Randa L. Shehab, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Director of Human-Technology Interaction Center
Interim Director of School of Industrial Engineering

E-mail: rlshehab@ou.edu
Office Phone: 405.325.3721
Fax: 405.325.7555
More Information: Curriculum Vitae

Biography

Dr. Randa L. Shehab is an associate professor and the Interim Director of the School of Industrial Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. She also serves as the Director of the Human Technology Interaction Center (HTIC), an interdisciplinary center at OU founded to explore the human use of technology. Before joining OU, she worked as an Ergonomics Consultant to the Manufacturing Ergonomics Laboratory at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. Dr. Shehab teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in ergonomics, biomechanics, safety, experimental design, and statistical analysis. Dr. Shehab has worked with the Spaceflight Ergonomics Research Program at OU since 1992 on issues related to cognitive performance of astronauts in microgravity. Her current research involves the Research Institute for STEM Education a multi-disciplinary research group investigating factors related to equity and diversity in engineering student populations.

Research Activities

• Human performance in occupational environments
• Physical performance of special populations
• Technology and learning
• Engineering education