Program
The NSERC CREATE program in Product Design for Human Comfort adopts a multidisciplinary approach to engineering product design by exploring the interaction and complementarity of the three key pillars of comfort: physical, physiological, and psychological.
Three Pillars of Comfort
Comfort
Physical Comfort
Physical comfort refers to the physical well-being of an individual, including factors like ergonomics, temperature, and overall physical health.
Psychological Comfort
Psychological comfort involves the mental and emotional aspects, including stress levels, mental health, and cognitive well-being.
Physiological Comfort
Physiological comfort relates to the body’s internal functions, such as temperature regulation, breathing, and circulation.
Training Components
Developing Expertise in Human Comfort
Graduates will gain a comprehensive understanding of comfort assessment methodologies through specialized coursework, multidisciplinary research, and industry mentorship.
Interdisciplinary Learning
Trainees will engage in a user-centric engineering design process with a broad focus, incorporating knowledge from fields such as psychology, engineering, computer science, and health sciences.
Career-Readiness
The program supports seamless transitions into high-demand careers such as product designers, textile engineers, and consumer psychologists, contributing to innovative comfort solutions in various industries.