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Benden, Mark E. – Curriculum Vitae
July 2018
Texas A&M University
School of Public Health
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Mark E. Benden, PhD, CPE
EXPERIENCE
Sep 2015 – Present Texas A&M Health Science Center, School of Public Health
Environmental & Occupational Health Department, College Station Texas 77843
Department Head, Associate Professor& Director of the Ergonomics Center
Associate Professor- Industrial & Systems Engineering Department
Sep 2013 – Sep 2015 Texas A&M Health Science Center, School of Public Health
Environmental & Occupational Health Department, College Station Texas 77843
Associate Professor& Director of the Ergonomics Center
July 2008 – Aug 2013 Texas A&M Health Science Center, School of Rural Public Health
Environmental & Occupational Health Department, College Station Texas 77843
Assistant Professor& Co-Director of the Ergonomics Center
Oct. 1998 – Jun 2008 Neutral Posture, Inc., 3904 N. Texas Ave., Bryan, TX 77803
Executive Vice President of Engineering, Development and Sales
Feb. 1998 – Oct. 98 Neutral Posture Ergonomics, Inc., 3904 N. Texas Ave., Bryan, TX 77803
Director of Engineering and Development
March 1997 - Feb. 1998 Johnson & Johnson Safety & Industrial Hygiene, Miami Lakes, FL 33029
Staff Ergonomic Engineer and Franchise Safety Manager, Cordis, Inc.
May 1994 - March 1997 Johnson & Johnson Safety & Industrial Hygiene, San Angelo, TX 76905
Senior Ergonomic Engineer
May 1992 - May 1994 ETHICON, Inc., San Angelo Plant, San Angelo, TX 76905
Ergonomic Engineer
Sept. 1988 - Present M. E. Benden Company, 5713 Shellbourne's Hill, College Station, TX 77845
Ergonomic Design Consultant& Expert Witness
July 1991 - June 1992 Pathway Industries, Inc., 2301 Fountain Ave., Bryan, Texas 77801
Ergonomic Consultant
Dec. 1985 - 1993 United States Army Reserve and Texas Army National Guard
First Lieutenant – last rank following move to Inactive Reserve
EDUCATION PhD in Interdisciplinary Engineering, Dec 2006
Specialization in Ergonomics
Texas A&M University, College Station Texas 77843
M.S. Industrial Engineering, May 1992
Specialization: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843
B.S. in Bioengineering, May 1990
Specialization: Human Factors
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843
CERTIFICATION Certified Professional Ergonomist, October 1994, certificate #706 from the Board of
Certification in Professional Ergonomics, Inc.
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School of Public Health
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCIENCE:
1. Ergonomic Health and Safety. Dr. Benden holds 21 US Patents for current ergonomic, health and industrial
products and have many US and Int’l patents pending in other fields. Many of my early designs were breakthroughs
in the field of ergonomics and are now industry standards that have been deployed in millions of units of products
sold that have helped countless people to be more comfortable, productive and safe while performing their work. The
estimated lifetime value of these inventions has been estimated to be over $1 Billion.
2. Stand-Biased Desk Interventions in Children. Since becoming a professor in 2008, Dr. Benden has focused his
academic research on his theory of Technology Induced Inactivity on both children and adults and the manner in
which our sedentary lifestyles are increasingly influencing poor health outcomes.
3. Stand-biased Desk Interventions in Adults. Dr. Benden’s work also focuses on addressing sedentarianism and the
impact on health among adults. Benden’s Paradox states: Adults naturally increase their BMI during their working
career and thereby their need for sustained physical activity to minimize the trajectory of that increase. Ironically,
they unnaturally are coerced to decrease their physical activity in the work environment via forced sedentarianism to
gain productivity, which results in reduced productivity and weight gain.
4. Technology Advancements in Physical Activity and Caloric Expenditure Measurement. Dr. Benden has
consistently pushed the field of wearable monitoring for Physical Activity to new methods, techniques and tools by
developing and testing new sensors in this space. His work with children in schools is considered seminal work in the
field.
5. Advances in Industry Standards. Dr. Benden’s research has resulted in the development of the ANSI/BIFMA
X6.1-2012 Educational Seating Standard, the improvement of the ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2012 Seating Standard and the
creation of the ANSI/BIFMA X5.11 Large Occupant Office Seating Standard along with his contributions to the
ANSI/HFES 100 Computer Workstation Standard as a committee member. In simple terms, if you have sat in chair
at school or work, and/or used a desk in school or at work, you have been touched by products, influenced by,
patented by, cited in patents related to, influenced by policies determined through or tested to standards driven
by Dr. Benden’s research. This is a true measure of public health impact when nearly everyone you know has had
contact with the tangible results of products made better by your research.
