Russell Branaghan

Russell J. Branaghan, PhD is an Adjunct Lecturer at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering, specifically in the Segal Design Institute's Master of Product Design and Development program. He concurrently serves as Emeritus Faculty in Human Systems Engineering and User Experience at Arizona State University (ASU) and holds a Visiting Professorship in Human Factors at Northwestern. His professional background includes leadership roles in human factors at Hewlett Packard, IBM, Fitch, and Lextant Corporation.

• Education: PhD in Human Factors/Systems Engineering
• Key Affiliations: Research Collective (President), Segal Design Institute

Dr. Branaghan's research focuses on human-centered design methodologies for healthcare technologies, particularly medical devices. His work emphasizes reducing human error through ergonomic design and regulatory compliance. He has authored over 100 publications, including books like Humanizing Healthcare.

His consulting practice, Research Collective, specializes in UX and human factors consulting for consumer and medical products. Notable industry experience includes optimizing clinical workflows and improving medical device usability.