandez JE, Cordova XV, Davis PJ, Kesmankit P. Office workstation analysis. Final Report
to Graduate School, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, 1994.
Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE, Davis PJ. Participatory worksite accommodation: assessment,
design, and evaluation. Annual report for the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center,
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc., Wichita, KS, 1994.
Fernandez JE. Occupational ergonomics. Rehabilitation Engineering Tech Brief Issue 4.
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc., Wichita, KS, 1993.
Fernandez JE, Viswanath V. Maximum acceptable drilling frequency to reduce the risk of carpal
tunnel syndrome. Annual report for the Rehabilitation Engineering Center, Cerebral Palsy
Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc., Wichita, KS, 1993.
Parker MG, Fernandez JE. Health hazard evaluation at the Cuyahoga County public library.
NIOSH Report HHE 93-0456. Cincinnati, OH, 1993.
Fernandez JE. Maximum acceptable drilling frequency to reduce the risk of carpal tunnel
syndrome. Annual report for the Rehabilitation Engineering Center, Cerebral Palsy Research
Foundation of Kansas, Inc., Wichita, KS, 1992.
Fernandez JE, Kim CH, Dahalan JB, Klein MG, Fredericks TK, Lim CC, Halpern C, Davis PJ.
Ergonomic analysis of Cessna facilities. Final Report to Cessna Aircraft, Wichita, KS, 1992.
Fernandez JE, Dahalan JB, Klein MG, Fredericks TK, Lim CC, Kumar A, Palanisami P,
Fierro AM. Ergonomic evaluation of Northern States Beef facility. Final Report to OSHA,
Omaha, NE, 1992.
Fernandez JE. Physiological capacities for work of persons with neurophysical impairment.
Annual report for the Rehabilitation Engineering Center, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of
Kansas, Inc., Wichita, KS, 1991.
Fernandez JE, Betzen M. Physiological capacities for work of persons with neurophysical
impairment. Annual report for the Rehabilitation Engineering Center, Cerebral Palsy Research
Foundation of Kansas, Inc., Wichita, KS, 1990.
Masud AS, Fernandez JE. Process operations analysis of the Farmland Foods’ Wichita plant.
Final Report to Farmland Foods, Inc., Wichita, KS, 1990.
Ayoub MM, Fernandez JE, Masud AS. Staffing and scheduling of the computerized forwarding
system. Final report to the US Postal Service, 1990.
Chambers RM, Fernandez JE, Nandigm S, Palaniswamy V. Human factors: the human interface
with aircraft interiors. Report #90-18. National Institute for Aviation Research, The Wichita
State University, Wichita, KS, 1990.
Masud AS, Fernandez JE, Zafar HU. Effects of nurses schedules on fatigue and quality. Final
report to St. Joseph Medical Center, Wichita, KS, 1990.
Fernandez JE, Betzen M. Physiological capacities for work of persons with neurophysical
impairment. Annual report for the Rehabilitation Engineering Center, Cerebral Palsy Research
Foundation of Kansas, Inc., Wichita, KS, 1989.
Fernandez JE, Betzen M, Lanciault MC. Physiological capacities for work of persons with
neurophysical impairment. Rehabilitation R & D Reports 1989, p. 156. Department of
Veterans Affairs, 1989.
Fernandez JE, Malzahn DE, Dahalan J. Predetermined time standards for severely handicapped
workers. Annual report for the Rehabilitation Engineering Center, Cerebral Palsy Research
Foundation of Kansas, Inc., Wichita, KS, 1988.
Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE, Sabuncuoglu I, Cihangirli M. Analysis of functional abilities of
neurologically impaired populations. Annual report for the Rehabilitation Engineering Center,
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc., Wichita, KS, 1988.
Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE, Cihangirli M, Marley RJ. Definition and prediction of job-related
performance characteristics for persons with neurological impairments. Annual report for the
Rehabilitation Engineering Center, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Wichita, KS,
1988.
Fernandez JE, Malzahn DE, Dahalan J. Predetermined time standards for severely handicapped
workers. Annual report for the Rehabilitation Engineering Center, Cerebral Palsy Research
Foundation of Kansas, Inc., Wichita, KS, 1987.
Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE, Sabuncuoglu I, Heidari A. Definition and prediction of job-related
performance characteristics for persons with neurological impairments. Annual report for the
Rehabilitation Engineering Center, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc., Wichita,
KS, 1987.
Malzahn DE, Fernandez JE, Marley RJ, Cihangirli M. Analysis of functional abilities of
neurologically impaired populations. Annual report for the Rehabilitation Engineering Center,
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc., Wichita, KS, 1987.