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS:
29. Benden, M., "Creating the Painless Inspection Station," Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors
Applications, July 1994; vol. 2, 3: pp. 22-29
28. Benden, M., Pickens, A., “Measuring Office Ergonomics Training Can Show Impact” Industrial Engineer, Sep
2009, Vol 41:No 9
27. Benden, M., Blake, J., “Wendel, M, Huber C., “The impact of stand-biased desks in classrooms on calorie
expenditure in children” 2011 March 18 AJPH August 2011, Vol 101, No.8 pages 1433-1436
PMID: 21421945.
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26. Benden, M., Congleton, J.J., Fink, R., “An In-Situ Study of the Habits of Users that Impact Office Chair
Design and Testing” Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Feb 2011, No.1 Vol. 53,PMID
21469532.
25. Blake, J., Benden, M., Wendel, M., "Using Stand/Sit Workstations in Classrooms: Lessons Learned from a Pilot
Study in Texas" Journal of Public Health Management and Practice;2012 Sep-Oct;18(5):412-5. PMID:
22836531
24. Benden, M., Mancuso L, Zhao H, Pickens A. “The Ability of the SenseWear® Armband to Assess a Change in
Energy Expenditure in Children While Sitting and Standing”. JEPonline 2011;14(3):1-14.
23. Smith ML, Benden, M., Lee C. Promoting active communities in a culture of distracted driving. Prev Chronic Dis
2012;9:110212. PMID:22172198.
22. Dickerson JB, Smith ML, Benden, M., Ory MG. (2011). The Association of Sedentary Behaviors and Body Mass
Index Classification in a Cross-Sectional Analysis: Are the Effects Homogenous? BMC Public Health 2011
Dec 14;11(1):926; PMID:22168952.
21. Benden, M., Miller, K., Wilke, E., Ibarra, E., “A new method to compare alternative design concepts using expert
opinion – A case study of seat development for a medical transport vehicle” Ergonomics in Design: The
Quarterly of Human Factors Applications, Jan 2012 January 2012; vol. 20, 1: pp. 11-17.
20. Benden, M., Wendel ML, Jeffrey CE, Zhao H, Morales ML. Within-Subjects Analysis of the Effects of a Stand-
Biased Classroom Intervention on Energy Expenditure. JEPonline 2012;15(2):9-19.
19. Miller K, Benden M., Pickens A, Shipp E, Zheng Q. Ergonomics Principles Associated with Laparoscopic
Surgeon Injury/Illness. The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Dec 2012 vol. 54, No. 6,
pp.1087-92.
18. Benden, M., Smith, M. L., Henry, M., & Congleton, J. J. (2012). Reviewing four decades of cell phone use
while driving literature (1970-2010): An emphasis on texting behaviors, parental perceptions, and
methods of control. Journal of Health Behavior and Public Health, Vol 2, No. 2, pp. 20-26.
17. Benden, M., & Smith, M.L. (2013). Student drop-off/pick-up safety. In Wiley, D. C. & Cory, A.C. (Ed).
Encyclopedia of School Health. Sage Publications: Thousand Oaks, CA. ISBN: 9781461459989
16. Benden, M., Pickens, A., Shipp, E., Perry, J., Schneider, D., Evaluating a school based childhood obesity
intervention for posture and comfort. Health, Vol. 5 No83A, August 2013 pp 54-60.
15. Benden, M., Zhao, H.; Jeffrey, C.E.; Wendel, M.L.; Blake, J.J. The Evaluation of the Impact of a Stand-Biased
Desk on Energy Expenditure and Physical Activity for Elementary School Students. Int. J. Environ. Res.
Public Health 2014, 11, 9361-9375.
14. Paterson, C; Miller, K; Benden, M.; Shipp, E; Pickens, A; Wendel, M; Pronovost, P., The Safe Day Call:
Reducing Silos in Health Care Through Frontline Risk Assessment, Joint Commission Journal on Quality and
Patient Safety, Volume 40, Number 10, October 2014, pp. 476.
13. Dornhecker, M., Blake, JJ., Benden, M., Zhao, H.,Wendel, M The effect of stand-biased desks on academic
engagement: an exploratory study; International Journal of Health Promotion and Education Published online
21 Apr 2015.
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12. Bellingar, T., Benden M.; “New ANSI/BIFMA Standard for Testing of Educational Seating” Ergonomics in
Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications, April 2015, Vol. 23, Number 2, pp 23-27.
