Profile

Associate Professor in the field of Design Discipline

PhD in Industrial Ergonomics from the University of Limerick, Ireland.

Interest

Injury Prediction, Industrial Ergonomics, Occupational Ergonomics, Ergonomics in Improving Productivity, Transportation Ergonomics, Macro Ergonomics, Cognitive Ergonomics

Qualifications

  • PhD

    University of Limerick, Ireland
    Recipient of European Union MIRTH Scholarship for pursuing my PhD in Industrial Ergonomics from the Department of Manufacturing and Operations Engineering(now Department of Design and Technology), University of Limerick, Ireland.

  • MSc in Physiology with specialization in Ergonomics and Work Physiology

    University of Calcutta

  • BSc(Honours) in Physiology

    University of Calcutta

Professional Experience

  • Jully 2013-Present Associate Professor

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Jabalpur

  • May, 2010-July 2013 Assistant Professor

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Jabalpur

  • November, 2004-April 2010 Associate Senior Faculty

    National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar

  • January 2002-December 2004 Research Assistant

    University of Limerick,Ireland

  • January, 2000-December 2001 Adjunct Faculty

    National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

Administrative Positions

  • September 2015-Present Head

    Design Discipline

Honors & Awards

My courses

Current & Previous

Current

Course Code Course name Category Institute Department Link
DS107 Introduction to Ergonomics in Design UG/ Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur Design h
DS217 Design Research Including User Study UG/ Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur Design t
DS325a Applied Ergonomics UG/ Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur Design t
DS325b Visual Ergonomics UG/ Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur Design p
DS566 Applied Ergonomics PG/ Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur Design :
DS558 Visual Ergonomics PG/ Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur Design /
DS 580 Design Research Methodology PhD Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur Design w

Previous

Course Code Course name Category Institute
DS532 Ergonomics for Industrial Design PG/ Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur
DS571 Interactive Design PG/ Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur
DS213 Design Thinking UG/ Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur

Research

Areas or Specialisation / Project Activities / Publications / Books

Areas / Specialization

Injury Prediction, Industrial Ergonomics, Occupational Ergonomics, Ergonomics in Improving Productivity

Project Activities

  • Ergonomic Intervention in the Classroom Environment For Enhanced Learning

    This is a project funded by National Council of Educational Research and Training(NCERT) New Delhi.

Books/Book chapter

BOOK:
1. Mukhopadhyay, P. (2019). Ergonomics for the Layman: Applications in Design. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, USA.ISBN 9780367334994

2. Mukhopadhyay, P. (2022). Ergonomics Principles in Design: An Illustrated Fundamental Approach. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, USA.ISBN 9781032299617.

3. Mukhopadhyay, P. (2022). Ergonomics in Fashion Design: A Laypersons Approach. Springer Singapore.ISBN 978-981-19-4533-5.

4. Mukhopadhyay, P. (2022). Visual Ergonomics for Communication Design: A Laypersons Approach. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, USA.ISBN 9781032436876.

BOOK CHAPTER:
1. Mukhopadhyay, P., & Vinzuda, V. (2018). Ergonomic Design of a Driver Training Simulator for Rural India. In Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition (pp. 1260-1276). IGI Global.

2. Mukhopadhyay, P., 2017, Investigation of Ergonomic Risk Factors in Snacks Manufacturing in Central India. In Handbook of Research on Human Factors in Contemporary Workforce Development, Chapter 19, pp 425-449, A volume in the Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development (AHRMOD) Book Series. IGI Global, USA.

Publications

  • 1. Patel, G., & Mukhopadhyay, P. (2022). Comprehensibility evaluation and redesign of safety/warning pictograms used on pesticide packaging in Central India. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 28(1), 22-42.

    2. Patel, G., & Mukhopadhyay, P. (2021). Ergonomic analysis and design intervention in symbols used in hospitals in central India. Applied Ergonomics, 94, 103410.

    3. Mukhopadhyay, P., & Jhodkar, D. (2020). Tire tread removing units in Central India: risk factors and potential interventions. IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors, 8(4), 204-208.


    4. Mukhopadhyay P, Vinzuda V, Dombale S, Deshmukh B. Ergonomic Analysis and Design of the Console Panel of a Bus Rapid Transit System in a Developing Country. The Design Journal. 2016 Jul 3;19(4):565-83.

