معرفی
Francesco Biondi is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Windsor's Faculty of Human Kinetics. His research focuses on driver behavior, automated vehicle systems, cognitive workload assessment, and workplace ergonomics. He leads the Human Systems Lab, collaborating with industry partners like Tesla and the Windsor Police Service on projects addressing driver distraction, semi-autonomous vehicle safety, and traffic zone analysis. Notable collaborations include studies on distracted driving in school zones and the effects of museum visits on mental clarity. Biondi has received federal research grants and contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles. His work emphasizes human-machine interaction challenges in automated systems, including legal liability implications and driver training requirements.
Education and Training:
- Specialization in Human Factors Engineering
- Advanced training in Ergonomics and Biomechanics
Research Interests:
- Automated vehicle human factors
- Cognitive workload measurement
- Driver distraction mitigation
- Workplace cognitive ergonomics
- Technology-assisted rehabilitation
Recent Article Trends: Focus on real-world validation of automated driving systems, validation of cognitive workload metrics (e.g., pupil size tracking), and interdisciplinary approaches to vehicle automation safety. His team has pioneered camera-based monitoring systems for manufacturing environments and developed novel blink detection algorithms for driver monitoring.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Human Systems Lab at UWindsor, collaborating with engineering faculty on cross-disciplinary projects through the WE-Spark Health Institute.
