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Matthew Marshall

Associate Dean

Dean’s Office
Kate Gleason College of Engineering
Ergonomics/Human Factors

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Matthew Marshall

Associate Dean

Dean’s Office
Kate Gleason College of Engineering
Ergonomics/Human Factors

Education

BS, Rochester Institute of Technology; MS, Ph.D., University of Michigan

Bio

Dr. Matthew Marshall received his B.S. Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and M.S. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and his Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. He joined the Industrial and Systems Engineering faculty in 2001. His teaching and research focus on integrating people into systems. He teaches courses in the areas of Human Factors, Ergonomics, Biomechanics, and Safety Engineering. 

Dr. Marshall’s research involves the evaluation of upper extremity biomechanics. He collaborates frequently with industry to address a wide range of applied ergonomic problems. In addition, he conducts research on the biomechanics of sign language interpreting in order to understand how to minimize the likelihood of interpreters developing musculoskeletal disorders. He has also received funding from National Science Foundation to develop an approach for improving problem solving skills among students who are deaf or hard of hearing. His work has appeared in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Applied Ergonomics, and WORK. He collaborates frequently with industry to address a wide range of applied ergonomic problems, and his work has been supported by both OSHA and the NY State Department of Labor.

http://people.rit.edu/mmmeie/

Selected Recent Publications and Presentations

Grieshaber, C.G., Marshall, M.M., and Fuller, T.J. (2012). “Symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders among tattoo artists,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 56(1), 1158-1162.

Fischer, S., Marshall, M., and Woodcock, K. (2012). “Musculoskeletal disorders in sign language interpreters: A systematic review and conceptual model of musculoskeletal disorder development,” WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, 42(2), 173-184.

Lux, M.M., Marshall, M.M., Ertak, E., and Joseph, J.V. (2010). “Ergonomic Evaluation and Guidelines for Use of the Da Vinci Robot System,” Journal of Endourology, 24(3), 371-375.

Marshall, M.M., Lux, M.M., and Joseph, J.V. (2010). “Anthropometric assessment of the Da Vinci surgical robot,” Proceedings from the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 54(12), 899-903.

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Published Conference Proceedings
Wood, Alison, et al. "Work in Progress: Transformation through Liberal Arts-Focused Grand Challenges Scholars Programs." Proceedings of the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exhibition. Ed. ASEE. Tampa, FL: n.p., Web.
Zastavker, Yevgeniya V., et al. "Panel Discussion: Understanding Students' Narratives of Grand Challenges Scholars Program as a Nexus between Liberal Arts and STEM Education." Proceedings of the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exhibition. Ed. ASEE. Tampa, FL: n.p., Web.
Carrano, Andres L., Wendy A. Dannels, and Matthew M. Marshall. "Integration of Experiential Learning to Develop Problem Solving Skills in Deaf and Hard of Hearing STEM Students." Proceedings of the 121st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Ed. American Society of Engineering Education. Indianapolis, IN: n.p., Web.
Donner, A., M. Marshall, and J. Mozrall. "Biomechanical Comparison of American Sign Language Interpretation and Conversation." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Ed. HFES. Santa Monica, CA: n.p., 2013. Print.
Grieshaber, C.G., M.M. Marshall, and T.J. Fuller. "Symptoms of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Tattoo Artists." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. Ed. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Boston, MA: n.p., 2012. Print.
Journal Paper
Marshall, Matthew M., Andres L. Carrano, and Wendy A. Dannels. "Adapting Experiential Learning to Develop Problem-solving Skills in Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Engineering Students." Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education 21. 4 (2016): 403-415. Print.
Donner, Abigail, Matthew Marshall, and Jacqueline Mozrall. "Effects of Early Exposure to Sign Language on the Biomechanics of Interpreting." Journal of Interpretation 25. 1 (2016): 1-16. Web.
Fischer, S.L., M.M. Marshall, and K. Woodcock. "Musculoskeletal Disorders in Sign Language Interpreters: A Systematic Review and Conceptual Model of Musculoskeletal Disorder Development." Work-a Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation 42. 2 (2012): 173-184. Print.
Invited Keynote/Presentation
Marshall, Matthew M. "Integration of Experiential Learning to Develop Problem Solving Skills in Deaf and Hard of Hearing STEM Students." Faculty Seminar. Gallaudet University. Washington, DC. 13 Nov. 2014. Lecture.
Marshall, Matthew M. "Anthropometric Assessment of The Da Vinci Surgical Robot." Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Western New York Chapter of HFES. Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY. 30 Mar. 2011. Lecture.

Currently Teaching

EGEN-100
1 Credits
A one-credit hour seminar course for engineering exploration students that provides information to introduce the seven engineering programs offered at RIT. Program curricula, sample lab/project work, and various career opportunities pertaining to each major are presented.
EGEN-132
1 Credits
The first course in a series of courses for engineering honors students focused on how innovative products are developed, designed and manufactured to effectively meet the expanding needs of a global economy. This one-credit hour seminar course focuses on the key elements associated with the process of concept creation; namely, how individuals identify promising ideas for new products and how these ideas are shaped and refined in ways that will optimize the product's success in the marketplace, from the perspective of customer demand.

In the News

  • February 27, 2023

    Emma Nastro, left, and Lee Sortore, right, sitting on a bench outside of Liberal Arts Hall.

    Interdisciplinary team heads to Ethics in Engineering Case Competition

    An interdisciplinary pair of RIT students is headed to Bethesda, Md., to participate in the 2023 Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Case Competition. Emma Nastro, a third-year museum studies student, and Lee Sortore, a fifth-year mechanical engineering student, will represent RIT at the competition, which is held Feb. 27 through March 1 at the Lockheed Martin Center for Leadership Excellence. This is the first time an RIT team has competed in this competition.