Frank Flemisch

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Flemisch serves as Professor at RWTH Aachen University within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, specifically affiliated with the Institute of Automotive Engineering (IAW). His office is located in the Collective Building of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Eilfschornsteinstraße 18, Aachen, with direct contact via +49 241 80-99435 and email f.flemisch@iaw.rwth-aachen.de.

Professor Flemisch specializes in system ergonomics with research spanning human-machine interaction, automated driving systems, and human-AI cooperation. His work focuses on meaningful human control frameworks, confidence horizons in cooperative systems, and capability-based task allocation between humans and machines. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on defense technology integration, teleoperation systems, and cognitive aspects of human-system interaction in automated environments.

Analysis of his publication trends shows consistent exploration of holistic models for human-AI integration, particularly through bow-tie frameworks that balance human control with system autonomy. His research bridges theoretical concepts like human capability conjugation with practical applications in automotive and defense contexts, emphasizing stakeholder-oriented design and agile development methodologies. Much of his recent work addresses the critical transition points where human operators must interact with or take over from automated systems.

Professor Flemisch actively contributes to the development of cooperative vehicle systems, with significant attention to human factors in teleoperated vehicles and the psychological aspects of human-machine teaming. His approach integrates cognitive science principles with engineering design to create more intuitive and trustworthy automated systems across multiple domains including automotive, aerospace, and defense applications.