Biography
Ben D. Sawyer is a human factors engineer and applied neuroscientist fascinated by information exchange between human and machine. Brainwaves, biosignals, and mathematical theory help Sawyer and his teams to design the models and algorithms that power trustworthy machines. A graduate of UCF, he has worked with the U.S. Air Force’s 711th Human Performance Wing, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Sawyer’s math, research and design recommendations are leveraged by Fortune 500 companies. His team publishes in leading human factors and industrial engineering outlets, and collaborates with innovative industry and federal partners.
Recent Publications
Forthcoming
Education
- Postdoctoral Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Engineering, Cambridge, MA, January 2016 to January 2018.
- Ph.D. in Human Factors Psychology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, November 2015
- M.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, May 2014
- B.S. Cognitive Psychology (Honors Scholar), Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO, May 2010
Specialties
- Human Factors Engineering
- Neuroergonomics
- Human-systems Integration
- Design
In The News
- Research in 60 Seconds: Using Tech to Improve Readability (August 30, 2024)