University at Buffalo (UB)
Lora Cavuoto
PhD
Professor
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Research Topics
Physical ergonomics; occupational safety and health; human factors in healthcare; surgeon ergonomics
Education
- PhD, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, 2012
- MS, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, 2009
- MS, Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, University of Miami, 2008
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami
Honors & Awards
- HFE WOMAN Mentor of the Year Award, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2024
- Rising Stars of Safety, National Safety Council, 2024
- UB Exceptional Scholar: Sustained Achievement Award, 2023
- William E. Tarrants Outstanding Safety Educator Award, American Society of Safety Professionals, 2022
- President Emeritus and Mrs. Meyerson Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching and Mentoring, University at Buffalo, 2020