Arijit Sengupta

Dr. Arijit Sengupta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), with a joint appointment as Program Director for the Occupational Safety and Health Engineering (OSHE) Masters Program under the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department. He holds a Ph.D. in Ergonomics/Industrial Engineering from Dalhousie University (1995), an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology (1983), and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution (1976).

His research focuses on industrial workstation design, biomechanical modeling, and physiological cost analysis of work. He teaches both graduate courses in occupational safety and health and undergraduate engineering courses. His work integrates ergonomic principles with computational tools like CAD and simulation software for optimizing human-machine interfaces and reducing workplace injuries.

Key research trends in his publications include ergonomic evaluation of tools and workspaces, biomechanical risk assessment in healthcare and industrial settings, and material science applications in dental adhesives. His work emphasizes practical solutions for minimizing musculoskeletal strain and improving workplace safety standards.

Dr. Sengupta has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 1992, with recent work addressing stylus grip ergonomics and backpack carriage effects. His earlier research pioneered anthropometric modeling for workstation design and industrial belt safety analysis.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his sustained academic contributions highlight his expertise in applied ergonomics and engineering anthropology.

His advising and grants activities are not detailed in the provided text, but his dual program director role suggests leadership in curriculum development and student mentorship within NJIT’s safety engineering programs.