11. Pickens AW, Kress, MM, Benden, M., Zhao, H, Wendel, M, Congleton, JJ, Stand-capable desk use in a call
center: a six-month follow-up pilot study, Public Health (2015), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2015.10.024
10. Hinckson E., Salmon, J., Benden, M., Clemes, S. A., Sudholz, B., Barber, S.E., & Ridgers, N.D. (epub 1 Dec
2015). Standing Classrooms: Research and Lessons Learned from Around the World. Sports Medicine, pp 1-
11.
9. Mehta RK, Shortz, A.E., Benden, M., Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2015 Dec 22;13 (1) pii;
E59.doi:10.3390/ijerph13010059. Standing Up for Learning: A Pilot Investigation on the Neurocognitive
Benefits of Stand-Biased School Desks
8. Garrett, G., Benden, M., Mehta, R., Pickens, A., Peres, C., Zhao, H., Call Center Productivity Over 6 Months
Following a Standing Desk Intervention; IIE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors,
May 2016DOI: 10.1080/21577323.2016.1183534
7. Pickens, A., Benden, M., Schneider, D., Zhao, H.; Use of Stand-Biased Desks to Reduce Sedentary Time in
High School Students: A Pilot Study, Intl J. of Child Health and Nutrition; June 2016 DOI:
10.6000/1929-4247.2016.05.02.4
6. Marsalia, A., Ferris, T., Benden, M., Zheng, Q., Evaluation of Vibrotactile Warning Systems for Supporting
Hazard Awareness and Safety of Distracted Pedestrians; IIE Transactions On Occupational Ergonomics And
Human Factors Vol. 4 , Issue. 4. 2016
5. Miller KE, Benden, M., Shipp EM, Pickens AW, Wendel ML, Pronovost PJ, Watts BV Predicting violent behavior
in clinical settings: a case-control study of a mental health inpatient unit. J Healthc Prot Manage.
2016;32(1):106-19. PMID:26978965
4. Wendel, M. Benden, M., Zhao, H, Jeffrey, C; Stand-Biased Versus Seated Classrooms and Childhood Obesity: A
Randomized Experiment in Texas, American Journal of Public Health: October 2016, Vol. 106, No. 10, pp.
1849-1854
3. Osofundiya O, Benden, M., Dowdy D, Mehta RK. Obesity-specific neural cost of maintaining gait performance
under complex conditions in community-dwelling older adults. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2016
Jun;35:42-8. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.03.011. Epub 2016 Apr 8.
2.Towne SD Jr, Ory MG, Smith ML, Peres SC, Pickens A, Mehta R, Benden, M. (2017). Accessing physical
activity among young adults attending a university: The role of sex, race/ethnicity, technology use, and
sleep. BMC Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-017-4757-y Published: 18 September 2017
1.Towne SD Jr, Li Y, Lee S, Smith ML, Han G, Quinn C, Du Y, Benden, M., Ory MG. (2018). Physical Activity
and Associated Medical Cost Savings among At-risk Older Adults participating a Community Based Health
& Wellness Program. PLOS One. Published: June 12, 2018 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0198239
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Texas A&M University
School of Public Health
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PUBLISHED TECHNICAL REPORTS:
-Benden, M., Fink, R., Stafford, J., Teen Driver Cell Phone Blocker, Final Report; UTCM Project #10-15-47 Texas
Transportation Institute, Feb 2012
-Finley MD, Theiss L, Ullman GL, Pickens AW, Benden, M., Jenkins JM. Evaluation of Safety Practices
for Short Duration Work Zones. FHWA/OH-2017-29 2017.
BOOKS & BOOK CHAPTERS:
-Applied Ergonomics, Edited by Alexander & Rabourn, Taylor & Francis 2001 Chapter 35 – “Use of Three-
Dimensional Fabric Yields Ergonomic Benefits in Upholstery Work”
-Benden, M., “Could You Stand to Lose? Weight Loss Secrets for Office Workers” 1st Edition, Trinity River
Publishing, July 2007. ISBN 978-60402-234-6.
-Benden, M., “Could You Stand to Lose? Weight Loss Secrets for Office Workers” 2nd Edition Trinity River
Publishing, July 2008, ISBN 978-60402-234-6.
-Benden, M. & Smith, M. L. (2013). Student drop-off/pick-up safety. In Wiley, D. C. & Cory, A. C.
(Ed). Encyclopedia of School Health. Sage Publications: Thousand Oaks, CA. ISBN:
9781412996006
PATENTS:
1. US Patent # 6,142,571 – Ergonomic Footrest Apparatus for a Chair, Inventors: Benden; Mark E.
2. US Patent # 6,220,663 – Lumbar Pump Assembly for a Chair, Inventors: Benden; Mark E., Boenigk; Rebecca
C., Belt; Kendall A., Ebner; David W.
