Jang-Ho Park, Postdoctoral Researcher in IE

B.S. in Biomedical Engineering – Kyung Hee University, South Korea (2009)
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering – Kyung Hee University, South Korea (2011)
Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering – Virginia Tech (2021)

Jang-Ho started working as a postdoctoral researcher in the BEST lab in December 2021.

Jang-Ho has specialized in analyzing human postural control and balance when using augmenting technology such as exoskeletons. His current research focuses on developing a modeling approach to predict the biomechanical consequences of utilizing exoskeletons. Additionally, he has broad interest in improving exoskeleton design and guiding in the industrial application of exoskeletons for diverse use-cases.

Outside of the lab, Jang-Ho enjoys cooking, reading books, and playing golf.

Zeinab Kazemi, Postdoctoral Researcher in IE

B.Sc. in Orthotics & Prosthetics – University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran (2006 to 2010)
M.Sc. in Human factors & Ergonomics – Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran (2010 to 2013)
Ph.D. in Human factors & Ergonomics – Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran (2016 to 2021)

Zeinab started working as a postdoctoral fellow in the BEST lab in September 2022.

Zeinab has specialized in modeling and simulating the human postural control behavior and spinal loads. In the past, she has also worked on human-system interaction, cognitive workloads, and human performance in complex tasks. Her current research focuses on modeling the biomechanical costs associated with exoskeletons in occupational settings. Also, she is working on understanding the determinants of the acceptance of exoskeleton technology among users, aiming to facilitate the integration of these wearable devices into real-world environments.

Zeinab enjoys cooking, reading books, painting, and hiking outside the lab.