Brian N. Craig, Ph.D, PE, CPE
Brian N. Craig, Ph.D., PE, CPE, is a professor of industrial engineering at Lamar University and an engineering consultant specializing in human factors, ergonomics, and safety engineering. His professional background combines academic leadership, engineering education, consulting, and expert witness experience. Through his consulting practice, Harmonic Work Science, he has provided ergonomic and safety consulting services to major organizations and has worked on approximately 40 expert witness cases involving human factors, ergonomics, and safety engineering.
Professional Positions
- Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, October 2024–Present
- Dean of Engineering, Charles and Eleanor Garrett Endowed Chair, College of Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, July 2019–October 2024
- Professor and Chair, Department of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, September 2012–June 2019
- Professor and Interim Chair, Department of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, September 2011–August 2012
- Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, September 2005–August 2011
- Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, January 2001–August 2005
- Owner, Harmonic Work Science, Safety, Human Factors and Ergonomic Consulting, Beaumont, Texas, August 2001–Present
- Human Factors, Ergonomics and Safety Engineering Expert Witnessing, 2006–Present (approximately 40 cases)
- Development of courses and classes for the American Bureau of Shipping
- Ergonomics and safety consulting for organizations including Compaq Computer, Alcoa, the Department of Agriculture, Browning-Ferris, and United Parcel Service
Professional Experience
Dr. Craig has extensive experience in industrial engineering, human factors, ergonomics, and safety engineering. His career includes more than two decades of teaching and academic leadership at Lamar University, where he has served as Professor, Department Chair, and Dean of Engineering.
Through Harmonic Work Science, Dr. Craig provides consulting services addressing workplace ergonomics, human factors, and safety engineering. His consulting experience includes assignments for major industrial, commercial, and governmental organizations.
Dr. Craig has also served as an expert witness in approximately 40 cases involving human factors, ergonomics, and safety engineering. His professional work includes developing educational courses and training programs for the American Bureau of Shipping.
Education
- Ph.D., Interdisciplinary Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 2000. Major: Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, and Safety Engineering; Minor: Statistics
- M.S., Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 1995. Major: Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, and Safety Engineering; Minors: Physiology and Engineering Management
- B.S., Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 1992
- B.S., Bioengineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 1990
Professional and Community Affiliations
- Senior Member, Institute of Industrial Engineers (2001–Present)
- Member, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (1996–Present)
- Member, American Society of Safety Engineers (2001–Present)
- Member, American Industrial Hygiene Association (2001–2016)
- Member, Houston Human Factors Forum (2012–2018)
- Member, American Society of Engineering Education (2017–Present)