Ayoub MM, Smith JL, Selan JL, Chen HC, Fernandez JE, Lee YH, Kim HK. Manual material
handling in unusual postures—Phase II. Institute for Ergonomics Research, Texas Tech
University, Lubbock, TX, 1986.
Ayoub MM, Fernandez JE. Work physiology. Research report from the Institute of Ergonomics
Research, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 1985.
Ayoub MM, Smith JL, Selan JL, Chen HC, Lee YH, Kim HK, Fernandez JE. Manual material
handling in unusual postures—Phase I. Institute for Ergonomics Research, Texas Tech
University, Lubbock, TX, 1985.
Ayoub MM, Fernandez JE, Smith JL. Design of workplace. Research report from the Institute
of Ergonomics Research, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 1984.
Presentations
Fernandez JE. Diverse IE Experiences: Litigation and Military. Presented at College of
Engineering, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, March 2005.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomic Principles for Designing Workspaces. Presented at United States
Department of State, Rosslyn, VA, October 2004.
Fernandez JE. The Effects of the Soldier Uniform and Equipment on Mobility. Presented at
Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice, Las
Vegas, NV, December 2003.
Fernandez JE. Differences in balance among young, middle-aged, and older adults. Presented at
Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Toronto, Canada, June
2002.
Fernandez JE. rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) as an Aid in the Evaluation of Vibrating Hand
Tools. Presented at Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference,
Toronto, Canada, June 2002.
Fernandez JE. Postural sway in older adults: Effects of reduced visual sensation. Presented at
Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Fairfax, VA, June 2001.
Fernandez JE. Postural sway in middle-age adults. Presented at Annual International
Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Fairfax, VA, June 2001.
Fernandez JE. Handtool evaluation: A software approach. Presented at Annual International
Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Fairfax, VA, June 2001.
Fernandez JE. Back Injuries. Presented at the Risk Managers meeting of International Mass
Retail Association (IMRA), Rosslyn, VA, June 2001.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomics in the hotel industry. Presented at the Risk Managers meeting of
American Hotel and Motel Association (AHMA) Chicago, IL, June 2001.
Fernandez JE. Office Ergonomics and Future Regulations: What will it Mean for You?
Presented at the Annual NEOCON Conference, Chicago, IL, June 2001.
Fernandez JE. Industrial Ergonomics and OSHA’s Final Ergonomics Standard. Presented at In-
Cheon University, In-Cheon, Korea, December 2000.
Fernandez JE. OSHA’s Final Ergonomics Standard. Presented at KOSHA, Seoul, Korea,
December 2000.
Fernandez JE. Industrial Ergonomics and OSHA’s Final Ergonomics Standard. Presented at
Dong-A University, Pusan, Korea, December 2000.
Fernandez JE. A Conceptual Model for MSD Risk Assessment. Presented at Fifth Annual
International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice, Hsinchu, Taiwan,
December 2000.
Fernandez JE. Postural sway in individuals aged 20–39 years. Presented at the Fourth Annual
International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice, San Antonio, TX,
November 1999.
Fernandez JE. Normative data on select joint range of motion and grip strength of elderly males
and females. Presented at the Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety
Conference, Orlando, FL, June 1999.
Fernandez JE. Psychophysically acceptable limits expressed as a percentage of sampling
intervals. Presented at the Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety
Conference, Orlando, FL, June 1999.
Fernandez JE. The use of the psychophysical approach in work-related musculoskeletal
disorders of the upper extremity. Presented at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health, Centers for Disease Control, Cincinnati, OH, June 1999.
Fernandez JE. The effects of damping during a riveting task. Presented at the Third Annual
International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice, Hong Kong,
December 1998.
Fernandez JE. Cursor-control performance of older adults using two computer input devices.
Presented at the Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference,
Ypsilanti, MI, June 1998.
Fernandez JE. Effect of arm support on muscle activity. Presented at the Annual International
Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Ypsilanti, MI, June 1998.
Fernandez JE. Effect of arm support to aid light assembly work. Presented at the Annual
International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Ypsilanti, MI, June 1998.
Fernandez JE. Evaluation of the placement of mouse pads. Presented at the Annual
International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Ypsilanti, MI, June 1998.
Fernandez JE. The effect of types and size of rivet gun on hand-arm vibration. Presented at the
Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Ypsilanti, MI, June
1998.
Fernandez JE. Criteria for selection of hand tools in the aircraft manufacturing industry: a
review. Presented at the Ergonomic Society 1998 Annual Conference, Cirencester, England,
April 1998.
Fernandez JE. The effect of wrist posture on attenuation of vibration in hand-arm system.
