MAGDY AKLADIOS, PHD, PE, CSP
72 Alexander Drive _ Morgantown, WV 26508
Tel: (304) 598-3028/293-3096/3189 _ Fax: (304) 293-5905 _ e-mail: makladio@wvu.edu
EDUCATION
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, MORGANTOWN, WV.
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PHILOSOPHY OF DOCTORS, INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (PH.D.) -- DECEMBER 1999.
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MASTERS OF SCIENCE, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (MS) -- AUGUST 1996.
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MASTERS OF SCIENCE, INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (ERGONOMICS) (MSIE) -- AUGUST 1996.
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MASTERS DEGREE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) -- AUGUST 1995.
CAIRO UNIVERSITY, CAIRO, EGYPT
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BACHELORS OF SCIENCE, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (POWER GENERATION) (BSME) -- 12/1990.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
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Certified Safety Professional (C.S.P.). Certificate No.: 15793.
Professional Engineer (P.E.). Certificate No.: 42411
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
SAFETY & HEALTH EXTENSION, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, MORGANTOWN, WV.
Safety Engineering Specialist, October 1996 - Present.
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Worked in teams in arranging, developing, and conducting educational/training and curriculum
materials and programs for Safety, Health, Environmental and Industrial Hygiene and
Ergonomic topics in construction, general industry, and agricultural safety.
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Provided technical support and problem solving services as requested by client groups.
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Worked in teams with the college of engineering to develop an expert system to assist
mechanical engineering designers with producing safer designs.
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Established and maintained valuable working relationships with a variety of fall prevention
leaders, other extension faculty, state and federal staff.
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Evaluated and carried out a variety of economic and cost/benefit analysis associated with the
impact of implementing ergonomics solutions and safety & health programs in the workplace.
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Assisted with the preparation, writing, and submission of grant proposals and reports.
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Conducted Industrial Hygiene work such as noise monitoring, area and personal air sampling,
respirator fit testing, ergonomics evaluations, and writing reports based on the findings.
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Performed ergonomics evaluations in a variety of workplaces, and reported recommendations.
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Collected data and conducted statistical analysis for safety research purposes.
Developed & maintained surveys, data entry systems, and analyzed results.
Performed computer trouble shooting and on-site technical support for the S&HE staff
Performed research in support of request for information from WV employers, as well as in
support of grant and contractual agreements requiring such research.
Carried out epidemiological research on injuries and illnesses in WV and other work
populations using available computerized databases such as CFOI, IMIS, FACE, etc.
Carried out assessments of emerging workplace technologies.
Performed literature searches and analysis in support of grant applications and proposals.
Worked in teams with the Communication & Educational Technology division of the
University to create, maintain, and enhance the S&HE home page on the INTERnet.
Maintained an accurate update of the INTRAnet Master Calender of the Extension Service.
SAFETY & HEALTH EXTENSION, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, MORGANTOWN, WV
Visiting Assistant Professor, September 1995 - September 1996.
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Assisted in the assessment and evaluation of health hazards on construction sites related to the
implementation of new HAZMAT technology.
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Attended “in-house” training sessions for professional development purposes.
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Developed surveys and conducted interviews leading to publishable papers.
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Conducted Industrial Hygiene work such as noise monitoring, and area/personal air sampling.
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Conducted Quantitative (Porta-Count)/Qualitative fit-testing of respirators.
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Designed and tested ventilation systems, and conducted Indoor Air Quality audits and surveys.
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Developed, maintained, and expanded on the Data-Base systems used for client information
systems, reporting, mailing lists, and information necessary for management purposes.
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Provided technical assistance, training, and support on computer usage, and data analysis.
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Evaluated capabilities of the computer hardware and software systems and assisted in
renovating the Information Systems at the Extension.
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Developed and maintained a number of spreadsheet/data base templates.
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Created and maintained a number of brochures to market services offered by the S&HE.
SAFETY & HEALTH EXTENSION, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, MORGANTOWN, WV.
Graduate Assistant, June 1992 - September 1995.
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Assisted industrial hygienists with air sampling and ventilation system inspections.
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Performed Job Safety Analysis and Ergonomics investigations.
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Designed and utilized ventilation systems as a form of engineering control for a foundry
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Conducted Safety Analysis Reviews Systems investigation for DOE-METC, WVU, and BDM.
Commission-paid efforts were associated with the evaluation of health hazards involved in the
implementation and testing of a new technology for underground hazardous waste barriers.
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Performed risk assessments on mechanical designs.
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Designed, developed, and maintained a video library database system for the office.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, MORGANTOWN, WV.
Teaching Assistant (Management Information Systems Classes), August 1994 - May 1995.
