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Niels HenzeView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Predictive Models in Interactive Systems
• Mobile Human-Computer Interaction
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Niels Henze is a Professor at the Chair of Media Informatics within the Faculty of Languages, Literature and Cultural Studies at the University of Regensburg, where he has been serving since May 2018. His research centers on human-computer interaction, with a strong focus on predictive models in interactive systems, mobile interaction, augmented and virtual reality, and attention-aware computing. His research interests include: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Predictive modeling for runtime adaptation Mobile and wearable interaction Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Attention-aware and context-sensitive systems Sociocognitive aspects of interactive technologies The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on leveraging user behavior and contextual cues to build intelligent, adaptive interfaces. His work integrates machine learning with interaction design, emphasizing real-time model updates, implicit feedback, and cognitive load awareness to improve usability and user experience across mobile and immersive platforms. Scientific awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Niels Henze leads research in adaptive interactive systems and advises students in the field of media informatics. He has previously held a junior professorship at the University of Stuttgart and completed his doctorate at the University of Oldenburg under Susanne Boll. He is actively involved in advancing the theoretical and practical foundations of predictive and attention-aware computing. Grants and funding sources are not specified in the text. He is associated with the Institute for Information and Media, Language and Culture (I:IMSK) at the University of Regensburg, contributing to a multidisciplinary environment that bridges informatics with cultural and linguistic studies.

Orit ShaerView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Human-AI Collaboration
• Tangible and Embodied Interaction
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Orit Shaer is a Professor and co-Chair of Computer Science at Wellesley College , where she founded and directs the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Lab . Her work bridges tangible interaction, human-AI collaboration, and mixed-reality interfaces, focusing on transforming work and learning environments through embodied technologies. Education : B.A. from Academic College of Tel-Aviv, M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Tufts University Research interests center on novel human-computer interaction paradigms : Human-AI collaboration frameworks Tangible and embodied interface design Mixed-reality applications for productivity Genomics collaboration tools STEAM education technologies Recent publications highlight human-AI co-creation (CHI 2024), temporal dynamics in automated work (CHIWork 2024), and pandemic-era remote interaction studies (IEEE Pervasive Computing 2021). Awarded: NSF CAREER Award Agilent Technologies Research Award Google App Engine Education Award Pinanski Prize for Excellent Teaching Best Paper Honorable Mention (ACM CHI 2014) Honorable Mention (CHIWork 2022) She co-founded the international CHIWork Symposium and chairs the ACM TEI conference. Her NSF IRES grant (2022) supports US-German collaboration on human-automation interaction.

• Human-Machine Interaction
• Usability Testing
• User Experience (UX)
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Jürgen Sauer is a Full Professor at the University of Fribourg , affiliated with the Department of Psychology under the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences . With over 120 publications, his research focuses on Human-Machine Interaction , Usability Testing , User Experience (UX) , and Automation Design , particularly in high-stakes environments like X-ray baggage screening and spaceflight simulations . Email: juergen.sauer@unifr.ch Phone: +41 26 300 7622 Address: RM 01 bu. C-1.117, Rue PA de Faucigny 2, 1700 Fribourg Orcid: 0000-0003-2105-1694 His research projects, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (FNS), include: Improving work design for airport security officers (2019-2024): Developed pictorial scales for measuring psychological constructs in security environments. Social stress and support in hybrid teams (2018-2023): Investigated machine-induced social stressors and mitigation through social support. Automation in visual inspection tasks (2014-2018): Examined adaptable automation for baggage screening and system reliability effects. Usability testing effectiveness (2012-2016): Analyzed cultural background impacts and non-usability product features influencing test outcomes. Key contributions include the Luggage Inspection Simulation (LIS) environment for modeling work environments and the development of pictorial usability scales for multilingual applicability. His work bridges ergonomics , human factors , and applied psychology , with notable collaborations with researchers like Adrian Schwaninger and Andreas Sonderegger . His recent publications (2025-2014) analyze: Human-machine performance under false alarms and miscues Social stressor dynamics in hybrid teams Usability scale animation effects Phubbing behavior in professional contexts Accessible website design for non-disabled users

Gloria MarkView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Multitasking
• Digital Media Use
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Gloria Mark is a Chancellor's Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on human-computer interaction (HCI), examining how technology impacts multitasking, attention, mood, and stress in daily life. She employs real-world, sensor-based studies to analyze digital media use and its effects on productivity and well-being. Her work spans domains like workplace efficiency, social media dynamics, and crisis response through technology. Mark's research emphasizes collaborative resilience in disrupted environments, such as natural disasters or conflicts, studying how Web 2.0 tools aid recovery. She has pioneered studies on interruption costs, demonstrating that while tasks are completed faster when interrupted, stress levels rise. Her findings have influenced policies on remote work and digital detox practices. Education: Ph.D. (assumed from title). Awards: SIGCHI Best Paper Award (2014), multiple Honorable Mentions for Best Paper in ACM conferences. Advising: Supervised 13 Ph.D. students and researchers, including Yiran Wang and Bryan Semaan. Mark has authored a popular book, Attention Span , and frequently engages with media to discuss digital distraction and productivity. Her lab's Tesserae Project conducts large-scale studies on information workers using multimodal sensing.

