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Human Factors and Ergonomics

Human factors and ergonomics at NC State ISE focuses on human system design, safety and performance through research and real-world applications.

Last Updated: 04/03/2026 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date

Human Factors and Ergonomics

Join us as you help solve the next generation of physical and cognitive performance challenges. In this program, you design complex systems that include human computer interfaces. In addition, students and faculty use virtual and augmented reality to develop new training methods.

Moreover, research in this area improves human safety through movement measurement and deep learning. You can also explore brain computer interfaces for neurorehabilitation and human cognition support.

In this program, you develop skills and knowledge in several key areas.

  • First, you study cognitive and neuro-computational models of human performance.
  • In addition, you learn about automation and human machine integration.
  • Moreover, you explore human computer interaction and human robot interaction.
  • Also, you examine occupational safety and risk management.
  • Finally, you study occupational biomechanics and human activity recognition.

Furthermore, you gain hands on experience in laboratory settings. As a result, you can apply human system theory, models, methods and design principles from the classroom.

ISE PRO TIP: Are you a current or potential student looking for more information? If you are looking for a bachelor’s degree, please get in touch with our Undergraduate Services Coordinator at ise-undergradoffice@ncsu.edu | 919.513.2189. Graduate students should contact our Graduate Service Coordinator at ise-gradoffice@ncsu.edu | 919.515.6410.

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Advanced Manufacturing Facilities

The Ergonomics Center

Since 1994, the Ergonomics Center has provided high-quality services to companies around the world. Its experienced and board-certified ergonomists support industry, office and design needs.

In addition, the center offers a wide range of services that help improve workplace safety and efficiency. These services include on-site training, job and task analysis and program development. Moreover, the team provides engineering design guidelines and cost-saving solutions for both industrial and office ergonomics.

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ISE PRO TIP: Are you a current or potential student looking for more information? If you are looking for a bachelor’s degree, please get in touch with our Undergraduate Services Coordinator at ise-undergradoffice@ncsu.edu | 919.513.2189. Graduate students should contact our Graduate Service Coordinator at ise-gradoffice@ncsu.edu | 919.515.6410.

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