Jon Bernhard Høstmark

Jon Bernhard Høstmark is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Cybernetics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on autonomous systems, particularly in maritime applications, addressing challenges related to human-machine interaction, cognitive workload analysis, and safe operation protocols for autonomous ships.

His work explores remote supervision methodologies for unmanned vessels, including eye-tracking analysis and display design principles to optimize human oversight. He has conducted empirical studies comparing novices and experts in supervising autonomous ships, contributing to understanding trust dynamics and operational efficiency in future maritime systems.

Publications from 2021-2023 consistently address autonomous ship challenges, emphasizing human factors and system safety. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His research aligns with interdisciplinary efforts to bridge technological innovation with human-centric operational needs in maritime automation.