Bio

Scott Haynes is a Research Engineer at the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA).  He joined Georgia Tech in 1993 serving as a Rehabilitation Engineer for CATEA’s Technical Assistance Program (TAP).  TAP was a statewide project providing assessment and consulting services to customers of Georgia’s Department of Rehabilitation Services.  Building on the experience from the TAP program and from previous work in Frito-Lay’s Research and Development department, Scott turned to research and development of assistive technology solutions for workers with disabilities.

Over the years, Scott has been involved in research and development, professional training, and service to professional organizations and the community of people with disabilities.  The common thread running through these projects has been the desire to help people with disabilities to live more independently through the use of assistive technology (AT) devices and services.  Scott’s research and development efforts focus on workplace accommodations in a variety of work environments, with special emphasis on computer workstations for people with low back pain, and on production work environments.  He has authored or co-authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles, published in journals and conference proceedings.  His training efforts focus on professional development courses offered through Georgia Tech’s DLPE program as well as specialized courses and training materials funded through independent contracts. 

Educational Background:

1986 – B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University

1993 – M.E in Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia