Welcome to the Cerebral Hemodynamics Lab!

The goals of the Cerebral Hemodynamics Lab are 1) to create a better understanding of how we utilize and maintain cognitive resources in order to reduce accidents in professions that require system monitoring, and 2) to investigate the use of new displays and automation for military systems.

Humans can expend a considerable amount of mental energy while performing monitoring tasks, such as airport security screening or air-traffic control. Since this mental energy is finite, people cannot maintain focus over large areas or for long periods of time.

The members of the Cerebral Hemodynamics Lab are currently investigating optimal systems for providing maximal situation awareness, how people perform during long-duration tasks, and the effects of transitions in task load on performance. We use a variety of techniques, including Transcranial Doppler Sonography (TCD), functional Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy (fNIRS), subjective workload assessments, and personality and stress measures to examine these issues.