3. US Patent # 6,296,312 – Ergonomic Armrest Assembly, Inventors: Congleton; Jerome J., Boenigk; Rebecca
Congleton, Boenigk; Bobby A., Benden; Mark E.
4. US Patent # 6,290,295 – Air Pump Assembly for a Chair, Inventors: Benden; Mark E., Boenigk; Rebecca C.,
Belt; Kendall A., Ebner; David W.
5. US Patent #D458,777S – Onboard Instruction Guide, Inventors: Benden; Mark E., Smithey; N. Michele
6. US Patent #D463,441S – Computer Accessories and Mouse Deck, Inventors: Benden; Mark E., Smithey; N.
Michele
7. US Patent #6,604,786 – Support Apparatus for a Chair and Keyboard, Inventors: Benden; Mark E., Congleton;
Jerome J., Smithey; N. Michele
8. US Patent #6,607,246 - Improved Footrest for a Chair - Fring™, Inventors: Benden; Mark E.
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9. US Patent #6,877,812 - Support for a seating device - AbStool™, Inventors: Congleton; Jerome J., Benden;
Mark E., Boenigk; Rebecca Congleton, Guillen; John C.
10. US Patent #7,036,886. - Support Assembly for a seating device - NeXtep™, Inventors: Benden; Mark E., Smith;
Christopher A., Congleton; Jerome J., Johnson; Larry
11. US Patent #7,048,236 -Vertical Adjustment Apparatus for a Keyboard - StandUp™, Inventors: Benden; Mark
E., Congleton; Jerome J., Smith; Christopher A.
12. US Patent #7,104,606 – Support for a Seating Device AbStool™ Dual use, 4 position, Inventors: Congleton;
Jerome J., Benden; Mark E., Boenigk; Rebecca Congleton, Guillen; John C.
13. US Patent #D541,061 - Seating Device - Balance™ Chair Ergo, Invnetors: Benden; Mark E., Chapman;
Anthony K., Sanchez; Maria R.
14. US Patent #D543,038 - Support for a Seating Device - Balance™ Conference, Inventors: Benden; Mark E.,
Chapman; Anthony K., Sanchez; Maria R.
15. US Patent #D557,513 - Nposition footrest for Ntune Seating System, Inventors: Benden; Mark E., Smith;
Christopher A.
16. US Pat. No. D588,145 - Elemental Aluminum Keyboard Tray, Inventors: Benden; Mark E., Chapman; Anthony
K., Smithey; N. Michele
17. US Patent #D649,369 – Student Desk with stool, Inventors: Benden; Mark E.
18. US Patent #D649,368- Student Desk with sea, Inventors: Benden; Mark E.
19. US Patent #8,303,011 – Lightweight Transportation Device, Inventors: Benden; Mark E., Wilke; Eric
20. US Patent # 9,254,037 – Versatile Student Desk, Inventor: Benden; Mark E.
21. US Patent # 9,961,990 - Adjustable footrest for adjustable-height desk, Inventors: Benden; Mark E.
As of 1 Jan 2017– 4 additional US patent applications were “Pending”
DISCLOSURES TO TEXAS A&M SINCE 2008:
1. TAMUS 2830 “AmbiCycle – Novel Patient Transport” 9/11/2008 Inventor: Mark E. Benden & Eric Wilke
2. TAMUS 2956 Child/Pet Present Sensing and Fail Safe Control System” 4/27/2009 Inventor: Mark E. Benden &
Rainer Fink
3. TAMUS 2957 “Cell Phone Interruption Device” 4/27/2009 Inventor: Mark E. Benden & Rainer Fink
4. TAMUS 2949 “Surgical Exoskeleton Support Device” Inventor: 4/9/2009 Mark E. Benden, Adam Pickens,
Kamran Hamid
5. TAMUS 3014 Low Force, Rapid Deployment Tool For Closure of QD Hose Valve” Inventor: Mark E. Benden,
Kristen Miller, Ben Speer
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6. TAMUS-3172, “Ergonomic Holder for Tablet Reading and Computerized Devices”
July 12, 2010 Inventor(s): Mark E. Benden, Ph.D.
7. TAMUS-3230, “Adult Walk or Sit” 09/15/2010 Inventor(s): James Burdine and Mark E. Benden
8. TAMUS-3271, “Waterfall Pool Chlorinator” 10/13/2010 Inventor(s): James Burdine and Mark E. Benden
9. TAMUS 3058 – “Stand-Biased Desk for Schools” 1/5/2010 Inventor: Mark E. Benden
10. TAMUS 3399 – “Young Adult, Stand-Biased School Desk” 4/20/2011 Inventor: Mark E. Benden
11. TAMUS - 3468 “Height Adjustable Desk with Integrated, Automatically Deployable Footrest and Privacy Screen
for Sitting and Standing Positions” 7/18/2011 Inventor: Mark E. Benden
12. TAMUS – 4533 Adjustable Height Desk Having a Deployable Floor Mat 8/20/2014 Inventor: Mark E. Benden
13. 4 Disclosures pending in 2017/18
LICENSING OF TECHNOLOGY:
-AmbiCycle; Licensed to ARV Inc. in March 2011 as the first commercial license secured by a School of
Rural Public Health faculty member.
