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1 LUIS RENÉ CONTRERAS EDUCATION Ph.D. Industrial Engineering, Major field: Ergonomics. Minor fields: Statistics and Quality Engineering; Kansas State University M.Sc. Industrial Engineering, Major field: Ergonomics; Kansas State University M.Sc. Electrical Engineering, Major field: Electrical Power Systems; Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education) Monterrey Campus, Mexico B.Sc. Industrial / Electrical Engineering, Instituto Tecnologico de Chihuahua (Technological Institute of Chihuahua) Mexico PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE Oct 1999 present, Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso Aug 1996 Sep 1999, Professor, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez (Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez), Mexico Jan 1996 Aug 1998, Professor, Industrial Engineering Department, Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Juarez (Technological Institute of Ciudad Juarez), Mexico Aug 1995 Dec 1995, Research Assistant and Instructor, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engg. and Modern Language Depts., Kansas State University Aug 1980 May 1990, Professor, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education - Juarez Campus, Chihuahua Campus, and Monterrey Campus), Mexico PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP Institute of Industrial Engineers (1994 to date) Society of Manufacturing Engineers (2001 to date) Sociedad Mexicana de Ergonomia (2001 to date) PUBLICATIONS

2 Journal articles: Pennathur, A., R. Magham, L. R. Contreras and W. Dowling. Test-retest reliability of Yale physical activity survey among older Mexican American adults, Experimental Aging Research. Paper in print 2004, Pennathur, A., R. Magham, L.R. Contreras, M. Duarte-Gardea, and W. Dowling. Energy Balance in Older Mexican American Women: A Preliminary Investigation Using the Yale Physical Activity Survey and a 3-day Diet Record. Hispanic Healthcare International, Paper in Review, November 2003, Pennathur, A., S. Sivasubramaniam and L.R. Contreras. Trunk Muscle Myoelectric Activity in Older Mexican American Adults. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Paper in Review, September Contreras, L.R., A. Pennathur, and N. Ahmed. Effect of upper extremity posture on grip strength in older Mexican American adults, Perceptual and Motor Skills, August 2003, Paper in review. Pennathur, A., L.R. Contreras, and A. Lopes. Aerobic capacity of young Mexican American adults, Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. Paper in review. Pennathur, A., R. Magham, L. R. Contreras and W. Dowling. Test-retest reliability of Yale physical activity survey among older Mexican American adults, Experimental Aging Research. Paper in print. Pennathur, A., R. Magham, L. R. Contreras and W. Dowling. Daily living activities -in older adults: Part I a review of physical activity and dietary intake assessment methods, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 32 (2003): W Pennathur, A., R. Magham, L. R. Contreras and W. Dowling. Daily living activities -in older adults: Part II effect of age on physical activity patterns in older Mexican American adults, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 32 (2003):

3 Pennathur, A., L. R. Contreras, K. Arcaute and W. Dowling. Manual dexterity of older Mexican American adults: A cross-sectional pilot investigation, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 32 (2003): Pennathur, A., S. Sivasubramaniam, and L.R. Contreras. Functional limitations in Mexican American elderly, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics (May 2002): Pennathur, A., A. Mital, and L.R. Contreras. Performance Reduction In Finger Amputees When Reaching and Operating Common Control Devices: A Pilot Experimental Investigation Using Simulated Finger Disability, Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 11: , Conference articles: Pennathur, A., L. R. Contreras, P.K. Kothandaraman, and Dowling, W. Functional Anthropometry of older Mexican American Adults, In Proceedings of the 2004 IIE Annual Conference, May 15-19, Pennathur, A., L. R. Contreras, and P.K. Kothandaraman. Manual dexterity of older adults, In Proceedings of the 2004 IIE Annual Conference, May 15-19, Y Pennathur, A., L. R. Contreras, and P.K. Kothandaraman. Physical patterns in older Mexican American Women, In Proceedings of the 2004 IIE Annual Conference, May 15-19, Kothandaraman, P. K., A. Pennathur, L.R. Contreras. Housing design considerations for older adults, In Proceedings of the 7 th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference, March 9-11, Contreras, L.R., C. Modi, and A. Pennathur. Effect of upper extremity posture, gender, and screw-head type on maximum torque for manual disassembly tasks, In Proceedings of the 8 th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications and Practice, (CD-ROM). Las Vegas, NV, November 10-12, 2003.

4 Contreras, L.R., and C. Modi. Aplicacion de la Ergonomia en tareas de desensamble manual (Application of Ergonomics in manual disassembly tasks), In Proceedings of the V International Congress Mexican Ergonomics Society (SEMAC) and IX Binational Ergonomics Meeting Mexico-US Conference, (CD-ROM). Cd. Juarez, Mexico, April 30- May 3, Contreras, L.R., C. Modi, and A. Pennathur. Integrating Simulation Modeling And Equipment Condition Diagnostics For Predictive Maintenance Strategies A Case Study, In Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, San Diego, CA, December Contreras, L.R. Biomechanical Design Data for Older Hispanic Workers. In Proceedings of the Technical Assistance Workshop National Institute of Aging. Boston, MA., November Contreras, L.R. Evaluacion de Destreza y Coordinacion Manual: Casos de Estudio (Assessment of Manual Dexterity and Coordination: Case Studies). Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium of Industrial Engineering. Mexicali, Mexico, October Contreras, L.R. and A. Pennathur, Herramientas para la Evaluacion de la Destreza Manual (Tools for assessing manual dexterity). Proceedings of the VIII Binational Meeting Mexico- USA and IV International Congress of Ergonomics - Mexican Ergonomics Society. (CD-ROM) Cd. Juarez, Mexico, May 15-18, Montes, H. and L.R. Contreras. Manual Dexterity Study for Hispanic Students and Hispanic Workers. In Proceedings of the UTEP Student Research Expo 2002, 37. El Paso, TX., April Pennathur, A., A. Mital, and L.R. Contreras. Performance Reduction In Finger Amputees When Reaching and Operating Common Control Devices: A Pilot Experimental Investigation Using Simulated Finger Disability, Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation 11 (December 2001):

