معرفی
Melle Zijlstra is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath. He is affiliated with The Foundry: Centre for Digital, Manufacturing & Design and the Bath Institute for the Augmented Human. His research focuses on trust and self-efficacy in human interactions with automated systems, particularly in domains like grammar/spelling checking. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to innovation and education.
Education:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2022), University of Bath, supervised by Prof. Laird, Prof. Payne, Dr. Newnes, and Dr. Jones.
Research Interests:
Zijlstra explores how users perceive and interact with automated assistance tools, examining factors like trust and self-efficacy. His studies apply signal detection theory and cognitive psychology frameworks to understand decision-making in technology-mediated tasks. Recent work emphasizes ethical implications of AI in education and workplace productivity.
Key Contributions:
- 2025: Published study on trust dynamics in grammar/spelling checking tools, highlighting the role of user confidence in judgment accuracy.
Labs/Tech:
Active in cross-disciplinary teams at The Foundry and the Bath Institute for the Augmented Human, focusing on human-centered design in digital manufacturing and augmented technologies.
