Collaboration
The Division of Ergonomics collaborates with companies and organizations in several different ways. For example, we work together on research collaboration, commissioned research, commissioned training of Industrial PhD students, product development, or seminar activities. Several of our research projects are conducted in collaboration with other universities, colleges or research institutes. We also have a wide range of industrial partnerships.
Opportunities for Collaboration throughout the Academic Year
Our Master's program in Technology, Work, and Health is training the next generation of ergonomists and work environment engineers. As part of their course work, our students conduct group projects in real workplaces. With the supervision of our program’s teachers, students assess risks and propose solutions to real-world work environment challenges. Our students also perform thesis projects on a wide range of topics covered in their course work, including:
| Topic | Academic link | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| Overview of Systematic work environment management | CH2013 HT22 Introduction to Technology, Work and Health (52077) |
Period 1 August to October |
| Physical Ergonomics: Addressing musculoskeletal risks associated with manual tasks and awkward postures. | HN2018 Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders | Period 2 November to January |
| Work place Assessments: Evaluating physical risks such as ventilation, thermal comfort, and lighting. | CH2004 HT22 Evaluation and Measures of the Physical Work Environment (52074) | Period 2 November to January |
| Noise exposures in the workplace. | CH2012 VT23 Evaluation and Measures of the Acoustic Work Environment and Vibrations (61684) | Period 4 March to May |
| Chemical and Biological Safety: Conducting comprehensive assessments to manage chemical and microbiological hazards. | CH2014 HT22 Chemical and Microbiological Risk Management in the Work Environment (52078) | Period 2 November to January |
| Airborne contaminants | CH2006 Advanced Measurements of Air Contamination, Noise and vibration |
Period 1 August to October |
| Psychosocial Factors: Identifying and addressing psychosocial risks like burnout and lack of engagement. | CH2001 Leadership and Sustainable Work Practices |
Period 3 January to March |
| Organizational Change: Analysing and facilitating effective change management strategies. | HN2015 VT23 Occupational Safety and Health Management and Change (61685) |
Period 3 January to March |
| Economic Analysis: Assessing the financial implications of work environment improvements | HN2020 HT23 Work Environment Economics | Period 2 November to January |
| Designing physical work environments for better productivity and worker wellbeing | HN2024 HT23 Planning and Design of Physical Work Environments | Period 1 & 2 August to January |
| Diverse topics, Industry challenge-driven research |
Masters thesis course Industrial PhD Thesis Research |
Typically, December-June Throughout the year |
Collaborate with us
For more information on collaboration, you can contact us at ergopartners@kth.se