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Peer-Reviewed Publications

  1. Dufour JS, Reiter A, Cox C, Weston EB, Markey M, Turner A, Le P, Aurand AM, Simmons S, Altman L, Mageswaran P, Davis K, Huber D, Bhattacharya A, Marras WS (2022). “Motion sickness decreases low back function and changes gene expression of military aircrew”. Clinical Biomechanics. Vol 96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2022.
  2. Oluwole O. Awosika*, Dorothy Chan, Bridget A. Rizik, Heidi J. Sucharew, Pierce Boyne, Amit Bhattacharya, Kari Dunning and Brett M. Kissela Serial Backward Locomotor Treadmill Training Improves Bidirectional Walking Performance in Chronic Stroke;    Front. Neurol. 13:800757. Pp 1-10; https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2022.800757
  3. Awosika, O.O.; Chan, D.; Sucharew, H.J.; Boyne, P.; Bhattacharya, A.; Dunning, K.; Kissela, B.M. Backward Locomotor Treadmill Training Differentially Improves Walking Performance across Stroke Walking Impairment Levels. Brain Sci. 2022, 12, 133.https://doi.org/10.3390/
  4. Veta, J., Singh, K., and Bhattacharya, A. (2021). "Study Correlating Lead (Pb) Level Exposure and Bone Shock Absorption Capacity Based on Damping Associated with Higher Modes of Vibration." ASME Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050862
  5. Ali M. Aljaroudi, Amit Bhattacharya, Patrick Yorio, Amanda L. Strauch, Tyler D. Quinn & W. Jon Williams (2021): Probability of hyperthermia in a hot environment while wearing a liquid cooling garment underneath firefighters' protective clothing, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2021.1898622; PMID: 33819135
  6. Marwan Al-Rjoub, PhD  , Michael J. Kazmierczak, PhD, Amit Bhattacharya, PhD, Sathyaprabha Rakkimuthu, MS, Sruthi Ramadurai, MS, Joshua P. Stuckey, BS , Rupak K. Banerjee, PhD “Better Thermoregulation of Brain Temperature using Phase Change Material-Mediated Head Cooling System” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 173 (2021) 121204//doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2021.121204.  
  7. Awosika, Oluwole O, Matthews, S, Staggs, EJ, Boyne, P, Song, X, Rizik, BA, Sucharew, HJ, Zhang, C, Mungcal, G, Moudgal, R, Bhattacharya, A, Dunning, K, Woo, D, Kissela. BM “Backward Locomotor Treadmill Training Combined with Transcutaneous Spinal Direct Current Stimulation in Stroke: A Randomized Pilot Feasibility and Safety Study” Brain Communications doi:10.1093/braincomms/fcaa045; BRAIN COMMUNICATIONS 2020: Page 1-14; PMID: 32954299
  8. Ali M. Aljaroudi, Darren S. Kadis, Amit Bhattacharya, Amanda Strauch, Tyler D. Quinn & W. Jon Williams, JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE; https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2020.1726933; 2020

  9. McKenzie L. Nelson, Cynthia Cox, Lorenna Altman, Jane Khoury,  Amit Bhattacharya, Halley Wasserman, “Bone Shock Absorption in Pediatric Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta – A Pilot Study to Assess the Potential of this Technique to Detect Differences in Bone Fragility” Journal of Clinical Densitometry: Assessment of Skeletal Health  (IN PRESS). 2019

  10. Singh U, Mani A James K, Rao M and Bhattacharya A, Effects of Heat Exposure from Live-Burn Fire Training on Postural Stability of Firefighters; Ergonomics Int J. Vol 3 (4), 2019 (In Press); https://doi.org/10.23880/eoij-16000213

  11. Robins Kalathil, S. A. Zachariah, A. K. Paul, A. Bhattacharya, G. P. Horn, D. L. Smith, R. K. Banerjee, “Comparison between experimental and heart rate-derived core body temperatures using a 3d whole body model”. TSEA-18-1036 (Technical Brief), Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications Vol. 11, pp 024502-1 to 6; 2019; Copyright VC 2019 by ASME.

  12. Devarakonda, Surendra; Bulusu, Pallavi; Al-rjoub, Marwan; Bhattacharya, Amit; Banerjee, Rupak, “Influence of external head cooling on the head, core body, and blood temperatures using 3D whole body model” (HFF-11-2017-0442.R1); International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow; Vol. 28 No. 10, pp. 2491-2504, 2018.

  13. Estill CF, CH Rice, T Morata, A Bhattacharya (2017) Noise and neurotoxic chemical exposure relationship to workplace traumatic injuries: A review.  Journal of Safety Research 60:35-42

  14. Kalathil RT, D'Souza GA, Bhattacharya A, Banerjee RK. Uncertainty analysis of the core body temperature under thermal and physical stress using a three-dimensional whole body model. Journal of Heat Transfer, 2016;139(3):031102--10.

  15. Ross Jennifer A., Shipp Eva M., Trueblood Amber B. and Bhattacharya,  Amit “ Ergonomics and Beyond: Understanding How Chemical and Heat Exposures and Physical Exertions at Work Affect Functional Ability, Injury,and Long-Term Health Human Factors & Ergonomics Vol. 58, No. 5, pp. 777–795, 2016; DOI: 0.1177/0018720816645457

  16. Mani A, Rao MB, James K, Bhattacharya A, “Individualized Prediction of Heat Stress in Firefighters: A Data-driven Approach using Classification and Regression Trees” Vol 12: 845–854 2015. DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2015.10692.

  17. Bhattacharya, A, Watts NB, Dwivedi A, Shukla R, Mani A, Diab D, “Combined Measures of Dynamic Bone Quality and Postural Balance -- A Fracture Risk Assessment Approach in Osteoporosis” J Clin Densitom. 2016 Apr-Jun;19(2):154-64. doi: 10.1016/j.jocd.2015.03.005. Epub 2015 Apr 30 PMID: 25936482

  18. J. Sullivan, M. Schulz, K. Vemaganti, A. Bhattacharya, B.J. Jetter, V. Shanov, N. Alvarez, Jay Kim; Carbon Nanotube Fabric Cooling System for Firefighters and First Responders: Modeling and Simulation, Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics 8 (1)  1–12, 2015.

  19. Peelukhana SV, Goenka S, Kim B, Kim J, Bhattacharya A, Stringer KF, Banerjee RK. Effect of higher frequency components and duration of vibration on bone tissue alterations in the rat-tail model.  Industrial Health, 53: 245–259, 2015.

  20. Lu ML, Kincl L, Succop P, Lowe, B and Bhattacharya, A., “Muscular activity of lower limb muscles associated with working on inclined surfaces” Ergonomics. 2015 Feb;58(2):278-90. doi: 10.1080/00140139.2014.968634. PMID: 25331562

  21. Shukla A, Mani A, Bhattacharya A and Revilla F, “Understanding Postural Response of Parkinson’s Subjects Using Nonlinear Dynamics and Support Vector Machines” Austin J Biomed Eng. 2014;1(1): 5

  22. Hammer, M.J., Davis, K.G., Kotowski, S.E., Bhattacharya, A., (2014), An Ergonomic Comparison of Data Entry Work Using a Keyboard vs. Touch Screen Input Device While Standing and Sitting. Journal of Ergonomics, S4: 007

  23. Rugless Fedoria, Bhattacharya, Amit, Succop Paul, Dietrich Kim N, Cox Cyndy, Alden Jody, Kuhnell Pierce, Barnas Mary, Wright Robert, Parsons Patrick J, Praamsma Meredith L, Palmer Christopher D, Beidler Caroline, Wittberg Richard, Haynes Erin N,

  24. “Childhood Exposure to Manganese and Postural Instability in Children living near a Ferromanganese Refinery in Southeastern Ohio”. Neurotoxicology and Teratology. Jan-Feb; 41:71-9, 2014. 12/2013; DOI:10.1016/j.ntt.2013.12.005; PMID: 24370548 

  25. Revilla, FJ, Larsh, TR, Mani, A, Duker, AP, Cox, C, Succop, P, Gartner,M, Jarrin Tejada, A, Bhattacharya, A “Effect of Dopaminergic Medication on Postural Sway in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease” Frontiers in Movement Disorders. December 2013 | Volume 4 | Article 202; Published: 13 December 2013 doi: 10.3389/fneur.2013.00202; PMID: 24379799

  26. Mani A, Musolin K, James K, Kincer G, Alexander B, Succop P, Lovett W, Jetter WA, Bhattacharya A, “Risk factors associated with live fire training: buildup of heat stress and fatigue, recovery and role of micro-breaks” Occupational Ergonomics Vol 11: (2013) 109–121 109; DOI 10.3233/OER-130212.

  27. Shukla, A, Mani A, Bhattacharya A and Revilla F, “Classification of postural response in Parkinson’s patients using support vector machines” Proceedings (Peer-reviewed) of ASME 2013 Dynamic Systems and Controls Conference DSCC 2013, October, 21-23, 2013, Stanford, California, USA 

  28. Yeoheung Yun, Boyce Collins, Zhongyun Dong, Christen Renken, Mark Schulz, Amit Bhattacharya, Nelson Watts, Yongseok Jang,Devdas Pai, and Jag Sankar, “ “Nanomaterial-Based Electroanalytical Biosensors for Cancer and Bone Disease” Tuantranont (ed.), Applications of Nanomaterials in Sensors and Diagnostics,Springer Series on Chemical Sensors and Biosensors, DOI 10.1007/5346_2012_43, # Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2012.

  29. Todd Dodge; Mina Wanis; Ramez Ayoub; Liming Zhang; Nelson B Watts; Amit Bhattacharya; Ozan Akkus; Alexander Robling; Hiroki Yokota   “Mechanical Loading, Damping, and Load-driven Bone Formation in Mouse Tibiae” Bone 51: 810–818 2012. PMID: 22878153.

  30. A Bhattacharya, NB Watts, K. Davis, S. Kotowski, R. Shukla, A. Dwivedi and R. Coleman  “Dynamic Bone Quality – A Non-Invasive Measure Of Bone’s Biomechanical Property in Osteoporosis”  Journal of Clinical Densitometry: Assessment of Skeletal Health, vol. 13 (2), 228-236, 2010. PMCID: PMC2862806; PMID: 20347363.

