EP 59 . 14 Mar 18

Understanding Ergonomics

With Prof. Gaur Gopal Ray

In the episode

  • You work in multiple areas of ergonomics like the product, workstation, automobile, and more… Can you please set the context by telling us, what is ergonomics and how is it related to design?
  • How can things be ergonomically designed for mass since it’s a very customized design?
  • Can you tell a particular case study in which the study of ergonomics deeply helped users?
  • What is the importance of ergonomic workstations in today’s society? IT, Shopkeeper and more…
  • At what stage should design organizations consider ergonomics as a priority given the infrastructure of the country.

About Prof. Gaur Gopal Ray

Prof. Ray has been a faculty member at the Industrial Design Centre since December 1979. He served as a Head of Department at IDC from 2009 to 2013. He is also an Associate Professor of the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IITB. Obtained his MSc and Ph.D. degrees in Physiology with a specialization in the area of Ergonomics from the University of Calcutta.

Professor Ray has been honored with UNDP Fellowship (1981) and ‘Prof. J.N.Maitra’s Memorial Gold Medal award (1998). He was the honorary president and founding member of the Indian Society of Ergonomics as well and was the chairman of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) PGD Section 15 ergonomics and is a member of the IDC committee of the IEA.

Mentions