Presented at the Ergonomic Society 1998 Annual Conference, Cirencester, England, April 1998.
Fernandez JE. A review of multi-person lifting capabilities. Presented at the Second Annual
International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice, San Diego, CA,
November 1997.
Fernandez JE. Are ergonomic chairs designed for the small individual? Presented at the Second
Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice, San
Diego, CA, November 1997.
Fernandez JE. Evaluation of mouse pad placement during typical computer tasks. Presented at
the Second Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and
Practice, San Diego, CA, November 1997.
Fernandez JE. The effect of grip span and wrist posture on the force exerted by the middle and
index fingers exclusively. Presented at the Second Annual International Conference on
Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice, San Diego, CA, November 1997.
Fernandez JE. Office ergonomics. Presented at the 48th Annual Kansas Safety and Health
Conference, Wichita, KS, October 1997.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomics and workplace principles. Presented at the 48th USDA 259 Service
Center, Wichita, KS, September 1997.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomic and safety issues in the workplace. Presented at the 48th KDHR
Safety Conference, Independence, KS, August 1997.
Fernandez JE. Can ergonomic principles be applied to disability accommodation? Presented at
the 48th 13th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Tampere, Finland, July
1997.
Fernandez JE. Evaluation of the headwand used by persons with disability. Presented at the
48th 13th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Tampere, Finland, July 1997.
Fernandez JE. Implementation of arm supports as an aid to office computer tasks. Presented at
the Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Washington, DC,
June 1997.
Fernandez JE. The effect of grip span on the force exerted by individual fingers. Presented at
the Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Washington, DC,
June 1997.
Fernandez JE. The effect of wrist posture on the force exerted by individual fingers. Presented
at the Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Washington, DC,
June 1997.
Fernandez JE. Virtual reality based system for accessibility and ergonomic analyses of floor
assembly jigs. Presented at the Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety
Conference, Washington, DC, June 1997.
Fernandez JE. The ergonomics standard. Presented at the Meeting of the Wichita Chapter of
IFMA, Wichita, KS, April 1997.
Fernandez JE. The effect of adjustment period on maximum acceptable frequency for a drilling
task. Presented at the First Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering
Applications and Practice, Houston, TX, December 1996.
Fernandez JE. Evaluation of the force exerted by individual fingers during multidigital gripping
task. Presented at the First Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering
Applications and Practice, Houston, TX, December 1996.
Fernandez JE. Prediction of maximum grip strength from anthropometric and physical
characteristics of an individual: an artificial network approach. Presented at the First Annual
International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice, Houston, TX,
December 1996.
Fernandez JE. How to evaluate tasks and propose solutions. Presented at the National
Ergonomics Exposition and Conference, Los Angeles, CA, October 1996.
Fernandez JE. The effect of vibration on maximum acceptable frequency for a riveting task.
Presented at the Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Zurich,
Switzerland, July 1996.
Fernandez JE. The optimum time to evaluate the comfort rating of seats. Presented at the
Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Zurich, Switzerland, July
1996.
Fernandez JE. Artificial neural network-based prediction models for determining maximum
acceptable frequency of a drilling task. Presented at the First International Conference on
Applied Ergonomics, Istanbul, Turkey, May 1996.
Fernandez JE. Combating cumulative trauma disorders. Presented at the National Ergonomics
Exposition and Conference, Chicago, IL, April 1996.
Fernandez JE. Healthy workplace design. Presented at the Ohio South/Kentucky Chapter of the
American Society of Interior Designers, Cincinnati, OH, March 1996.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomics and the workplace. Presented at the American Welding Society,
Wichita Chapter, Wichita, KS, January 1996.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomics and workplace principles. Presented at the Physical Therapy
Department, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, November 1995.
Fernandez JE. Manual materials handling. Presented at the 46th Annual Kansas Safety and
Health Conference, Wichita, KS, October 1995.
Fernandez JE. Office ergonomics workshop. Presented at the Office of University Conferences
WSU, Wichita, KS, August 1995.
Fernandez JE. An artificial neural network (ANN) prediction model for determining peak pinch
strength. Presented at the Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference,
Seattle, WA, June 1995.
Fernandez JE. Identification, prevention, and control of upper extremity disorders workshop.
Presented at the Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Seattle,
WA, June 1995.
Fernandez JE. Is grip strength maximum in the neutral posture? Presented at the Annual
International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Seattle, WA, June 1995.
Fernandez JE. The role of an ergonomist in concurrent engineering: an analysis of case studies.
Presented at the Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Seattle,
WA, June 1995.