-1 license to NextDesk Inc for the Integrated, Automatically deployable Footrest (US Pat Pend)
-4 licenses for IP to Positive Motion LLC, DBA Stand2Learn LLC - a faculty led startup company
More than $50,000 in Royalties have been returned to TAMU for these licenses
-1 license to Varidesk for school desks and footrest patents as part of acquisition of Stand2Learn
PROCEEDINGS/INVITED LECTURES:
-Benden, M. and Parker, M. K. “Benefits of Three Dimensional Knitted Fabric on Chair Manufacturing”.
Applied Ergonomics Conference, Orlando, FL. March 2000
-Benden, M., “The Patent Process for Ergonomic Products” Conf. Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Applied
Ergonomics Conference, Dallas, Texas Mar. 2003
-Congleton, J., Craig, B., Benden, M., and Parker, M. (October 2003) Current and Future Office Ergonomic Trends.
47th Annual Human Factors and Ergonomics Conference, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society,
Poster Session.
-Benden, M., “Use of Three Dimensional, Knitted Fabric Yields Ergonomic Benefits in Upholstery Work – “A
Two Year Follow Up Study”, Conf. Proceedings of the First Annual Association of Canadian
Ergonomist’s Conference, Toronto, Canada, Oct. 2003.
-Benden, M., Congleton, JJ., “Chair Specifications and Testing for Big & Tall Seating” March 13, 2007
Proceedings of the Tenth Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference.
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-Benden, M., “Lean Patient Handling” National Ergonomics Conference, Las Vegas, NV, November 18, 2009.
-Benden, M., “Ergonomic Expert Roundtable Lecture – Occupational Obesity,” Applied Ergonomic Conference,
March 2009, Reno NV
-Benden, M., “Stand-Biased Workstations for Control of Office Worker Obesity,” Applied Ergonomics Conference,
March 2009, Reno, NV.
-Benden, M., Industrial Ergonomics, Salud Y Seguridad Laboral Panama, April 2009
-Benden, M., Stand to Lose, Salud Y Seguridad Laboral Panama, April 2009
-Benden, M., “A Case Study In The Design And Development of An Ergonomic Vehicle For The Transport of Rural
Patients” Applied Ergonomics Conference, March 23rd 2010.
-Benden, M., “A new vehicle design for rural and urban patient transport” UTCM Mobility Colloquium, April 2009.
-Benden, M., Applied Ergo lecture March 2010 San Antonio “Ambicycle Development and Testing”
-Benden, M., Wendel, M. L., & Smith, M. L. (2011). Modifying classroom environments to reduce health risk
among elementary students. Poster presented at the Annual International Conference on the Health Risks of
Youth, January 5-8, 2011, Cancun, Mexico.
-Morales, M., Benden, M., Jones, P. Dynamic Classroom Environments to reduce childhood obesity, April 29, 2011
Houston Tx, Regional HFES Conference.
-Benden, M., Morales, M., Wendel, M., 244647, entitled "Dynamic Classroom Environments Utilizing Stand-biased
Desks to Reduce Childhood Obesity" 139th APHA Annual Meeting (October 29 - November 2, 2011) in
Washington, DC
-Smith, M. L., Benden, M., Lindner, J. R., Cotton, C. P., Henry, M., Dickerson, J. B., & Congleton, J. J. (2012).
Perceptions of texting while driving behavior among parents of teen drivers: Does terminology make a
difference? American Academy of Health Behavior Annual Conference, March 18-21, 2012, Austin, TX.
-Smith, M. L., Benden, M., Cotton, C. P., Henry, M., & Congleton, J. J. (2012). Texting while driving behaviors and
related influences: Parent-teen concordance from the parental perspective. Poster to be presented at the
Annual international Conference on the Health Risks of Youth, January 4-7, 2012, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
-Benden, M., Bosen, D., "Obesity in the Workplace: Challenges and Solutions" Mastertrack for Applied Ergonomics
Conference March 28th 2012.