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Carried out teaching assignments and presented computer topics to Senior level students.
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Maintained office hours to assist students with the material.
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Proctored exams and assisted in correcting test, papers, and class assignments.
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Developed and maintained class roster, grades, and class materials.
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Issued periodic, midterm, and final grades to students, and received excellent final evaluations.
POLYCEL CORPORATION, SOMERVILLE, NJ.
Quality Control/Assurance Inspector, November 1991 - June 1992.
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Inspected products on seven production lines, painting, and finishing departments.
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Conducted QA/QC tests on products and incoming materials.
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Provided assistance in trouble shooting and decisions regarding production.
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Provided management with valuable support in worker supervision and safety inspections.
HOFFRITZ FOR CUTLERY, BRIDGEWATER, NJ.
Assistant Manager, January 1991 - November 1991.
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Assisted manager in the supervision of subordinates responsible for
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customer service and sales.
Conducted sales promotions and product merchandising and prepared inventory reports.
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Assisted manager with preparing employee payroll, schedules, and
administrative reports.
HARMONY TRADING CO., CAIRO, EGYPT.
Assistant Manager (Family Business), January 1990 - January 1991.
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Supervised subordinates responsible for customer service and sales.
Conducted sales promotions and product merchandising and prepared inventory reports.
Assisted manager with preparing demand sheet for merchandise and shipment receipts.
HONORS
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Industrial Engineers' Honorary Society (Alpha-Pi-Mu).
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Chair, “Safety, Health, & Ergonomics in Design, Industry, and Construction” Annual
Conference in Boston, MA
Teaching Assistant for the "Management Information Systems" class at the College of Business
& Economics, WVU. August 1994 - May 1995.
Recipient of Merit recognition as an outstanding WVU Employee for 4 consecutive years.
TRAINING
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Trained in OSHA Course number 225 (Ergonomics), 500 (Construction), 501 (General
Industry), and 521 (Industrial Hygiene).
Summer Internship (1995), United Parcel Service, implementing logistics principles.
Popular Education/Adult Learning courses
Participated in training EM-385 courses to Navy facilities
Scaffolding train-the-trainer courses
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (40-hour HAZWOPER).
Traffic safety courses from the National Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS).
PUBLICATIONS / INFORMATION DISSERMINATION
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Caporali, S.; Akladios, M.; Becker, P., November, 2000. A User-Friendly Program for Multi-Task Analysis.
Paper will be presented at the 2000 International Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)
Conference, Boston, MA.
Akladios, M.; McMullin, D.; Becker, P., November, 2000. Advances in Safety by Design. Paper will be
presented at the 2000 International Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) Conference,
Boston, MA.
Becker, P; Fullen, M; Akladios, M., 2000. “Fall-Safe Intervention & Research” Paper will be presented at the
National Occupational Injury Symposium (NOIRS) Conference, October 2000. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Becker, P; Fullen, M; Akladios, M; Carr, M., 2000. “Development of a Computerized Audit Toll for Control of
Construction Falls” Paper will be presented at the National Occupational Injury Symposium (NOIRS) Conference,
October 2000. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Akladios, M.; Becker, P.; McMullin, D.; and Myers, W., 2000. “An Expert Systems Approach to Safety” Paper
will be presented at the National Occupational Injury Symposium (NOIRS) Conference, October 2000. Pittsburgh,
Pa.
Akladios, Magdy, June, 2000. Swimming Pool Safety. Extension News. Hancock County Extension Office, West
Virginia University.
Whaley, D.A.; Halverson, J.; Muntaner, C.; Saltman, J.; Yuill, C.; Akladios, M.; and Becker, P. April, 2000.
“Evidence Suggesting Socioeconomic Factors Contributing to Disparities in Health Status, West Virginia Coal
Communities, Using Geographic Information Systems Mapping of Coronary and Chronic Lung Disease Mortality
Data” Poster presented at the Toxicol & Risk Assessment Conference.
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Akladios, M.; Becker, P.; Carr, M.; Fullen, M.; and Lundstrom, W. 2000. A Computerized Audit Tool for the
Construction Safety Industry. The International Journal of Computer Integrated Design and Construction
(CIDAC).
Akladios, M.; Becker, P. (2000). Real Life Examples – Successful Fall Prevention Case Studies in the
Construction Industry. Paper is a work in progress.
Akladios, M.; McMullin, D.; Gopalakrishnan, B.; Bell, C.; Carr, M.; Kapoor, A.; Lobo, P.; Myers, W.; and Becker,
P., 2000. Design for Worker Safety -- An Expert Systems Approach. Journal of Occupational Safety and
Ergonomics.
