Marc Snell
Ergonomist, Health & Safety Professional, Data Scientist, Researcher
Ergonomic Specialist & Product Owner at the BMW Group
Statement of Purpose:
I have a passion for improving and maintaining the physical, physiological, and psychosocial health of people. Through the use of modern and digital technologies I strive to optimize processes, workplaces, and human-task interactions.
Short Bio:
Dr. Marc Snell is an ergonomics specialist at the BMW Group in Munich, Germany and has extensive experience in the fields of ergonomics, biomechanics, work physiology, force measurement and evaluation, and workplace safety and health. He is also the principal and founder of ergonomos CS UG. He holds bachelor degrees in biochemistry and mathematics from the College of Wooster, a PhD in Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics from Virginia Tech, and is a certified European Ergonomist (Eur.Erg.).
Employment History
Post-Graduate
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Graduate
NIOSH Training Fellow, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
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Graduate Research Assistant, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
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Graduate Teaching Assistant, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
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Undergraduate
Mathematical Modeling Teaching Assistant, Mathematics Department, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
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Research Intern, Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University, Wooster OH
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Organic Chemistry Teaching Assistant, Chemistry Department, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
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Building Security Monitor, Chemistry Department, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Intern, Biochemistry Department, The College of Wooster, Wooster OH
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Resident Assistant, Residence Life, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
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Departmental Assistant, German Department, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
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High School
Work Crew (Director), The International School of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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Education
Post-Graduate
![]() December 2021 Scrum.org |
![]() August 2020 - December 2020 New York University (edX) |
![]() January 2020 - April 2020 Microsoft (edX) |
![]() April 2018 - August 2019 Berufsgenossenschaft Holz & Metal (BGHM), Germany |
![]() January 2016 - June 2017 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (edX) |
Graduate
![]() Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA, USA Dissertation Title: Biomarkers of Physiological Damage and their Potential for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Assessment Advisor: Dr. Maury Nussbaum |
Undergraduate
![]() The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH, USA Honors Independent Study Title: Differential Gene Expression of H. Bacteriophora TT01 in Response to Heat Stress Advisor: Dr. Jim Hartman |
![]() The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH, USA Honors Independent Study Title: Differential Gene Expression of H. Bacteriophora TT01 in Response to Heat Stress Advisor: Dr. William Morgan |
High School
![]() The International School of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany Higher-level subjects: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, English A1 |
Publications
I recommend you look at my Google Scholar citations.
Due to copyright, I may not provide the full-text of my journal articles on this website. I may, however, distribute them via email. So, please contact me if you would like a copy. Thanks!
Peer Reviewed
Snell, M., Dehghani, A., Günzkofer, F., Schreyer, K., & Kaltenbrunner, S. (2023). Digital workplace stress management: a system for digital ergonomics assessment in the BMW group. Zeitschrift für Arbeitswissenschaft. |
Snell, M., Dehghani, A., Guenzkofer, F., Kaltenbrunner, S., & Brombach, J. (2022). Validation of an Ergonomics Assessment Method and Identification of Focus Areas through Development of a Novel Statistical Approach for Aggregated Data. Industrial and Systems Engineering Review, 1-9. |
Christian, M., & Nussbaum, M. A. (2016). An Exploratory Study of the Diurnal Variation and Reliability of Biomarkers Related to Physiological Damage Experienced in Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders. MYOPAIN, 1-11. |
Christian, M., & Nussbaum, M. A. (2015). An Exploratory Study of the Effects of Occupational Exposure to Physical Demands on Biomarkers of Cartilage and Muscle Damage. Journal of occupational and environmental hygiene, 12(2), 138-144. |
Christian, M., & Nussbaum, M. A. (2015). Responsiveness of selected biomarkers of tissue damage to external load and frequency during repetitive lumbar flexion/extension. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 48(0), 1-9. |
Conference Papers
Snell, M. (2023). Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Automotive Manufacturing. Paper presented at the The XXXVth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Munich, Germany, 58-61. |
Snell, M., Dehghani, A., Günzkofer, F., Schreyer, K., & Kaltenbrunner, S. (2022). Digital Workplace Stress Management: A System for Digital Ergonomics Assessment in the BMW Group. Paper presented at the The XXXIVth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Online, 69-71. |
Vogel, S. K., Brieden, A., Dehghani, A., & Snell, M. (2022). Systematic Literature Review: Predictive Safety Management in the Automotive Industry. Paper presented at the DOKBAT 2022 - 18th International Bata Conference for Ph.D. Students and Young Researchers, Czech Republic, 468-480. |
Snell, M., Dehghani, A., Guenzkofer, F., Schreyer, K., & Kaltenbrunner, S. (2022). Digital Workplace Stress Management: Ein Projekt zur digitalen Ergonomiebewertung in der BMW Group. Paper presented at the 68. Frühjahrskongress der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft , Online, A.5.8. |
Snell, M., Dehghani, A., Günzkofer, F., & Kaltenbrunner, S. (2021). Safety and Ergonomics Risk Assessment (SERA): A Customized Ergonomics Assessment Tool for Automobile Manufacturing. Paper presented at the XXXIIIrd Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Online, 69-73. |
Dehghani, A., Snell, M., Günzkofer, F., Kaltenbrunner, S., & Fendekova, E. (2021). SERA: A Digital Risk Management Tool as the Basis of OSHM. Paper presented at the International Conference at the Brno University of Technology, Online, 57-67. |
Hefferle, M., Snell, M., & Kluth, K. (2020). Influence of Two Industrial Overhead Exoskeletons on Perceived Strain - A Field Study in the Automotive Industry. Paper presented at the International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, San Diego, CA, Springer, 94-100. |
Hefferle, M., Lechner, M., Kluth, K., & Christian, M. (2019). Development of a Standardized Ergonomic Assessment Methodology for Exoskeletons Using Both Subjective and Objective Measurement Techniques. Paper presented at the International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, Washington, DC, Springer, 49-59. |
