Human Autonomy Teaming and Autonomous Systems Research Engineer
Studying trust, cognition, and human–machine collaboration in advanced engineered systems. Background in precision electromechanical design, smart material based motion control, and experimental technology development.
About Me
I investigate how humans interact with increasingly capable autonomous and robotic systems. My research focuses on human autonomy teaming, including how trust, cognitive state, and system behavior influence collaboration between human operators and autonomous technologies.
Before focusing on this work, I worked as an electromechanical engineer designing precision motion and vibration control systems using smart materials. I later contributed to research and design projects as a contract engineer, developing prototype platforms and integrating sensing and control technologies across multiple domains.
This combination of research and engineering experience allows me to investigate human interaction with autonomous systems while also understanding and designing the physical and technical systems that shape those interactions.
Research Themes
Human Autonomy Teaming
Studying how humans coordinate with autonomous systems in complex operational environments, with emphasis on trust dynamics, supervision, and adaptive collaboration.
Operator State and System Performance
Investigating how cognitive state, workload, and behavioral responses influence human–machine system effectiveness.
Experimental Autonomous Systems
Designing and using robotic and electromechanical platforms to evaluate interaction, coordination, and performance in human supervised autonomy.
Selected Projects
This portfolio collects projects focused on human autonomy teaming, system design, and human–machine interaction. The work spans both research and applied engineering environments and includes experiments, prototypes, and design investigations.
Applied Engineering and Contract Work
Alongside research activities, I have supported engineering and R&D efforts involving electromechanical system design, prototype development, sensing integration, and precision motion control using smart materials. This work provided practical experience translating system level requirements into functional hardware and experimental platforms. This work provided practical experience translating system level requirements into functional hardware and experimental platforms.