  31. Yeo-Heung Yun, Edward Eteshola , Amit Bhattacharya, Zhongyun Dong, Joon-Sub Shim  Laura Conforti , Dogyoon Kim , Mark J. Schulz , Chong H. Ahn  and Nelson Watts “Tiny Medicine: Nanomaterial-Based Biosensors” Sensors 2009, 9(11), 9275-9299; doi:10.3390/s91109275; PMID: 22291565.

  32. Yeo-Heung Yun, Amit Bhattacharya, Nelson B. Watts  and Mark J. Schulz A Label-Free Electronic Biosensor for Detection of Bone Turnover Markers, Sensors 2009, 9(10), 7957-7969; doi:10.3390/s91007957

  33. Talbott NR, Bhattacharya A, Davis KG,  Shukla R,  Levin L : School Backpacks: Its More Than Just A Weight Problem.  Work  34 (4), 481-494, 2009. PMID:20075526.

  34. Pan, C.S., Chiou, S., Kau, Y, Bhattacharya, A., and Ammons, D. ‘Effect of Foot Placement on Postural Stability of Construction Workers on Stilts,’ Applied Ergonomics, 40 (4), pp.781-789, 2009. PMID: 18952203

  35. Kari Dunning, Grace LeMasters,  Amit Bhattacharya, “A Major Public Health Issue: The High Incidence of Falls During Pregnancy” Matern Child Health Sept; 14 (5): 720-725; 2010. PMID 19672702

  36. Bhattacharya A, Succop P, Kincl L, Ramsey J, Sobeih T, “Postural stability associated with restricted ceiling height mining tasks” Occupational Ergonomics: 8 (2-3), 91-114; 2009.

  37. Davis Kermit G, Sobeih Tarek M, Succop Paul, Jetter William,  Kotowski Susan E, Bhattacharya Amit, “Does Obesity Impact The Postural Balance Of Fire Fighters?” Occupational Ergonomics, 8(2/3), 115-123; 2009.

  38. Standridge, JS, Bhattacharya, A,  Succop, PS, Cox, C, Haynes, E 'Effect of chronic low level manganese exposure on postural balance: A pilot study of residents in southwest Ohio' J. of Occupational and Environmental Medicine: 50(12), 1421-1429, December 2008. PMID: 19092498.

  39. Chiou, S., Pan, C.S., and Bhattacharya, A. (2008), ‘Kinematics and kinetics of gait on stilts: Identification of risk factors associated with construction stilt use,’ Ergonomics, 51(12), 1814-1829. PMID : 18608480.

  40. Bhattacharya A, Succop P, Kincl L, Ramsey J, Sobeih T, “Postural stability associated with restricted ceiling height mining tasks” Occupational Ergonomics: 8 (2-3), 91-114; 2009.

  41. Davis Kermit G, Sobeih Tarek M, Succop Paul, Jetter William,  Kotowski Susan E, Bhattacharya Amit, “Does Obesity Impact The Postural Balance Of Fire Fighters?” Occupational Ergonomics, 8(2/3), 115-123; 2009.

  42. Standridge, JS, Bhattacharya, A,  Succop, PS, Cox, C, Haynes, E 'Effect of chronic low level manganese exposure on postural balance: A pilot study of residents in southwest Ohio' J. of Occupational and Environmental Medicine: 50(12), 1421-1429, December 2008. PMID: 19092498.

  43. Chiou, S., Pan, C.S., and Bhattacharya, A. (2008), ‘Kinematics and kinetics of gait on stilts: Identification of risk factors associated with construction stilt use,’ Ergonomics, 51(12), 1814-1829. PMID : 18608480.

  44. YeoHeung Yun,, Zhongyun Dong, Vesselin N. Shanov, Amos Doepke,William R. Heineman, H. Brian Halsall , Amit Bhattacharya, Danny K.Y.Wong, Mark J. Schulz,  “Fabrication and characterization of carbon nanotube array electrodes with gold nanoparticle tips”, Sens. Actuators B: Chem. Sensors and Actuators B 133 208–212, 2008 ; doi:10.1016/j.snb.2008.02.019.

  45. Salem, O., Sobeih, T.M., Genaidy, A., Shell, R., Bhattacharya, A., Succop, P. Work compatibility and musculoskeletal disorders in the construction industry Human Factors and Ergonomics In Manufacturing, 18 (2), pp. 230-25, 2008.

  46. Bhattacharya A, Watts N, Gordon J, Shukla, R, Waters T, Bartels, S and Coleman R, “Bone Quantity and Quality of Youths Working in Farm-A Pilot Study”. J. of Agromedicine: 12(4): 27-38, 2007. PMID: 19042677.

  47. Chakraborty, BM,  Lee, HS, Wolujewicz, M, Mallik, J, Sun, G, Dietrich, KN, Bhattacharya, A, Deka, R and Chakraborty, R,  “Low Dose Effect of Chronic Lead Exposure on Neuromotor Response Impairment in Children is Moderated by Genetic Polymorphisms” J. of Human Ecology:  23(3): 183-194 (2008).

  48. YeoHeung Yun, Zhongyun Dong, Vesselin Shanov, William Heineman, H. Brian Halsall, Amit Bhattacharya, Laura Conforti, Raj K. Narayan, William S. Ball, and Mark J. Schulz, “Nanotube Electrodes and Biosensors” (Invited paper) Nanotoday  2(6):30-37, 2007.

  49. Bhattacharya, A, Shukla, R, Auyang, E, Dietrich, KN and Bornschein, RL “Effect Of Succimer Chelation Therapy On Postural Balance and Gait Outcomes in Children With Early Exposure To Environmental Lead”. NeuroToxicology  28: 686–695, 2007. PMID: 17499360

  50. Kim Jay, Zhu Xiangdong,  Bhattacharya Amit, Bornschein Robert  “Study of the Effect of Early Lead Exposure on Postural Balance by Advanced Signal Processing Methods”,  Int. J. Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Vol. 1, No :, 86-100, 2007.

  51. YeoHeung Yun, Adam Bange, William R. Heineman, H. Brian Halsall, Vesselin N. Shanov, Zhongyun Dong, Sarah Pixley, Michael Behbehan, Abdul Jazieh, Yi Tu, Danny K.Y. Wong, Amit Bhattacharya, Mark J. Schulz, “A Nanotube Array Immunosensor for Direct Electrochemical Detection of Antigen-Antibody Binding," Sens. Actuators B: 123 (2007), 177-182.

  52. Yun, Y., Dong, Z., Shanov, V.N., Bange, A., Heineman, W.R., Halsall, H.B., Conforti, L., Bhattacharya, A., Schulz, M.J.   On-line carbon nanotube-based biosensors in microfluidic channels  2007 Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 6528, art. no. 65280T, 2007.

  53. YeoHeung Yun, A Bange, V N Shanov, W R Heineman, H B Halsall, D K Y Wong, M Behbehani, S Pixley, A Bhattacharya, Z Dong and M J Schulz, “A Nanotube Composite Microelectrode for Monitoring Dopamine Levels using Cyclic Voltammetry and Differential Pulse Voltammetry,” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part N, Journal of Nanoengineering and Nanosystems, Volume 220, Number 2, 2006.

  54. Bhattacharya, A., Shukla, R., Dietrich, K., and Bornschein, “Effect of early lead exposure on the maturation of children's postural balance: a longitudinal study” Neurotoxicology and Teratology 28: 376-385, 2006. PMID: 16624520.

  55. Kincl, LD, Dietrich KN and Bhattacharya, A, “Injury Trends for Adolescents with Early Childhood Lead Exposure” Journal of Adolescent Health 39 (4):  604-606 October 2006. PMID: 16982401

  56. LeMasters G, Bhattacharya A, Borton E, Mayfield L,”Functional Impairment and Quality of Life in Retired Workers of the Construction Trades” Experimental Aging Research. Volume 32(2): 227-242;  April-June 2006. PMID: 16531362

  57. Sobeih T, Davis  K, Succop PA, Jetter WA, and Bhattacharya A, “Postural Balance Changes in On-Duty Firefighters: Effect of Gear and Long Work Shifts” J. of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 48:68-75, 2006. PMID: 16404212.

  58. Dunning, K, LeMasters, GK, Levin, L, Bhattacharya, A, Alterman Toni and Lordo, K, “Falls in workers during pregnancy: risk factors, job hazards and high risk occupations” Am J. of Industrial Med.: 44: 664-672, December 2003. PMID: 14635243.

  59. Molloy CA, Dietrich KN, Bhattacharya A. Postural stability in children with autism spectrum disorder. J Autism Dev Disord, 2003. 33(6):643-652. PMID: 14714933

  60. Kincl, L.D.,  Amit Bhattacharya, Paul Succop , Angshuman Bagchee, “The Effect of Workload, Work Experience and Inclined Standing Surface on Visual Spatial Perception: Fall Potential/Prevention Implications”  Occup. Ergonomics 3: 251-259; 2002-2003.

  61. Chiou, Shiowyi Sharon, Bhattacharya, A, C.F. Lai and  Succop, P.A “Effects of environmental and job-task factors on workers’ gait characteristics on slippery surfaces Occup. Ergonomics 3: 209-223; 2002-2003.

  62. Bhattacharya, A, Succop, P, Kincl, L, Lu Ming Lun and Bagchee, A, “Postural stability during task performance on elevated and/or inclined surfaces” Occup. Ergonomics, 3(2): 83-97, 2002/2003.

  63. Kincl, L., Bhattacharya, A.,Succop, P and Clark, C., Postural sway measurements: a potential safety monitoring technique for workers wearing personal protective equipment., Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene: 17(4): 256-266, 2002. PMID: 11942669

  64. Lu Ming-Lun, Bhattacharya, A and Succop P, “Effects of walking environments on the objective and subjective gait measures during dynamic task performance” Occup. Ergonomics: 2: 225-238, 2001.

  65. Dietrich, K.N., Berger, O.G and Bhattacharya, A., “Asymptomatic lead poisoning in infancy: A prospective case analysis” The Journal of Pediatrics 137, 568 571, 2000.

