Scott Haynes, MBME

Research Engineer II
404-894-9156
scott.haynes@coa.gatech.edu

Current Projects:

Workplace Accommodations Rehabilitation and Engineering Research Center (Workplace RERC)

Biography:

Scott’s work experience includes assisting with the development and installation of automated packaging equipment for a major snack-food manufacturer prior to entering the field of Rehabilitation Engineering. Following his training in biomedical engineering, Scott began at Georgia Tech, working closely with Georgia’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency. His duties included providing assistive technology (AT) assessments, making recommendations for the purchase or design of appropriate AT, and providing training to VR clients and staff related to the use of AT. Scott has contributed significantly to the development of training materials including a guide for selection of assistive technology for people with cognitive impairments and a "Toolkit" relating to the implementation of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act. Scott has also been involved with several research and development projects including currently directing the development of a supine computer workstation and the development of job accommodations for manufacturing environments.

Education:

M.E. Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Research Interests:

Grant: Workplace Accommodations RERC – Office Accommodations
Funding: NIDRR, U.S. Department of Education
Description: This project is focused on the development of computer workstations to accommodate people with chronic low back pain. The research will investigate the benefit of lying supine while performing basic computer tasks as indicated in entry-level data-entry positions or more intense computer programming or graphic design occupations.

Grant: Workplace Accommodations RERC – Manufacturing Accommodations
Funding: NIDRR, U.S. Department of Education
Description: This project is focused on the development of workplace accommodations for the manufacturing environment. The technology builds on the use of existing advanced manufacturing technology, such as CNC (computer numeric controlled) equipment to accommodate workers with disabilities. The research also considers the impact of safety regulations as applied to manufacturing employees with disabilities.

Publications:

Conference Proceedings

  • Haynes, S., (2008) "Working Posture Preferences for Elderly Computer Operators with Low Back Pain" Aging, Disability, and Independence: Selected Papers from the 4th International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence, Editor William C. Mann, Ph.D.
  • Haynes, S., "Can CNC machines Be Used to Accommodate People with Disabilities?" Conference Proceedings for the Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Conference. May 14-18, 2005, Atlanta, GA.
  • Haynes, S., Butterfield, T., "A Study of Advanced Manufacturing Technology as a Workplace Accommodation in a Manufacturing Environment." Conference Proceedings for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA), June 2004.
  • Black, B., Haynes, S., "Safety Issues In The Manufacturing Environment For People With Disabilities." Conference Proceedings for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA), June 2004.
  • Taneja, P., Haynes, S., "Development of an Assessment Methodology for identifying accessibility issues for people with disabilities in a manufacturing environment." Student paper submission. Conference Proceedings for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA), June 2004.
  • Haynes, S., "Model for the Functional Application of Assistive Technology: Cognitive Limitations." Conference Proceedings for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA), June 2001.

Journal Publications

  • Haynes, S. and K. Williams (2008). "Impact of Seating Posture on User Comfort and Typing Performance for People with Chronic Low Back Pain." International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 38(1) 35-46.
  • Haynes, S., B. Black, et al. (2007). "Safety Regulations and the Employment of People with Disabilities in Automated Manufacturing Environments." Journal of Rehabilitation 73(1): 38-46.
  • Haynes, S. and K. Williams (2007). "Product Review of Alternative Computer Workstations as Possible Workplace Accommodations for People with Chronic Low Back Pain." Technology and Disability 19(1): 41-52.

Project Reports

  • Haynes, S., Ramseur, H., Goldthwaite, J., Rubin, Z., Morder, M., Black, L., Functional Application of Assistive Technology: Cognitive Limitations, 220 page document including CD-ROM, Videotaped Assessment, and Laminated reference sheet, August 2000.
  • Haynes, S., Ramseur, H., Videoconferencing in the State of Georgia, 32 page document explaining the basics of videoconferencing specific to equipment purchased by Georgia’s Division of Rehabilitation Services and other State agencies, May, 2000
  • Haynes, S., Adams, K., Corkran, J., Harp, A., Johnson, M., Phase 1: Mobile Technology Design and Development, 54 page document describing the conceptual designs for Mobile Technology Units to be used in the delivery of assistive technology services in the state of Georgia, February, 1999.

Professional Memberships/Affiliations:

Member, RESNA, 1993 – Present
Member, American Society of Biomechanics, 1993 – 1994