Professor Dr. Leia Stirling

Biography

Leia Stirling is a Professor in the Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. She holds a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Leia's research is focused on interdisciplinary areas that integrate human factors, biomechanics, and robotics. She leads a research group that aims to understand the physical and cognitive interactions that influence goal-oriented human task performance and operational decision-making. Her work addresses critical issues such as the reduction of musculoskeletal injury risks, enhancement of telehealth solutions, and improvement of technology usability. In addition to her academic duties, she serves as the Director of the Center for Ergonomics and is an Affiliate Faculty member at the Space Institute. Leia has received numerous accolades for her contributions to teaching and research, including the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School Partnerships for Access, Community, Excellence Fellowship and the Neil Van Eenam Memorial Undergraduate Teaching Award.

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