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Sharon Cook is a Professor of Ergonomics and Human Factors at Loughborough University, serving as Academic Integrity Lead and Mental Health First Aider. Her career spans roles at the UK Atomic Energy Authority, Leyland DAF, and the Institute for Consumer Ergonomics. She holds fellowships from the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) and the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
Education: BSc in Ergonomics & Business Admin, MSc in Industrial Design (Engineering).
Research focuses on inclusive design, human factors in transportation, and aging populations. Key areas include Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), dementia-inclusive design, and ergonomic safety in vehicles.
Publications highlight trends in VR for empathy modeling, inclusive service design, and accessibility challenges in public transport. Recent work explores MaaS exclusion barriers for older travelers and dementia patient participation in design.
Awards include CIEHF’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award, 2024 Teaching Best Practice Award, and 2007 Queen’s Anniversary Prize. She actively contributes to ISO Automotive User Interest Group, SAE Human Factors Committee, and ANEC Accessibility Working Group.
PhD supervision emphasizes real-world design applications. Technical expertise includes Digital Human Modelling (DHM) for field-of-view assessments and wearable simulations for occupational health awareness.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Loughborough’s Institute for Consumer Ergonomics and SKInS project (wearable simulations for occupational health).