-Miller, K., Benden, M., “Industry/University Collaborative,” Applied Ergonomics Conference March 28th 2012
-Benden, M., Ekelund, E., Hinkley, T., Hinkson, E., International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical
Activity in Austin, TX, May 25th, 2012, “A behavioural Epidemiologic Perspective on Sedentary Behavior in
Children: Health, Measurement, Correlates, Interventions.” & Advanced Measurement Methods for
Sedentary Behavior in Children
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-Kress, M., Benden, M., 6-Month Follow-Up: Comparison of Sit-to-Stand and Stand-Biased Desks in a Call Center;
Applied Ergonomics Conference, Orlando Florida March 2013
-Pickens, AW, Benden, M., “Curriculum Development for HF/E Graduate Students: Lessons Learned in
an Ongoing Effort to Educate and Meet Industry Demands”, 57th HFES Conference, October 2013
-Garrett, G., Benden, M., Applied Ergonomics Conference March 2015 “Thinking on your feet can be
productive”
-Benden M., Zhao H, Schneider D. A 2-year evaluation of a high school standing desk intervention to
reduce sedentary behavior in us children. In the symposium: Restructuring the classroom
environment to reduce sedentary behaviour: Evidence from primary and secondary school
interventions across the globe. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity;
2015; Edinburgh, Scotland p. 115.
-Benden, M. Keynote Address ORCHSE “Occupational Health Updates” Washington DC Feb 2016
-Benden M. AIHA Conference Invited Lecture, Baltimore May 2016
-Benden M. Invited Lecture Bay Area Ergonomic Round Table Aug 2016
-Benden, M. Invited Lecture, Sacramento Ergonomic Round Table Aug 2016
-Benden, M. Invited Lecture, Austin Ergonomic Round Table Aug 2016
-Benden, M. OERC Marconi Conference, Invited Lecture on Research Methods for Computer Tracking of
Office Worker Behavior, Jan 2017
-Garrett, G. Mehta, R., Benden, M., Applied Ergonomics Conference March 2017, Cognitive Benefits of
Sit-Stand Desk Workstation
-Bridges, L., Benden, M., Applied Ergonomics Conference March 2017 Remedy Interactive Study to
Determine Musculoskeletal Issues from Desktop Software
-Sharma, P., Owens, W., Benden, M., Applied Ergonomics Conference March 2017 Sit-stand Desks: Can
We Increase their Use with Computer Software?
-Benden, M. Keynote Address on the State of the Science in Sedentary Behavior Research; Arizona State
University Wellness Summit, March 2017
-Benden, M. Charter Schools Conference Washington DC, Invited Lecture and Facebook Live broadcast
talk on School PA Research, Jun 2017
-Benden, M., Ergo X of HFES, Invited Lecture on Computer Prompts for Reducing Sedentary Behavior
Tampa Bay Florida July 2017
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-Sharma, P., Benden, M. 6 Month Evaluation of Computer Prompts and Gamification of Sit/stand Data
Applied Ergonomics Conf. Atlanta GA March 2018
-Benden, M., Featured Speaker – State of the Science of Sedentary Behavior Research, Applied
Ergonomics Conf. Atlanta GA March 2018
-Benden M., “1-year RCT of Sedentary Behavior with Computer based monitoring and prompting.
ISBNPA, Hong Kong June 2018
-Benden, M., “A three year randomized controlled trial of a standing desk intervention in a High School of
450 students to evaluate the impact on sedentary behaviour, cognition and test scores” ISBNPA,
Hong Kong June 2018
HONORS: Texas A&M System 2018 Innovation Award
Inducted into Delta Omega, Public Health National Honor Society, Alpha Tau chapter 2015
Finalist – 2011 Applied Ergonomics Creativeness in Ergonomics Practitioner Award
Platinum ADEX award in the 2008-09 Awards for Design Excellence for Elemental™ in the
Design Journal.
Top 10 Most Innovative Product Designer, Healthcare Design Magazine, May 2008
Buildings Magazine, Editor’s top 100 for 2007 – Ntune Seating System
Platinum ADEX award in the 2005-06 Awards for Design Excellence for NeXtep™ and
Balance™ Chair in the Design Journal
Platinum ADEX award in the 2004-05 Awards for Design Excellence for AbStool™ in the
Design Journal
Platinum ADEX award in the 2004-05 Awards for Design Excellence for StandUp™ in the
Design Journal
Member, Canvass Committee for BSR/HFES 100 the proposed draft to the ANSI/HFS 100 –
1988 American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display
Terminal Workstations.
