PhD, Industrial Engineering, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, 2013
MS, Mechanical Engineering, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, 2006
Acquah, A.A., Akuffo, T.A., Yeboah, N.A.N., Acquah, E.Q., D’Souza, C., & Martin, B. (2023). Applicability of the Assessment Tool for Unstructured and Unregulated Work to Assessing Office Ergonomics. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 67(1), 2074-2078.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/21695067231192234.
Acquah, A.A., Martin, B.J., Maguire, A.S., & D’Souza, C. (2023). Environmental Sustainability, Electronics, and Ergonomics: A Tale of Two Continents. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 67(1), 350-353.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/21695067231192254.
Lim, S., Luo, Y., Lee-Confer, J., & D'Souza, C. (2023). Obstacle clearance performance in individuals with high body mass index. Appl Ergon, 106, 103879.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103879.
Mallam, S.C., França, J.E.M., Peres, S.C., & D’Souza, C. (2023). Human Factors Issues and Trends in Offshore Operational Environments. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 67(1), 343-345.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/21695067231192260.
Bernard, A., Weiss, S., Rahman, M., Ulin, S.S., D'Souza, C., Salgat, A., Panzer, K., Stein, J.D., Meade, M.A., McKee, M.M., & Ehrlich, J.R. (2022). The Impact of COVID-19 and Pandemic Mitigation Measures on Persons With Sensory Impairment. Am J Ophthalmol, 234, 49-58.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2021.06.019.
McCullagh, M.C., Valentín-Cortés, M.A., D'Souza, C., Batterman, S.A., Neitzel, R., Zhen, H., & O'Neill, M.S. (2022). Integrating Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Into Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Education: Results of a Feasibility Study. J Occup Environ Med, 64(8), 653-658.Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002549.
Acquah, A.A., D'Souza, C., Martin, B., Arko-Mensah, J., Quakyi, I.A., Basu, N., Robins, T.G., & Fobil, J.N. (2021). Work-Related Exposures and Musculoskeletal Disorder Symptoms among Informal E-Waste Recyclers at Agbogbloshie, Ghana. Proc Congr Int Ergon Assoc (2021), 222, 677-681.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-74611-7_93.
Acquah, A.A., D'Souza, C., Martin, B.J., Arko-Mensah, J., Basu, N., Quakyi, I.A., Robins, T.G., & Fobil, J.N. (2021). Comparison of ergonomic risk factors and work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dismantler and burners of electronic waste in Agbogbloshie, Accra Ghana. Proc Hum Factors Ergon Soc Annu Meet, 65(1), 715-719.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1071181321651256.
Acquah, A.A., D'Souza, C., Martin, B.J., Arko-Mensah, J., Botwe, P.K., Tettey, P., Dwomoh, D., Nti, A.A., Kwarteng, L., Takyi, S., Quakyi, I.A., Robins, T.G., & Fobil, J.N. (2021). A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICAL WORK EXPOSURES AMONG ELECTRONIC WASTE WORKERS AT AGBOGBLOSHIE, ACCRA GHANA. Int J Ind Ergon, 82, 103096.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ergon.2021.103096.
Acquah, A.A., D'Souza, C., Martin, B.J., Arko-Mensah, J., Dwomoh, D., Nti, A.A.A., Kwarteng, L., Takyi, S.A., Basu, N., Quakyi, I.A., Robins, T.G., & Fobil, J.N. (2021). Musculoskeletal Disorder Symptoms among Workers at an Informal Electronic-Waste Recycling Site in Agbogbloshie, Ghana. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 18(4), 2055.MDPI. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18042055.
Clarke, P., Twardzik, E., D’Souza, C., & Meade, M. (2021). Aging with a Disability. In Public Health Perspectives on Disability. (pp. 225-250).Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-0888-3_11.
D'Souza, C., Martin, B., Fobil, J.N., Todd, A., & Gomes, J.O. (2021). Musculoskeletal Disorders in Unstructured, Unregulated Work: Assessment Methods and Injuries. Proc Congr Int Ergon Assoc (2021), 222, 720-727.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-74611-7_99.
