Fei Yan

Dr. Fei Yan is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Human Factors at Ulm University, Germany, where she focuses on human-automation interaction in driving contexts. She holds a Dr. rer. nat in Human Factors from 2018 and has been actively contributing to research in driver behavior and assistive technologies since 2013.

Education

• M.Sc. in Human Factors, Technical University of Berlin, Germany (2010–2013)
• B.Sc. in Psychology, University of Qingdao, China (2005–2009)

Her research investigates driver uncertainty during lane change maneuvers, modeling techniques for decision support, and enhancing trust in automation through adaptive driver assistance systems. She explores how drivers cooperate with automated systems, aiming to improve safety and usability in semi-autonomous vehicles using empirical and computational methods. Her work lies at the intersection of cognitive psychology, human factors engineering, and intelligent transportation systems.

While specific publications are not listed in the provided text, her research profile suggests consistent contributions to the fields of human-automation cooperation and driver modeling, primarily disseminated through conferences and journals in human factors and transportation research.

Scientific Awards

Dr. Yan has not been mentioned as advising any students in the provided text. There is no mention of specific research grants she has led or participated in. However, her sustained research trajectory across institutions like OFFIS, DLR, and Ulm University implies involvement in funded research projects related to human-centered design and automated driving.

She is affiliated with the Human Factors research group at Ulm University, which likely involves collaboration within interdisciplinary teams focusing on user-centered design of automotive systems. Her consultation hours are offered during semester time, indicating integration into academic service activities.