Dr. Rider is an expert in Human Factors and Ergonomics; he provides investigations, reports and testimony in matters involving occupational biomechanics, safety and risk perception, warning design and product usability, industrial/workplace safety, roadway safety, and driver performance.

Dr. Rider worked for several years as a human factors and ergonomics consultant developing injury prediction models and ergonomics training programs. He has investigated the risk of injury associated with a variety of whole-body human movements and developed remediation strategies that reduce the likelihood of an injury, through the understanding of human perception, and performance capabilities and limitations. Dr. Rider also has investigated driver distraction issues, including inattention and concurrent cell phone use. He is currently an Assistant Professor at West Virginia University teaching Industrial Engineering and Safety Management courses.

Dr. Rider has presented at national and international conferences and his research is published and cited in a number of refereed journals. He continues to serve as a reviewer for conference and journal manuscripts. His professional affiliations include the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, the Society for Neuroscience, the American Society for Safety Engineers, and the Society of Automotive Engineers.