Professor Penelope Sanderson
Professor

Penelope Sanderson

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Background

Lay detail

  • Professor of Cognitive Engineering and Human Factors (Joint appointment: School of Psychology, School of ITEE, School of Clinical Medicine)
  • Leader, Cognitive Engineering Research Group (CERG).
  • Leader, Cognitive Systems Engineering Group, School of ITEE.
  • Responsible for development and operation of the University of Queensland Usability Laboratory (UQUL).
  • Director of ARC Key Centre for Human Factors and Applied Cognitive Psychology, 2004-2007.
  • Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA).
  • Fellow of the USA-based Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES).
  • Fellow of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA)

Background:

  • Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1997-2006.
  • Professor of Computer Science (HCI), Swinburne University of Technology, 1997-2001.
  • Assistant and then tenured Associate Professor of Psychology, M&IE, and Aviation, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1985-1996.

Editorial responsibilities

  • Associate Editor, Human Factors in Healthcare, 2021-present
  • Regional Editor, Cognition Technology and Work, 2000-present.
  • Consulting Editor, Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 2005-2011, 2013-present
  • Editorial Board, Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, 2005-present.
  • Editorial Board, Human Factors, 1986-1997, 2005-2013, 2016-present.
  • Associate Editor, Human Factors, 2014-2015.
  • Associate Editor, Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied: 2012-2013.
  • Associate Editor, International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 2002-2005.

Availability

Professor Penelope Sanderson is:
Not available for supervision

Fields of research

Clinical sciences Cognitive and computational psychology

Research interests

  • Primary research interests

    My primary research interests are in the area of cognitive systems engineering, human factors, and engineering psychology. I develop and test theories of human interaction with complex technical systems, and I strive to develop principles that can guide the design of effective visual and auditory interfaces.

Search Professor Penelope Sanderson’s works on UQ eSpace

289 works between 1984 and 2024
All (289) Journal Article (141) Book Chapter (5) Conference Publication (140) Book (1) Other Outputs (2)

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1996

Conference Publication

Work domain analysis of a pasteurization plant: Using abstraction hierarchies to analyze sensor needs

Reising, Dvc and Sanderson, PM (1996). Work domain analysis of a pasteurization plant: Using abstraction hierarchies to analyze sensor needs. Human-Factors-and-Ergonomics-Society 40th Annual Meeting on Human Centered Technology - Key to the Future, Philadelphia Pa, 1996. SANTA MONICA: HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS SOC.

Work domain analysis of a pasteurization plant: Using abstraction hierarchies to analyze sensor needs

1996

Conference Publication

In and out of the loop: Strategic skill and windows of opportunity in discrete process control

Sanderson, P (1996). In and out of the loop: Strategic skill and windows of opportunity in discrete process control. Human-Factors-and-Ergonomics-Society 40th Annual Meeting on Human Centered Technology - Key to the Future, Philadelphia Pa, 1996. SANTA MONICA: HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS SOC.

In and out of the loop: Strategic skill and windows of opportunity in discrete process control

1995

Conference Publication

The advising workbench: Participation-based development of a software environment to support student advising

Sanderson, P, Iozzo, N, Buberel, J and Au, I (1995). The advising workbench: Participation-based development of a software environment to support student advising. 39th Annual Meeting of the Human-Factors-and-Ergonomics-Society, San Diego Ca, Oct 09-13, 1995. SANTA MONICA: HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS SOC.

The advising workbench: Participation-based development of a software environment to support student advising

1995

Conference Publication

Diagnosis of multiple faults in systems: Effects of fault difficulty, expectancy, and prior exposure

Sanderson, PM, Reising, Dvc and Augustiniak, MJ (1995). Diagnosis of multiple faults in systems: Effects of fault difficulty, expectancy, and prior exposure. 39th Annual Meeting of the Human-Factors-and-Ergonomics-Society, San Diego Ca, Oct 09-13, 1995. SANTA MONICA: HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS SOC.

