Dr. G. Talley Holman
Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineerin
Director, Center for Ergonomics
Office: J.B. Speed 309
Phone: (502) 852-2274
FAX: (502) 852-5633
EDUCATION
PhD (2007), Auburn University, Industrial and Systems Engineering
MS (2004), Auburn University, Industrial and Systems Engineering
MBA (2004), Auburn University
BS in Manufacturing (1995), Georgia Southern University, Industrial Management
BS (1995), Georgia Southern University, Physics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Primary Disciplines: lean manufacturing, biomechanics, ergonomics, human factors and safety
Focus: healthcare systems, evacuation, injury
Current Research: development of fundamental human variables for implementation in evaluation modeling & simulation
Current Research: a proactive risk assessment (PRA) of hospital and clinic systems to understand how medications are managed for patients transitioning from inpatient care back to a primary care setting.
(Keyword: engineering, systems, human factors, healthcare, health care, patient safety, biomechanics, biomedical)
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Academic experience includes a post doctorate at University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Center for Quality and Productivity Improvement (CQPI).
Industry experience includes working as a manger for more than five years with Shaw Industries, as well as a short extent with Delta Airlines.