Fernandez JE. The effect of vibration on maximum acceptable frequency for a riveting task:
preliminary results. Presented at the Konz/Purswell Occupational Ergonomics Symposium,
Lubbock, TX, April 1995.
Fernandez JE. The psychophysical approach in upper extremities work. Presented at the
Ergonomic Society 1995 Annual Conference, Canterbury, England, April 1995.
Fernandez JE. Workplace ergonomics workshop. Presented at the Division of Continuing
Education, Texas Tech University, Dallas, TX, March 1995.
Fernandez JE. Undergraduate and graduate studies at Wichita State University. Presented in
Bombay, India, January 1995.
Fernandez JE. Undergraduate and graduate studies at Wichita State University. Presented in
Karachi, Pakistan, and in Madras, India, December 1994.
Fernandez JE. Acceptable work limits for the upper extremities with the psychophysical
approach. Presented at the 3rd Pan-Pacific Conference on Occupational Ergonomics, Seoul,
Korea, November 1994.
Fernandez JE. Understanding ergonomics. Presented at the Fifteenth Annual Conference and
Exposition on Facility Management, St. Louis, MO, November 1994.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomics and the federal standard. Presented at the Meeting of the Wichita
Chapter of IFMA, Wichita, KS, October 1994.
Fernandez JE. Monitoring and controlling cumulative trauma disorders (CTD) in the office
environment: an ergonomics approach. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Biomedical
Engineering Society, Tempe, AZ, October 1994.
Fernandez JE. Understanding ergonomics. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Biomedical
Engineering Society, Tempe, AZ, October 1994.
Fernandez JE. Occupational ergonomics workshop. Presented at the Division of Continuing
Education, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, August 1994.
Fernandez JE. Prediction of drilling frequency at varying working conditions. Presented at the
12th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Toronto, Canada, August 1994.
Fernandez JE. Rehabilitation using the proactive approach for CTD of the upper extremities—
analysis of case studies. Presented at the 12th Congress of the International Ergonomics
Association, Toronto, Canada, August 1994.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomics standard review. Presented at the American Society of Safety
Engineers, Wichita Chapter, Wichita, KS, July 1994.
Fernandez JE. Conceptual errors in anthropometric percentile values for mixed populations.
Presented at the Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, San
Antonio, TX, June 1994.
Fernandez JE. The effect of sitting on peak pinch strength. Presented at the Annual
International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, San Antonio, TX, June 1994.
Fernandez JE. The new ergonomics standard. Presented at the Meeting of the Wichita Chapter
of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, Wichita, KS, June 1994.
Fernandez JE. New federal ergonomic criteria. Presented at Montana State University,
Bozeman, MT, April 1994.
Fernandez JE. Cumulative trauma disorders. Presented to the Wichita Area Rehabilitation
Professionals, Wichita, KS, March 1994.
Fernandez JE. NIOSH’s proposed ergonomics standard. Presented at the Industrial Engineering
Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, February 1994.
Fernandez JE. Office ergonomics. Presented at the Design Engineering, Cessna Aircraft
Company, Wichita, KS, February 1994.
Fernandez JE. Understanding ergonomics. Presented to the Classified Employees, Wichita State
University, Wichita, KS, February 1994.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomics in the workplace. Presented at the Society of Manufacturing
Engineers (SME)- Hutchinson Chapter, Hutchinson, KS, January 1994.
Fernandez JE. The future of factory/office ergonomics. Presented at the 1993 BIFMA
Management Information Conference, Palm Springs, CA, November 1993.
Fernandez JE. Status of NIOSH/OSHA ergonomic regulatory activity. Presented at the
44th Annual Kansas Safety and Health Conference, Wichita, KS, October 1993.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomics. Presented at the 3M Aerospace Conference, Wichita, KS,
September 1993.
Fernandez JE. Evaluation of risk for CTD. Presented to Boeing Computer Services, Wichita,
KS, September 1993.
Fernandez JE. Office ergonomics. Presented at the College of Fine Arts and at the Office of the
Registrar, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, September 1993.
Fernandez JE. Using the psychophysical approach in hand-wrist work. Presented at the Division
of Safety and Hygiene, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Dayton, OH, July 1993.
Fernandez JE. Development of a NIOSH criteria document on ergonomics. Presented at the
JoInternational Meeting of the Tri-State and Southern Ohio Chapters of the Human Factors and
Ergonomics Society, Lebanon, OH, June 1993.
Fernandez JE. Range of motion of the wrist: a comparative study. Presented at the Annual
International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 1993.
