How the way we tell stories shapes justice.
This project studies how framing effects influence decision-making in murder trials and examines how different presentations of the same facts can alter judgments and outcomes. It merges psychology and legal reasoning, providing insight into cognitive bias in the courtroom.

When communication and coordination make the difference between life and death.
Using the HFACS framework, this project analyzes CRM breakdowns in HEMS accidents, highlighting patterns in communication, decision-making, and systemic issues that contribute to accidents.

Bringing artificial intelligence to human factors analysis.
This project integrates AI and machine learning with HFACS coding, making aviation accident investigations more efficient and consistent. The research explores how AI tools can streamline human factors classification and improve safety analysis workflows.

Exploring how flight crews maintain safety when systems fail.
This research focuses on resilience in rotorcraft operations, analyzing NTSB accident reports and simulator data to uncover positive human behaviors that prevent disasters. The goal is to enhance pilot training and system design by understanding what goes right.

Revealing the deeper structures that enable harm.
This project extends HFACS into destructive behaviors, focusing on sexual abuse cases. By analyzing how systemic failures, cultural norms, and organizational blind spots contribute to abuse, this research seeks to improve accountability frameworks and institutional safeguards.

Mapping the intersection of mind and body.
This study explored the connections between emotions, facial expressions, and physiological responses like heart rate. The study combined psychology and biometrics, contributing to the field of emotion recognition and affective science.

Understanding the cognitive pathways behind pilot decisions.
This work applies cognitive decision-making models to rotorcraft accident investigations, using HFACS to analyze pilot error and reveal the thought processes behind critical decisions in high-pressure aviation environments.

Why small failures add up to systemic collapse.
Applying rivet theory to aviation safety, this project investigates how minor errors and oversights can accumulate, leading to system-wide failure. The research emphasizes the importance of design resilience and early intervention.

How technology reshapes memory and verdicts in the courtroom.
This study examines how Augmented Reality (AR) evidence presentations affect juror memory, attention, and decision-making. It explores the intersection of technology, cognition, and legal processes to assess the risks and benefits of AR in trials.