Jack Dennerlein, PhD
Professor and Interim Chair
Department of Physical Therapy, Movement & Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty
Office: 308 F Robinson Hall
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 617-373-5428
Education/degrees:
PhD, University of California, Berkeley
MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
BS, State University of New York at Buffalo
Research:
Trained as an engineer, our research examines how design impacts health. Our work is grounded in modern day ergonomic and occupational biomechanics. Over the past 20 years, this background expanded to include public health. Much of our research aims to prevent work-related injuries and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In general, we examine how design of tools as well as organizational policies, programs and practices impact worker safety, health, and wellbeing. Our work has impacted the design of computer technology as well as produced new guidelines for organizations to implement change to improve worker health.
Specializations: Ergonomics and Safety, Occupational Biomechanics
Research Interests: Worker safety, health, and wellbeing
Other affiliations:
Affiliated Faculty Member, Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University
Associate Director Center for Work, Health, and Wellbeing, a NIOSH Total Worker Health Center of Excellence
Faculty Mentor Clinical Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Education and Training Program, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Advisory Board Member, Occupational Health Surveillance Program, Department of Public Health, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Scientific Advisory Board, Institute for Work and Health, Toronto, Canada
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Dr. Dennerlein’s publications listed in PubMed
Google Scholar Profile
Web pages:
https://www.northeastern.edu/ergonomics/
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/faculty/jack-dennerlein/