  66. *Shiowyi Sharon Chiou, Bhattacharya, A, and  Succop, P.A. “Evaluation of workers perceived sense of slip and effect of prior knowledge of slipperiness during task performance on slippery surfaces.” American Industrial Hygiene Journal 61(4):492-500, 2000. PMID: 10976678

  67. *Dimov, M, Bhattacharya, A, Lemasters, G, Atterbury, M Greathouse, L and Ollila-Glenn, N, “Exertion and body discomfort perceived symtoms associated with carpentry tasks: an On-site evaluation”. American Industrial Hygiene Journal 61:685-691, 2000.

  68. Bhattacharya, A,  Warren, J Teuschler, J., Dimov, M and Lemasters, G., "Development and evaluation of a microprocessor based ergonomic dosimeter for evaluating carpentry tasks" Applied Ergonomics Vol. 30: 543-553, 1999. PMID: 10693834.

  69. Bhattacharya, A, “Quantitative posturography as an alternative noninvasive tool for alcohol/drug/chemical testing-Preliminary Thoughts” Drug and Chemical Toxicology-An International Journal for Rapid Communication 22(1):201-212, 1999. PMID: 10189579

  70. J. Mangharam  , A, Bhattacharya, P Succop , A Bagchee, “The effects of lower limb muscular fatigue and work experience on patterns of falling in workers” (pages 1-16); Published in Straker,L and Pollock, C., (Eds) 1999.  CD-ROM Proceedings of Cyberg 1999 (peer reviewed): The Second International Cyberspace Conference on Ergonomics.  The International Ergonomics Association Press, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia. ISBN 0 9577485 0 7.

  71. Shiowyi Sharon Chiou, Bhattacharya, A, Succop, P.A. and Lai, C.F., "Effect of environmental and task risk factors on workers' perceived sense of postural sway and instability" Occupational Ergonomics 1(2): 81-93, 1998.

  72. Lemasters G.K., Atterbury M.R., Booth-Jones A.D., Bhattacharya, A, Ollila-Glenn N, Forrester C and Forst L, “Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders in active union carpenters” Occup. Environ. Med. 55: 421-427, 1998.

  73. Bagchee, A., Bhattacharya, A., Succop, P and Emerich, R. "Postural stability assessment during task performance" Occupational Ergonomics 1 (1): 41-53, 1998.

  74. Bhattacharya, A, Smelser, D. T, Berger, O., Shukla R and Medvedovic, M, "Effect of succimer therapy on postural balance of a nine year old child: A case study" Neurotoxicology 19(1):57-64, 1998. PMID: 9498221

  75. Booth-Jones, A. D., Lemasters G.K, Succop, P, Atterbury, M.R.  and Bhattacharya, A, "Reliability of questionnaire information measuring  musculoskeletal symptoms and work histories." American Industrial Hygiene Journal 59: 20- 24, 1998. PMID: 9438331

  76. Albers T. A, Li Y, Lemasters G, Sprague S Stinson R and Bhattacharya A, “An ergonomic education and evaluation program for apprentice carpenters” Amer. Jour. Of  Industrial Medicine 32:641-646, 1997.

  77. *Smith, L.B., Bhattacharya, A., Lemasters, G., Succop, P., Puhala, E.,  Medvedovic, M., and Joyce, J. “Effect of Chronic Low Level Exposure to Jet Fuel on Postural Balance of U.S. Air Force Personnel” J. of Occupational and Environmental Medicine vol. 39(7): 623-632, 1997. PMID: 9253723.

  78. Bhattacharya, A., Greathouse, Warren J, L., Lemasters, G., Dimov, M, Applegate, H. and Stinson, R., "An Ergonomic walkthrough Observation of Carpentry Tasks: A Pilot Study." Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Journal Vol. 12(4): 278-287, 1997.

  79. *Wang B.,  Bhattacharya, A., Bagchee, A., and Wang, W., "Kinematic Methods for quantitating loss of balance while negotiating a curved path on a slippery surface" J. Of Testing and Evaluation Vol. 25, No.1, January 1997, pp 135-142.

  80. *Shiow-yi Chiou, Bhattacharya, A and Succop, P.A, "Effect of workers' shoe wear on objective and subjective assessment of slipperiness. American Industrial Hygiene Journal 57: 825-831, 1996. PMID: 8865591

  81. *Wang, Wenjian and Bhattacharya, A., "A back-propagation neural network model for predicting loss of balance" Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (IEEE) Proceedings (peer-reviewed) of the 15th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, Pub. # 0-7803-3131-1/96, pages: 85-88, 1996.

  82. *Kuo, Wei., Bhattacharya, A., Succop, P. and Linz, D., "Postural stability assessment in sewer workers" J. of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Vol. 38(1): 27-34, January 1996. PMID: 8871328. PMID: 8871328

  83. Bhattacharya, A., Shukla, R., Dietrich, K., and Bornschein, "Effect of early childhood lead exposure on six year old children's postural balance" Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology 37: 861-878, 1995. PMID: 7493720.

  84. Habes, D.J., Bhattacharya, A. and Milliron, M. "Evaluation of occupational knee joint stress using liquid crystal thermography: A case study" Applied Ergonomics, 25(2): 111-115, 1994. PMID: 15676958.

  85. *Sack, D., Linz, D., Shukla, R., Rice, C., Bhattacharya, A. and Suskind, R. " Health Status of Pesticide Applicators: Postural Stability Assessments"  J. Occup. Medicine 35 (12): 1196-1202, 1993. PMID: 8113922

  86. Huang S and Bhattacharya A. The effects of osteoarthritis on the biomechanical properties of the tibia. Chinese J.of Medical and Biological Engineering 1993; 13(3):255-64.

  87. Bhattacharya, A., Shukla, R., Dietrich, K.N., Miller, J., Bagchee, A., Bornschein, R.L., Cox, C. and Mitchell, T.  "Functional implications of postural disequilibrium due to lead exposure" Neurotoxicology, 14(2-3): 179-190, 1993. PMID: 8247392.

  88. Bhattacharya, A. and Linz, D.H.  "Postural Sway Analysis of a Teenager with Childhood Lead Intoxication  A Case Study" Clinical Pediatrics, 30(9):543 548, 1991. PMID: 1725145

  89. *Seliga, R., Bhattacharya, A., Succop, P., Wickstrom, R., Smith, D. and Willeke, K.  "Effect of Workload and Respirator Wear on Postural Stability, Heart Rate and Perceived Exertion" American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal 52(10):417 422, 1991. PMID: 1951051

  90. Bhattacharya, A., Shukla, R., Bornschein, R., Dietrich, K. and Keith, R.  "Lead effects on postural balance of children"  Environmental Health Perspectives 89:35 42, 1990. PMID: 2088753.

  91. Dick, R., Bhattacharya, A. and Shukla, R.  "Use of computerized postural sway measurement system for neurobehavioral toxicity"  Neurotoxicology and Teratology 12:1 6, 1990. PMID: 2314356.

  92. Bhattacharya, A., Shukla, R., Bornschein, R., Dietrich, K. and Kopke, J.  "Postural disequilibrium quantification in children with chronic lead exposure" Neurotoxicology 9(3):327 340, 1988. PMID: 3200502.

  93. *Wickstrom, R., Bhattacharya, A. and Shukla, R.  "Changes in postural stability, perceived exertion, discomfort and performance with manipulative activity in a sustained stooped work posture"  In: Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors V, Elsevier Publications, North Holland Company, The Netherlands, 1988.

  94. Liu, Y.S., Huston, R.L. and Bhattacharya, A.  "Modelling of a carpet layer's knee kicker"  International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 2:179 182, 1988.

  95. Bhattacharya, A., Morgan, R., Shukla, R., Ramakrishanan, H.K., Wang, L.  "Noninvasive estimation of afferent inputs for postural stability under low levels of alcohol"  Annals of Biomedical Engineering 15:533 550, 1987. PMID: 3688583.

  96. Bhattacharya, A., King, T.P., Patel, P.B. and Huston, R.L., "Biodynamic modelling of carpet layer dynamics"  In: Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors III, Elsevier Science Publishers B.V., The Netherlands, pp. 759 764, 1986.

  97. *Burnett, B. and Bhattacharya, A.  "Effect of task design on wrist postures"  In: Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors III, Elsevier Science Publishers B.V., The Netherlands, pp. 589 595, 1986.

  98. Bhattacharya, A., Ramakrishanan, H.K. and Habes, D. "Electromyographic patterns associated with carpet installation task"  Ergonomics 29(9):1073 1084, 1986. PMID: 3769892.

  99. Bhattacharya, A., Mueller, M. and Putz Anderson, V.  "Traumatogenic factors affecting the knees of carpet installers"  Applied Ergonomics 16(4):243 250, 1985. PMID: 15676556.

  100. *London, M. and Bhattacharya, A.  "The relation between frequency of industrial lifting and the fatigue produced"  J. of Human Ergology (Japan) 14(1):3 13, 1985.

  101. Bhattacharya, A., and Ghista, D.N.  "Biomechanical guidelines for determining the limiting values of occupational task involving torsional loading of the spine" In: Biomechanics IX Series, Human Kinetics Publishers, Champaign, IL.  Full length paper critically reviewed by the scientific panel, pp. 60 65, 1985.

  102. Harber, P.H., Tamimie, J., Bhattacharya, A., and Barber, M. "Effects of exercise using industrial respirators"American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, 45(9):603 609, 1984.

  103. *Mueller, M. and Bhattacharya, A.  "A study of postural changes associated with carpet installation"  In: Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors I, North Holland, Elsevier Science Publishers BV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.  Full length paper critically reviewed by the scientific panel, pp. 59 64, 1984.

  104. *Morgan, R. and Bhattacharya, A. "Force platform technique for the quantification of postural changes induced by alcohol ingestion" In: Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors I, North Holland, Elsevier Science Publishers BV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.  Full length paper critically reviewed by the scientific panel, pp. 85 88, 1984.