• Human Factors
• Cognitive Science
• Cyberpsychology
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Professor Phillip Morgan is a leading academic in Human Factors and Cognitive Science at Cardiff University's School of Psychology, holding a Personal Chair since 2020. He directs the Human Factors Excellence (HuFEx) Research Group and serves as Director of Research for the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Human-Machine Systems (IROHMS) . Since March 2019, he has been seconded part-time to Airbus as Director of their Centre of Excellence in Human-Centric Cyber Security . BSc (Hons) Psychology, Cardiff University (2001) PGDip Research Methods, Cardiff University (2002, Distinction) PhD in Cognitive Psychology, Cardiff University (2005) PGCHE, University of Wales (2012, Distinction) His research merges Human Factors with Cognitive Science to address real-world challenges in: Human-machine interaction in autonomous systems Cyberpsychology and security behavior Transport human factors (connected/autonomous vehicles) Interruption/distraction effects on cognition Trust and blame dynamics in AI systems Industry 5.0 human-centric manufacturing Recent publications show AI and cybersecurity as dominant themes, with specific focus on autonomous vehicle interfaces, human fatigue analysis, and trust calibration in human-machine systems. His work integrates behavioral experiments, driving simulators, and human-state monitoring. Scientific Recognition: Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society Best Paper Award at AHFE 2021 Member of Experimental Psychology Society Keynote speaker at multiple international conferences As supervisor, he leads projects on cybersecurity frameworks, fatigue detection, and human-AI interaction. His grants portfolio exceeds £37m from sources including EPSRC, ESRC, Airbus, and Wellcome Trust. Current supervisees include Victoria Marcinkiewicz, George Raywood-Burke, and Nicola Turner.

• Mental Health Informatics
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Personal Informatics
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Stephen Voida is an Assistant Professor and Founding Faculty member in the Department of Information Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, part of the College of Communication, Media, Design, and Information. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and an MS in Human-Computer Interaction from Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on mental health informatics, personal informatics, and HCI, particularly exploring how technology influences mental health and supports individuals in managing conditions like bipolar disorder and diabetes. His work has been recognized with best paper awards and funded by NSF and Google Research. Voida's research spans designing tools for personal data reflection, studying multitasking and interruptions, and developing interventions for mental health challenges. He has held academic positions at institutions including Indiana University, Cornell, and the University of Calgary, alongside industry roles at Microsoft and Boeing. His current projects include technology for bipolar disorder management and infrastructure for diabetes self-care. Key awards include a CRA Computing Innovation Fellowship and a Best Paper Honorable Mention at CHI 2024. His teaching includes courses on programming, ubiquitous computing, and research methods. He remains active in HCI communities, advocating for technology that balances innovation with human well-being.

Nadine MoacdiehView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• User-Centered Design
• Display Clutter
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Nadine Moacdieh is an Assistant Professor at the School of Computer Science, Carleton University. Her research focuses on human-computer interaction, user-centered design, and addressing challenges related to display clutter, data overload, and healthcare informatics. She holds an ORCID identifier (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7677-7946) and is based in Ottawa, Ontario. Her research interests include eye tracking metrics for usability testing, adaptive interfaces, interruption management, and perception-performance relationships. She has conducted studies on electronic medical records, surgical room acoustics, driver distraction, and cross-cultural health communication. Her work spans healthcare technology, transportation safety, and complex system design. Recent trends in her publications emphasize the cognitive impacts of visual clutter in medical systems and digital interfaces, with applications to both clinical workflows and everyday human-computer interactions. She also explores team performance dynamics in complex environments and the effects of workload transitions on multitasking. No specific grants or awards are listed in the provided information. Her office is located at HP5135, and she can be reached at Nadine.Moacdieh@carleton.ca.

