A pioneer in rehabilitation ergonomics, Shrawan Kumar has dedicated the past 30 years to advancing the understanding of occupational musculoskeletal injuries. His "cumulative load" theory on spinal biomechanics serves as an international benchmark and, along with his other research, has made him one of the leading scientists in the study of the causation, prevention and treatment of lower back pain. This respected professor emeritus at the University of Alberta also helped develop a code of conduct for ergonomists worldwide. As a volunteer and philanthropist, he has provided leadership to the Indo-Canadian community in Alberta, as well as to organizations abroad. .