  105. *You Hin Liau, Bhattacharya, A., Ayer, H.E. and Miller, C.  "Determination of critical anthropometric parameters for design of respirators"  American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, 43(12):897 899, 1982.

  106. Harber, P.H., Tamimie, J., Bhattacharya, A. and Barber, M.  "Physiologic effects of respirator dead space and resistance loading"  Journal of Occupational Medicine 24(9):681 684, 1982.

  107. Bhattacharya, A., McCutcheon, E.P., Greenleaf, J.E. and Shvartz, E.  "Body acceleration distribution and uptake in man during running and jumping"  Journal of Applied Physiology 49(5):881 887, 1980.

  108. Bhattacharya, A., Knapp, C.F., McCutcheon, E.P. and Evans, J.M. "Cardiac responses of dogs to nonsynchronous and heart synchronous whole body vibration"  Journal of Applied Physiology 46(3):549 555, 1979.

  109. Bhattacharya, A., Knapp, C.F., McCutcheon, E.P. and Evans, J.M. "Modification of cardiac function by synchronized oscillating acceleration"  Journal of Applied Physiology 47(3):612 620, 1979.

  110. Shvartz, E., Bhattacharya, A., Sperindi, S.J., Brock, P.J., Sciaraffa, D. and Van Beaumont, W.  "Sweating responses during heat acclimation and moderate conditioning"  Journal of Applied Physiology 46(4):675 680, 1979.

  111. Shvartz, E., Bhattacharya, A., Sperindi, S.J., Brock, P.J., Sciaraffa, D., Haines, R.F. and Greenleaf, J.E.  "Deconditioning induced exercise responses as influenced by heat acclimation"  Aviation/Space Environmental Medicine 50(9):893 897, 1979.

  112. Bhattacharya, A., Knapp, C.F., McCutcheon, E.P. and Edwards, R.G. "Parameters for assessing vibration induced cardiovascular responses in awake dogs"  Journal of Applied Physiology 42(5):682 689, 1977.

  113. Bhattacharya, A. and Lienhard, J.H.  "Hydrodynamic transition in electrolysis"  Journal of Basic Engineering 94:804 810, December 1972, Series D.

  114. Bhattacharya, A. and Lienhard, J.H.  "Similarity of vapor and gas bubble growth"  Iran Journal of Sciences and Technology 1:113 129, 1971.
 *Graduate student thesis conducted under Dr. Bhattacharya's advisorship.

Editor of Book

  1. Occupational Ergonomics: Theory and Applications, Second Edition Editors: A. Bhattacharya and J. McGlothlin; Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc. CRC Press. 1,332 Pages; 2012.

  2. "Occupational Ergonomics: Theory & Applications" published by Taylor & Francis Inc., Editors: A. Bhattacharya and J. McGlothlin, 800 pages, 1996-2011 1st Edition (12th printing).

Book Chapters

  1. Dunning, K, Mani A and Bhattacharya A, Improving Balance Control: Current State and Practices (Chapter 14). In Fall Prevention and Protection: Principles, Guidelines, and Practices, ed. H. Hsiao, 223–239, Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2017.  

  2. Bhattacharya, A, Talbott, N and Kincl, L, “Occupational Ergonomics: Principles and Applications” Chapter 104, In Patty’s Toxicology, Sixth Edition Vol.6, Eds. Bingham, E  and Cohrssen, B.;  John Wiley & Sons Publishers; July 2012.

  3. Bagchee A and Bhattacharya A, “Biomechanical Aspects of Body Movement” Chapter 4 (pages 103-144) In: "Occupational Ergonomics: Theory & Applications" second edition, Editors: A. Bhattacharya and J. McGlothlin; Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc. March 2012.

  4. Waters TW and Bhattacharya A, “Physiological Aspects of Neuromuscular Function” Chapter 3 (pages 87-102).  In: "Occupational Ergonomics: Theory & Applications" second edition, Editors: A. Bhattacharya and J. McGlothlin; Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc. March 2012.

  5. Bhattacharya A, “Biomechanical Modeling of Carpet Installation Task”. 
    In: "Occupational Ergonomics: Theory & Applications" second edition, Editors: A. Bhattacharya and J. McGlothlin; Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc. pages 1209-1217. 2012.

  6. Kotowski Susan, Davis Kermit, and Bhattacharya Amit “Occupational Ergonomics: Past, Present, And Future” Chapter 39 (pages 1753-1784) in Patty’ Industrial Hygiene Handbook volume-3; Eds. Vernon Rose and Cohrssen, B and  Publ. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2011. 

  7. Nilanjan Mallik, Jandro Abot, Y. Song, Gunjan Maheshwari, Wondong Chu, Emily Head, Mitul Dadhania, Weifeng Li, Vesselin Shanov, Chaminda Jayasinghe, Pravahan Salunke, Ge Li, Douglas Hurd, YeoHeung Yun, Sergey Yarmolenko, Jag Sankar, Paul Phillips, Richard A. Komoroski, Wen-Jang Chu, Amit Bhattacharya, Nelson Watts, Mark J. Schulz, Chapter 16: Carbon Nanotube Array Based Smart Materials, in Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis, Properties and Applications; Edited by M. Umeno and Prakash R. Somani, Applied Science Innovations Pvt. Ltd., India, 2009.

  8. YeoHeung Yun, Vesselin N. Shanov, Adam Bange, William R. Heineman, H. Brian Halsall, Gautam Seth, Sarah K. Pixley, Michael Behbehani, Amit Bhattacharya, Zhongyun Dong, Sergey Yarmolenko, Inpil Kang, Mark J. Schulz, “Carbon Nanotube Smart Materials for Biology and Medicine,” chapter  19 in Nanomaterials and Biomedical Applications edited by Donglu Shi,  Springer-Verlag 2009.

  9. Bhattacharya, A, Habes D and Dewees J, “Workplace related lower extremities disorders: workplace adaptations with case studies” Chapter 7e in the book, Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace,: Principles and Practice; Second Edition Eds Nordin, Anderson and Pope Publ. Elsevier Health Sciences. 2007.

  10. Gallagher, S, Moore, Steven J, Stobbe, T.J., McGlothlin, J.D., and Bhattacharya, A, “ Physical strength assessment in ergonomics”, Chapter 9.3 in Handbook of Industrial Automation, Eds. Shell, R.L. and Hall, E.L.; Marcel Dekker, New York, 2000.

  11. Bhattacharya, A, Talbott, N and Kincl, L, “Occupational Ergonomics: Principles and Applications” Chapter 104, In Patty’s Toxicology, Fifth Edition Vol.8, Eds. Bingham, E ,Cohrssen, B. and Powell C.H. ; John Wiley & Sons Publishers; 2001.

  12. Bhattacharya, A.  "Falls in the elderly:  The need for new research"  In: Ergonomics and Human Factors   Recent Research (L.S. Mark, et al., editors) Springer Verlag, New York, pp. 141 146, 1987.

  13. Bhattacharya, A.  "Quantitative posturography as an early monitoring tool for chemical toxicity"  In: Biological Monitoring Interpretation: A Practical Approach (S. Que Hee, editor) Publ. Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1993.

  14. Bhattacharya, A.  "Cardiovascular responses to whole body oscillation and its therapeutic applications"  Section IV of the chapter titled "Human body vibration with applications to industrial environments, ambulance design, cardiovascular monitoring and assist techniques" by Frolov, K.V., Roehl, E., Wolff, H., Bhattacharya, A. and Ghista, D.N.  In: Human Body Dynamics; Impact on Occupational and Athletic Aspects (D.N. Ghista, editor) Oxford University Press, England, 1982.

Manuscripts (In Preparation)

  1. Talbott NR, Bhattacharya A., Davis K.  The effect of backpacks on the limits of stability in children.  To be submitted to Clinical Biomechanics.  In progress.

  2. Bhattacharya, A, Succop, P, Modawal A, Sobeih T and  Kincl L, “Impact of job and environmental risk factors on older workers’ postural stability”.

  3. Bhattacharya, A., Ramakrishanan, H.K. and Clayton, B.  "Biomechanical analysis of static postures of carpet installation task"   

Invited International Training Courses Offered

  1. "Occupational Biomechanics"  Two week training course presented (Sole Instructor) at the invitation of Chinese Ministry of Public Health, Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine, Institute of Occupational Medicine, Beijing, P.R. China, August 1   14, 1991.

  2. "Cumulative Trauma Disorders and Job Analysis"  Two day training course presented (Sole Instructor) at the invitation of the Institute of Industrial Hygiene Occupational Diseases, Harbin, P.R. China, August 16   17, 1991.

Published Abstracts, Technical Reports, and Presentations

Invited National/International Presentations/Abstracts

  1.  Bhattacharya A, “Assessing Heat Stress Associated Changes in Postural Balance Among Firefighters”  Invited Live WEBINAR  sponsored by NIOSH Education ad Research Centers-Ergonomics Webinar Series, July 17 2019

  2. Bhattacharya A, “A New Measure of Dynamic Bone Quality” Invited Keynote Seminar at the BME Seminar Series, Fall 2018 at the F. Joseph Halcomb, MD Department of Biomedical  Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky. Nov 2, 2018.

  3. Bhattacharya A, “A NEW MEASURE OF BONE QUALITY: Non-invasive, quick and inexpensive”   Invited Keynote Seminar at the First Annual Research Symposium: “Engineering Better Medicine” Miami University, Oxford Ohio, January 25-26, 2018

  4. Bhattacharya A, “Translational medicine centered research: pre-clinical non-invasive detection of  degenerative disorders” Presented at the Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL, Oct 28 2013

  5. Bhattacharya A, “Effect of Live Firefighting on the Firefighters’ Cardiovascular and Neuromuscular  Systems using Wearable and Ingestible Sensor Technology” Presented at the 51st Lucien Brouha Work Physiology Symposium, Savannah, GA April 23-25, 2013

  6. Bhattacharya A, “Public Health Centered Studies Of Innovative Translational Research” Presented  at the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, September 8, 2011.

  7. Bhattacharya A, “Bone-Shock Absorbance technology-Studies of Translational Research for Pre-clinical detection of degenerative skeletal disorders” Presented at the Tri-State Human Factors Ergonomics Society Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, March 23, 2011.