Fernandez JE. The effect of wrist posture and pinch type on endurance time. Presented at the
1993 IEA World Conference, Warsaw, Poland, June 1993.
Fernandez JE. Cumulative trauma disorders - an ergonomics perspective. Presented at the
National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC, May 1993.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomics. Presented at the Suppliers Associate Relations Meeting, Ahresty
Wilmington Corporation, Wilmington, OH, May 1993.
Fernandez JE. Office ergonomics. Presented to Boeing Computer Services, Wichita, KS, May
1993.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomics for individuals with disabilities. Presented to the Rehabilitation
Engineering Group, Andrews Machine Works, Erlanger, KY, April 1993.
Fernandez JE. Office ergonomics. Presented to the Ergonomics Steering Committee, Boeing
Commercial Aircraft Company, Wichita, KS, April 1993.
Fernandez JE. Using the psychophysical approach in hand-wrist work. Presented at the
Ayoub MM Occupational Ergonomics Symposium, Lubbock, TX, April 1993.
Fernandez JE. The use of the psychophysical approach in hand-wrist work. Presented at the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control,
Morgantown, WV, March 1993.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomics: maximize abilities - minimize costs. Presented to the
Rehabilitation Engineering Group, Andrews Machine Works, Erlanger, KY, February 1993.
Fernandez JE. Maximum acceptable frequency for males performing drilling tasks. Presented at
the Human Factors Society 36th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, October 1992.
Fernandez JE. Predicting the maximum acceptable weight of lift for an asymmetrical
combination task. Presented at the Human Factors Society 36th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA,
October 1992.
Fernandez JE. Management of an ergonomic program. Presented at the Cessna Aircraft
Company, Wichita, KS, September 1992.
Fernandez JE. A workshop in occupational ergonomics: fitting the task to the individual.
Presented at the Department of Industrial Engineering, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS,
September 1992.
Fernandez JE. Physiological and subjective responses to robots in a noisy environment.
Presented at the Second International FAIM 92 Conference, Washington, DC, July 1992.
Fernandez JE. The effect of deviated wrist posture on pinch strength for females. Presented at
the Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Denver, CO, June 1992.
Fernandez JE. The ergonomic evaluation of several chairs: a case study. Presented at the
Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Denver, CO, June 1992.
Fernandez JE. Prediction models for asymmetrical lifting combination tasks. Presented at the
Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Denver, CO, June 1992.
Fernandez JE. Prediction models of grip strength at varying wrist positions. Presented at the
Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Denver, CO, June 1992.
Fernandez JE. The ergonomics of cumulative trauma disorders. Presented at the Willis Corroon
AcuNet Seminar, Wichita, KS, April 1992.
Fernandez JE. Variable selection in regression models using principals components. Presented
at the Fourth Annual Conference on Applied Statistics, Manhattan, KS, April 1992.
Fernandez JE. Manual material handling: A review of lifting capacity evaluation. Presented at
the Kansas Conference on Excellence in Manufacturing, Wichita, KS, April 1992.
Fernandez JE. A workshop in occupational ergonomics. Presented to the Industrial Engineering
Department, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, December 1991.
Fernandez JE. Cumulative trauma disorders. Presented at the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control, Cincinnati, OH,
November 1991.
Fernandez JE. Manual material handling. Presented at the 42nd Annual Kansas Safety and
Health Conference, Wichita, KS, November 1991.
Fernandez JE. Universal design and aircraft based transportation systems. Presented at the 1991
Aircraft Interiors Conference, Wichita, KS, October 1991.
Fernandez JE. The effect of wrist posture on tip pinch strength. Presented at the Human Factors
Society 35th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, September 1991.
Fernandez JE. The effect of a clean suit on physical work capacity. Presented at the Human
Factors Society 35th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, September 1991.
Fernandez JE. A workshop in ergonomics: fitting the task to the individual. Presented at the
Division of Continuing Education, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, August 1991.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomic principles in workplace and tool design. Presented at the HCA
Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS, August 1991.
Fernandez JE. Office ergonomics. Presented at the Engineering Department, KG & E, Wichita,
KS, August 1991.
Fernandez JE. Human responses to robots at various speeds with noise. Presented at the 11th
Congress International Ergonomics Association, Paris, France, July 1991.
Fernandez JE. A psychophysical approach to establish maximum acceptable frequency for
hand/wrist work. Presented at the Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety
Conference, Lake Tahoe, NV, June 1991.
Fernandez JE. Carpal tunnel syndrome issues in the communications industry. Presented at the
Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Lake Tahoe, NV, June 1991.
Fernandez JE. Effect of handle diameter on maximum wrist flexion and extension. Presented at
the Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Lake Tahoe, NV, June
1991.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomic principles in workplace design. Presented at the American Society of
Safety Engineering, Wichita Chapter, Wichita, KS, and at the Industrial Engineering
Department, Cessna Aircraft Company, Wichita, KS, May 1991.
