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Ellen Bass is a Professor and Interim Senior Associate Dean for Research at the College of Computing & Informatics (CCI), Drexel University. She holds expertise in human-centered systems engineering with over 30 years of experience across aviation, healthcare, and meteorology. Her research focuses on human-automation interaction, human performance modeling, and socio-technical system design to enhance system safety and efficiency.
Education:
- PhD, Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
- MS, Advanced Technology, State University of New York at Binghamton
- BS Eng., Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania
- BS Econ., Finance, University of Pennsylvania
Research Interests: Human-centered design, medical informatics, judgment and decision-making, and systems engineering. Her work integrates quantitative models and experimental methods to evaluate human-AI collaboration and improve healthcare processes.
Key Achievements:
- 2023 Outstanding Drexel STAR Scholar Mentor of the Year
- 2025 Cooperative Education Awards Staff & Faculty Winner
- Leader of projects on ICU patient safety, pediatric care, and human-robot coordination
Grants & Labs: Has led multi-center initiatives like the 'Handoffs and Transitions in Critical Care' study. Collaborates with healthcare institutions to design safer patient care workflows. Advises on home health systems and medical device usability.