Nora MadjarView profile

Associate Professor

• Workplace Creativity
• Organizational Behavior
• Job Design
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Nora Madjar is an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Connecticut School of Business. She received her Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, and holds a B.S. and M.A. from Sofia University, Bulgaria. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Department: Management University: University of Connecticut Her research focuses on workplace creativity, examining how social contexts, job design, and negotiation dynamics influence creative performance. Key areas include: Gender impacts on creativity Creative process facilitation Work/non-work environment interactions Task structuring for innovation Featured in top journals like Academy of Management Journal and Journal of Applied Psychology , her work addresses interruptions, multitasking, and customer-driven innovation. She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Organizational Behavior . Scientific recognition includes: Fulbright Scholar (2011) She teaches organizational behavior, creativity management, and negotiation courses at both undergraduate and MBA levels. Contact: nora.madjar@uconn.edu

Catherine H TinsleyView profile

Professor

• Gender-intelligent leadership
• Decision-making under risk and uncertainty
• Negotiations
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Catherine H Tinsley is the Raffini Family Professor of Management and Management Area Chair at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business . She serves as Faculty Director of the Georgetown University Women’s Leadership Institute and is a Senior Policy Scholar at the Center for Business and Public Policy. Her work bridges gender-intelligent leadership , decision-making under risk , and negotiation strategies . Education: PhD in Organizational Behavior, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University MA in Organizational Behavior, Northwestern University BA in Anthropology, Bryn Mawr College Her research focuses on near-miss event analysis , gender dynamics in the workplace , and cultural influences on negotiation . She has developed evidence-based frameworks to improve organizational risk perception and gender parity in leadership . Her recent articles highlight trends in behavioral risk contagion , cross-ideological trust , and safety protocols in high-stakes industries . Scientific awards and grants include funding from NASA, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the Army Research Office. She has conducted leadership training for organizations like the U.S. Senate, World Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Gucci. Her work on gender equity has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and CNN.

Nicolas LouvetonView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Cognitive Ergonomics
• Virtual Reality
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Nicolas Louveton is an Associate Professor at the University of Poitiers, affiliated with the Center for Research on Cognition and Learning (CeRCA) within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. His work bridges cognitive science and practical interface design across automotive, cybersecurity, and industrial contexts. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction , Cognitive Ergonomics , and Virtual Reality , with specific expertise in visual attention, multitasking performance, and driver behavior. Current projects include the RESISTECC initiative for cyber crisis management training, industrial VR maintenance scenarios (INTEROPS project), and autonomous vehicle trust studies (CMI project). Louveton's recent publications reveal a strong trend toward applied VR solutions for high-stakes environments, particularly in cybersecurity training effectiveness and driver-AI interaction. His work consistently applies cognitive ergonomics principles to measure mental workload, situational awareness, and usability in complex systems. As an educator, he leads the UX/UI Ergonomics Master's program and teaches courses on interface usability, visual perception, and UX research methodology. He also serves as Carnot Cognition correspondent for CeRCA laboratory. Supervises PhD candidates Marine Desvergnes and Deslande Liboutchi Pepe Formerly co-supervised Clarisse Lawson-Guidigbe (now Head of Web Editorial) Member of CNU 16 (Psychology and Ergonomics) 2019-2023 Co-head of Digital Interactive Games and Media Master's program 2018-2022

Thomas FerrisView profile

Associate Professor

• Human Factors Engineering
• Cognitive Ergonomics
• Human-automation Interaction
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Dr. Thomas Ferris is an Associate Professor in Industrial & Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University, with an affiliation in Environmental & Occupational Health. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial & Operations Engineering (Cognitive Ergonomics) from the University of Michigan (2010). His research focuses on human factors in complex systems, emphasizing tactile display design, cognitive workload management, and human-automation interaction. Key areas include driver distraction mitigation, medical anesthesiology support systems, and aviation weather alerting technologies. Education: Ph.D., Industrial & Operations Engineering (Cognitive Ergonomics), University of Michigan, 2010 Bachelor's Degree (Engineering Valedictorian), University of Iowa, 2003 Research Interests: Human factors in aviation and automotive systems Design of tactile and multimodal interfaces Cognitive efficiency in multitasking environments Psychophysiological workload assessment Emergency response system human factors Recent work emphasizes developing vibrotactile warning systems for construction operators, fatigue detection in aviation, and collaborative robot productivity analysis. His lab (Human Factors & Cognitive Systems) explores VR applications in remote physical examination and cybersickness mitigation strategies. Awards include the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2005-2008) and World Haptics Best Paper (2009). He has advised over 30 graduate students and published widely in Human Factors, IEEE Transactions, and Aviation safety journals.