Fernandez JE. History of ergonomics. Presented at the American Society of Safety Engineers,
Wichita Chapter, Wichita, KS, May 1991.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomic principles in workplace design. Presented at the Institute of Industrial
Engineering Seminar, Wichita, KS, March 1991.
Fernandez JE. Industrial ergonomics workshop. Presented at the Division of Continuing
Education, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, February 1991.
Fernandez JE. Ergonomic principles in workplace design for the disabled. Presented at the
National Spastic Society of India, Bombay, India, January 1991.
Fernandez JE. Physical work capacity of South Indians using the Schwinn Air-Dyne. Presented
at the International Symposium on Ergonomics, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment,
Bombay, India, January 1991.
Fernandez JE. Vocational rehabilitation in the United States. Presented at the National Seminar
on Vocational Rehabilitation, Bombay, India, December 1990.
Fernandez JE. History of ergonomics and carpal tunnel syndrome. Presented to IAM/Boeing
Health and Safety Institute, Wichita, KS, October 1990.
Fernandez JE. Isokinetic strength of females with carpal tunnel syndrome. Presented at the
Human Factors Society 34th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, October 1990.
Fernandez JE. History of ergonomics and carpal tunnel syndrome. Presented to the Safety
Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, KS, June 1990.
Fernandez JE. Peak cardiopulmonary responses of ambulatory cerebral palsied adults to four
types of exercise. Presented at the RESNA 1990 Annual Conference, Washington, DC, June
1990.
Fernandez JE. Results of an ongoing monitoring program for carpal tunnel syndrome. Presented
at the Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Montreal, Canada,
June 1990.
Fernandez JE. Effects of nurses schedules on fatigue and quality. Presented at the 1990
International Industrial Engineering Conference, San Francisco, CA, May 1990.
Fernandez JE. Human factors: the human interface with aircraft interiors. Presented at the 1990
Aircraft Interiors Conference, Wichita, KS, April 1990.
Fernandez JE. Monitoring and screening tests for carpal tunnel syndrome. Presented at the
Ergonomic Society 1990 Annual Conference, Leeds, England, April 1990.
Fernandez JE. History of ergonomics. Presented to Health Strategies, HCA Wesley Medical
Center, Wichita, KS, and the Psychiatric Research Institute, St. Francis Regional Medical Center,
Wichita, KS, February 1990.
Fernandez JE. Lung capacities of cerebral palsied individuals. Presented at the Eleventh Annual
International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society, Seattle, WA,
November 1989.
Fernandez JE. A study of several performance measures of workers with carpal tunnel
syndrome. Presented at the Human Factors Society 33rd Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, October
1989.
Fernandez JE. Noise exposure of plumbers in new home construction: a case study. Presented
at the Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Cincinnati, OH, June
1989.
Fernandez JE. Performance of severely disabled adults on simulated assembly tasks. Presented
at the Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Cincinnati, OH, June
1989.
Fernandez JE. Temporary threshold shift during exercising. Presented at the Annual
International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Cincinnati, OH, June 1989.
Fernandez JE. Undergraduate and graduate studies at Wichita State University. Presented at the
American Center, U.S. Consulate General, Karachi, Pakistan; the U.S. Education Foundation,
Islamabad, Pakistan; the Education Foundation, Lahore, Pakistan; and the Pakistan-American
Cultural Center, Karachi, Pakistan, December 1988.
Fernandez JE. A comparison of equations and methods for determining percentage body fat.
Presented at the Human Factors Society 32nd Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, October 1988.
Fernandez JE. The analytic hierarchy process—application to rehabilitation decision making.
Presented at the 21st Meeting of Human Factors Association of Canada, Edmonton, Canada,
September 1988.
Fernandez JE. Comparison of the physiological profile of Down’s and non-Down’s Syndrome
mentally retarded individuals. Presented at the 21st Meeting of Human Factors Association of
Canada, Edmonton, Canada, September 1988.
Fernandez JE. A multivariate analysis of directional movement time. Presented at the Annual
International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 1988.
Fernandez JE. An ethnic anthropometric survey as an educational tool. Presented at the Annual
International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 1988.
Fernandez JE. Evaluating the cardiovascular fitness of Downs Syndrome individuals. Presented
at the Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, New Orleans, LA,
June 1988.
Fernandez JE. Human-machine modeling with AutoCAD. Presented at the Annual International
Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 1988.
Fernandez JE. Physiological responses while playing a video game. Presented at the Annual
International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 1988.
