Andrew Dattel

Dr. Andrew Dattel is an Associate Professor in Human Factors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s College of Aviation and an Assistant Professor in the School of Graduate Studies. He directs the Cognitive Engineering Research in Transportation Systems (CERTS) Lab. His expertise spans aviation human factors, including adaptive automation, situation awareness for pilots/ATCOs, and training efficacy. He holds a Ph.D. in Human Factors Psychology, an M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and an MBA in Aviation.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Human Factors Psychology
  • M.A., Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • M.B.A., Aviation

Research Focus: Dr. Dattel investigates factors influencing human performance in aviation, including stress management, fatigue, and decision-making. His work bridges cognitive psychology and engineering, with applications in air traffic control systems, UAV operations, and pilot training. Key themes include improving situation awareness through adaptive automation and mitigating inattentional blindness in high-stakes environments.

Labs/Teams: Directs the CERTS Lab, focusing on cognitive engineering solutions for transportation safety and efficiency.