Fobil, J., Abotsi, P., Acquah, A.A., Arko-Mensah, J., D'Souza, C., & Martin, B. (2021). Occupational and Environmental Health Effects of Informal Electronic Waste Recycling - A Focus on Agbogbloshie, Ghana. Proc Congr Int Ergon Assoc (2021), 222, 746-752.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-74611-7_102.
Lim, S., & D'Souza, C. (2021). Wheeled Mobility Use on Accessible Fixed-Route Transit: A Field Study in Environmental Docility. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 18(6), 2840.MDPI. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18062840.
Picerno, P., Iosa, M., D'Souza, C., Benedetti, M.G., Paolucci, S., & Morone, G. (2021). Wearable inertial sensors for human movement analysis: a five-year update. Expert Rev Med Devices, 18(sup1), 79-94.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/17434440.2021.1988849.
Schuler, P.T., & D'Souza, C. (2021). Use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health to Measure Public Transportation Barriers among Older Adults. Proc Hum Factors Ergon Soc Annu Meet, 64(1), 1171-1175.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1071181320641280.
Tabattanon, K., & D'Souza, C. (2021). Accessibility Retrofit of a Shared Automated Vehicle: Challenges and Lessons Learned. Proc Hum Factors Ergon Soc Annu Meet, 65(1), 385-389.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1071181321651168.
Tabattanon, K., Schuler, P.T., & D'Souza, C. (2021). INVESTIGATING INCLUSIVE DESIGN OF SHARED AUTOMATED VEHICLES WITH FULL-SCALE MODELING. Proc Hum Factors Ergon Soc Annu Meet, 64(1), 965-969.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1071181320641232.
Acquah, A.A., D'Souza, C., Martin, B., Arko-Mensah, J., Nti, A.A., Kwarteng, L., Takyi, S., Botwe, P.K., Tettey, P., Dwomoh, D., Quakyi, I.A., Robins, T.G., & Fobil, J.N. (2020). Development of an observation-based tool for ergonomic exposure assessment in informal electronic waste recycling and other unregulated non-repetitive work. Proc Hum Factors Ergon Soc Annu Meet, 64(1), 905-909.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1071181320641216.
Bernard, A., Weiss, S., Stein, J.D., Ulin, S., D'Souza, C., Salgat, A., Panzer, K., Riddering, A., Edwards, P., Meade, M., McKee, M.M., & Ehrlich, J.R. (2020). Development of a Novel Survey to Measure the Impact of COVID-19 on Persons with Disabilities. Center for Open Science. doi: 10.31219/osf.io/2cu4h.
Bernard, A., Weiss, S., Stein, J.D., Ulin, S.S., D'Souza, C., Salgat, A., Panzer, K., Riddering, A., Edwards, P., Meade, M., McKee, M.M., & Ehrlich, J.R. (2020). Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on persons with disabilities: development of a novel survey. Int J Public Health, 65(6), 755-757.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s00038-020-01433-z.
Kostyniuk, L., & D'Souza, C. (2020). An Exploratory Study of Encumbered Passengers on Fixed Route Buses. TRB Annu Meet Final Program, 132, 872-881.
Kostyniuk, L.P., & D'Souza, C. (2020). Effect of Passenger Encumbrance and Mobility Aid Use on Dwell Time Variability in Low-floor Transit Vehicles. Transp Res Part A Policy Pract, 132, 872-881.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.tra.2020.01.002.
Lim, S., & D’Souza, C. (2020). Classifying Lifting-Lowering Height and Load Level using Inertial Sensor-derived Kinematics: An Initial Study. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 64(1), 875-877.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1071181320641204.
Lim, S., & D'Souza, C. (2020). Measuring Effects of Two-Handed Side and Anterior Load Carriage on Thoracic-Pelvic Coordination Using Wearable Gyroscopes. Sensors (Basel), 20(18), 5206.MDPI. doi: 10.3390/s20185206.
Lim, S., & D'Souza, C. (2020). A Narrative Review on Contemporary and Emerging Uses of Inertial Sensing in Occupational Ergonomics. Int J Ind Ergon, 76, 102937.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ergon.2020.102937.
