Tycho Fredericks, PhD

Tycho Fredericks, PhD
  • Program Chief, Program in Medical Engineering
  • Professor, Program in Medical Engineering
    • Primary Address
    • Business
    • Western Michigan University
    • 1903 West Michigan Avenue
    • MS 5314
    • Kalamazoo, MI, United States 49008

Publications

Publications

  • Aref E., Fredericks T.K., A New Course Development in Usability Engineering: Hands-On Learning Based on Research Work, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2021-07-26 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 07/26/2021.
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  • Hammond M.A., Martinez J.Y., Butt S.E., Fredericks T.K., Bellingar T.A., Studying objective measures of pressure redistribution during prolonged task seating, IISE Annual Conference and Expo 2019, 2019-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2019.
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  • Martinez J.Y., Hammond M.A., Fredericks T.K., Butt S.E., Bellingar T.A., Modeling the relationship between trunk flexion and center of pressure in a seated position, IISE Annual Conference and Expo 2019, 2019-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2019.
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  • Al-Bayati A.J., Abudayyeh O., Fredericks T., Butt S.E., Managing Cultural Diversity at U.S. Construction Sites: Hispanic Workers' Perspectives, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2017-09-01 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 09/01/2017.
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  • Al-Bayati A.J., Abudayyeh O., Fredericks T., Butt S.E., Reducing fatality rates of the Hispanic workforce in the U.S. Construction industry: Challenges and strategies, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2017-03-01 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 03/01/2017.
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  • Kuk M., Butt S., Fredericks T., Abudayyeh O., Kumar A., Statistical investigation of modeling EMS response time: Michigan case study, 67th Annual Conference and Expo of the Institute of Industrial Engineers 2017, 2017-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2017.
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  • Butt K., Trend analyses of emergency medical services for motor vehicle crashes Michigan case study, Transportation Research Record, 2017-01-01 00:00:00. (Book Series). Published, 2017.
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  • Fredericks T.K., Butt S.E., Kumar A.R., Bellingar T., Do users desire symmetrical lumbar supports in task seating?, Ergonomics, 2016-07-02 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 07/02/2016.
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  • Fredericks T., Kumar A., Oda N., Butt S., Psychophysically determined user acceptable oral reading speed (UAORS) for an 8-h work day, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2015-11-01 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 11/01/2015.
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  • Kumar A.R., Fredericks T.K., Butt S.E., Using a psychophysical approach to identify a user's self selected thermal comfort on a task chair, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2015-03-01 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 03/01/2015.
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  • Amin-Kumar S., Fredericks T., Butt S., Kumar A., Determining the time allocated to different activities by nurses in NICU, IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2015, 2015-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2015.
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  • Utkan F., The cost of performance: A study on the effect of marching style and tempo on energy expenditure during marching, IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2015, 2015-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2015.
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  • Rodriguez J., Butt S., Fredericks T., Pre-college activities to promote positive perception of engineering and engineering technology careers, Proceedings of 2014 International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning, ICL 2014, 2014-01-21 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 01/21/2014.
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  • Amin S., Fredericks T., Butt S., Kumar A., Measuring mental workload in a hospital unit using EEG - A pilot study, IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2014, 2014-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2014.
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  • Butt S., Fredericks T., Kumar A., Amin S., Bellingar T., An investigation to determine postures selected by users for an office side chair, IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2014, 2014-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2014.
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  • Fredericks T., Butt S., Kumar A., Amin S., Utkan F., Bellingar T., Influence of armrest width and task on armrest usage, IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2014, 2014-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2014.
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  • Houshyar A., White B., Butt S., Fredericks T., Development and implementation of the industrial and entrepreneurial engineering program at Western Michigan university, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2014-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2014.
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  • Butt S., Fredericks T., Cure L., Burns J., Harms K., Effects of stretcher mobility related design features on healthcare workers, IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2013, 2013-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2013.
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  • Fredericks T., Butt S., Prieto D., Burns J., Harms K., Nauman K., Larson-Jaramillo D., Investigating vertical displacement within the aesthesiometric threshold of the thigh, 62nd IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2012, 2012-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2012.
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  • Utkan F., Fredericks T., Butt S., The effect of scoliosis curvature on lumbar support for task seating, 61st Annual IIE Conference and Expo Proceedings, 2011-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2011.
