(UB)
University at Buffalo (UB)
Center for Embodied Autonomy and Robotics

Lora Cavuoto

PhD

Lora Cavuoto.

Lora Cavuoto

PhD

Lora Cavuoto

PhD

Professor
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Research Topics

Physical ergonomics; occupational safety and health; human factors in healthcare; surgeon ergonomics

Biography Publications Teaching Research Latest News

Latest News

  • SUNY Fredonia expands student support system
    10/8/25

    In a roundup of higher education news, The Buffalo News reported that UB researchers that is helping people to recover from a stroke at home. 

  • 5 things you’re getting wrong about sitting at your desk, according to an ergonomics expert
    6/10/25

    Fast Company quoted Lora Cavuoto in a story on how proper ergonomics at work can lower the risk of long-term injury. 

  • How bringing nature into your workspace can jump-start productivity
    5/21/25

    Fast Company quoted Lora Cavuoto in an article about using greenery in the workplace to boost productivity. 

  • Cavuoto recognized for achievements in mentorship and safety leadership
    11/15/24

    Lora Cavuoto has received the Human Factors and Ergonomics WOMAN Mentor of the Year award and the National Safety Council’s Rising Stars of Safety Award. 

  • NSC Announces 2024 Rising Stars of Safety
    8/27/24

    Work Comp Wire reported that Lora Cavuoto was named to the 2024 group of Rising Stars of Safety, an award given by The National Safety Council.

  • ASSP announces 2022 Outstanding Safety Educator
    5/18/22
    Material Handling Network reported that the American Society of Safety Professionals has named Lora Cavuoto, associate professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, its Outstanding Safety Educator for 2022.  
  • Lora Cavuoto receives William E. Tarrants Outstanding Safety Educator award from ASSP
    5/17/22
    Lora Cavuoto, a widely respected educator in the occupational safety and health field, received the 2022 William E. Tarrants Outstanding Safety Educator from the American Society of Safety Professionals.