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Many different types of knowledge and skills are needed to study the complex Human Factors relationships between humans, technology, and their interaction.

Human Factors researchers prepare for their careers in this field by studying topics such as: Psychology, Engineering, Industrial Design, Computer Science, and others.

Here are some brief profiles of the people who worked on the NASA research project examples included in the Lessons and Reference sections.


Click to view the Eye Movement Ttracking Quicktime Movie

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Cognitive Performance in Aviation Environments
Loukia Loukopoulos

Degrees: Ph.D. Cognitive Psychology, M.S. Cognitive Psychology, B.S. Psychology

Area of Expertise: Aviation human factors, concurrent task management in aviation operations

Role: Research Scientist

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Click to view the T-NASA Taxiway Navigation and Situation Awareness System Quicktime Video

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T-NASA: Taxiway Navigation and Situation Awareness System
David Foyle, Ph.D

Degrees
: Ph.D. Cognitive/Math. Psych, B.A. Psychology

Area of Expertise: Visual Displays, Head-Up Displays, Taxi Displays.

Role: Senior Research Scientist

Project Website


Click to view the Advanced Air Traffic Management Display Quicktime video

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Advanced Air Traffic Management Display
Stephen Ellis

Degrees:
Ph.D. Psychology, M.A. Psychology , A.B. Behavioral Science

Area of Expertise: Visual displays, Spatial perception,Virtual environments, Visual manual coordination.

Role: Senior Research Scientist

Project Website


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Last Updated: October 19, 2010