    5. Mukhopadhyay, P., Khan, A, 2015, The evaluation of ergonomic risk factors among meat cutters working in Jabalpur, International Journal of Occupational and environmental Health, 21, 192-198.

    6. Mukhopadhyay, P., Jhodkar, D., Kumar, P., Ergonomic Risk Factors at Bicycle Repairing Units at Jabalpur,2015, WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation. 51, 245-254.

    7. Mukhopadhyay P, Vinzuda V, Naik S, Karthikeyan V, Kumar P. Ergonomic Analysis Of A Horse-Drawn Carriage Used For A Joy Ride In India. Journal of Human Ergology. 2014;43(1):29-39.

    8. Mukhopadhyay, P., Kaur, J., Kaur, L., Anupriya, A., Kajabaje, M., Jyoti, M., Vallerie, V., Gopal, A., Akshan, I., Pochont, R., Chajkravarty, S ,2013, Ergonomic design analysis of some road signs in India, , Information Design Journal, 20, 220-227, John Benjamins Publishing Company.

    9. Mukhopadhyay, P., Sajan, S., 2013, Ergonomic design intervention at an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system in a developing country, Information Design Journal 20,148–160. John Benjamins Publishing Company.

    10. Mukhopadhyay, P., Kaur, J. , Kaur, L.,2013, Ergonomic Design Issues In Icons Used in Digital Cameras in India, International Journal of Art, Culture and Design Technologies, 3,51-62. IGI Global.

    11. Mukhopadhyay, P., Vinzuda, V., Sriram, R., Doiphode, A., 2012, Ergonomic analysis of a traditional vehicle plying in rural and semi-urban areas in western India, Journal of Human Ergology, 41, 83-94.Ergonomics Society Japan.

    12. Mukhopadhyay, P., Srivastava, S., 2010, Ergonomic risk factors in stone carving units of Jaipur, WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, & Rehabilitation, 35, 87-99, IOS Press, The Netherlands.

    13. Mukhopadhyay, P., Srivastava, S.,2010, Ergonomic design issues in some craft sectors of Jaipur, 13,99-124,The Design Journal, Berg Publishers, UK.

    14. Mukhopadhyay, P., Srivastava, S.,2010, Ergonomic risk factors in some craft sectors of Jaipur, Ergonomics Australia, 24 ,04-14, Ergonomics Society of Australia.

    15. Mukhopadhyay, P., O' Sullivan, L.W., Gallwey, T., 2009, Upper limb discomfort profile due to intermittent isometric pronation torque at different postural combinations of the shoulder arm system. Ergonomics, 52,584-600. Taylor and Francis, UK.

    16. Mukhopadhyay, P., 2009, Ergonomic design of head gears for use by rural youths in summer, WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, & Rehabilitation, 34,431-438, IOS Press, The Netherlands.

    17. Mukhopadhyay, P., Ghosal, S., 2008, Ergonomic design intervention in manual incense sticks manufacturing, The Design Journal, 11, 65-80. Berg Publisher, UK.

    18. Mukhopadhyay, P., 2008, Risk factors in manual brick manufacturing in India, Ergonomics Australia, 22, 16-25. Ergonomics Society of Australia.


    19. Mukhopadhyay, P., 2008, Time of day effect on performance at a user interface, Multi: Journal of Diversity and Plurality in Design, 1, 36-44. Rochester Institute of Technology, USA.

    20. Mukhopadhyay, P., O' Sullivan, L.W., Gallwey, T., 2007, Estimating upper limb discomfort level due to intermittent isometric pronation torque with various combinations of elbow angles, forearm rotation angles, force and frequency with upper arm at 90 degree abduction, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 37, 313-325. Elsevier, UK.

    21. Mukhopadhyay, P., O' Sullivan, L.W., Gallwey, T., 2007, Effect of upper arm articulations on shoulder arm discomfort profile in a pronation task, Occupational Ergonomics, 7,169-181. IOS Press, The Netherlands.

    22. Mukhopadhyay, P., 2007, Heat stress in industry: A problem in India, Asian-Pacific Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, 14, 12-13. Finish Institute of Occupational Health.