McMullin, D.; Akladios, M.; Gopalakrishnan, B.; Myers, W.; and Becker, P., 2000. Development, Validation, and
Limitations of an Expert System for Hazardous Waste Remediation Technology. Paper will be presented at the
44th Annual Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Meeting/14th International Ergonomics Association (IEA)
Conference, August 2000. San Diego, CA.
Akladios, M. (September-October 1999). Fire Extinguishers. Homespun News – Harrison County Family &
Consumer Science Newsletter. Clarksburg, WV.
Akladios, M. (September, 1999). The Rescuers--Emergency Response Planning and Training-- Cover Story.
Environmental Protection Magazine. September 1999 issue.
Akladios, M.; Gopalakrishnan, B.; R.; and McMullin, D. (September, 1999). Safety by Design–The Expert
Systems Approach. Presented at the 1999 International Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)
Conference, Boston, MA. Proceedings of Intelligent Systems in Design and Manufacturing II. SPIE Vol. 3833.
Pan, C. S., Chiou, S., Hsiao, H., Becker., P, and Akladios, M. Assessment of Perceived Traumatic Injury Hazards
during Drywall Painting, Presented at the 14th Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety
Conference, 1999. Proceedings of Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, Orlando, FL, Vol. 3, June,
1999.
Akladios, M. (June, 1999). Getting Out the Bugs: Step-by-Step Hazard Control. Wellness Letter. Vol. XIX, No.
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Becker, P.; Fullen, M.; Akladios, M.; Della-Giustina, J.; Moore, R. (May 1999). Fall-Safe Partnership–
Intervention and Research. Center to Protect Worker’s Rights (CPWR), Washington, DC.
Becker, P.; Akladios, M.; Hobbs, G.; and Fullen, M. (March, 1999). Fall Prevention in Construction by
Organizational Intervention. Implementation of Safety and Health on Construction Sites. Pp: 917-924. Presented
at the 2nd CIB W99 International Conference for the Implementation of Safety and Health on Construction Sites,
Honolulu, HI.
Akladios, M.; Gopalakrishnan, B.; Becker, P.E.; Bird, A.; Carr, M.; Garcia, R.; McCullom, D.; McMullin, D.;
Myers, W.R.; Venneti, V.; and Zayas, J. (November, 1998). Development of an Expert System to Help Design for
Worker Safety. Presented at the 1998 International Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)
Conference, Boston, MA. Proceedings of Intelligent Systems in Design and Manufacturing. SPIE Vol. 3517.
Akladios, M. (October, 1998). Office Ergonomics – How to Avoid Injury. Presented at the West Virginia
University Extension Service Annual Conference, Jackson’s Mill, WV.
Akladios, M. (October 1998). Finding the Best Equipment for Your Home. Wellness Letter. Vol. XVIII, No. 10.
Akladios, M.; Gopalakrishnan, B. (August, 1998). Development of an Expert System to Help Design for Worker
Safety. Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers’ (SPIE) International Technical Working Group
Newsletter -- Robotics and Machine Perception. Vol. 7, No. 2. Bellingham, WA.
Pan, C. S.; Chiou, S.; Hsiao, H.; Becker, P.; and Akladios, M. (May, 1998). Evaluation of Drywall Hanging Tasks
Using a Questionnaire. Presented at the 1998 American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference and Exposition
(AIHA), Atlanta, GA. Also published in the AIHA abstract book Pp. 66.
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Pan, C. S.; Chiou, S.; Hsiao, H.; J. T. Wassell; Becker, P.; and Akladios, M. Exposure Investigation during
Drywall Hanging. Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety. IOS Press, 1998. Pp. 237-240.
Akladios, M.; Becker, P.; and Lundstrom, W. (October, 1997). A Profile of Construction Laborers’ Fatalities Due
to Falls. Presented at the West Virginia University Extension Service Annual Conference, Jackson’s Mill, WV.
Akladios, M.; Becker, P.; and Lundstrom, W. (October, 1997). A Profile of Construction Laborers’ Fatalities Due
to Falls. Presented at the National Occupational Injury Research Symposium (NOIRS), Morgantown, WV.
Becker, P.; Akladios, M.; and Lundstrom, W. (October, 1997). Fall Prevention in Construction by Organizational
Intervention. Presented at the National Occupational Injury Research Symposium (NOIRS), Morgantown, WV.
SKILLS
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Excellent computer skills in a wide variety of PC software such as, Word Processing,
Spreadsheet, Graphics, database packages, web page design, some programming, statistical
analysis software, and a variety of Expert System Shells.
Excellent verbal and writing communication skills in two languages.
REFERENCES
Available upon request
PERSONAL
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U.S. Citizen, willing to relocate and/or travel as per job requirements.