Firdaous Sekkay

Firdaous Sekkay is an Assistant Professor at Polytechnique Montréal's Department of Mathematical and Industrial Engineering. She holds a PhD from Polytechnique Montréal, a M.Sc.A from Arts & Métiers ParisTech, and a B.Eng from ENSAM-Meknès, all in Industrial Engineering. Her research focuses on preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and identifying risk factors in dynamic work environments, employing mixed-method approaches combining observations, direct measurements, and self-assessments.

Education:

• Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal (2019)
• M.Sc.A., Industrial Engineering, Arts & Métiers ParisTech (France)
• B.Eng, Industrial Engineering, ENSAM-Meknès (Morocco)

Research Interests:

• Ergonomics and workplace safety
• Musculoskeletal disorder prevention
• Workload assessment and workspace design
• Human factors engineering
• Fuzzy logic systems for ergonomic optimization
• Industry 4.0 applications in manufacturing

Teaching:

• IND 1801: Ergonomics
• IND 8844: Advanced Ergonomics
• IND 1901: Ergonomic Workstation Design Project

Awards & Mentions:

Her work on truck driver health has been featured in media outlets such as Attrix, Avantages, and UdeM Nouvelles, highlighting her contributions to occupational safety research.

Advising & Supervision:

• Current students: Théo Bachelard and Gaston Deferre Dingong Hen (Master's)
• Past students: A. Mahdiun (Master's, 2022)
• Professional master's supervision: Charlotte Couture, Jordann Sautereau, and Mélanie Happiette

Labs & Teams: Engaged in multidisciplinary teams focusing on ergonomics, occupational safety, and Industry 4.0 integration in manufacturing and transportation sectors.