Fernandez JE. The cardiovascular fitness of non-Downs Syndrome, moderately mentally
retarded individuals as an additional indice for job placement. Presented at the Annual
International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 1988.
Fernandez JE. The effects of input devices on task performance. Presented at the Annual
International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 1988.
Fernandez JE. The psychophysical approach: the valid measure of lifting capacity. Presented at
the Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, New Orleans, LA, June
1988.
Fernandez JE. Vocational rehabilitation decision analysis using the analytic hierarchy process.
Presented at the RESNA 11th Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, June 1988.
Fernandez JE. Cardiovascular response of non-Downs and Downs Syndrome mentally retarded
individuals to exercise. Presented at the American College of Sport Medicine Annual Meeting,
Dallas, TX, May 1988.
Fernandez JE. Lifting physical work capacity as a function of frequency. Presented at Human
Factors Society 31st Annual Meeting, New York, NY, October 1987.
Fernandez JE. Effects of gender, hand superiority and position on rotary performance rates of
able-bodied individuals. Presented at the Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety
Conference, Miami, FL, June 1987.
Fernandez JE. Effects of orientation to the body and input device on task performance.
Presented at the RESNA 10th Annual Conference, San Jose, CA, June 1987.
Fernandez JE. Maximum acceptable weight lifted over extended periods. Presented at the
Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Miami, FL, June 1987.
Fernandez JE. Potential factors in movement time: implication for function evaluation of
individuals with disabilities. Presented at the Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and
Safety Conference, Miami, FL, June 1987.
Fernandez JE. Switch manipulation time as a function of gender, hand superiority and position:
design considerations for rehabilitation engineers. Presented at the Annual International
Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Miami, FL, June 1987.
Fernandez JE. Manual material handling—an ergonomic overview. Presented at the Industrial
Engineering Departmental Seminar, Wichita, KS, June 1987.
Fernandez JE. Lifting in unusual postures. Presented at the Second Annual South Texas
Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics, San Antonio, TX, May 1986.
Research Experience
Principal Investigator, Grip and Push Forces – Aluminum and Inconel Drilling,
sponsored by Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company, Wichita, KS (1999)
Principal Investigator, Vibration and Damping in Drilling, sponsored by Boeing
Commercial Aircraft Company, Wichita, KS (1999)
Principal Investigator, Biomechanical Forces Associated with Mechanical Drilling,
sponsored by Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company, Wichita, KS (1998)
Principal Investigator, Ergonomic Evaluation of Aircraft Seats, sponsored by Cessna
Aircraft Company, Wichita, KS (1998)
Principal Investigator, Range of Motion of the Elderly, sponsored by ORA, Wichita
State University (1998–1999)
Co-Investigator, The Effects of a 10-week Exercise Intervention Program in Older
Adults, sponsored by ORA, Wichita State University (1998–1999)
Principal Investigator, Development of an Industry Standard for Riveting Hand Tools,
sponsored by Cessna Aircraft Company, Wichita, KS (1997–1998)
Co-Investigator, Participatory Worksite Accommodation: Assessment, Design, and
Evaluation - Phase 5, sponsored by National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research, U.S. Department of Education, and Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of
Kansas, Inc. (1997–1998)
Co-Investigator, Participatory Worksite Accommodation: Assessment, Design, and
Evaluation - Phase 4, sponsored by National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research, U.S. Department of Education, and Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of
Kansas, Inc. (1996–1997)
Principal Investigator, Task Analysis of Eleven Selected Jobs at Case Corporation,
sponsored by Case Corporation, Wichita, KS (1996)
Co-Investigator, Participatory Worksite Accommodation: Assessment, Design, and
Evaluation - Phase 3, sponsored by National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research, U.S. Department of Education, and Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of
Kansas, Inc. (1995–1996)
Principal Investigator, Ergonomic Analysis of Office Workstations, sponsored by LD
Supply, Inc., Wichita, KS (1995)
Principal Investigator, Ergonomic Analysis of the Presentation Department at The
Wichita Eagle, sponsored by The Wichita Eagle, Wichita, KS (1995)
Principal Investigator, Ergonomic Analysis of Workstations - Phase 2, sponsored by
Brite Voice Systems, Inc., Wichita, KS (1995)
Principal Investigator, Ergonomic Analysis of Workstations - Phase I, sponsored by
Brite Voice Systems, Inc., Wichita, KS (1994–1995)
Co-Investigator, Participatory Worksite Accommodation: Assessment, Design, and
Evaluation - Phase 2, sponsored by National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research, U.S. Department of Education, and Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of
Kansas, Inc. (1994–1995)
Co-Investigator, Participatory Worksite Accommodation: Assessment, Design, and
Evaluation - Phase 1, sponsored by National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research, U.S. Department of Education, and Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of
Kansas, Inc. (1993–1994)
Principal Investigator, Maximum Acceptable Drilling Frequency to Reduce the Risk
of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Phase 2, sponsored by National Institute on Disability
and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education, and Cerebral Palsy
Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc. (1993–1994)
Principal Investigator, Maximum Acceptable Drilling Frequency to Reduce the Risk
of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Phase 1, sponsored by National Institute on Disability
and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education, and Cerebral Palsy
Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc. (1992–1993)
Principal Investigator, An Ergonomic Program for Cessna Aircraft Company,
sponsored by Cessna Aircraft Company, Wichita, KS (1991–1992)
Principal Investigator, Physiological Capacities for Work of Persons with
Neurophysical Impairment - Phase 4, sponsored by National Institute on Disability
and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education, and Cerebral Palsy
Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc. (1991–1992)
Principal Investigator, Physiological Capacities for Work of Persons with
Neurophysical Impairment - Phase 3, sponsored by National Institute on Disability
and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education, and Cerebral Palsy
Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc. (1990–1991)
Principal Investigator, AT&T Ergonomics Manual, sponsored by AT&T and Texas
Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Co-Investigator, Human Performance Requirement Evaluation, sponsored by Beech
Aircraft, Wichita, KS.
