Bernard Martin to retire from the University of Michigan
Bernard J. Martin, Associate Professor of Industrial and Operations Engineering will be retiring from the University of Michigan effective at the end of the Fall 2023 semester.
Bernard J. Martin, Associate Professor of Industrial and Operations Engineering will be retiring from the University of Michigan effective at the end of the Fall 2023 semester.
Martin’s career has greatly impacted the University of Michigan since he joined the department in 1990. In 1996 he was promoted to an Associate Professor position. Throughout more than three decades, Bernard continued to contribute to the development of the department.
Originally from France, Martin received his BS from the École Nationale Supérieure de Physique in 1977, and his DEA in 1978. He went on to gain his PhD from the Université de Provence in 1981. His comprehensive knowledge and expertise have been an asset to both our Industrial and Operations Engineering department and the college of U-M Kinesiology, where he also held a research scientist appointment since 1994. He is also an affiliate of the U-M Biomedical Engineering department.
Renowned for his dedication to the study of human sensorimotor systems, Dr. Martin devoted his research to advancing ergonomics, human performance and human-machine interaction. He has culminated in over 120 publications in peer-reviewed journals, three book editions, three book chapters, 130 proceedings in refereed conferences or symposia and a patent.
Martin has served on several esteemed panels and was awarded the prestigious honor of Knight in the order of Academic Palms by the French Secretary of Education. He has also provided consultancy services to prominent organizations such as Ford Motor Co., Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, General Motors, Weyerhaeuser, and the U.S. State Department, further contributing to the integration of science and industry. He also served as a member of the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health panel review committees.
“I enjoyed the freedom of my work, the exceptional atmosphere in the department and the support of my colleagues,” said Martin.
As Martin begins his retirement, we acknowledge his contributions to our university and his profound impact on the broader scientific community. His extensive research and devotion to his disciplines are markers of a remarkable career.