Diagnosis of multiple faults in systems: Effects of fault difficulty, expectancy, and prior exposure

1995

Journal Article

The "Bird's Foot" integrated graphical interface for NPP operation

Moray, N., Jones, B. G., Sanderson, P. M., Reising, D. V., Shaheen, S. and Rasmussen, J. (1995). The "Bird's Foot" integrated graphical interface for NPP operation. Advances in Human Factors/Ergonomics, 20 (C), 995-998. doi: 10.1016/S0921-2647(06)80157-7

The "Bird's Foot" integrated graphical interface for NPP operation

1995

Conference Publication

Mapping the domain of electronic repair shops: A field study in fault diagnosis

Reising, Dvc and Sanderson, PM (1995). Mapping the domain of electronic repair shops: A field study in fault diagnosis. 39th Annual Meeting of the Human-Factors-and-Ergonomics-Society, San Diego Ca, Oct 09-13, 1995. SANTA MONICA: HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS SOC.

Mapping the domain of electronic repair shops: A field study in fault diagnosis

1995

Conference Publication

MacSHAPA: Software support for exploratory sequential data analysis

Sanderson, PM (1995). MacSHAPA: Software support for exploratory sequential data analysis. 39th Annual Meeting of the Human-Factors-and-Ergonomics-Society, San Diego Ca, Oct 09-13, 1995. SANTA MONICA: HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS SOC.

MacSHAPA: Software support for exploratory sequential data analysis

1994

Journal Article

Macshapa and the Enterprise of Exploratory Sequential Data-Analysis (esda)

Sanderson, P, Scott, J, Johnston, T, Mainzer, J, Watanabe, L and James, J (1994). Macshapa and the Enterprise of Exploratory Sequential Data-Analysis (esda). International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 41 (5), 633-681. doi: 10.1006/ijhc.1994.1077

Macshapa and the Enterprise of Exploratory Sequential Data-Analysis (esda)

1994

Journal Article

Handling Complex Real-World Data with 2 Cognitive Engineering Tools - Cogent and Macshape

Sanderson, PM, McNeese, MD and Zaff, BS (1994). Handling Complex Real-World Data with 2 Cognitive Engineering Tools - Cogent and Macshape. Behavior Research Methods Instruments & Computers, 26 (2), 117-124. doi: 10.3758/BF03204603

Handling Complex Real-World Data with 2 Cognitive Engineering Tools - Cogent and Macshape

1994

Conference Publication

Alchemist - Support for Emergent Models of Work Practices in Collaborative Systems

Jones, PM, Kaplan, SM, Sanderson, PM and Star, SL (1994). Alchemist - Support for Emergent Models of Work Practices in Collaborative Systems. 1994 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics - Humans, Information and Technology (SMC 94), San Antonio Tx, Oct 02-05, 1994. NEW YORK: I E E E.

Alchemist - Support for Emergent Models of Work Practices in Collaborative Systems

1994

Journal Article

Exploratory Sequential Data-Analysis - Foundations

Sanderson, PM and Fisher, C (1994). Exploratory Sequential Data-Analysis - Foundations. Human-Computer Interaction, 9 (3-4), 251-317. doi: 10.1207/s15327051hci0903

Exploratory Sequential Data-Analysis - Foundations

1994

Journal Article

Introduction to This Special Issue On Exploratory Sequential Data-Analysis

Sanderson, PM and Fisher, C (1994). Introduction to This Special Issue On Exploratory Sequential Data-Analysis. Human-Computer Interaction, 9 (3-4), 247-250. doi: 10.1207/s15327051hci0903

Introduction to This Special Issue On Exploratory Sequential Data-Analysis

1993

Conference Publication

Mental set and complexity effects in the diagnosis of simultaneous faults in a simple binary adder

Sanderson, P. M., Appeddu, T. and Reising, D. V. (1993). Mental set and complexity effects in the diagnosis of simultaneous faults in a simple binary adder. Fifth IFAC/IFIP/IFORS/IEA Symposium, The Hague, the Netherlands, 9–11 June 1992. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-08-041900-8.50025-6

Mental set and complexity effects in the diagnosis of simultaneous faults in a simple binary adder

1992

Journal Article

The Complex Role of Perceptual Organization in Visual-Display Design Theory

Sanderson, PM, Haskell, I and Flach, JM (1992). The Complex Role of Perceptual Organization in Visual-Display Design Theory. Ergonomics, 35 (10), 1199-1219. doi: 10.1080/00140139208967390