  8. Bhattacharya A, “Pre-clinical non-invasive detection of  degenerative disorders-Innovative approaches” Presented  at the Presidential Scholar Forum, Wright State University, Oct 19, 2010.

  9. Bhattacharya  A, “Bioengineering”  Invited speaker at the School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, College of Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, March 2009.

  10. Bhattacharya  A, “Bioengineering”  Invited speaker at the School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, College of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C. March 2009.

  11. Bhattacharya A, “ Cincinnati ERC: Research Solutions for Healthy and Safe Workplace” Presented at   the NIOSH sponsored Workshop on  “Moving Research to Practice: It’s all About the Customer”, Marriott Courtyard Chapel Hill, October 8-9, 2008.

  12. Bhattacharya A “Non-invasive osteoporosis screening tool-Dynamic Bone Quality” Invited talk at Proctor & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Cincinnati OH, March 24, 2008.

  13. Bhattacharya A “Novel approaches for early detection of neuroxicity and skeletal disorders in humans” Invited talk at the School of Bioengineering & Chemical Engineering, Washington State University, WA, March 5, 2008.

  14. Bhattacharya A, “Effect of Multi-factor risk factors on human health-Research activities at the Biomechanics-Ergonomics Research Labs. At the University of Cincinnati Medical College, presented at the Biomechanics branch, Biosciences and Protection Division, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton OH September 7, 2007.

  15. Bhattacharya A, “Ergomechanics of workplace slips/falls” invited presentation at the Oregon State Health University, Portland, Oregon, March 31, 2003.

  16. Bhattacharya, A, Kincl, L and Succop S, “Postural balance measurements: Risk assessment of the acute exposure to jet fuel” invited presentation at the International Conference on JP-8 Jet Fuel, August 7-10, 2001, San Antonio, Texas.

  17. Bhattacharya A., Bagchee, A Succop P, Liang Ruhong and Lian Luo, “The effect of task performance on elevated/inclined surfaces on workers’ objective and subjective measures of postural balance” invited presentation(also Session Chairperson) at the International Conference on Application of Human Performance in Health & Disability, March 26-29, 2001, Cairo, Egypt.

  18. Bhattacharya, A, AQuantitative Posturography: A non-invasive method for evaluating neurotoxicity of Industrial Chemicals in Humans@ Invited presentation at the Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea, May 10, 2000.

  19. Bhattacharya, A, AQuantitative Posturography: A non-invasive method for evaluating neurotoxicity of Industrial Chemicals in Humans@ Invited presentation at the Ajou University College of Medicine, Suwon, Korea, May 9, 2000.

  20. Bhattacharya, A, AConstruction Ergonomics: Use of Ergonomic Dosimeter for Carpentry Tasks at Construction Sites@ Keynote Speaker, Korean Industrial Hygiene Association Annual Meeting, Kyoungju, Kyongsangbuk-do, Korea, May 12, 2000.

  21. Bhattacharya A., AQuantitative posturagraphy for functional evaluation@ Grand Rounds, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Cincinnati Medical school, Cincinnati, OH; September 18, 1998.

  22. Bhattacharya, A., Effect of jet fuel and physical risk factors on ability to maintain postural balance during task performance” First International Conference on the Environmental Health and Safety of Jet Fuel, 1-3 April 1998, SanAntonio, Texas.

  23. Bhattacharya, A, Quantitative methods for assessing ergonomic risk factors of CTD among carpenters Invited Speaker at the Center for Biomedical Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, November 17, 1997.

  24. Bhattacharya, A., Ergonomic aspects of carpentry tasks Invited speaker at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV., October 24, 1996.

  25. Bhattacharya, A "Knee biomechanics and carpentry and construction" Invited speaker at the Center for Ergonomics,  University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, at the request of Dr. D. Chaffin, Director of the Center for Ergonomics, October 24, 1995.

  26. Bhattacharya, A. "Quantitative posturography and neurotoxicity"  Invited speaker, at the "Computer Behavioral Testing of Humans in Neurotoxicology Research" Conference, Portland Oregon, June 21-23, 1995.

  27. Bhattacharya, A "Effect of lead exposure in Cincinnati Lead Program Project Cohort" Division of Environmental Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, Columbia University, New York, N.Y., December 6, 1994.

  28. Bhattacharya, A "Ergonomic risk factors in construction related tasks: Measurement and effect on workers' health and safety" Invited speaker The Ohio State University, Department of Systems and Welding Engineering, Columbus, OH., October 20, 1994.

  29. Bhattacharya, A. "The role of worker's balance in falls at the workplace" Regional Conference on Ergonomics, Safety, and Health in Construction, July 19-20, 1994, Cincinnati, OH.

  30. Bhattacharya, A. "Job analysis of carpentry tasks: Strategies and methods" Regional Conference on Ergonomics, Safety, and Health in Construction, July 19-20, 1994, Cincinnati, OH.

  31. Bhattacharya, A. "Quantitative Posturography for Assessing Neurotoxic Effects" Invited speaker in the "Health Effects of Exposure to Neurotoxic Substances" Session at the American Occupational Health Conference, Chicago, Illinois, April 15-22, 1994.

  32. Bhattacharya, A. "Directions for Future Research on Ergonomics in Construction Industry" First National Conference on Ergonomics, Safety, and Health in Construction, Washington D.C. July 18-22, 1993

  33. Bhattacharya, A. "Role of Postural Stability in Assessing Fall Potential"  Invited speaker at the Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, July 30, 1992.

  34. Bhattacharya, A. "Carpet Layers/Lower Extremity Trauma in Older Workers"  Invited speaker at the Ohio/Michigan Society of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Ypsilanti, MI, July 25, 1992.

  35. Bhattacharya, A. "Applications of Biomedical Engineering Principles to Problems in Environmental Health"  Invited Speaker at the Center for Biomedical Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, June 19, 1992.

  36. Bhattacharya, A. "OSHA's Ergonomics Program Management Guidelines for Meatpacking Plants"  Invited speaker for the Greater Cincinnati Work Hardening Study Group at the Bethesda Work Capacity Center, Bethesda Hospitals, Cincinnati, OH, May 26, 1992.

  37. Bhattacharya, A. "Ergonomics at the workplace" Invited speaker at the PREMARK International Safety and Environmental Tenth Annual Conference, Cincinnati, OH, May 18 20, 1992.

  38. Bhattacharya, A. "Ergonomic aspects of CTD in the carpenters"  Invited speaker at the 62nd All Ohio Safety and Health Congress meeting, Cincinnati, OH, April 2, 1992.

  39. Bhattacharya, A. "Ergonomics and Postural Stability Measurement Demonstrations"  Invited speaker for the Environmental Health Lectures and Tours given to the Cincinnati High School for the Health Professions, Cincinnati, OH, March 3, 1992.

  40. Bhattacharya, A. "OSHA's Ergonomic Management Program"  Invited speaker at the Kroger Beverage Company, April 9, 1992.

  41. Bhattacharya, A., Shukla, R., Dietrich, K.N., Miller, J., Bagchee, A., Bornschein, R.L., Cox, C. and Mitchell, T.  "Functional implications of postural disequilibrium due to lead exposure"  Invited presentation at the Ninth International Neurotoxicology Conference, Little Rock, AR, October 28   November 1, 1991.

  42. Bhattacharya, A. "The Job Description: Utilizing Task Analysis to Comply"  Invited speaker, Western Ohio Occupational Medicine Association Conference, Dublin, OH, March 16, 1991.

  43. Bhattacharya, A. "Ergonomic Aspects of Cumulative Trauma Disorder"  Invited speaker, The Certified Ergonomics and Safety Training Workshop, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY, October 20, 1990.

  44. Bhattacharya, A. "Ergonomics and the New OSHA Guidelines"  Invited speaker, 1990 Annual Occupational Health Meeting sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Albuquerque, NM, November 7, 1990.

  45. Bhattacharya, A. "Quantitative Posturography for Early Detection of Chemical Toxicity"  Invited speaker, Department of Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, August 10, 1990.

  46. Bhattacharya, A., Bornschein, R.L., Dietrich, K.N., Bagchee, A., Ratliff, V. and Centers, J. "Neurotoxicity and Body Balance"  Invited (by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) presentation/demonstration at the Earth Tech '90 Show and also at the Earth Day Show, Washington, DC, April 4 8 and April 20 22, 1990.

  47. Bhattacharya, A. "I. Use of bone vibration for detecting joint disorders.  II. Measurement of postural oscillations as an indicator of chemical toxicity"  Invited speaker, Vibration Research Institute (Cincinnati chapter), Cincinnati, OH, December 14, 1989.

  48. Bhattacharya, A. "Effects of neurotoxic chemicals and/or workload on postural stability"  Invited speaker, joint meeting of Tri State Human Factors Society and The Institute of Industrial Engineers, Cincinnati, OH, January 16, 1990.

  49. Bhattacharya, A. "Microprocessor based force platform systems for detecting lead toxicity effect in children"  Invited speaker, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, February 24, 1989.

  50. Bhattacharya, A. "Lower extremity cumulative trauma of occupational origin"  Invited speaker, 59th All Ohio Safety and Health Congress and Exhibit, Cincinnati, OH, April 11 13, 1989.

  51. Bhattacharya, A., Shukla, R., Bornschein, R., Dietrich, K. and Keith, R.  "Lead effects on postural balance of children"  Invited speaker, Advances in Lead Research, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC, January 9 11, 1989.

  52. Bhattacharya, A. "Quantitative balance measurement in children with chronic lead exposure"  Invited speaker, A Symposium on Neurologic Balance Disorders   Measurement and Treatment, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, February 9, 1989.

  53. Bhattacharya, A., Bornschein, R., Dietrich, K. and Hammond, P. "Health effects of lead toxicity during child development"  Invited presentation at World Health Organization Meeting at National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC, September 16, 1988.

  54. Bhattacharya, A., Bornschein, R., Dietrich, K. and Hammond, P. "Health effects of lead toxicity during child development"  Invited presentation at National Medical Research Day, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC, September 14, 1988.

