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Abdullatif Alwasel is a leading researcher in construction ergonomics and occupational safety, specializing in the sensing and prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). His work focuses on using motion capture and body posture sensors to measure and analyze the physical demands placed on construction workers, with the goal of reducing injury risk. His most cited paper, "Sensing Construction Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)" (2011, 46 citations), established a foundational approach for identifying MSD risk factors through in-field monitoring. Alwasel’s comparative study of motion capture approaches (2017, 39 citations) advanced the field by evaluating practical methods for measuring body kinematics on active job sites. He has also contributed targeted interventions, such as "Reducing Shoulder Injuries among Construction Workers" (2012, 14 citations), addressing the high prevalence of shoulder disorders in aging workforces. His development of a human body posture sensor (2013, 14 citations) further demonstrates his commitment to creating practical diagnostic tools. Alwasel’s research has been published in top venues like the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), and his work directly informs safer work practices, benefiting both worker health and industry productivity.