Postgraduate Study

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The Centre places significant emphasis on research training through our postgraduate study program comprising PhD and Masters degree projects focused on the application and/or extension of human factors and sociotechnical systems theory and methods.

We currently have the following PhD students exploring key human factors issues across a diverse range of contexts:

  • Karl Dodd Optimising systemic controls for the prevention of child sexual abuse in soccer in Australia
  • Isaiah Elstak Identifying the Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Sports
  • Samantha Jackson A systems approach to redesigning the Australian safety framework for Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems.
  • Nicole Liddell, A systems thinking approach to address technology-facilitated abuse in the context of intimate partner violence.
  • Ryan McNeilly Smith Bioclimatic urban design policy for improved microclimates in the public realm: A case study of extreme heat mitigation in Queensland
  • Tania Stevenson, A systems thinking approach to improving performance pathways in Australian Athletics
  • Riley Thomson, Human-AI Teaming in Healthcare: A Systems-Level Analysis of Distributed Situation
    Awareness
  • Tobias Volbert: Inclusive design beyond accessibility: Establishing an approach for sensory main streets to optimise urban comfort for everyone
  • Lachlan Whittle: Developing and testing systems thinking-based leading indicators for nuclear safety 

We currently have the following Masters students exploring key human factors issues across a diverse range of contexts:

  • Martin de Lange: Exploring the opportunities and challenges for future service planning and delivery of sport and recreation infrastructure
  • Erin Stevens: Power and teamwork: applying systems thinking to understand and prevent medication management failures in hospitals
  • Brian Warner: Effective engagement for equitable outcomes for Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders

Student completions:

  • Elizabeth Grey Forecasting system safety performance
  • Alison O’Brien Investigating distributed situation awareness (DSA) and inter-agency coordination in Search and Rescue (SAR) operations
  • Dr Brandon King Using Systems Thinking/HFE to Identify and Mitigate the Risks Associated with the Use of Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • Dr Peter McCormack, Applying systems thinking to understand and prevent the risks associated with manual tasks
  • Dr Mitch Naughton, Quantifying the collision in the rugby football codes
  • Dr Rachael Wynne, Direction of visual attention and visual search within the context of driving.
  • Dr Judy Watson, Identify theft and continuation of internet use
  • Dr Dennis Desmond, Optimising illicit dark net marketplace intervention 2020
  • Dr Matthew Woolley, A systems approach to accident investigation. 2020
  • Dr Brian Thoroman, A systems-thinking based model of near miss incidents 2020
  • Dr Eryn Grant, Accident prediction in complex Sociotechnical systems, 2020
  • Dr Nick Patorniti, Sociotechnical systems and main street urban planning and design, 2019
  • Dr Tony Carden, A systems approach to regulatory system design and evaluation, 2019
  • Dr Clare Dallat, A systems approach to risk assessment in led outdoor activities, 2018
  • Dr Scott McLean, A complex systems approach to football performance analysis, 2018
  • Dr Adam Hulme, (Federation University), A systems approach to running injuries, 2017
  • Dr Timothy Neville, Distributed situation awareness in Australian Football Rules umpire systems, 2017

For further information regarding our HDR program and opportunities to study within the centre please contact Professor Paul Salmon, (07) 5456 5893, psalmon@usc.edu.au or a theme leader relevant to your area of study.