Éric Raufaste

Éric Raufaste is a Professor in Cognitive Psychology and Ergonomics at the Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès (UT2J), affiliated with the Cognition, Languages, Language, Ergonomics (CLLE-LTC) research unit (UMR 5263, CNRS). He has served as Director of the UFR of Psychology since November 2024 (previously 2013-2017) and Deputy Director of the Aeronautics-Astronautics Doctoral School since 2019. His research focuses on well-being, optimal cognitive functioning, diagnosis, and uncertainty reasoning.

• Research Themes: Psychological resources, hedonic treadmill, selflessness, cognitive workload, diagnostic error in emergency medicine
• Supervision: Currently supervising Elene Strayer; previously guided 8 PhD students including Nicolas Pellerin and Marion Inigo
• Collaborations: Works with CNRS, École Nationale d'Aviation Civile, EADS Corporate Foundation, and international institutions like University Rennes 2

Scientific Contributions: 15+ publications (2000-2024) on psychological resources, happiness modeling, and cognitive processes in air traffic control. Key journals include Journal of Positive Psychology, Journal of Happiness Studies, and Scientific Reports. His work spans cognitive science, ergonomics, and pandemic psychology.