Mustafa Demir

Dr. Mustafa Demir serves as an Associate Research Scientist at Arizona State University's Biodesign Center for Applied Structural Discovery and Faculty Associate in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. His interdisciplinary work integrates cognitive science and engineering to optimize human-AI collaborative systems across healthcare, transportation, and defense domains through human-centered design principles.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Simulation, Modeling, and Applied Cognitive Science, Arizona State University (2017)

Dr. Demir's research centers on human-machine teaming dynamics, employing advanced statistical and nonlinear dynamical systems modeling. His expertise includes quantum cognitive approaches to decision-making, team cognition analysis, and machine learning applications for real-time physiological monitoring. Current projects focus on AI-powered stress management tools, curiosity-driven STEM education systems, and human-autonomy coordination in driving and command environments using eye-tracking and biometric sensing.

Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals methodological innovation in dynamical systems analysis (DSA Toolbox) and quantum probability modeling applied to trust calibration in autonomous vehicles, educational technology, and digital health interventions. His work consistently bridges theoretical modeling with real-world implementation in complex sociotechnical systems.

Dr. Demir mentors students in cognitive engineering and applied data science while leading multi-institutional research initiatives funded by NSF, AFRL, and DARPA. His grant portfolio supports experimental work across simulated and operational environments including remotely piloted aircraft systems and urban search-and-rescue scenarios.

He contributes to the Biodesign Center for Applied Structural Discovery and HLA-Inception research group, developing computational models of team interaction and adaptive AI systems for healthcare and education applications.