Cassidy Nelson

Cassidy Nelson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, Ohio University. Her research focuses on the intersection of augmented reality (AR) technologies with emergency response systems, healthcare applications, and education. She has contributed to the design and evaluation of AR-based training tools for mass casualty incidents, exergaming solutions, and pedagogical frameworks for serious games.

Her work spans human factors engineering, medical triage systems, and behavioral health studies. Notable projects include the ARTTS augmented reality triage tool suite and the WISE initiative promoting gender equity in engineering. She has also explored player behavior in location-based AR games like Pokémon Go and analyzed the efficacy of AR training versus traditional methods.

Earlier research includes studies on exercise adoption in mental health treatment, neuropsychological assessment, and placebo effects in stress testing. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges technology design, user-centered methodologies, and real-world application in crisis management and wellness.

Professional activities include academic leadership in industrial engineering and collaborations on digital health innovations. She holds a faculty position at Ohio University's main campus in Athens, Ohio.