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Ilinca-Ruxandra Tone is a Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen's School of Psychology, where she is an active member of the Applied Psychology and Human Factors (APHF) research group. Her work focuses on examining Non-Technical Skills in high-risk environments, with particular emphasis on commercial fishing operations.
Education Background:
- PhD Psychology (2024) - University of Aberdeen
- MRes Psychology (2019) - University of Aberdeen
- MA Psychology (2017) - University of Aberdeen
Dr. Tone's research investigates situation awareness, decision making, teamwork, and communication in commercial fishing contexts. Her work falls under the broader human factors research umbrella of the APHF group, which examines non-technical skills across diverse operational environments from agriculture to aviation. Her research contributes to understanding normalisation of deviance and developing behavioral marker systems for safety-critical industries.
Scientific Recognition:
- University of Aberdeen Excellence Awards 2022 - Public Engagement with Research (Early Career Prize)
- Alan B Milne Prize for Best Psychology Undergraduate Thesis (2017)
As a member of the APHF group led by Dr. Amy Irwin, Dr. Tone participates in collaborative research initiatives and contributes to the group's mission of promoting applied research through monthly meetings, presentations, and industry collaborations. The group works with organizations across multiple sectors on human factors challenges.
The Applied Psychology and Human Factors group maintains several specialized research initiatives including HeliNOTS (behavioral marker systems for search and rescue), Veterinary Incivility Toolkit, and NTSAg (non-technical skills in agriculture), though Dr. Tone's specific involvement in these sub-projects isn't explicitly detailed in the available information.
