Human Factors PhD

Applying experimental design, neuroimaging, and human-performance modeling across aerospace, automotive, and consumer technology

Brandon Fluegel, Ph.D. — Human Factors Researcher

Human Factors Researcher (Ph.D.) specializing in human-autonomy interaction and cognitive systems. Pairs rapid field research (contextual inquiry, service blueprinting, rapid iterative testing) with quantitative human-performance methods (psychophysics, cognitive load modeling, simulated-use evaluation). Research across NASA, Mercedes-Benz, Amazon (perception-derived latency thresholds, $50M in operational value; US Patent US-12532040-B1), and EchoStar (human factors strategy across software, hardware, and AI).

From applications → Global standards

Evolving established models into modern agent trust frameworks

From AI voice systems → Product strategy

Applying psychophysics to monetization at scale

From product strategy → Global operations

Taking cognitive load reduction to emerging markets

From global ops → Mission-critical systems

Where cognitive error costs lives, not conversions

From space systems → Autonomous vehicles

Translating trust frameworks to human-machine interfaces