  55. Bhattacharya, A. "Use of force platform technique for the evaluation of chemical toxicity"  Invited presentation at Water Pollution Control Association in Southwest Section Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, January 28, 1988.

  56. Bhattacharya, A. "Sway testing to assess toxicity"  Invited speaker at Sixth Regional Toxicology Conference, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, April 21, 1987.

  57. Bhattacharya, A. "Use of computers in ergonomics and biomechanics"  Invited speaker at the Computer Technology Utilization for Environmental Health, sponsored by the Ohio Valley Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, Cincinnati, OH, October 15, 1986.

  58. Bhattacharya, A. "Ergonomics"  Invited guest speaker, 26th Annual Kentucky Occupational Medical Association Meeting, co-sponsored by the American Occupational Medicine Association, Louisville, KY, June 1, 1985.

  59. Bhattacharya, A. "Use of force platform technique for estimating chemical toxicity"  Invited seminar speaker, Division of Biomedical and Behavioral Science, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH, March 29, 1985.

  60. Bhattacharya, A. "Ergonomic aspects of carpet installation task"  Invited seminar speaker, joint seminar series, School of Public Health and Department of Industrial Engineering (Ergonomics Research Center), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, March 18, 1985.

  61. Bhattacharya, A. "Force platform technique for the quantification of subtle changes in human equilibrium induced by CNS perturbators"  Invited seminar speaker, Life Sciences Directorate, Division of Biomedical Research, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA, April 23, 1985.

  62. Bhattacharya, A. "Ergonomics of laying carpet"  Invited seminar speaker at the Division of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations and Field Studies Seminar Series, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH, November 18, 1983.

  63. Bhattacharya, A.  "Whole body vibration"  Invited speaker at the Ergonomics Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, at the request of Dr. D. Chaffin, Director of the Ergonomics Center, November 26, 1980.

Other Presentations/Abstracts/Technical Reports

  1. McBride D, Cyndy Cox, Heidi Sucharew, Amit Bhattacharya, Erin Haynes: “ Impact of Early Life Lead and Manganese Exposure on Postural Balance in Adolescents” Presented at the Conference of Annals of Epidemiology 2018

  2. Aljaroudi, A., Bhattacharya, A., Strauch, A., Quinn, T., & Williams, W. Utilization of Active Cooling on Postural Balance while Wearing Firefighter's Ensemble in Warm Humid Environment. Poster session presented at the World Congress of International Society of Posture and Gait Research; 2017 June 25- 29; Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

  3. Aljaroudi, A., Bhattacharya, A., Kadis, D., Strauch, A., Quinn, T., & Williams, W. The Effect of Industrial Hyperthermia on Firefighters’ Cognitive Function in Warm Humid Environment. Poster session presented at the 64th annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine; 2017 May 30 - June 3; Denver, CO.

  4. Bulusu P, Zachariah SA, Bhattacharya A, Banerjee RK. “Influence of head cooling by phase change materials on the core body temperature and head temperature using a 3D whole body model”.se Proceedings of Biomedical Engineering Society Conference, BMES2015-2490; Oct 7-10 2015, Tampa FL.

  5. Shukla A and Bhattacharya A,” Nonlinear effects of bone damping on human postural balance” Proceedings of ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference IDETC/CIE 2015; August 2-5, 2015, Boston, USA

  6. Kalathil RT, Zachariah SA, Bhattacharya A, Banerjee RK. Evaluating the influence of tissue properties on the core temperature using a 3D whole body model. Proceedings of Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, SB3C2015-1037;2015.

  7. Zachariah Swarup, Paul Anup K, Bhattacharya Amit , Banerjee Rupak K. “Prediction of core body temperature, sweat rate, cardiac output and stroke volume for firefighters using a 3-D whole body model”  Presented at the 2014  World Congress on Biomechanics. Won 3rd place award in the MS student Paper Competition.

  8. Mani, A., Rao, M.B., James, K., Aljaroudi, A., Bhattacharya, A. "Predictive modeling along with pre-cooling interventions can reduce heat stress in firefighters". Poster presented at the 2014 American Industrial Hygiene Conference, San Antonio, TX. Best poster award by Incident Preparedness and Response Working Group.

  9. Mani A, Dunning K, Larsh T, Cox C, Shukla A, Bhattacharya  A, Revilla F, “Dynamic fall-risk predictors in Parkinson's disease” Presented at the American Academy of Neurology 66th Annual Meeting, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA. April 26 to May 3, 2014.

  10. Bhattacharya A, Watts NB, Dwivedi A, Shukla R, Mani A, Diab D “A transformative risk assessment approach for osteoporosis fracture-combined measures of dynamic bone quality and postural balance” Presented at the 20th Annual Meeting of International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) - The International Society For Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) Skeletal Health Conference, Orlando Abstract # P149; February 20-22, 2014

  11. Shipp Eva M, Bhattacharya A, Cox Cyndy, Maindale Shubhangi, Jiang Luohua, McDonald Thomas, “A Study of Neuromotor Function and Work Injury Risk Among Hispanic Adolescent Farmworkers: Pilot Test Findings “Presented at 2013 North American Agricultural Safety Summit, Oct 2013. Abstract Published in Journal of Agromedicine, 19:1, 2014.

  12. Travis R. Larsh, Amit Bhattacharya, Andrew P. Duker, Ashutosh Mani, Cyndy Cox, Ramya Raghavan, Maureen Gartner, and Fredy J. Revilla, “Effect of Dorsal and Ventral Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation on Actual and Perceived Sense of Postural Balance” Presented at the 17th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, Sydney, Australia June 16-20, 2013

  13. Kincer G, James K, Mani A, Christianson J,Davis L.S, Reponen T, Bhattacharya A   “Evaluating the effect of heat stress on firefighters” Presented at the AAOHN Conference, Las Vegas, NV, April 15-18, 2013

  14. James K, Mani A, Kincer G, Bhattacharya A, “Effects of Heat Stress on Firefighters’ Postural Balance During Live Fire Fighting” Presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, May 18-23 2013

  15. Larsh, Travis., Ashutosh Mani, Amit Bhattacharya, Andrew Duker, Ramya Raghavan, Cyndy Cox and Fredy Revilla, “Effect of Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation on Gait Stability during Dual Tasking Conditions in Patients with Parkinson's Disease” American Academy of Neurology 65th Annual Meeting, March 16 to March 23, San Diego, CA, 2013.

  16. Nelson B. Watts, David Ralph, Diane Busch-James, Cyndy Cox, Ron Schultheis, Amit Bhattacharya “More Accurate Discrimination of Elderly Women with and without Arm and Wrist Fractures by Combining Bone Shock Absorption (BSA) and DXA BMD – New Device Development”  Presented at the  Annual Conference of International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD), Tampa, Florida, USA March 20, 2013.

  17. Nelson B. Watts, David Ralph, Diane Busch-James, Cyndy Cox, Ron Schultheis, Amit Bhattacharya “ “Bone Shock Absorbance (BSA) Complements DXA BMD for More Accurate Discrimination of Elderly Women with and without Arm and Wrist Fractures” ASBMR 2012 Annual Meeting, October 12 – 15, 2012 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 2012.

  18. Larsh TR, Bhattacharya A, Duker AP, Cox C, Succop P, Revilla FJ. “Effect of Dopaminergic Medication on Postural Sway in Parkinson’s Disease”. The Movement Disorder Society’s 16th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Meeting, Dublin, Ireland, June 16th-21st, 2012

  19. Ashutosh Mani (presentor), Kristin Musolin., Annie Schuster Hamilton, Denise Miller, Barbara Alexander, Diane M. Busch James, Todd Ramsey, Peter Sandwall, William A.  Jetter, William Lovett, Kermit Davis, Tiina Reponen, Amit Bhattacharya, “Early Criteria for Evaluating the Cardiovascular and Psychophysical Effects of Heat Stress on Firefighters” Presented at the “The Next Generation of Technical Leaders: IH Student Research Showcase” American Industrial Hygiene Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN. June 16-21, 2012.

  20. M. Ratterman, L. Shen, D. Klotzkin, A. Bhattacharya, and I. Papautsky, “CMOS-based luminescent CO2 sensor,” microTAS 2011 conference, Seattle, WA ,1-6 October 2011.

  21. J. Kluner, V. Shanov, C. Jayasinghe, J. Kim, T. Reponen, Amit Bhattacharya, B.J. Jetter, A. Schwartz, G. Conroy, K. Simmons, J.T. Jones, R. Koenig, Lucy Lee, M. Schulz, “Carbon Nanotube Textiles: New Personal Protection Technology for Firefighters and First Responders” Presented at the 2011 NORA Manufacturing Sector Conference: Partnerships to Improve Occupational Safety and Health, September 8-9, 2011, Cincinnati, OH.

  22. Fedoria Rugless, Erin Haynes, Amit Bhattacharya, Paul Succop and Kim Dietrich,  “Airborne manganese exposure and postural balance in children” presented at the  139th APHA Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, October 29 - November 2, 2011.

  23. Kristin Musolin., Ashutosh Mani, Annie Schuster Hamilton, Denise Miller, Barbara Alexander, Diane M. Busch James, Todd Ramsey, Peter Sandwall, William A.  Jetter, William Lovett, Kermit Davis, Tiina Reponen, Amit Bhattacharya, “Early Criteria for Evaluating the Cardiovascular and Psychophysical Effects of Heat Stress on Firefighters” Presented at the National NORA Symposium Cincinnati July 2011.

  24. Travis R Larsh, Andrew Duker, Amit Bhattacharya and  Fredy J Revilla, “Effect of Subthalamic Deep Brain Stimulation on variability of gait parameters in Parkinson's Disease”  Presented at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, Hawaii, April 9-16, 2011

  25. Travis R Larsh, Andrew Duker, Amit Bhattacharya and  Fredy J Revilla, “Effect of Subthalamic Deep Brain Stimulation on variability of gait parameters in Parkinson's Disease”  Presented at the 15th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, Toronto, Canada, June  5-9, 2011.

  26. Fredy J. Revilla, Andrew P. Duker, Helard A. Miranda, Travis R. Larsh, Matthew D. McMasters, George Mandybur, Alberto J. Espay, Cynthia Cox, Amit Bhattacharya,  “Effects of Subthalamic Deep Brain Stimulation on Acceleration of the Swing Phase of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease” The 14th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2010.

