Rachel Benedyk FErgSoc

I'm a Lecturer at UCLIC specialising in Ergonomics, and the Course Director for our MSc in Human Computer Interaction with Ergonomics.

My current research programme is on the ergonomic impact of the use of laptop computers in educational settings. We have produced an ergonomic advice leaflet for students using laptops.

Research interests

• Application of ergonomics to product design
• Practice of ergonomics by non-ergonomists
• Use of technology by the public
• Interface and workspace design
• Architecture and functional use of space
• Ergonomics in Occupational Health
• Protective clothing
• Application of ergonomics in training
• Training needs analysis
• Human error and accidents

Contact details

Room 8.19
UCL Interaction Centre (UCLIC)
MPEB 8th floor
University College London
Gower Street
London WC1E 6BT, UK

Tel. +44 (0)20 7679 0685
Email: r.benedyk --AT-- ucl.ac.uk