Human Systems Integration

The domain of human systems integration is a multidisciplinary field of research that endeavors to extend knowledge about how people interact with technology. This research area considers human cognitive and physical needs and capabilities as a top priority to be integrated into the design and development of modern sociotechnical systems to improve their safety and performance.

This area includes:

Human-Automation Systems in Transport Operations: Empirical analysis and modeling based approaches to study highly automated, partially autonomous, and remotely controlled vehicles in a variety of domains.

Wearable Sensors and Technologies: Tools for employing wearable sensors to quantify human performance and human-machine fluency in operational settings requiring optimal control of exoskeletons, drones, and other types of robots.

Inclusive Design: Methods that consider the full spectrum of human functional variability, with an emphasis on users that are vulnerable to exclusion, such as elderly individuals and those who have disabilities and special needs.

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The IOE led student chapter of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) society was recently recognized with the highest honor from HFES at the national society meeting in Baltimore.

Jessie Yang receives NSF Career Award

April 20, 2021

U-M IOE Assistant Professor Jessie Yang has received an NSF Career Award for research on facilitating trust in autonomous technology.

Jessie Yang and Cong Shi win second place in NATO Innovation Challenge

February 24, 2021

U-M IOE faculty have been awarded second place at the NATO Innovation Challenge for their presented solution that integrates optimization and human factors for autonomous decision making. 

Nadine Sarter receives FAA funding for research on pilots’ role in risk mitigation

February 3, 2021

U-M IOE professor, Nadine Sarter has received funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for research on the role flight crews play in aviation safety.

U-M HFES Student Chapter and Na Du Awarded at HFES Annual Meeting

November 13, 2020

HFES awards the U-M Student Chapter with the Outstanding Student Chapter Gold Award. Na Du, a U-M IOE PhD candidate, was also recognized individually with two awards and a scholarship.

Jessie Yang and Cong Shi receive funding from AFOSR for human-autonomy teaming

October 20, 2020

U-M IOE professors receive AFOSR funding to further their research on human-autonomy teaming.

Leia Stirling selected as a Class of 2021 AIAA Associate Fellow

October 8, 2020

U-M IOE Associate Professor Leia Stirling joins the Class of 2021 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Associate Fellows.

Professor Emeritus W. Monroe Keyserling creates full fellowship fund for IOE students

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U-M IOE professor emeritus, W. Monroe Keyserling, has endowed the W. Monroe Keyserling Fellowship Fund.

Jessie Yang and Cong Shi receive ARL funding for research on human-agent teaming

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U-M IOE assistant professor, Xi Jessie Yang, and associate professor, Cong Shi, have received funding from the Army Research Laboratory to improve trust dynamics within human-agent relationships to create effective teaming.