Emad Alyan

Dr. Emad Alyan serves as a Researcher in the Experimental Ergonomics department at the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors Dortmund (IfADo), where he has been employed since April 2022. Previously, he worked as a post-doctoral researcher at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS in Malaysia from August 2021 to March 2022, following his PhD completion. His research integrates neuroscience, engineering, and ergonomics to understand human cognitive processes in real-world environments.

Dr. Alyan's educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (2021), a Master of Science in Computer & Communication Engineering from Universiti Malaysia Perlis (2016), and a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Electronic Engineering from the same institution (2014).

His primary research interests focus on cognitive ergonomics and human factors, with specialization in stress analysis using physiological measures. Dr. Alyan has pioneered methodologies using EEG and eye blink metrics to assess cognitive workload in driving simulations and workplace environments. His work bridges neuroscience and practical applications in transportation safety and workplace design, with particular attention to how age differences affect neural responses during complex tasks.

Analysis of Dr. Alyan's publication record from 2023-2025 reveals a strong focus on real-world neuroscience applications. His research consistently examines the relationship between eye blink patterns and EEG activity as biomarkers for cognitive states. The publications demonstrate a progression from basic measurement techniques to advanced signal processing methods for real-world applications, with significant implications for driver safety monitoring systems and workplace ergonomics assessment tools.

As a researcher at IfADo, Dr. Alyan collaborates with Prof. Dr. Edmund Wascher (Head of Department) and works within the Experimental Ergonomics team under the broader Ergonomics research division. His work contributes to the institute's mission of improving working conditions through scientific research on human factors and ergonomics.