Michele Oliver

Michele Oliver is a Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Guelph, part of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. She holds affiliations with the Biomedical Engineering and AI Affiliated Faculty groups. Her research focuses on occupational biomechanics, ergonomics, and wearable devices, with notable contributions to vibration mitigation and driving simulation. She holds a multidisciplinary background with degrees in Kinesiology and Mechanical Engineering. Awards include the NSERC University Faculty Award and the Guelph-Wellington Woman of Distinction Award.

• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Kinesiology, Master’s/PhD in Mechanical Engineering
• Affiliations: Biomedical Engineering, AI Affiliated Faculty, DRiVE Lab (Driving Research in Virtual Environments)
• Teaching: Undergraduate courses in Mechanics II and Biomechanical Engineering Design; graduate courses in Research Methods in Bioengineering

Her research interests include wearable device development, whole-body vibration reduction, and driver behavior analysis. Key projects involve smart cushions for heavy equipment and autonomous vehicle decision-making systems. She has advised numerous graduate students in biomechanics and biomedical engineering.

Recent articles explore topics like vibration attenuation systems and driver response modeling in mixed-autonomy traffic. Her work integrates AI and biomechanical principles to address real-world safety challenges in engineering and healthcare.

• Awards: NSERC University Faculty Award (2024), Ontario Early Researcher Award (2023), Guelph-Wellington Woman of Distinction (2022)
• Labs/Teams: DRiVE Lab focuses on virtual environment research for driver safety and ergonomics