    23. Mukhopadhyay, P., 2006, Beyond the horizon, Ergonomics in Design, 14, 4-5. Human Factors Ergonomics Society, USA.

    24. Mukhopadhyay, P., 2006, User study: Some problems in India, Ergonomics Australia, 20, 14-17. Ergonomics Society of Australia.

Conference / Workshop (Organised/Attended)

Students (M. Tech/M.Des./ Ph. D.)

M. Tech./M.Des.

Roll no Name Status Year Specialization Co-guide
1210401 Aman Bhadouria Completed 2016 Design Issues in Western Live Musical Performances in Indian Context: A Systems Perspective none
1510402 Anoop Kumar Singh Completed 2017 Status of Mobility for Middle-Aged People in 2030 Trend Research none
1714002 ANUGRAH ENGRAS BARA Completed 2018 Ergonomic Design Issues in Rice Grinding none
1510403 Anukriti Hooda Completed 2017 Increasing the popularity of the city of Lucknow from design perspective none
1714003 ARUN KR Completed 2018 ERGONOMIC DESIGN ISSUES IN JEWELRY MANUFACTURING NONE
1714005 ASMITA BISWAS Completed 2018 ERGONOMIC DESIGN ISSUES IN SERVICE SECTOR NONE
1714007 BHATT KARAN BAKULCHANDRA Completed 2018 ERGONOMIC DESIGN OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT AT RAJKOT NONE
1714009 DHRITIMAN BHAUMIK Completed 2018 ERGONOMIC DESIGN OF TOOLS FOR HORTICULTURE NONE
1510411 Himani Singh Completed 2017 Design Issues In Real Estate none
1510413 Joyal KS Completed 2017 Teaching Aid for Indian Students none
1714012 LAXMIKANT DILIP PATIL Completed 2018 ERGONOMIC DESIGN INTERVENTION IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM AT AHMEDABAD NONE
1914009 MANISHA Ongoing ERGONOMIC DESIGN INTERVENTION IN DESIGNING CONTENT FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN NONE
1914001 Manisha Singh Ongoing Ergonomic Design Intervention in Designing of Text Books for Primary School Children none
1010404 Mayuranathan S Completed 2013 Design Of Mine Protected Vehicle- A Systems Perspective none
1714014 PAPPU SHARMA Completed 2018 DESIGN INTERVENTION IN THE SWEETMEAT INDUSTRY OF WEST BENGAL NONE
1714017 PRATIK KUMAR Completed 2018 Ergonomic Design Issues for Living Spaces for Elderly in Rural India none
1210408 Priyanka Rawal Completed 2015 Design Issues in Patient Handling and Transfer in Indian Homes none
1320401 Rupa Kumari Completed 2017 Tourism for all none
1714020 S PAVANI Completed 2018 DESIGN ISSUES IN A DHOBI GHAT NONE
1310403 Sachin Pisharody Completed 2017 Design of Interface for Integrated School System for Teachers in Schools in India none
1210411 Shiv Kumar Verma Completed 2015 Riot Control Vehicle A Systems Design Perspective none
1210412 Souvik Sur Completed 2015 Design Issues in Indian Sanitation From Systems Perspective none
1914022 Suyash Satyakant Chauhan Ongoing Design Intervention for Gait Training none
1914022 SUYASH SATYAKANT CHAVAN Ongoing DESIGN INTERVENTION IN MAINTAINANCE OF BALANCE IN ELDERLY NONE
1010405 Urvashi Bhati Completed 2013 Design Related Issues Related to the Interactive Places in the Girls Hostel none

Ph. D.

Roll no Name Status Year Specialization Co-guide
1914601 ANUGRAH ENGRAS BARA Ongoing Ergonomic Design Intervention In Sura Grass Mat Weaving Sector at Jharkhand none
1814601 Gaurav Patel Ongoing 2018 Visual Ergonomic Issues in Agriculture None
1914602 PAPPU SHARMA Ongoing Ergonomic Analysis and Intervention of Display and Control System in Railway Traffic Control Centre Dr Biswajeet Mukherjee(ECE)
1914603 S.PAVANI Ongoing Ergonomic Design Intervention in Schools None

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