Director

Dr. Maryam Zahabi
Dr. Zahabi’s research is focused on applying Human Systems Engineering theories and principles in the design and analysis of complex human-in-the-loop systems. In particular, she is interested in usability evaluation and interface design of health information technologies; law enforcement in-vehicle technology design, training, driving distraction and multi-tasking performance under high workload driving conditions; and virtual and augmented reality applications to improve human cognitive performance. Other research interests include applications of cognitive performance modeling and system safety analysis techniques in different domains, interruptions in healthcare settings, patient safety monitoring, and adverse event prediction using data analytics.
Doctoral Students

Junho Park

Farzaneh Shahini
Her current project is focused on assessing the effect of
takeover situations and different levels of automation on police officer safety.

Vanessa Nasr
navigation application
Graduate Students

David Wozniak

Ashutosh Chauhan
EMG based Interfaces to enhance the capabilities of upper limb amputees
Undergraduate Students

Kyle Crusius

Mary Gamble

Kaiwen Wang

Austin Kees
using simulation and augmented
reality displays to decrease
the cognitive demand/workload
of first responders in high
stress scenarios.