معرفی
Natalia Ransolin is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science at Macquarie University. She holds dual PhDs in Health Innovation from Macquarie University (awarded April 11, 2024) and Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) in Brazil (awarded March 18, 2024). Her academic background includes a Master's in Civil Engineering from UFRGS (2019) and a Bachelor's in Architecture and Urban Planning from the same institution (2016).
Dr. Ransolin's educational journey reflects her interdisciplinary approach to healthcare and built environment research. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from UFRGS in 2016, followed by a Master's in Civil Engineering in 2019 with a focus on integrated modeling of functional and structural requirements in Complex Socio-Technical Systems. Her doctoral work spanned two institutions through a cotutelle arrangement, with her PhD in Engineering from UFRGS focusing on built environment design knowledge for resilient internal logistics in hospitals, and her PhD in Health Innovation from Macquarie University exploring similar themes within the healthcare context.
Dr. Ransolin's research interests center on applying human factors and ergonomics principles to healthcare environments. Her work focuses on Complex Socio-Technical Systems, Healthcare Resilience Engineering, and the application of the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM) to understand and improve hospital built environments. She investigates how Building Information Modelling (BIM), project management, and requirements management can contribute to more resilient healthcare facilities, particularly in areas like internal logistics, emergency departments, and surgical services. Her research bridges architecture, engineering, and healthcare to create environments that better support patient care and staff workflows.
Analysis of Dr. Ransolin's recent publications reveals a strong focus on applying systems thinking to healthcare facility design. Her work consistently examines how the built environment impacts healthcare delivery, with particular attention to resilience in the face of disruptions. She employs methods like FRAM and clinical simulation to identify hazards and develop design principles that address social inequities in healthcare access. Her research spans multiple healthcare settings including operating rooms, emergency departments, and forensic medical examination spaces, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to healthcare facility design.
Dr. Ransolin has received notable recognition for her work, including:
- IEA/Kingfar Award for Research in Human Factors / Ergonomics Issues (2020)
- Young Talents Program (2019)
Her research activities include significant contributions to understanding work-as-done in hospital emergency departments, particularly for vulnerable patient populations. She is actively involved in multiple research projects, including a current project on forensic medical examination spaces for Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) victim survivors, which aims to develop design principles addressing social inequities. Dr. Ransolin regularly contributes to the academic community through peer review activities for journals including Safety Science, Scientific Reports, and Revista Ambiente Construído.
As a member of the Australian Institute of Health Innovation Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, Dr. Ransolin collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of researchers focused on improving healthcare systems through innovative design and implementation strategies. Her work connects architecture, engineering, and healthcare to create more resilient and equitable healthcare environments.
