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Journal Publications

  1. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Afolabi., A. (2025) Assessment of Active Back-support Exoskeleton on Carpentry Framing Tasks: Muscle Activity, Range of Motion, Discomfort, and Exertion. Elsevier, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2025.103716 .
  2. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Jebelli, H. (2024). Fall risk assessment of active back-support exoskeleton-use for construction work using foot plantar pressure distribution. Elsevier Journal of Advance Engineering Informatics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2024.102626.
  3. Akanmu, A., Okunola, A., Jebelli, H., Ammar, A., Afolabi (2024). Cognitive Load Assessment of Active Back-Support Exoskeletons in Construction: A Case Study on Construction Framing. Elsevier Journal of Advance Engineering Informatics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2024.102905 .
  4. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Afolabi, A. (2024). Assessment of Active Back-Support Exoskeleton for Carpentry Task: Muscle Activity and Range of Motion. Emerald Journal of Engineering Design and Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-01-2024-0044 .
  5. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Yusuf, A. (2023). Comparison of Active and Passive Back-Support Exoskeletons for Construction Work: Range of Motion, Discomfort, Usability, Exertion, and Cognitive Load Assessments. Emerald Journal of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-06-2023-0147 .
  6. Okunola, A., Afolabi, A., Akanmu, A., Jebelli, H., Simikins, S. (2023). Facilitators and Barriers to the Adoption of Active Back-Support Exoskeletons in the Construction Industry. Elsevier Journal of Safety Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2024.05.010 .

Journal Publications (Under review)

  1. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Ammar, A., Jebelli, H. (2024). Detection of Physical Fatigue during Exoskeleton-Assisted Construction Work. ASCE’s Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. (Under Review). 
  2. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Ammar, A., Agee, P., Shojael, A. (2024). Investigating Stability in Exoskeleton Users during Construction Tasks: A Foot Plantar Pressure Analysis. Elsevier Automation in Construction. (Under Review). 
  3. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Ammar, A., Agee, P., Shojael, A. (2024). Comparative Analysis of Cognitive Load in Active and Passive Back Support Exoskeletons in Construction Safety Applications, Elsevier Journal of Safety Research. (Under Review). 
  4. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Ammar, A., Agee, P., Shojael, A. (2024). Deep Learning Models for Detecting Instability in Exoskeleton Users During Construction Framing Tasks. Elsevier Automation in Construction. (Under Review). 
  5. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Ammar, A., Agee, P., Shojael, A. (2024). Insights into construction site vigilance: An eye-tracking analysis of situational awareness in exoskeleton users. Elsevier Automation in Construction. (in preparation).

Conference Papers

  1. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Gonsalves, N., Yusuf, A., Jebelli, H.(2023). Pilot Study of Powered Wearable Robot Use for Simulated Flooring Work. 2023 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Corvallis, Oregon, US https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485224.098 .
  2. Akanmu, A., Afolabi, A., Okunola, A. (2023). Predicting Mental Workload of Using Exoskeletons for Construction Work: A Deep Learning Approach. International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality. https://doi.org/10.36253/979-12-215-0289-3.69 .
  3. Akanmu, A., Afolabi, A., Okunola, A. (2023). Human-in-the-Loop Digital Twin Framework for Assessing Ergonomic Implications of Exoskeletons. International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality. https://doi.org/10.36253/979-12-215-0289-3.121 .
  4. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Jebelli, H. (2024). Experimental Analysis of Cognitive Load Risks in Employing Active Back-Support Exoskeleton in Construction. 60th Annual Association of Schools of Construction International Conference, Alabama, US. https://doi.org/10.29007/zcsx .
  5. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Jebelli, H. Influence of Active Back-Support Exoskeleton on Fall Hazard in Construction. 60th Annual Association of Schools of Construction International Conference, Alabama, US. https://doi.org/10.29007/xrjm .
  6. Khalid, M., Akanmu, A., Okunola, A., Awolusi, I., Murzi, M. (2024). EEG-Based Cognitive Load Comparison in Construction Sensor Data Analytics. 60th Annual Association of Schools of Construction International Conference, Alabama, US. https://doi.org/10.29007/48rn .
  7. Khalid, M., Akanmu, A., Okunola, A., Awolusi, I., Murzi, M. (2024). EEG-Based Cognitive Load Comparison in Construction Sensor Data Analytics. 60th Annual Association of Schools of Construction International Conference, Alabama, US. https://doi.org/10.29007/48rn .
  8. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Jebelli, H. (2024). Detection of Cognitive Loads during Exoskeleton-Use for Construction Work. 2024 ASCE Construction Institute and Construction Research Congress Joint Conference, Des Moines, Iowa, US. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485293.088 .
  9. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Jebelli, H., Simikins, S. (2024). Facilitators and Barriers to the Adoption of Active Back-Support Exoskeletons in the Construction Industry. 2024 ASCE Construction Institute and Construction Research Congress Joint Conference, Des Moines, Iowa, US. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485293.089 .
  10. Yusuf, A., Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Afolabi, A., Jebelli, H. (2024). Neuro-Muscular Assessment of Exoskeleton Use: A Correlation between Physiological, Psychological, and Subjective Evaluation Measures. 2024 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Accepted). .
  11. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Afolabi, A., Jebelli, H. (2024). Exoskeleton Fall Risk Assessment: A Study of Peak Pressure and Foot Regions. 2024 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Accepted). .
  12. Afolabi, A., Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Yusuf, A., Jebelli, H. (2024). Effect of Active Back-Support Exoskeleton on Muscular Loading During Construction Work. 2024 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Accepted). .
  13. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Jebelli, H. (2024). Machine Learning-Based Fall Risk Detection in Human Exoskeleton Interaction for Construction Workers. International Conference of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, New Zealand. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_113 .
  14. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Jebelli, H. (2024). Cognitive Load and Fall Risk Dynamics in Human-Exoskeleton Interaction for Construction Workers. International Conference of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, New Zealand. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_50 .

Poster Presentation

  1. Okunola, A., Akanmu, A., Jebelli, H. (2024). Evaluating the Adoption and Effectiveness of Active Back-Support Exoskeletons in the Construction Industry. 2024 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, US.