Ellen Bass

Ellen Bass spearheads initiatives to address complex challenges in human-centered systems engineering as the Interim Senior Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Information Science at Drexel University. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, she has made significant strides in understanding and enhancing human performance through innovative research and design methodologies. Her research interests lie at the intersection of decision-making, human judgment, and human-automation interaction. Ellen's work is pivotal in developing theories that elucidate human performance, particularly in environments where human and automated systems must collaborate seamlessly. She is renowned for her ability to characterize human judgment and decision-making processes, providing insights that are crucial for designing effective human-centered systems. Ellen's expertise extends to modeling human judgment in conjunction with information automation, where she employs quantitative modeling methodologies to evaluate and improve the interaction between humans and automated systems. Her research has led to the creation of computational models that simulate both human-human and human-automation interactions, offering valuable frameworks for understanding and optimizing these complex dynamics. In addition to her theoretical contributions, Ellen is dedicated to designing practical interventions that enhance human judgment and decision-making. Her work in this area aims to improve the efficacy and reliability of human-centered systems, ensuring that they are both user-friendly and capable of supporting critical decision-making processes. Throughout her career, Ellen Bass has been a driving force in advancing the field of human-centered systems engineering. Her research not only contributes to academic knowledge but also has practical implications for industries where human-automation collaboration is essential. Her commitment to improving human performance through innovative research continues to inspire and influence the next generation of scholars and practitioners in the field.