Marcus Yung, PhD, CPE
Director, Research
Dr. Yung is the director of Research at the Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP). He has expertise in human factors and ergonomics across multiple sectors. Dr. Yung’s research focuses on the etiology of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, exposure assessment, fatigue, and development of prevention strategies and interventions to mitigate injury risk. He has expertise in individual-level measurement using biomechanical and biophysical tools for both laboratory work simulations and field studies.
Additionally, Dr. Yung uses population-level data to better understand exposure-disease relationships. His work also includes developing and evaluating risk assessment tools, guidelines, and occupational health standards to prevent musculoskeletal injury risks and improve work performance. Dr. Yung is a Board-Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE).
Dr. Yung holds a PhD in kinesiology (work and health) and an M.Sc. (kinesiology) from University of Waterloo, and B.Sc. (biomedical physiology and kinesiology) from Simon Fraser University.