AWARDS:
Gold Design Award @ NeoCon 2013 for Guardian™ Chair
EOH Teaching Award for 2009-2010 SRPH from Rural Public Health Student Association
EOH Teaching Award for 2013-2014 SRPH from Rural Public Health Student Association
NATIONAL ERGONOMIC CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION (NECE)
NECE 2007 Attendees Choice Award for the Ntune™ Seating System
NECE 2006 Attendees Choice Award for the Pipette Arm™
NECE 2005 Attendees Choice Award for the NeXtep™
NECE 2004 Attendees Choice Award for the StandUp™
NECE 2003 Attendees Choice Award for the AbStool™
2003 IIDEX NeoCon Canada Bronze Award for Most Innovative Product
U.S. Army Distinguished Military Graduate, 1990
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Distinguished Texas A&M Engineering Student, 1988-89
National Distinguished Military Student, 1988-89
*Complete list of US ARMY awards, decorations available separately
AFFILIATIONS:
Center for Remote Health Technologies & Systems
Center for Population Health & Aging
Center for Health Systems & Design
Center for Community Health Development
Industry Partner, Office Ergonomic Research Center 1999-2001
Industry Partner, NSF Industry University Cooperative Research Center in
Ergonomics at TAMU 1996-1998
COURSES TAUGHT:
PHEO 655 Human Factors
PHEO 679 Upper Extremity Ergonomics
PHEO 681 EOH Seminar
PHEO 680 Capstone
PHEO 691/791
PHEO 685
GRANTS AND SPONSORED RESEARCH: (OVER $5 million combined personal gross)
IntraMural Funding Palma (PI) $1,200k
Research Development Fund, TAMU
Integrating Biometric Responses to Human Behavior
Role: Co-PI
2 T03 OH009410-09A1 Benden (PI) $750,000
7/1/2018-12/31/2023
NIOSH - Texas A&M University Health Science Center Occupational Safety and Health Training Center
Role: PI
NSF ERC PATHS-UP – Cote (PI) $10,000,000
TAMU Center for Remote Health and Systems Technology
Role: Co-I Education Thrust
5T03OH009410-05
7/1/2014-12/31/2017 Benden (PI) $400k
NIOSH - Texas A&M Health Science Center Occupational Health & Safety Program
Role: PI
Benden, Mark E. – Curriculum Vitae
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Texas A&M University
School of Public Health
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Contract
9/1/2016-12/31/2017 Pickens (PI) $65k
ODOT
Ergonomic Evaluation of Ohio Department of Transportation Maintenance Workers
Role: Co-PI
Contract
9/1/2017-12/31/2017 Benden (PI) $50k
Varidesk Inc
Gamification of Software Monitored Results to Increase the Usage of Sit-Stand Desks
Role: PI
Contract
1/1/2016-12/30/2017 Benden (PI) $35k
Office of Ergonomic Research
Use of Sit-Stand Workstations: Does the Implementation of Behavioral Interventions Increase the Usage of Sit-Stand
Desks
Role: PI
Contract
1/2017-5/2017 Benden (PI) $5k
Frito Lay
Distribution Center Ergonomic Evaluation
Contract
6/2017-8/2017 Benden (PI) $20k
Virgi & Associates
Sit/Stand Checkout Clerk Evaluation
Contract
6/2017-8/2017 Benden (PI) $25k
Lauinger & Associates
Sit/Stand 3D Rendering and Biomechanical Review
Expert Report on State of the Science in Sedentary Behavior
2/2017-8/2017 Benden (PI)
Haworth $5k
Role: PI
Contract
Cognitive ergonomics assessment of office furniture
2/2017-8/2017 Mehta (PI)
Herman Miller $65k
Role: Co-I
Contract
Ergonomics assessment of Asphalt Refineries in NM
1/2016-12/2016 Benden (PI)
Holly Frontier $35k
Role: Co-I
Benden, Mark E. – Curriculum Vitae
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Texas A&M University
School of Public Health
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Ergonomics Buying Guide
2/2017-8/2017 Benden (PI)
Johnson & Johnson $5k
Role: PI
Software support for Ergonomic Sit/Stand Study
1/2016-8/2016 Benden (PI)
Linak $25k
Area 41 TAMUS Pilot Grant – Oil & Water Sourcing
2/2017-8/2017 Benden (PI) $25k
Chancellor’s Office
Role: PI
R44DP003339-02 Westbrook (PI) $1,000,000
9/30/2013-9/29/2016
CDC to Positive Motion
Development of a Stand-Biased School Desk to Reduce Childhood Obesity
Role: Subcontract PI
R21HD068841-01 Benden (PI) $400k
1/8/2012-12/31/2012
NIH-Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
Brazos Partnership for Childhood Obesity Research
