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Careers in Human Factors

"At Exponent, our clients regularly bring us new and interesting challenges. There is nothing more satisfying than taking a problem which seems messy at the outset, and developing a scientifically rigorous solution."

-- Gavin Huntley-Fenner, Ph.D., Managing Scientist

Our Human Factors Practice consists of individuals with advanced degrees in Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Engineering Psychology, Industrial Engineering, and Kinesiology. Our consultants are involved in projects of all types, including consulting, site inspections, research and development, and litigation support. We engage in original research projects, attend scientific conferences, and publish our work. We often have opportunities to work on multidisciplinary efforts with Vehicle Engineering, Biomechanics, Thermal Sciences, and our Health Sciences Group. Working here would give you a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge to some of the most challenging projects available in human factors.

Human Factors Team

Steven R. Arndt, Ph.D.

Principal

Ph.D.	University of Wisconsin, Madison	Industrial Engineering
M.S.I.E.	University of Wisconsin, Madison	Industrial Engineering
B.S.	University of Wisconsin, Madison	Psychology

Christine T. Wood, Ph.D.

Principal & Practice Director

Ph.D.	Stanford University	Experimental Psychology
B.A.	Stanford University	Psychology

Douglas E. Young, Ph.D.

Principal Scientist

Ph.D.	University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	Kinesiology
M.S.	University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	Kinesiology
B.S.	University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	Kinesiology

Julianne M. Fox

Managing Scientist

M.S.	University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign	Engineering Psychology
B.A.	University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign	History

Erin M. Harley, Ph.D.

Managing Scientist

	University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	Post Doctoral Fellow
Ph.D.	University of Washington	Cognitive Psychology
B.A.	Boston University	Psychology

Gavin Huntley-Fenner, Ph.D.

Managing Scientist

Ph.D.	Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	Cognitve Science
B.A.	Vassar College	Cognitive Science

David A. Krauss, Ph.D.

Managing Scientist

Ph.D.	University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience
M.A.	University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience
B.S.	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor	Biopsychology and Cognitive Science

Joseph B. Sala, Ph.D.

Managing Scientist

Postdoctoral Fellow	Stanford University
Ph.D.	Johns Hopkins University	Psychological and Brain Sciences
M.A.	Johns Hopkins University	Psychological and Brain Sciences
B.A.	Rutgers University	Psychology
B.S.	Rutgers University	Administration of Justice

Jason A. Droll, Ph.D.

Scientist

Ph.D.	University of Rochester	Brain and Cognitive Science
M.S.	University of Rochester	Brain and Cognitive Science
B.A.	University of California, Santa Cruz	Molecular Biology

Genevieve M. Heckman, Ph.D.

Scientist

Ph.D.	University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience
M.A.	University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience
B.A.	Wake Forest University	Psychology

Farheen S. Khan, Ph.D.

Associate

Ph.D.	University of Wisconsin, Madison	Industrial Engineering
M.S.	University of Wisconsin, Madison	Industrial Engineering
B.S.	University of Wisconsin, Madison	Industrial Engineering

Tate Kubose, Ph.D.

Scientist

Ph.D.	University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	Cognitive Psychology
M.A.	University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	Psychology
B.S.	University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign	Psychology

Sunil D. Lakhiani, Ph.D.

Associate

Ph.D.	University of Wisconsin, Madison	Industrial and Systems Engineering
M.S.	University of Wisconsin, Madison	Industrial and Systems Engineering
B.E.	University of Mumbai, India	Chemical Engineering

Miles Munro, Ph.D.

Scientist

Ph.D.	University of California, Irvine	Experimental Psychology / Cognitive Sciences
M.A.	University of California, Irvine	Experimental Psychology / Cognitive Sciences

Elizabeth A. Nichols, Ph.D.

Scientist

Ph.D.	Stanford University	Psychology
M.A.	Stanford University	Psychology
B.S.	University of California, San Diego	Cognitive Science

Jeremiah J. Sim

Scientist

M.S.	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor	Industrial and Operations Engineering
M.A.	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor	Sociology
B.A.	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor	Sociology

Doris Trachtman, Ph.D.

Senior Scientist

Ph.D.	University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	Cognitive Psychology
M.A.	University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	Cognitive Psychology
B.A.	University of Nevada, Las Vegas	Psychology

Exponent's Human Factors Practice works on diverse problems involving the study of human behavior in real-world situations. These might occur at the workplace, in recreation and sports, in transportation, or at home. We study the interaction of people with products, machines, and systems in their environments. We analyze patterns of risk taking, human error, accidents, and accident prevention and assist clients to develop safety information for use with products and processes. Our consultants use a wide variety of analytical techniques such as statistical analysis of the risk of activities or product use, and quantitative analysis using special-purpose software to characterize people's actions while they are videotaped performing tasks. We collect data through field and laboratory observations, surveys, and quantitative measurements of both the physical properties of the environment (such as sound or illumination) and human anthropometry and capabilities.

For more specific information, please view our capabilities listed below.