The Complex Role of Perceptual Organization in Visual-Display Design Theory

1992

Journal Article

On the Origins of the Skills, Rules, and Knowledge Framework - a Brief Comment

Vicente, KJ and Sanderson, PM (1992). On the Origins of the Skills, Rules, and Knowledge Framework - a Brief Comment. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 36 (2), 181-182. doi: 10.1016/0951-8320(92)90098-6

On the Origins of the Skills, Rules, and Knowledge Framework - a Brief Comment

1992

Journal Article

Cognitive Task-Analysis of a Complex Work Domain - a Case-Study

Moray, N, Sanderson, PM and Vicente, KJ (1992). Cognitive Task-Analysis of a Complex Work Domain - a Case-Study. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 36 (3), 207-216. doi: 10.1016/0951-8320(92)90067-U

Cognitive Task-Analysis of a Complex Work Domain - a Case-Study

1991

Journal Article

Emergent Features in Visual-Display Design for 2 Types of Failure-Detection Tasks

Buttigieg, MA and Sanderson, PM (1991). Emergent Features in Visual-Display Design for 2 Types of Failure-Detection Tasks. Human Factors, 33 (6), 631-651. doi: 10.1177/001872089103300603

Emergent Features in Visual-Display Design for 2 Types of Failure-Detection Tasks

1991

Journal Article

Heuristic and Statistical Support for Protocol Analysis with Shapa Version 2.01

James, JM and Sanderson, PM (1991). Heuristic and Statistical Support for Protocol Analysis with Shapa Version 2.01. Behavior Research Methods Instruments & Computers, 23 (4), 449-460. doi: 10.3758/BF03209987

Heuristic and Statistical Support for Protocol Analysis with Shapa Version 2.01

1990

Journal Article

Predicting Fault-Diagnosis Performance - Why Are Some Bugs Hard to Find

Sanderson, PM and Murtagh, JM (1990). Predicting Fault-Diagnosis Performance - Why Are Some Bugs Hard to Find. Ieee Transactions On Systems Man and Cybernetics, 20 (1), 274-283. doi: 10.1109/21.47830

Predicting Fault-Diagnosis Performance - Why Are Some Bugs Hard to Find

1990

Journal Article

Knowledge Acquisition and Fault-Diagnosis - Experiments with Plault

Sanderson, PM (1990). Knowledge Acquisition and Fault-Diagnosis - Experiments with Plault. Ieee Transactions On Systems Man and Cybernetics, 20 (1), 225-242. doi: 10.1109/21.47823

Knowledge Acquisition and Fault-Diagnosis - Experiments with Plault

Current funding

  • 2022 - 2025
    Information support tools for the trauma patient pathway
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Designing work roles for crew operating multiple unmanned aircraft
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2018 - 2023
    Wearable displays for high-tempo work in mission-critical worlds
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Evaluation of an enhanced pulse oximeter auditory display: A simulator study
    Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    COMPASS - passport processing research project
    Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Rethinking auditory alarms
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    COMPASS - passport processing research project
    Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Provision of Behaviour Change Research Services for Lost and Stolen Passports
    Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Assessment of the burden and consequences of interruptions in health care to workflow and patient outcomes
    Metro South Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Interruptions, work coordination, and resilience
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Sonification and Multiple-Patient Monitoring
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Cognitive Work Analysis and Defence Futures
    Department Defence - Defence Science & Technology
    Open grant
  • 2009
    UQUL upgrade as UQ contribution to NICTA
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2006
    Anaesthesia auditory alarm design and evaluation recommendation for alarm standards
    Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Advanced auditory displays for patient monitoring in anesthesia and intensive care
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Designing for visual and auditory attention in complex high-tempo worlds
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004
    NHMRC_Equipment Grant_Psy_HLTH_Sanderson, Watson, Crawford
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Development of a computational model for the prediction of mental workload in air traffic control
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Designing Multivariate Data Displays To Support Decision Making In Medical Intensive Care Units
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2008
    ARC Centre for Complex Systems
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Modelling of Command and Control (C2) and commander decision making for a company commander using a Cognitive Work Analysis approach
    Department Defence - Defence Science & Technology
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Sonification for Complex, Mission-Critical Work Environments
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2004
    If IT does not work for people, does it work at all? Human supervisory control in a dynamic electricity market
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2002
    Cognitive work analysis (CWA)-based methodologies to support the human factors effort during AEW&C operational test and evaluation
    Department Defence - Defence Science & Technology
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Penelope Sanderson is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

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