Nancy J. Cooke

Nancy J. Cooke is a Professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University's Polytechnic School within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. She also serves as Senior Scientific Advisor to the Global Security Initiative’s Center for Human, AI, and Robot Teaming. Her research focuses on team cognition, human-AI collaboration, cybersecurity, and emergency response systems. She holds a PhD in Cognitive Psychology (New Mexico State University, 1987) and has held academic roles since 1987, including past presidencies of major professional societies like the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Her work is funded by agencies like DARPA, the Office of Naval Research, and NASA.

Dr. Cooke’s research interests include developing methodologies to assess team cognition, improving human-autonomy team performance, and addressing challenges in distributed command-and-control systems. She leads initiatives like the DEXTAR cyber defense simulator and directs the Advanced Distributed Learning Partnership Lab. Her awards include the HFES Arnold M. Small Distinguished Service Award (2014) and recognition as a National Associate of the National Research Council.

• Education: PhD Cognitive Psychology (New Mexico State University, 1987)
• Key Affiliations: Center for Human, AI, and Robot Teaming; Cognitive Engineering Research Institute
• Recent Grants: Cybersecurity defense projects, human-robot teaming studies

Her lab facilities include the GHOST Lab and DEXTAR simulator. She has advised over 30 graduate students and serves on numerous national committees, including the National Academies’ Intelligence Science and Technology Experts Group.