Felix Dreger

Dr. Felix Dreger is a Research Associate in the Experimental Ergonomics department at the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors (IFADO) in Dortmund, Germany. He works under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Edmund Wascher in the Cognitive Ergonomics Working Group, focusing on human-technology interaction, automation systems, and work design.

Dr. Dreger holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Psychology from Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, with additional academic experience at the University of Connecticut and Delft University of Technology. His educational background includes specialized training in cognitive and media sciences from the University of Duisburg-Essen.

His research interests center on cognitive ergonomics, human-technology interaction, and human factors in automation and robotics. Dr. Dreger specializes in studying how humans interact with complex systems, particularly in industrial settings involving robotic collaboration, crane operations, and forestry machinery. His work examines learning processes, workload assessment, and feedback design in human-machine systems.

Analysis of Dr. Dreger's publication record from 2020-2025 reveals a strong trajectory in human-robot collaboration research, with increasing focus on industrial applications. His work spans multiple domains including forestry operations, crane control systems, and multi-human multi-robot collaboration frameworks. The research demonstrates expertise in both theoretical frameworks like cognitive ergonomics and practical applications in workplace settings.

Dr. Dreger has extensive international research experience, including collaborations with Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and Delft University of Technology. His work has been supported by EU-funded projects including Marie Curie Skłodowska RISE and EU Horizon initiatives like FELICE and EU-SOPRANO.

His laboratory work focuses on experimental ergonomics, utilizing methodologies including hierarchical task analysis, neuroergonomics with mobile EEG, and human factors assessment in real-world industrial settings. The research team he works with at IFADO maintains strong connections with both academic institutions and industry partners to ensure practical relevance of their findings.