Anil Kumar

Anil Kumar is an Associate Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering at San José State University. He holds a Ph.D. from Western Michigan University and is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt specializing in human factors, medical device design, and ergonomics.

His research portfolio includes automotive human-machine interfaces, healthcare workflow optimization, and occupational safety interventions. Industry collaborations span aerospace, healthcare, and electronics manufacturing sectors.

Publications emphasize applied ergonomics solutions, including studies on EMS response modeling and virtual reality training systems. Methodologies integrate lean principles with human-centered design approaches.

He directs the MS Human Factors Engineering program and has consulted for organizations including Stryker Medical and Haworth Furniture.