Dr. Salah F. Issa University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - Agricultural & Biological Engineering Department ‐ Urbana, Il 61820 Dr. Issa is an Assistant Professor in Agricultural & Biological Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a master’s and a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering with a focus on occupational safety and health both obtained from Purdue University in 2012 and 2016, respectively. He earned his undergraduate degree in Biochemical Engineering from Rutgers University in 2006. Dr. Issa is a dedicated member of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and the International Society for Agriculture Safety and Health (ISASH). Dr. Issa’s research is centered on injury prevention, utilizing predictive algorithms, evaluating new technologies, and implementing technologies to eliminate hazards. Recognizing the need to address agricultural injuries, he is actively exploring innovative strategies to enhance preventive measures. In addition to that, Dr. Issa leads an extension program that focuses on agricultural injury trends in Illinois. His efforts aim to instill a culture of safety among farmers and workers in the region. His contributions have been published in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals, and his research has received substantial funding through various grants.