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  • Choi S., Fredericks T., Surface slope effects on shingling frequency and postural balance in a simulated roofing task, Ergonomics, 2008-03-01 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 03/2008.
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  • Choi S., Fredericks T., The effect of adjustment period on maximum acceptable frequency for a roofing task, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2008-02-01 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 02/2008.
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  • Fredericks T.K., Kumar A.R., Karim S., An ergonomic evaluation of a manual metal pouring operation, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2008-02-01 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 02/2008.
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  • Amin-Kumar S., Butt S., Fredericks T., Utkan F., Glick A., Hovenkamp A., Bellingar T., Determining the aesthesiometric thresholds at the low back region: A pilot study, IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2008, 2008-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2008.
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  • Choi S., Fredericks T., The effect of adjustment period on maximum acceptable frequency for a roofing task, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2007-04-01 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 04/2007.
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  • Rodriguez J., Fredericks T., Butt S., Rodriguez L., Students and faculty experiences in technology and engineering workshops for middle and high schools, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2007-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2007.
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  • Abudayyeh O., Fredericks T., Butt S., Shaar A., An investigation of management's commitment to construction safety, International Journal of Project Management, 2006-02-01 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 02/2006.
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  • Fredericks T.K., Choi S.D., Hart J., Butt S.E., Mital A., An investigation of myocardial aerobic capacity as a measure of both physical and cognitive workloads, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2005-12-01 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 12/2005.
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  • Fredericks T., Abudayyeh O., Choi S., Wiersma M., Charles M., Occupational injuries and fatalities in the roofing contracting industry, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2005-11-01 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 11/2005.
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  • Butt S., Fredericks T., White B., Elements of an activity-based statistics course for engineers, ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 2004-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2004.
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  • Fredericks T., Rodriguez J., Butt S., Harris C., Smith H., Velasquez-Bryant N., The impact of a summer institute on high school students' perceptions of engineering and technology, ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 2004-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2004.
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  • Fredericks T., Abudayyeh O., Palmquist M., Torres H., Mechanical contracting safety issues, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2002-03-01 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 03/2002.
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  • Rodriguez J., Fredericks T., Development of an ergonomics and safety minor for industrial and manufacturing curricula, ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 2001-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 2001.
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  • Fredericks T., Fernandez J., The effect of vibration on psychophysically derived work frequencies for a riveting task, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1999-03-20 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 03/20/1999.
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  • Fredericks T., Fernandez J., Pirela-Cruz M., Kienbocks disease. I. Anatomy and etiology, International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 1997-01-01 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 1997.
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  • Fredericks T., Fernandez J., Pirela-Cruz M., Kienbock's disease. II. Risk factors, diagnosis, and ergonomic interventions, International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 1997-01-01 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 1997.
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  • Simons D., Fredericks T., Tappel J., Evaluation of an auditory alarm for a new medical device, Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 1997-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 1997.
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  • Kattel B.P., Fredericks T.K., Fernandez J.E., Lee D., The effect of upper-extremity posture on maximum grip strength, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1996-12-01 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 12/1996.
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  • Fredericks T., Fernandez J., Rodrigues C., Psychophysically acceptable weights for a combination lifting task using bags with handles., Journal of human ergology, 1994-12-01 00:00:00. (Journal). Published, 12/1994.
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  • Fredericks T.K., Fernandez J.E., Rodrigues C.C., Predicting the maximum acceptable weight of lift for an asymmetrical combination task, Proceedings of the Human Factors Society, 1992-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 1992.
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  • Kim C.H., Fernandez J.E., Fredericks T.K., Lim C., Ghahramani B., Effect of a clean suit on physical work capacity, Proceedings of the Human Factors Society, 1991-01-01 00:00:00. (Conference Proceeding). Published, 1991.
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