5 Gastelum, A., S. Muñoz, L.R. Contreras, and A. Pennathur. Workstation Redesign for an Anglo/Hispanic Population. In Proceedings of the 6 th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications, and Practice. (CD). San Francisco, CA, November Contreras, L.R., A. Pennathur, M. Ortega, T. Salcido, and N. Ahmed. Redesigning Prescription Medication Labeling for an Anglo-Hispanic Elderly Population Using Human Factors. In Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 45 th Annual Meeting Minneapolis, MN., October Naranjo A. and L.R. Contreras. Approach Psychophysics: Maximum Acceptable Weight of Lift for Northern Mexican. In Proceedings of the Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Conference 2001, (CD). Dallas, TX, May Sarmiento R. and L.R. Contreras. Achievement Motivation, Job Satisfaction and Job Performance of Assembly Workers in Mexican Twin-Plant Operations. In Proceedings of the Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Conference (CD), Dallas, TX, May Pennathur, A., Mital, A., and Contreras, L.R., Do Finger Amputations Reduce Performance When Reaching and Operating Control Devices, Proceedings of the The Joint Meeting of the 14 th International Ergonomics Association Triennial Congress and the 44 th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of America, San Diego, CA, (CD ROM), July 30- August 4, pp to Contreras, L.R., Applications of Cellular Manufacturing in a Highly Constrained Environment: Maquiladora Industry in Northern Mexico, Group Technology/Cellular Manufacturing World Symposium, San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 2000, pp Other significant publications Rys, M.J. and Contreras, L.R., Ed. by Karwowski W. and Salvendy G, "Perspective on Lifting Belts for Material Handling." Chapter in book: Ergonomics in Manufacturing: Raising Productivity Through Workplace Improvement, Engineering and Management Press, U.S.A, ISBN: X, , 1998.

6 Contreras, L.R., Rys, M., and Konz, S., "Back Belts." In book: Advances in Occupational Ergonomics & Safety I (Vol. 1), Ed. by Mital A., Krueger H., Kumar S., Menozzi M., and Fernandez J.E., Taylor & Francis, London, , TALKS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES, OR OTHER INSTITUTIONS, WORKSHOPS Effect of upper extremity posture, gender, and screw-head type on maximum torque for manual disassembly tasks, In the 8 th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications and Practice, Las Vegas, NV, November 12, Aplicacion de la Ergonomia en tareas de desensamble manual, In the V International Congress SEMAC and IX Binational Ergonomics Meeting Mexico-US Conference, Cd. Juarez, Mexico, May 3, 2003 Evaluacion de Destreza y Coordinacion Manual: Casos de Estudio (Assessment of Manual Dexterity and Coordination: Case Studies). 2nd International Symposium of Industrial Engineering. Mexicali, Mexico, October Biomechanical Design Data for Older Hispanic Workers. Technical Assistance Workshop National Institute of Aging. Boston, MA., November Herramientas para la Evaluacion de la Destreza Manual (Tools for assessing manual dexterity). VIII Binational Meeting Mexico-USA and IV International Congress of Ergonomics - Mexican Ergonomics Society. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, May 18, HONORS AND AWARDS National Researcher Candidate, National Council of Science and Technology, Mexico from

7 INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE Faculty Senate (Sep to present) Faculty Senate Information Technology Committee (Sep 2000 Aug 2003) RECENT RESEARCH FUNDING Enhancing Manufacturing Infrastructure in the El Paso-Juarez Region, (with A. Swift, and A. Pennathur), Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) Education Foundation, July August 2003, $ 682,918. Reach Capabilities of Mexican American Elderly, (with A. Pennathur) El Paso del Norte Foundation/Center for Border Health Research, Dec 2002 Jun 2004, $ 75,000. Frustration Reduction Models, (with S. Ricillo and A. Pennathur) Army Research Lab US Army under ARL-UTEP MOU, Jan 2003 Jun 2003, $80,000. Manual Dexterity Assessments for Employable Workers, (with A. Pennathur) The Greater Chamber of Commerce/ El Paso Workforce Development Center, Jan 2003 May 2003, $9,279. Condition-Based Monitoring of Industrial Conveying Equipment for Predictive Maintenance, (with A. Fuentes and A. Pennathur) Savane Corporation, Jan 2000 Sep 2000, $16,500.

Oswaldo Aguirre Ortega Computational Science Program The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) El Paso, TX

Oswaldo Aguirre Ortega Computational Science Program The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) El Paso, TX 79968-0774 E-mail: faguirre@miners.utep.edu EDUCATION PhD in Computational Science (Expected May