  27. Revilla, FJ, Duker, A P, Mandybur, G,  Miranda, HA, Succop P, Espay, A and Bhattacharya, A  “Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Nucleus Improves Balance in Parkinson's Disease” 13th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders;The Movement Disorder Society'. 2009.

  28. Bhattacharya A, Watts NB, Davis K, Kotowski K and Shukla R  “Dynamic Bone Quality – A Non-Invasive Measure Of Bone’s Biomechanical Property”  Presented at the 14th Annual Conference of International Society for Clinical Densitometry, San Francisco, CA. March 12-15, 2008.  Abstract  (#107) published in  Journal of Clinical Densitometry 2008;11:449-450.

  29. Maheshwari, G., Mallik, N., Abot, J., Song, A., Head, E., Dadhania, M., Shanov, V., Jayasinghe, C., Salunke, P., Lee, L., Hurd, D., Yun, Y., Yarmolenko, S., Sankar, J., Phillips, P., Komoroski, R.A., Chu, W.J., Bhattacharya, A., Watts, N., Schulz, M.J.

  30. “Nanoscale materials for engineering and medicine” Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 6931, art. no. 693106; 2008

  31. Bhattacharya A, Succop P, Modawal A, Sobeih T, Gordon J, Kincl L “Impact of mismatch between actual and perceived risks on slip/fall while negotiating a ramp” In Proceedings of International Conference on Slips,Trips and Falls-From Research to Practice, Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, Hopkinton, MA, USA, August 23-24, 2007.

  32. Mitul Dadhania, Gautam Seth, YeoHeung Yun, Vesselin Shanov, Mark J. Schulz, Brian Halsall, Adam Bange, William Heineman, Sarah Pixley, Michael Behbehani, Zhongyun Dong, Amit Bhattacharya “An Impedance Biosensor for Space Medicine” Poster for the Ohio Nanotechnology Summit, April 24-25, 2007.

  33. Gautam Seth, YeoHeung Yun, Mitul Dadhania, Vesselin Shanov, Mark J. Schulz, Brian Halsall, Adam Bange, William Heineman, Sarah Pixley, Michael Behbehani, Zhongyun Dong, Amit Bhattacharya, “Carbon Nanotube Array Impedance Biosensors” Poster for the Ohio Nanotechnology Summit, April 24-25, 2007.

  34. YeoHeung Yun, Adam Bange, William R. Heineman, H. Brian Halsall, Michael Behbehani, Sarah Pixley, Amit Bhattacharya, Zhongyun Dong, Vesselin N. Shanov, and Mark J. Schulz, “On-line carbon nanotube-based biosensor using micro-fluidics,” SPIE Smart Structures Conference, March 2007.

  35. Schulz MJ, Yeoheung Yun, Adam Bange, William R. Heineman, H. Brian Halsall, Vesselin N. Shanov, Zhongyun Dong, Sarah Pixley, Michael Behbehani, Amit Bhattacharya, Thomas Mantei, Yi Tu, Danny K.Y. Wong, “Impedance Biosensors Based on Carbon Nanotubes,” abstract published from The American Academy Of Nanomedicine (AANM), Second Annual Meeting, The National Academy of Sciences Building, 2100 C ST. N.W., Washington, D.C. USA, September 9-10, 2006.

  36. Gautam Seth,  YeoHeung Yun, Vesselin N. Shanov, Adam Bange, Brian Halsall, William Heineman, Michael Behbehani, Sarah Pixley, Zhongyun Dong, Amit Bhattacharya, Alexzandra Spatholt, Mitul Dadhania, Mark J. Schulz, Carbon Nanotube based Electrochemical Biosensors, presente at NanoBio Tech World Congress, November 16-17, Boston, 8/2006.

  37. Revilla, Fredy J, Duker, Andrew P, Miranda, Helard A,  Mandybur, George T,  Gartner, Maureen, Cox, Cynthia,  Espay, Alberto J, Bhattacharya, Amit, “Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus improves postural sway in Parkinson’s disease” Presented at  Movement Disorder Society  International Congress, October 28-November 2, at the Kyoto International Conference Hall in Kyoto,  Japan, 2006.

  38. Bhattacharya, A, Gordon, J, Succop, P, Sobeih, T  and Kincl, L.  Effect of workplace risk factors on gait task performance by low-seam miners’ American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition May, 2005;  Anaheim, CA.

  39. Talbott NR, Bhattacharya A.  Comparison of the perception of backpack weight with objective measurements.  2005.  Annual Conference and Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association, Boston MA.

  40. Fredy J Revilla, Ghulamullah Shahzad, Maureen Gartner, Cyndy Cox, and Amit Bhattacharya. "Levodopa prevents falls in the absence of visual input in Parkinson[apos]s disease: case report” The Movement Disorder Society's 9th international congress of parkinson's disease and movement disorders, March 5-8, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana.

  41. Talbott NR, Bhattacharya A, Davis K.  Effects of different backpacks, weight and location on static and dynamic stability in children.  IASTED International Conference on Biomechanics; Honolulu, HI; 8/2004.

  42. Sobeih, T., Gordon, J., Bhattacharya, A., Succop, P., L. Kincl, “Impact of Workplace Risk Factors on Postural Stability of Older Workers”.  Abstract presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition Atlanta, Georgia, May 8-13, 2004.

  43. Dunning K, LeMasters G, Levin L, Bhattacharya A.  "Prevention of falls during pregnancy."  CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control: Safety in Numbers, Atlanta GA,  April 2003

  44. Talbott N, Bhattacharya A, Shukla R, Levin L, He C.  The effects of self reported backpack weight and carry time on posture, pain and falls in children.  Presented at Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association; June 20, 2003; Washington, DC.

  45. J. Gordon, M. Lu, A. Bhattacharya:  Evaluation of Biaxial Electrogoniometers for Ergonomic Posture Loading during Lead Abatement and Risk Assessment Tasks. American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition. San Diego, CA, June 2002.

  46. Gordon, J., Kincl, L., Bhattacharya, A.  Ergonomic Walkthrough Evaluation of Lead Risk Assessment and Abatement Tasks.  American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition, San Diego, CA, June 2002.

  47. Lu, M. Bhattacharya, A. and Succop, P.: The effects of visual cues, fatigue and task performance on postural stability while working on inclined surfaces, presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition, San Diego, CA, June 2-6, 2002.

  48. J. Gordon, W. Menrath, E. Auyang, L. Kincl, A. Bhattacharya “Identification of ergonomic hazards associated with lead hazard reduction work using focus groups” Presented at the  American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference,  June 2-7, 2001, New Orleans, Louisiana.

  49. Dunning K, Lemasters G, Bhattacharya A, Levin L.  “The prevalence and risk factors related to falls during pregnancy”  National Occupational Injury Research Symposium, Pittsburgh PA, October 2000.

  50. Yu Ning, Succop P and Bhattacharya, A, “A Sensitivity analysis of statistical models for static and dynamic task performance” Presented and published in the  Proccedings of 1999 Joint Statistical Meetings, Baltimore, MD. Also published in the ENVR section proceedings.

  51. Auyang, Kincl L.D., Liang, R.H., Lu, M.L., Mitchell, T, Wong, A, Succop, P, Medvedovic, M and Bhattacharya, A,  “A Determination of postural stability and required coefficient of friction of shoe-ground surface in low-seam mine scaling task” Presented at the  American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference, Toronto, Canada, June 7-11, 1999.

  52. Mangharam J, Bhattacharya A Succop P and Bagchee A, “The effect of lower limb muscular fatigue and work experience on patterns of falling in workers” Presented  at the Second International Cyberspace Conference on Ergonomics (CybErg 1999) 1999.

  53. Kincl, L.D., Bhattacharya, A,  Clark, S,  Rice C and Succop P, “A The use of postural sway measurement as a safety monitoring technique for workers wearing personal protective equipment”, Presented at the  American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, May 12-17, 1998

  54. Lu, M, Bhattacharya, A Succop, P and Bagchee, A, “A Measurement of body center of gravity and center of pressure when walking under two different environmental conditions” [Received Best Student Poster Award (Tichauer Ergonomics Award)], Presented at the  American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, May 12-17, 1998

  55. Bagchee, A Bhattacharya, A,  Succop, P.A Medvedovic, M and Mitchell, T., Risk factors of task performance at elevated and inclined surfaces Presented at the National Occupational Injury Research Symposium, Morgantown, WV, Oct. 15-17, 1997.

  56. Bagchee, A Bhattacharya, A Succop, P.A., and Lai C.F., Development of a risk factor analysis model for predicting postural instability at workplace Presented at the XII Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, June 1-4, 1997, Washington D.C.

  57. Bhattacharya, A, Li, Y., Lemasters, G, Dimov, M and Stinson, R., Time weighted posture intensity exposure assessment of carpentry tasks at construction sites presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference, Dallas, Texas., May 17-23, 1997.

  58. Dimov, M , Stinson, R , Applegate, H Bhattacharya, A, Li, Y and Lemasters, G, “A carpenters’ perecived exertion and body discomfort symptoms associated with their tasks-An on-site evaluation” presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference, Dallas, Texas., May 17-23, 1997.

  59. Wang, Wenjian and Bhattacharya, A., "A back-propagation neural network model for prediction of loss of balance" Presented at the 15th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, Dayton, OH., March 29-31, 1996.

  60. *Bagchee, R, Bhattacharya, A and Linz, D, "Postural stability as a measure of neurologic disorder in workers with history of exposure to solvents" Presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference, Washington D.C., May 18-24, 1996. [Best Student Poster Award (Tichauer Ergonomics Award) given to R. Bagchee].

  61. *Lai, C. Bhattacharya A. and Chiou S., "Objective and subjective assessment of floor slipperiness with worn-out workshoes" Presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference, Washington D.C., May 18-24, 1996.