Role: PI
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R43DP003339-01 Wilke (PI) $150k
9/30/2011-9/29/2012
CDC to Positive Motion
Development of a Stand-Biased School Desk to Reduce Childhood Obesity
Role: Subcontract PI
# 10-15-47 Benden (PI) $105k
1/1/2010-5/31/2011 University Transportation Center for Mobility, Texas Transportation Institute
Teen Driver Cell Phone Blocker
Role: PI
# N/A Benden (PI) $5k
6/1/2009-5/31/2010
United Way Brazos Valley
Stand/Sit Classroom Project
Role: PI
Contract: Benden (PI) $25k
Exxon Mobil: Cataloging Modern Office Jobs via ACGIH, TLV-HAL Ratings
Role: PI
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School of Public Health
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U48 DP000045 McLeroy (PI) $5k
2/1/2009-9/30/2009
DHHS-CDC-National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Prevention Research Center for Community Health Development
Role: PI of investigational pilot grant on Ambicycle development and use
T01OH0009410-01A1 Congleton (PI) $400k
7/1/2009-6/30/2014 NIOSH
Texas A&M Health Science Center Occupational Health & Safety Program
Role: Co-I
SERVICE:
Department – PhD and Undergrad Minor Committee
Ergonomics Center - Director
SPH – New CEPH Core Phase 2 Committee
Chair of Research Committee
Chair of HSC TCAC
Chair of TAMU System IPCC
Member TAMU 2030 Vision Committee
Member TAMU Innovation School committee
Chair – Applied Ergonomics conference Program
AEC Conf abstracts reviewer
Mentor to 5 non-EOH faculty at TAMU and SPH
Member ANSI/HFES 100 Standards committee
Member ANSI/BIFMA Student Furniture Standards Committee
Engaged Couples Pre-Marital Counselor 2005-Present
Advisory Boards: StandUpKids.org
CEO & Chairman of the Board – Stand2Learn Inc
GRANT REVIEWS:
NSF, S-STEM Review Panel Washington DC, Fall of 2008
NSF, S-STEM Review Panel Washington DC, Fall of 2009
NSF, S-STEM Review Panel Washington DC, Fall of 2010
NSF, S-STEM Review Panel Washington DC, Fall of 2012
STUDENT MENTORSHIP: Doctoral Chair: – 2 Graduated Dr. Kristen Miller & Dr. Meghan Wernicke
Doctoral Chair: 5 Current: Greg Garrett EOH, Linda Bridges EOH, Tricia Salazar EOH, Parag Sharma EOH,
Kamrie Sarnosky EOH
Doctoral Committee: 3 Graduated: Dr. Paul Ritchey EOH, Dr. NoYoung Yu EOH; Dr. Elizabeth Cuevas VetMed
Doctoral Committee: 3 Current: Trey Roady ISEN TAMU; Ashley Shortz EOH, Dawn Dakuri EOH
MSPH Committee Chair: Lexie Mancuso; 2010; McKenzie Henry; 2010; Kristen Miller; 2010
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School of Public Health
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Megan Morales 2011; Jase Perry; 2012; Angela Marsalia 2013; Allison Schuelke 2014; Drew Schneider
2014
Member MSPH Committee: Gilson Honvoh 2017 EPI; Cullen Brown CPSC 2017, Vicki Torres EOH 2010; John
Smith EOH 2010
STUDENT AWARDS:
Kristen Miller won the Applied Ergonomics Creativeness in Ergonomics Student Award in 2011
James Stafford won the Applied Ergonomics Creativeness in Ergonomics Student Award in 2012
Meghan Wernicke, won the Applied Ergonomics Creativeness in Ergonomics Student Award in 2013
Greg Garrett won the Applied Ergonomics Creativeness in Ergonomics Student Award in 2015
Ashley Shortz won the Applied Ergonomics Creativeness in Ergonomics Student Award in 2018
Meghan Wernicke, Jeff Bauml, Katie Connell and Anthony Onowoku won the Ergo Cup Design Award in
2011
RESEARCH FEATURED IN:
Wall Street Journal Care 2
Washington Post Healio
New York Times Arstechnica
CNN DieWelt
Fox News Health MSN
CBS TechTimes
NBS TagesAnzeiger
ABC State Times India
Huffington Post The Express Tribune
Bloomberg NewsMax
Time Magazine The Medical News
Reuters The Siasat Daily
NPR Examiner
Seattle Times The New Indian Express
Houston Chronicle Business Standard
LA Times Science Daily
Men’s Health BioSpace
Women’s Health Newswise
Fast Company Futurity
EurekAlert! Forbes
Parents Magazine Outside
BBC GQ
MMQB Texas Tribune
Texas Standard The Eagle
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KBTX KAGS
Dallas Morning News Inc Magazine
Chicago Tribune Good Housekeeping
Austin American Statesman Teacher Magazine
Parade Magazine