Patrick Neumann

Patrick Neumann is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University, where he serves as Director of the Human Factors Engineering Lab. His work integrates human factors, ergonomics, and sustainable innovation into engineering design and industrial systems.

Education:

• BSc, University of Waterloo
• MSc, University of Waterloo
• PhD, Lund Technical University
• LicEng, Lund Technical University

Neumann's research centers on human factors engineering, ergonomics, and sustainable work systems. He advocates for designing workplaces that enhance both productivity and worker health, promoting the idea that injury prevention is an engineering challenge. His work spans organizational design, operations engineering, and Industry 5.0, with a strong emphasis on human-centered design in manufacturing and healthcare systems.

His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on integrating human factors into industrial operations—particularly in order picking, assembly design, and production quality. These works emphasize systematic frameworks, modeling, and action research to bridge gaps between technical systems and human capabilities.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Paper Award, International Journal of Production Research (2018)
• Editor’s Pick, IJPR 55th Anniversary (2017)
• Liberty Mutual Award, CIEHF (2015)
• Best Paper Award, German Association of Business Management Scholars (2014)
• Elsevier Science Clinical Biomechanics Award, ISB (1997)

Neumann is actively involved in academic service, serving as Associate Editor for IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors. He supervises graduate students and leads research initiatives in humanized engineering processes. His work is supported by strong professional affiliations including the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, Association of Canadian Ergonomists, and Professional Engineers of Ontario.

He leads the Human Factors Engineering Lab, which focuses on developing predictive tools for workplace design, integrating ergonomics into engineering processes, and promoting sustainable innovation in industrial systems.