  62. *Wang B., Bhattacharya, A., Bagchee, A., and Wang, W., "Kinematic Methods for quantitating loss of balance while negotiating a curved path on a slippery surface" Presented at the International Symposium on Slip Resistance: The Interaction of Man, Footwear and Walking Surfaces" National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, October 30-31, 1995.

  63. *Lai, C. Bhattacharya A. and Chiou S., "Effects of various environmental risk factors on the stochastic process aspect of workers' postural stability control" Presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference, Kansas City, MO., May 20-26, 1995.

  64. *Warren, J, Bhattacharya A, Lemasters, G, Applegate, H and Stinson R. "Focus Groups: An aid for ergonomic assessments of carpentry tasks" Presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference, Kansas City, MO., May 20-26, 1995.

  65. Albers J, Li Y, Stinson, R Bhattacharya, A, Lemasters, G, Forrester C and Applegate, H, "Ergonomic Awareness education for apprentice carpenters" Presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference, Kansas City, MO., May 20-26, 1995.

  66. *Warren, J, Bhattacharya A, Lemasters, G, Applegate, H and Stinson R." Evaluation of an ergonomic dosimeter at construction sites" Presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference, Anaheim, CA, May 21-27, 1994.

  67. Booth-Jones, A, Lemasters, G, Bhattacharya, A, Succop, P.A, Atterbury, M Applegate, H, and Stinson R, "A test-retest reliability study of work-related musculoskeletal disorder questionnaire" Presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference, Anaheim, CA, May 21-27, 1994.

  68. *Pippinger, C, Bhattacharya, A, Dietrich, K and Mckay, R, "Effect of respirator helmet and postural fatigue on upright balance" Presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference, Anaheim, CA, May 21-27, 1994.

  69. *Emerich, R., Bhattacharya, A., Succop, P.A. and Bagchee, A. "Effect of roof inclination on postural stability and perceived sense of fall" American Industrial Hygiene Conference, New Orleans, LA, May 15 21, 1993.

  70. *Bagchee, A., Bhattacharya, A. and Emerich, R. "Method for estimating fall potential in clinical, occupational, and environmental exposure cases"  Presented at The Second International Congress on Biomechanics and The Sixteenth Annual Conference of the American Society of Biomechanics, Chicago, IL, August 24 28, 1992. Abstract In: J. Biomechanics, 26 (3): 305, 1993.

  71. Shukla, R., Bhattacharya, A., Dietrich, K.N. and Bornschein, R.L. "Effects of lead exposure on postural control pathways    An exploratory factor analysis"  Presented at the Eighth International Conference on Heavy Metals in the Environment, Edinburgh, Scotland, September 16   20, 1991.

  72. Bhattacharya, A., Cox, C., Gilster, S., McCracken, A. and Warshaw, G. "Differences in postural sway patterns in individuals with Alzheimer Disease with and without history of falls: A pilot study" 2nd International Conference on Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders, Toronto, Canada, July 15 20, 1990.

  73. *Wickstrom, R. and Bhattacharya, A.  "Improving the Assessment of Maximum Lifting Capacity" American Industrial Hygiene Conference, Orlando, FL, 1990.

  74. *Seliga, R., Wickstrom, R., Bhattacharya, A., Smith, D. and Willeke, K.  " The effect of different workloads and the use of respirators on postural balance"  American Industrial Hygiene Conference, St. Louis, MO, May 1989. PMID: 1951051.

  75. Bhattacharya, A., Mansoor, M., Habes, D., Teuschler, J.  "Design and development of a lower extremity dosimeter"  American Industrial Hygiene Conference, San Francisco, CA, May 15 20, 1988.

  76. Dick, R.B., Bhattacharya, A. and Shukla, R.  "Use of a computerized postural sway measurement system for neurobehavioral toxicology"  Presented at the Behavioral Toxicology Society Annual Meeting, Savannah, GA, May 19 20, 1988.

  77. Bhattacharya, A., Clayton, B., Ramakrishanan, H.K., Srivastava, V., Huston, R.L. and King, T.  "Kinematic and kinetic patterns of carpet stretching tasks"  American Society of Mechanical Engineering: Applied Mechanics, Bioengineering and Fluids Engineering Conference, June 14 17, Cincinnati, OH, 1987.

  78. Bhattacharya, A.  "Biomechanics of occupational knee injury"  Final progress report submitted to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH, Order #85 35484, September 1986.

  79. Alexander, J., Bhattacharya, A., Patel, P. and Brooks, S.  "Biomechanical aspects of preclinical descriptors of osteoarthritis"  Combined 10th Annual Conference of American Society of Biomechanics and the 4th Biannual Conference of the Canadian Society of Biomechanics, Montreal, Canada, August 25 27, 1986.  Abstract published in Journal of Biomechanics, 1987.

  80. *Osinbowale, A.O., Bhattacharya, A. and Meyer, C.  "A biomechanical analysis of lumbosacral x rays of low back pain workers"  Joint Conference on Occupational Health, October 24, 1985, Orlando, FL.  In: Proceedings of Journal of Occupational Medicine 27(9):677, 1985.

  81. Bhattacharya, A.  "Biomechanics of occupational knee injury"  Final Task II report to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH, Order #84 1814, July 1985.

  82. Bhattacharya, A. and Ramakrishanan, H.K.  "Modification and enhancement of force platform system for human equilibrium determination"  Final Task II report to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH, Order #85 33735, January 1985.

  83. Bhattacharya, A., Putz Anderson, V. and Habes, D.  "Preliminary guidelines for the development of work practices procedures for carpet layer's job"  American Industrial Hygiene Conference, Las Vegas, NV, May 19 24, 1985.

  84. Bhattacharya, A.  "Biomechanics of occupational knee injury"  Final Task I report to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH, Order #84 1814, July 1984.

  85. Bhattacharya, A., Morgan, R., Wang, L. and Shukla, R.  "The relative importance of afferent inputs for postural control under low levels of alcohol"  Presented at the Fall meeting of the American Physiological Society, Lexington, KY, August 1984.  Abstract also published in Physiologist, Vol. 27(4), August 1984.

  86. *London, M., Bhattacharya, A. and Badger, D.  "Fatigue as a risk factor for low back injuries in manual materials handling"  American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference, Detroit, MI, May 1984.

  87. *Morgan, R. and Bhattacharya, A.  "Force platform technique for the quantification of postural changes induced by alcohol ingestion"  First Mid Central Ergonomics/Human Factors Conference, Cincinnati, OH, April 1984.

  88. Bhattacharya, A.  "Accelerometer for estimating torque around the spinal axis"  Proceedings of the 36th Alliance for Engineering in Medicine and Biology, September 1983.

  89. *Liau, Y.H., Bhattacharya, A., Ayer, H.E. and Miller, C.  "Determination of critical anthropometric parameters for design of respirators"  Presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference, Cincinnati, OH, 1982; also published as an abstract in the Conference proceedings, p. 130.

  90. Harber, P.H., Tamimie, J., Bhattacharya, A. and Barber, M.  "Effects of exercise using industrial respirators"  Presented at the American Thoracic Society Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, May 1982; also published as an abstract in the American Review of Respiratory Disease, April 1982.

  91. Knapp, C.F., Bhattacharya, A. and McCutcheon, E.P.  "Effects of whole body oscillating acceleration on orthostatic response after head down bed rest and water immersion"  Final Report 1978 81, NASA Grant NSG 2318, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.

  92. Shvartz, E., Haines, R.F., Bhattacharya, A., Keil, L.C. and Greenleaf, J.E.  "Fluid electrolyte endocrine responses during orthostasis after immersion and chair rest"  Presented at the 64th FASEB Annual Meeting, 1980.

  93. Bhattacharya, A., Knapp, C.F., McCutcheon, E.P., Kearney, J. and Cornish, A.  "Dynamically imposed oscillating forces for preventing cardiovascular deconditioning"  Proceedings of First International Conference on Mechanics in Medicine and Biology, Aachen, West Germany, pp. VII 251 254, August 30   September 1, 1978.

  94. Convertino, V.A., Shvartz, E., Haines, R.F., Bhattacharya, A., Sperindi, S.J., Keil, L.C. and Greenleaf, J.E.  "Heat acclimation and water immersion deconditioning: III   fluid and electrolyte shifts with tilting"  Proceedings of the 48th Aerospace Medicine Meetings, 1977.

  95. Greenleaf, .E., Shvartz, E., Bhattacharya, A., Keil, L.C., Brock, P.J., Convertino, V.A. and Mangseth, G.R.  "Water intake, fluid electrolyte shifts, and plasma renin activity during heat acclimation in man"  Presented at the International Conference Food and Water Intake, Paris, France, 1977.

  96. Bhattacharya, A., Knapp, C.F., McCutcheon, E.P. and Evans, J.M. "Sensitivity of cardiac responses to the time relationship between vibration and cardiac cycles"  Proceedings of the 29th Alliance for Engineering in Medicine and Biology Meetings, Boston, MA, 1976.

  97. Ghista, D.N., Bhattacharya, A., Sandler, H. and McCutcheon, E.P. "Indices characterizing deconditioning following bed rest using LBNP"  Proceedings of the 47th Aerospace Medicine Meetings, 1976.

  98. Bhattacharya, A., Knapp, C.F., McCutcheon, E.P. and Evans, J.M. "Comparison of cardiac responses to nonsynchronous and heart synchronous whole body vibration"  Proceedings of the 28th Alliance for Engineering in Medicine and Biology (ACEMB) Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1975.

  99. Knapp, C.F., McCutcheon, E.P., Bhattacharya, A. and Evans, J.M. "Study of heart synchronous whole body acceleration for circulatory assist"  Prepared for Cardiovascular Devices Branch, Division of Heart and Vascular Diseases, National Heart and Lung Institute Report No. NOL HT 3 2928 1, Contract No. NOL HT-3 2928, Research was conducted at Wenner Gren Research Laboratory, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 1974.

  100. Bhattacharya, A.  "The analogy between gas removal processes in boiling and electrolysis"  University of Kentucky, College of Engineering, Technical Report UKY 35 71 ME10, M.S. Thesis, July 1971.

*Graduate student thesis conducted under Dr. Bhattacharya's advisorship.

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