Theresa M. GlombView profile

Professor

• Workplace Well-being
• Emotion in organizations
• Job Attitudes and Behaviors
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Theresa M. Glomb serves as the Toro Company-David M. Lilly Chair in Organizational Behavior and Professor in the Department of Work and Organizations at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, where she also holds the position of Department Chair. Her academic leadership spans research, teaching, and service within organizational behavior and human resources. Her educational foundation includes: BA in Psychology from DePaul University (1993) MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1995) PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1998) Professor Glomb's research centers on workplace well-being, emotional dynamics in organizations, job attitudes and behaviors, and workplace victimization including incivility and sexual harassment. Her work investigates how individuals can intentionally craft positive work experiences through micro-interventions, as highlighted in her TEDx talk "Let's Make Work Better." She examines emotional labor, work-family conflict, and the impact of social interactions on well-being, drawing from field studies in diverse settings from manufacturing plants to healthcare facilities. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on pandemic-era workplace challenges, emotion regulation in diverse teams, and the interplay between positive/negative affect in employee well-being. A recurring theme across her 15 most recent articles is the investigation of how workplace experiences shape individual outcomes through emotional and social mechanisms, with increasing attention to gender dynamics, workgroup faultlines, and mindfulness practices. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized through: Journal of Organizational Behavior's Best Paper Runner Up (2022) Scholarly Impact Award from the Journal of Management (2021) Fellowships from both the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and American Psychological Association (2013) Multiple Carlson School of Management Awards for Excellence in Research (2013, 2017), Teaching (2003, 2021), and Service (2006, 2015) Professor Glomb teaches organizational behavior and human resources across masters, doctoral, and executive programs at the University of Minnesota, receiving teaching awards in 2003 and 2021. Her editorial service includes positions on the boards of Organization Science, Personnel Psychology, and former appointments at Journal of Management and Academy of Management Journal. While specific grant details aren't disclosed in source materials, her publication record in top-tier journals indicates substantial research funding and impact, particularly in workplace well-being and emotion regulation domains.

Peggy WehnerView profile

Researcher

• Cognitive Psychology
• Decision Making
• Computational Modeling
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Peggy Wehner is a doctoral researcher at the Institute of General Psychology, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science, Dresden University of Technology. Her work integrates empirical process measures and computational modeling to study cognitive sub-processes in intertemporal and probabilistic decision-making. M.Sc. Psychology: Cognitive Affective Neuroscience (2020), TU Dresden B.Sc. Psychology (2017), TU Dresden Her research focuses on executive functions in self-structured environments, exploring how cognitive flexibility and processing strategies influence decision-making. She has developed educational tools for statistics and cognitive modeling, and her publications span topics like task interruption management, social creativity, and phenotyping methodologies. Professional roles include tutoring 'Data Analysis with R' (2020–present) and 'Advanced Statistical Methods' (2018–2020), with prior experience as a student assistant and research assistant in the Chair of Psychological Research Methods and Cognitive Modeling at TU Dresden.

Sara Lu RiggsView profile

Associate Professor

• Task Sharing
• Attention Management
• Interruption Management
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Sara Lu Riggs is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia, based in Olsson Hall with a dedicated lab in Olsson Hall 002A. Her research focuses on human factors in complex environments, including aviation, healthcare, and manufacturing, addressing challenges like task sharing, attention management, and interruption management through cognitive ergonomics and systems engineering. She explores multimodal displays to mitigate data overload, adaptive interfaces responsive to user needs, and cognitive limitations such as change blindness. Her work has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Air Force Office of Scientific Research, and NIH, totaling over $6 million in grants. Notable achievements include the NSF CAREER Award and the 2016 APA Briggs Dissertation Award. Recent research emphasizes tactile displays, real-time gaze sharing in UAV teams, and AI-driven decision support systems. Her lab develops tools like the MoiréTag for tangible interactions and GUIs to streamline eye-tracking data analysis. Key contributions include advancing adaptive display designs, quantifying collaborative strategies in UAV operations, and improving healthcare workflows through human-centric technologies. She actively investigates how workload transitions affect team performance and situational awareness, with applications in both industrial and medical settings.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Cognitive Workload
• Human Factors
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Dr. Spencer Castro is an Assistant Professor in Management of Complex Systems at UC Merced, investigating cognitive aspects of human-machine systems. His research program integrates human factors, neuroscience, and visualization to address challenges in: Cognitive workload measurement during multitasking Neural correlates of environmental exposure Visualization design for complex information Human-automation interaction in driving contexts Methodologically, he employs neurophysiological measures (EEG), virtual reality, and behavioral experiments. Recent studies examine how natural environments influence reward processing and attention, design principles for uncertainty visualization, and cognitive costs of intermittent multitasking. Applied work includes VR evacuation training for wildfires and COVID-19 forecast communication.