Mantha, B.R.K., Menassa, C.C., Kamat, V.R., & D'Souza, C.R. (2020). Evaluation of Preference- and Constraint-Sensitive Path Planning for Assisted Navigation in Indoor Building Environments. JOURNAL OF COMPUTING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING, 34(1), 04019050.American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000865.
Acquah, A.A., D'Souza, C., Martin, B., Arko-Mensah, J., Nti, A.A., Kwarteng, L., Takyi, S., Quakyi, I.A., Robins, T.G., & Fobil, J.N. (2019). Processes and Challenges associated with informal electronic waste recycling at Agbogbloshie, a suburb of Accra, Ghana. Proc Hum Factors Ergon Soc Annu Meet, 63(1), 938-942.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1071181319631219.
Bak, H., D'Souza, C., & Shin, G. (2019). Upper extremity muscular load during carpet vacuuming with household upright cleaners. Appl Ergon, 79, 38-44.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2019.04.008.
D'Souza, C., Paquet, V.L., Lenker, J.A., & Steinfeld, E. (2019). Self-reported difficulty and preferences of wheeled mobility device users for simulated low-floor bus boarding, interior circulation and disembarking. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol, 14(2), 109-121.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2017.1401128.
Jones, M.L.H., Ebert, S.M., D’Souza, C., & Reed, M.P. (2019). Mapping Center Of Pressure during Standing Reach Tasks. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 63(1), 1008-1012.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1071181319631371.
Li, Y., Chrouser, K., & D'Souza, C. (2019). Effects of Visual Stress on Postural Control during Simulated Laparoscopy: A Preliminary Study. Proc Hum Factors Ergon Soc Annu Meet, 63(1), 1062-1066.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1071181319631308.
Lim, S., & D'Souza, C. (2019). Gender and Parity in Statistical Prediction of Anterior Carry Hand-Loads from Inertial Sensor Data. Proc Hum Factors Ergon Soc Annu Meet, 63(1), 1142-1146.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1071181319631193.
Lim, S., & D'Souza, C. (2019). Statistical prediction of load carriage mode and magnitude from inertial sensor derived gait kinematics. Appl Ergon, 76, 1-11.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2018.11.007.
Tabattanon, K., Sandhu, N., & D'Souza, C. (2019). Accessible Design of Low-Speed Automated Shuttles: A Brief Review of Lessons Learned from Public Transit. Proc Hum Factors Ergon Soc Annu Meet, 63(1), 526-530.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1071181319631362.
Bak, H., D’Souza, C., & Shin, G. (2018). Upper extremity muscle activity during household floor vacuuming with upright cleaners. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 62(1), 1018-1021.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931218621235.
Bharathy, A., & D'Souza, C. (2018). Revisiting Clear Floor Area Requirements for Wheeled Mobility Device Users in Public Transportation. Transp Res Rec, 2672(8), 675-685.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/0361198118787082.
Haney, J.M., Wang, T., D'Souza, C., Jones, M.L.H., & Reed, M.P. (2018). Modeling Hand Trajectories during Sequential Reach Movements in a Pulley Threading Task. Proc Hum Factors Ergon Soc Annu Meet, 62(1), 823-827.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931218621188.
Lim, S., & D'Souza, C. (2018). Inertial Sensor-based Measurement of Thoracic-Pelvic Coordination Predicts Hand-Load Levels in Two-handed Anterior Carry. Proc Hum Factors Ergon Soc Annu Meet, 62(1), 798-799.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931218621181.
Lim, S., Luo, Y., Ebert, S., Jones, M.L.H., Varban, O., & D’Souza, C. (2018). Preliminary Study of Obstacle Clearance and Compensatory Movements in Individuals with High Body Mass Index. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 62(1), 388-392.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931218621089.
D'Souza, C. (2017). TOPICS IN INCLUSIVE DESIGN FOR THE GRADUATE HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING CURRICULUM. Proc Hum Factors Ergon Soc Annu Meet, 61(1), 403-406.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931213601583.
D'Souza, C., Paquet, V., Lenker, J.A., & Steinfeld, E. (2017). Effects of transit bus interior configuration on performance of wheeled mobility users during simulated boarding and disembarking. Appl Ergon, 62, 94-106.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2017.02.008.
