A systems approach to redesigning the Australian safety framework for Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems.
Sam’s PhD research uses the systems thinking many-models approach to identify risks and controls across the Australian Remotely Piloted Aerial System safety framework. The research focuses on higher-level controls and interventions. A set of Human Factors Ergonomics models specifically designed for complex sociotechnical systems is used to describe, analyse, predict risk, and propose interventions to redesign the system. Associate Professor Gemma Read and Professor Paul Salmon are supervising Sam’s research.
Sam served in the Australian Defence Force for over 24 years in a broad range of specialist, leadership, and management roles. As a registered psychologist, the highlight of her career was working in the Psychology and Human Factors Section within the Army Aviation capability. In this role, she provided specialist advice on systems safety, incident investigation, fatigue management, performance, and suitability for the airborne environment. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from Deakin University, a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) with Class I Honours from Charles Sturt University, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Safety and Accident Investigation from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom.
Her research and professional interests include complex systems analysis, incident analysis, human-technology interactions, and team & individual performance through a systems lens.
If you would like to chat about any of these interests with Sam, please reach out to her at:
Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science 