Janik Habegger

University of Guelph

Papers

3

Total Citations

11

H-Index

3

About

Janik Habegger is a researcher focused on the intersection of wearable technology, biomechanics, and occupational health. Their primary work centers on validating and optimizing physical activity monitors, particularly ActiGraph devices, for capturing low-frequency movements and sedentary behaviors. A key contribution is demonstrating how specific device settings—such as idle sleep mode and inertial measurement unit configurations—can significantly alter data acquisition, a critical insight for clinical trial design and reproducibility. This work has garnered early citations, reflecting its practical importance for researchers using accelerometry. Beyond wearables, Habegger has advanced ergonomic engineering by modeling a smart cushion for heavy equipment seating that attenuates whole-body vibration below 1.13 Hz—a frequency range where passive seats fail. This simulation-based innovation addresses a pressing occupational health hazard for off-road vehicle operators. Collectively, Habegger’s contributions bridge device methodology and applied ergonomics, offering both technical guidance for data collection and novel solutions for vibration exposure. Their research is particularly valuable for students and professionals in kinesiology, public health, and industrial engineering seeking to improve measurement accuracy and worker safety.

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H-Index
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Papers
11
Total Citations
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Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Examining the Ability of Two Actigraph Models to Detect and Discriminate Between Low Frequency Movements
4 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: University of Guelph

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