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Professor Diane Gyi is a Professor of Applied Ergonomics and Design, and Director of Doctoral Programmes at Loughborough University's School of Design and Creative Arts. With a PhD in Ergonomics and extensive industry collaborations, her work focuses on designing healthier, inclusive environments across healthcare, transport, and construction sectors. She has secured over £3.5M in grants and led projects on autonomous vehicles, aging workforce ergonomics, and inclusive design.
Educations: PhD Ergonomics (Loughborough University), MSc Ergonomics (Loughborough University), DipCoT Occupational Therapy (Oxford Brookes University). Her research integrates human factors into design to address challenges like musculoskeletal disorders, aging populations, and accessible transport systems.
Key research interests include:
- Ergonomic innovations in automotive seating and vehicle interiors
- Inclusive design for plus-size populations and aging workers
- Healthcare environment optimization for staff and patients
- Workplace wellbeing strategies in construction and healthcare sectors
Her recent publications emphasize human-centered design in autonomous vehicles, home care resilience, and midwifery ergonomics. Awards include CIEHF Fellowship and editorial roles in Applied Ergonomics and International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics.
Grants and collaborations involve over 60 organizations, focusing on topics like healthy ageing at work, accessible transport, and ergonomic interventions. The HADRIAN project developed an inclusive design tool for personalized journey planning.
Professional roles include membership on CIEHF Professional Affairs Board, Dunhill Medical Trust Grants Committee, and EU Aircraft Seat Standards Committee. She advises international conferences and reviews grants for bodies like the British Council and Swedish Knowledge Foundation.
