Majed Zreiqat

Majed Zreiqat serves as a Professor in the Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering Department within the John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

His educational qualifications include:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Safety and Health from West Virginia University (minor in Applied Statistics)
• Master of Science in Safety Sciences from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Jordan

Professor Zreiqat's research program centers on ergonomics and human factors with specialized focus on work-related musculoskeletal disorders. His current investigations examine the pathogenesis of cervical spine disorders through biomechanical and physiological approaches. This work bridges industrial engineering principles with occupational health outcomes, particularly in manufacturing and high-risk work environments.

Professional affiliations include active membership in the Institute of Industrial Engineers and the American Society of Safety Professionals. Prior to academia, he accumulated a decade of practical experience as a chemical and process engineer in manufacturing industries, providing applied context to his academic work. Office hours are maintained Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Johnson Hall, Room 117 (1010 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA 15705).