Shayne Loft

Shayne Loft is a Professor at the School of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia (UWA), affiliated with UWA Data Institute and UWA Defence and Security Institute. He holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-5434-0348) and has extensive expertise in cognitive psychology, applied cognitive psychology, and human factors. His research focuses on automation transparency, decision-making, situation awareness, and prospective memory in safety-critical environments like aviation, maritime operations, and air traffic control.

Education: PhD from The University of Queensland (funded by Australian Research Council and industry grants exceeding $6 million). Teaching includes Masters-level courses in Industrial/Organisational Psychology and Fourth-Year Statistics.

Research interests emphasize cognitive processes in complex systems, particularly how humans interact with automated systems. Key themes include automation reliability perception, multitasking under pressure, and team performance in control room environments. His work addresses challenges in human-automation teaming, transparency design, and error detection in safety-critical tasks.

Publications (135+ articles) explore topics like automation failure detection, decision support systems, and neurocognitive aspects of memory. Recent trends show focus on submarine control systems, air traffic management, and adaptive automation interfaces.

• Scientific Awards: School of Psychological Science Senior Research Award (2023)
• Grants: Over 37 projects including ARC grants (>$3M) and US Office of Naval Research collaborations

Advising involves supervising 16 graduate students. Current lab focuses include cognitive modeling of automation interactions and developing human-centered interfaces for defense applications.