Christian, M., Fernandez, J.E., Ibarra-Mejia, G., & Marley, R.J. (2016). Using the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation in the Mexican Workplace: Biomechanical, Physiological, and Psychophysical Differences. Paper presented at the 5th Annual World Conference of the Society for Industrial and Systems Engineering, San Francisco, CA, 283-289. |
Subramanian, A., Christian, M., Ware, B., & Fernandez, J. (2016). Ensuring OSHA Compliance through Proactive Self-Audit. Paper presented at the XXVIIIth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Chicago, IL, 153-156. |
Barragan, D., Monfort, S., Kelly, S., & Christian, M. (2016). Ergonomic Risk Factor Assessment and Mitigation for Employees at a University Gym. Paper presented at the XXVIIIth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Chicago, IL, 1-6. |
Christian, M., Fernandez, J., Subramanian, A., & Ware, B. (2016). The Impact of Government Health and Safety Initiatives on Healthcare and Ergonomics in the United States. Paper presented at the 2016 Ergonomics and Human Factors Conference, Northamptonshire, UK, 146-152. |
Christian, M., Subramanian, A., Ware, B., & Fernandez, J. (2015). Application of Holistic Process Improvement in Healthcare: A Case Study. Paper presented at the 4th Annual World Conference of the Society for Industrial and Systems Engineering, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 44-45. |
Christian, M., Subramanian, A., Ware, B., & Fernandez, J. (2015). The Preponderance of Workplace Injuries in Healthcare Settings and Implications of the Recently Concluded OSHA National Emphasis Program (CPL 03-00-016). Paper presented at the 4th Annual World Conference of the Society for Industrial and Systems Engineering, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 293-298. |
Christian, M., & Nussbaum, M. A. (2015). Biomarker Responses to Static Axial Trunk Loading and Unloading. Paper presented at the 4th Annual World Conference of the Society for Industrial and Systems Engineering, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 38-43. |
Christian, M. (2015). The Current State of Biomarkers Related to Low Back Pain and Their Relation to Established Risk Factors. Paper presented at the The XXVIIth Annual Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Nashville, TN, 37-42. |
Christian, M., & Nussbaum, M. A. (2013). Biomarkers as a Potential Tool for Assessing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk. Paper presented at the The XXV Annual Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Atlanta, GA, 44-49. |
Popular Media
Günzkofer, F., Snell, M., Dehghani, A., & Schreyer, K. (2022). Digital Workplace Stress Management (DWSM): Digitale Ergonomiebewertung bei der BMW Group. Arbeitsmedizin Sozialmedizin Umweltmedizin (ASU) |
Christian, M., Fernandez, J., & Subramanian, A. (2017). Environmental Ergonomics in an Office Workplace. EHS Today |
Christian, M., Ware, B., Subramanian, A., & Fernandez, J. (2016). Single- and Dual-Monitor Computer Setup: Ergonomic Tips. EHS Today |
Dissertations & Theses
Christian, M. (2014). Biomarkers of Physiological Damage and their Potential for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Assessment. Unpublished Dissertation. Industrial and Systems Engineering. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Blacksburg, VA. |
Christian, M. (2010). Differential Gene Expression of H. Bacteriophora TTO1 in Response to Heat Stress. Unpublished Thesis. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Mathematics. The College of Wooster. Wooster, OH. |
Proposals
Christian, M., & Nussbaum, M. A. Biomarker Changes over a Working Week in High Physical Stress Jobs. Pilot grant from Occupational Safety and Health Research Center (VT). |
Christian, M., & Nussbaum, M. A. Biomarkers of Tissue Damage: Assessing Diurnal Variation and Sensitivity to Occupational Physical Demands. Pilot grant from Occupational Safety and Health Research Center (VT). |
Skills
Below you can find a non-comprehensive list of my skills applicable to my industrial engineering background and current job. If you would like to see examples of these skills you can find those on my portfolio page. For questions, please contact me.
Ergonomics |
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Applied Physiology |
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Health and Safety |
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Agile Development |
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Statistical Analysis & Data Modelling |
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Computer Programming |
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Web Design |
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Graphic Design / Video Editing |
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Affiliations
Professional Organizations
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National Accreditation Board (GfA, Germany) Center for Registration of European Ergonomists, October 2021 - present |
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Webmaster Center for Registration of European Ergonomists, October 2021 - present |
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European-Ergonomist (Eur.Erg.) Center for Registration of European Ergonomists, June 2017 - present |
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Member Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft (GfA), June 2017 - present |
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President Elect International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, July 2021 - present |
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Newsletter Editor & Webmaster International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, July 2016 - present |
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Member International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, May 2013 - present |
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Member Phi Kappa Phi - Graduate Honor Society, December 2012 - present |
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Member Human Factors & Ergonomic Society, National Chapter, August 2010 - August 2017 |
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Associate Ergonomic Professional (AEP) Board of Certified Professional Ergonomists (Cert. 2032), May 2015 - May 2017 |
Honors & Awards
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Graduate Fellowship Virginia Tech, August 2010 - May 2011 |
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Honors Senior Thesis The College of Wooster, May 2010 |
Vivien Chan Prize in Interdisciplinary Sciences The College of Wooster, April 2010 |
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Foster Prize in Mathematics The College of Wooster, April 2010 |
Service
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Volunteer Animal Care Technician Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, November 2015 - March 2017 |
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Treasurer Human Factors & Ergonomic Society, Local Chapter, November 2011 - January 2014 |
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President Badminton Club at Virginia Tech, August 2010 - May 2014 |
Contact Me
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