Aerospace Human-Centered Innovation Hub

The Aerospace Human-Centered Innovation Hub investigates ways to accelerate innovation in flight operations through human-centered design research.

We aim to improve human and system performance by designing better training, procedures and processes, interfaces, and tools that support the work of the humans in the system. Through our research, we identify emerging needs and develop novel solutions to real-world problems. We partner with airlines, academia, industry and government entities to ensure out solutions are feasible and effective.

Equipment

• Video conferencing system
• Flat-panel, fixed-based simulator
• 3D printer
• Two Empatica health monitoring watches

Research Capacity

The Innovation Hub's research methods include human-centered design, ethnography, experimentations, cognitive work analysis, modeling and simulation. The research team engages in multiple sponsored research programs focusing on improving the operational effectiveness, efficiency and safety of the global air transport system.