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Erika Pliner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. She applies interdisciplinary expertise in biomechanics, ergonomics, and neuroscience to enhance occupational and personal safety.
- Education: PhD in Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
Her research focuses on neural components of balance training, risk factors for ladder falls, and using motion capture/EEG to study human-environment interactions. She collaborates with the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (RMCOEH) to train graduates in Ergonomics & Safety and Occupational Injury Prevention programs.
Key article trends include aging-related safety, ladder fall mechanics, neural activity during locomotion, and footwear traction dynamics. No scientific awards or student advisement details were found in the provided texts.