Haney, J.M., Wang, T., D'Souza, C., Jones, M.L.H., & Reed, M.P. (2017). Spatial and Temporal Patterns in Sequential Precision Reach Movements. Proc Hum Factors Ergon Soc Annu Meet, 61(1), 929-930.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931213601714.
Lim, S., & D'Souza, C. (2017). Statistical Prediction of Hand Force Exertion Levels in a Simulated Push Task using Posture Kinematics. Proc Hum Factors Ergon Soc Annu Meet, 61(1), 1031-1035.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931213601741.
Haney, J.M., Owczarczak, M., D'Souza, C., Jones, M.L.H., & Reed, M.P. (2016). A Pilot Study of the Effects of Pulley Location and Design Parameters on Hand Movements during Pulley Threading Operations. Proc Hum Factors Ergon Soc Annu Meet, 60(1), 908-912.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931213601208.
Lenker, J.A., Damle, U., D'Souza, C., Paquet, V., Mashtare, T., & Steinfeld, E. (2016). Usability Evaluation of Access Ramps in Transit Buses: Preliminary Findings. JOURNAL OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, 19(2), 109-127.University of South Florida Libraries. doi: 10.5038/2375-0901.19.2.7.
Lim, S., Case, A., & D'Souza, C. (2016). Comparative Analysis of Inertial Sensor to Optical Motion Capture System Performance in Push-Pull Exertion Postures. Proc Hum Factors Ergon Soc Annu Meet, 60(1), 970-974.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931213601224.
D’Souza, C., & Zhu, X. (2014). Ambulation Aid Use and User Performance for Transit Vehicle Interior Design. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 58(1), 510-514.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931214581106.
Steinfeld Edward, D'Souza Clive, & White Jonathan. (2014). Developing Evidence-Based Standards: A Case Study in Knowledge Translation. In Universal Design 2014: Three Days of Creativity and Diversity. IOS Press. doi: 10.3233/978-1-61499-403-9-89.
Bareria, P., D’Souza, C., Lenker, J., Paquet, V., & Steinfeld, E. (2012). Performance of Visually Impaired Users during Simulated Boarding and Alighting on Low-Floor Buses. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 56(1), 656-660.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1071181312561137.
D’Souza, C., Paquet, V., & Steinfeld, E. (2012). Clearance Space Envelopes of Wheeled Mobility Device Users for Computer Workstations. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 56(1), 2373-2377.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1071181312561513.
D'souza, C., Paquet, V., Lenker, J., Steinfeld, E., & Bareria, P. (2012). Low-floor bus design preferences of walking aid users during simulated boarding and alighting. Work, 41 Suppl 1(S1), 4951-4956.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0791-4951.
Paquet, V., Joseph, C., & D'Souza, C. (2012). Computer re-sampling for demographically representative user populations in anthropometry: a case of doorway and clear floor space widths. Work, 41 Suppl 1(S1), 4098-4101.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0703-4098.
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Joseph, C., D'Souza, C., Paquet, V., & Feathers, D. (2010). Comparison of Hand Grip Strength Between Wheeled Mobility Device Users and Non-Disabled Adults. In Advances in Understanding Human Performance. 20105280, (pp. 684-691).Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1201/ebk1439835012-c70.
Shin, G., & D'Souza, C. (2010). EMG activity of low back extensor muscles during cyclic flexion/extension. J Electromyogr Kinesiol, 20(4), 742-749.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2010.03.002.
Steinfeld, E., D'Souza, C., Paquet, V., & White, J. (2010). Clear Floor Area for Wheeled Mobility Users. In Advances in Understanding Human Performance. 20105280, (pp. 698-706).Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1201/ebk1439835012-c72.
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Shin, G., D'Souza, C.R., & Liu, Y.H. (2008). Changes in the EMG of Low Back Muscles during Static Lumbar Flexion. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 52(15), 1093-1097.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/154193120805201520.
Shin, G., D'Souza, C.R., & Liu, Y.H. (2008). Changes in the EMG of low back muscles during static lumbar flexion. doi: 10.1037/e578222012-020.
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