Co-Investigator, Process Operations Analysis of the Farmland Foods’ Wichita Plant,
sponsored by Farmland Foods, Inc., Wichita, KS (1990)
Principal Investigator, Physiological Capacities for Work of Persons with
Neurophysical Impairment - Phase 2, sponsored by National Institute on Disability
and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education, and Cerebral Palsy
Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc. (1989–1990)
Principal Investigator, Staffing and Scheduling of the Computerized Forwarding
System, sponsored by U.S. Postal Service and Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
(1989)
Principal Investigator, Physiological Capacities for Work of Persons with
Neurophysical Impairment - Phase 1, sponsored by the Cerebral Palsy Research
Foundation of Kansas, Inc. (1988–1989)
Co-Investigator, Definition and Prediction of Job-Related Performance
Characteristics for Persons with Neurological Impairments, sponsored by National
Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research and Cerebral Palsy Research
Foundation of Kansas, Inc. (1987–1988)
Principal Investigator, Predetermined Time Standards for Severely Handicapped
Workers, sponsored by National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research,
U.S. Department of Education, and Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas,
Inc. (1987–1988)
Co-Investigator, Definition and Prediction of Job-Related Performance
Characteristics for Persons with Neurological Impairments, sponsored by National
Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education,
and Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc. (1986–1987)
Principal Investigator, Lifting Physical Work Capacity at Different Frequencies,
sponsored by Wichita State University Research Office (1986–1987)
Co-Investigator, Predetermined Time Standards for Severely Handicapped Workers,
sponsored by National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S.
Department of Education, and Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc.
(1986–1987)
Science Advisory Boards/Panels
Reviewer of proposals for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Arrangement
Chairman (1996, 1992)
Wichita Asian Association (President 1990–1991; member 1989–1993)
Wichita State University, Pakistani Students Association, Faculty Advisor (1986–1999)
Society of Work Sciences (SWS), Board of Directors (1999-2002)
Annual International Industrial Engineering Conference
Conference Chairman (2001, 2003)
Professional Honors/Awards
Academy of Industrial Engineers, Industrial Engineering Department at Texas Tech
University, 2003
M.M. Ayoub Award (Distinguished Service in Ergonomics), Society of Work
Sciences (SWS) of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), 2000
Participated in the Third Invited International Symposium on Ergonomic Guidelines
and Problem Solving, held in Zurich, which was sponsored by NIOSH and the Swiss
ETH, 1996
NIAR Fellow, College of Engineering, Wichita State University, 1995–1999
Dwane and Velma Wallace Outstanding Educator Award towards Excellence in
Continuing Education, College of Engineering, Wichita State University, 1995
Boeing Fellow, College of Engineering, Wichita State University, 1992–1995
Participated in the Second Invited International Symposium on Ergonomic Guidelines
and Problem Solving, held in Copenhagen, which was sponsored by NIOSH and the
Swedish NIOH, 1993
Dwane and Velma Wallace Outstanding Educator Award towards Excellence in
Research, College of Engineering, Wichita State University, 1991
Professional Affiliations
Alpha Pi Mu
American Society of Engineering Educators
Ergonomics Society
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Institute of Industrial Engineers (President, Wichita Chapter, 1987–1988)
International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety (President, 2004-2005)