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Scott P. Breloff, Ph.D.
Director
Scott Breloff, serves as the Inaugural Director for the Center for Research Excellence (CRE) at Xavier University. In this leadership role, he is responsible for architecting the University’s centralized research infrastructure, fostering a vibrant culture of inquiry, and advancing the strategic growth of scholarly and creative activities across all colleges. Drawing on his extensive background in federal research administration and academia, Scott acts as a primary advocate for faculty and student researchers, streamlining support for external grant funding, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research integrity.
Prior to joining Xavier, Scott served as a Senior Research Engineer and the Coordinator of the Natioinal Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Office of Construction Safety and Health for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At NIOSH, he provided senior scientific leadership and oversaw multi-stakeholder research initiatives, successfully securing and managing millions in federal funding to enhance workplace safety in high-risk industries. His tenure in federal service was marked by a deep commitment to systems engineering and human factors, ensuring that complex research projects translated into practical, industry-wide safety improvements.
Scott’s academic career includes serving as an Assistant Professor of Biomechanics at the University of Scranton, where he directed the Human Movement and Ergonomics Laboratory and served on the Institutional Review Board (IRB). He currently holds appointments as an Associate Member of the Graduate Faculty and Adjunct Professor at West Virginia University. An accomplished scholar, he has published over three dozen peer-reviewed manuscripts and is a frequent reviewer for leading international journals in ergonomics and safety science.
He earned his Ph.D. in Biomechanics from the University of Oregon, a Master of Science from the University of Mississippi, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Pittsburgh. His personal research interests lie at the intersection of human factors and technology, specifically investigating how passive exoskeletons and digital modeling can mitigate injury risks in industrial settings.
Beyond his administrative and research pursuits, Dr. Breloff is a dedicated mentor who has guided numerous undergraduate and graduate students through the rigors of the research process. A resident of the Greater Cincinnati area, he enjoys biking, golfing, and spending time with his family.
- 513-745-1915
- CLC 324
Scott Breloff, serves as the Inaugural Director for the Center for Research Excellence (CRE) at Xavier University. In this leadership role, he is responsible for architecting the University’s centralized research infrastructure, fostering a vibrant culture of inquiry, and advancing the strategic growth of scholarly and creative activities across all colleges. Drawing on his extensive background in federal research administration and academia, Scott acts as a primary advocate for faculty and student researchers, streamlining support for external grant funding, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research integrity.
Prior to joining Xavier, Scott served as a Senior Research Engineer and the Coordinator of the Natioinal Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Office of Construction Safety and Health for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At NIOSH, he provided senior scientific leadership and oversaw multi-stakeholder research initiatives, successfully securing and managing millions in federal funding to enhance workplace safety in high-risk industries. His tenure in federal service was marked by a deep commitment to systems engineering and human factors, ensuring that complex research projects translated into practical, industry-wide safety improvements.
Scott’s academic career includes serving as an Assistant Professor of Biomechanics at the University of Scranton, where he directed the Human Movement and Ergonomics Laboratory and served on the Institutional Review Board (IRB). He currently holds appointments as an Associate Member of the Graduate Faculty and Adjunct Professor at West Virginia University. An accomplished scholar, he has published over three dozen peer-reviewed manuscripts and is a frequent reviewer for leading international journals in ergonomics and safety science.
He earned his Ph.D. in Biomechanics from the University of Oregon, a Master of Science from the University of Mississippi, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Pittsburgh. His personal research interests lie at the intersection of human factors and technology, specifically investigating how passive exoskeletons and digital modeling can mitigate injury risks in industrial settings.
Beyond his administrative and research pursuits, Dr. Breloff is a dedicated mentor who has guided numerous undergraduate and graduate students through the rigors of the research process. A resident of the Greater Cincinnati area, he enjoys biking, golfing, and spending time with his family.
First Year at Xavier
2026