Who We Are
NoiseHelp is a collaborative noise education resource championed and managed by faculty and students within the Human Systems Integration Center at Auburn University. Our graduate students research and train to identify, evaluate, and control various workplace hazards, including noise.
Purpose
Our purpose is to provide educational resources that communicate the unique challenges and dangers associated with hazardous noise exposures and empower the general population to implement practical, accessible noise controls in their homes and workplaces.
Author Biographies
Diana Abassi
Diana Abassi is a Ph.D. student and Graduate Research Assistant in Industrial and Systems Engineering at Auburn University, specializing in Occupational Safety and Ergonomics. Originally from Jordan, she brings a global perspective and strong analytical approach to her research, contributing to solutions that enhance safety, health, and performance in the workplace.
Diana has worked on a diverse range of research and instructional projects, including investigations into the evaluation of both physical and cognitive fit of passive shoulder and back exoskeletons. Her work in this area focuses on understanding how wearable assistive technologies can reduce physical strain, improve posture, and support workers performing high-exertion tasks.
She enjoys exploring new challenges, engaging in hands-on problem-solving, and continually expanding her knowledge across the OSE discipline. With a passion for advancing workplace ergonomics and safety, Diana is committed to developing evidence-based insights and practical innovations that improve the well-being of workers in various industries.
Chelsea McMeen
Chelsea D. McMeen is a Ph.D. student in Industrial and Systems Engineering at Auburn University focused on creating quieter, safer, and healthier workplaces. Her award-winning research centers on practical and affordable noise-control strategies that can be realistically applied in everyday work environments. With a background in industrial engineering and nearly a decade of experience as a secondary educator, Chelsea brings a people-first perspective to engineering challenges and believes every worker deserves a safe and supportive workplace.
Chelsea’s innovative work includes patent-pending “Technologies for Dynamic Isopleth Generation and Analysis,” which supports more accurate and accessible mapping of occupational noise exposure. She is passionate about translating research into simple, effective tools that protect hearing and improve quality of life on the job.
Luisa Mignot Rocha
Luisa Mignot Rocha is a Ph.D. student in Occupational Safety and Ergonomics at Auburn University, where her work focuses on developing practical and effective approaches to occupational noise abatement. Originally from Brazil, she brings a strong curiosity, hands-on problem-solving style, and a commitment to improving workplace safety through evidence-based research.
Luisa enjoys exploring new technical challenges, learning by doing, and collaborating across disciplines to test and refine noise-control strategies. Her research interests continue to evolve as she gains deeper experience in the field, and she remains dedicated to contributing meaningful solutions that enhance worker health and safety.
Her long-term goal is to apply her skills and curiosity toward impactful, science-driven innovations in occupational health.
Richard Sesek, Ph.D.
Dr. Richard F. Sesek is the Tim Cook Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Auburn University, where he leads innovative research and teaching in human factors, ergonomics, and occupational safety. He brings extensive expertise in biomechanical risk modeling, usability evaluation, and real-world injury-prevention strategies.
Dr. Sesek earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and M.P.H. in Public Health from the University of Utah, along with engineering and psychology degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His work has been widely published, cited, and applied across industry and academia, and he is committed to mentoring the next generation of engineers dedicated to improving workplace health, safety, and human performance. He is committed to lifelong learning and has created a website that shares book reviews and other information that sparks creativity and exploratory learning (LLLToday.com).
