Welcome to the
Bori Lab!

The Bridging Opportunities in Research and Innovation Research Lab at Mississippi State University

About The Bori Lab
The Bori Lab is directed by Dr. Jessica M. González-Vargas from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Mississippi State University. Dr. González-Vargas is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow and earned her Ph.D. in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. She also received her M.S from The Pennsylvania State University and her B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez.

Our lab designs the future of healthcare by placing people at the center of technology. We integrate human factors, usability, user-centered design, systems engineering, and emerging technologies to improve how individuals interact with complex systems across domains. Our work focuses on enhancing training, education, user experience, safety, and performance by grounding innovation in real human needs and capabilities. Through rigorous research and interdisciplinary collaboration, we bridge the gap between advanced technology and real-world use, creating solutions that are usable, trustworthy, and impactful in practice.

Coiling Training for Cerebral Aneurysms

Pediatric Peripheral Intravenous Access Training

Nurses Cognitive Workload & Performance

Hospital Workflow & Efficiency

AI in Healthcare

Human - AI Teaming


Jessica M. González-Vargas
Assistant Professor | Director

Dr. González-Vargas’ research integrates human factors, usability, user-centered design, systems engineering, and cutting-edge technologies to improve training, education, user experience, and patient safety.

Montana Lang
PhD Student | Industrial Engineering

Montana is a PhD student in Industrial & Systems Engineering at Mississippi State University. Through a combination of research, teaching, and outreach, she is committed to advancing engineering education, improving training systems, and promoting the next generation of STEM talent.

Lauren Evans
PhD Student | Industrial Engineering
Christopher Izenour
PhD Student | Industrial Engineering
Kayla Pigott
Undergraduate Student | Industrial Engineering

Kayla Pigott is an Industrial and Systems Engineering student at Mississippi State with a German minor. She is passionate about combining ergonomics and operational business intelligence to create safer, smarter, and more efficient work environments.

Blake Williams
Undergraduate Student | Industrial Engineering

Blake is a senior in Industrial Engineering at Mississippi State University and currently serve as President of the Industrial and Systems Engineering Representatives. He is passionate about identifying bottlenecks, improve patient flow, and provide insights that enhance efficiency, accessibility, and overall health satisfaction.

Anabelle Lawson
Undergraduate Student | Industrial Engineering

Anabelle is a senior in Industrial and Systems Engineering, a Bagley College Ambassador, and Industrial and Systems Engineering Representative. She is passionate about how AI can influence and impact individuals and healthcare.

Joseph Trey Dooley
Undergraduate Student | Industrial Engineering

Trey is an Industrial & Systems Engineering undergraduate at Mississippi State University. He is passionate about leveraging data and engineering principles to optimize clinical workflows, drive operational efficiency, and ultimately improve patient care.

Jessica M. González-Vargas
Assistant Professor | Director
Montana Lang
PhD Student | Industrial Engineering
Lauren Evans
PhD Student | Industrial Engineering
Christopher Izenour
PhD Student | Industrial Engineering
Kayla Pigott
Undergraduate Student | Industrial Engineering
Blake Williams
Undergraduate Student | Industrial Engineering
Anabelle Lawson
Undergraduate Student | Industrial Engineering
Joseph Trey Dooley
Undergraduate Student | Industrial Engineering


January 2026: Dr. González-Vargas presented "Preparing for Mixed-Reality Simulation: A Two-Phase Study to Advance Peripheral Intravenous Training for Pediatric Patients with Difficult Intravenous Access at the International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare 2026 Conference

August 2025: Undergraduate researchers, Anabelle Lawson and  Kayla Pigott received the Mississippi State University Bagley College of Engineering Undergraduate Research Award

April 2025: Alumni Anna Geter and Sarah Arnold presented during the Mississippi State University Undergraduate Research Symposium Spring 2025

August 2024: Undergraduate researchers alumni, Anna Geter and Sarah Arnold received the Mississippi State University Bagley College of Engineering Undergraduate Research Award



  • McCain Hall, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mississippi State University

If you are interested in joining the lab, please contact me. Thank you!

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