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)

101 - 120 of 289 works

2014

Journal Article

Can the decision ladder framework help inform industry risk assessment processes?

Hassall, Maureen E. and Sanderson, Penelope M. (2014). Can the decision ladder framework help inform industry risk assessment processes?. Ergonomics Australia, 10 (3).

Can the decision ladder framework help inform industry risk assessment processes?

2014

Other Outputs

Incentives and Australians’ passport care

Greenaway, Katharine, Peters, Kim, Steffens, Niklas, Haslam, S. Alexander, Sanderson, Penelope and Tangen, Jason (2014). Incentives and Australians’ passport care.

Incentives and Australians’ passport care

2014

Journal Article

The development and testing of SAfER: a resilience-based human factors method

Hassall, Maureen E., Sanderson, Penelope P. and Cameron, Ian T. (2014). The development and testing of SAfER: a resilience-based human factors method. Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, 8 (2), 162-186. doi: 10.1177/1555343414527287

The development and testing of SAfER: a resilience-based human factors method

2014

Conference Publication

The effect of visual cues on how people handle interruptions

Huber, Stephan, Weng, Michael, Grundgeiger, Tobias and Sanderson, Penelope (2014). The effect of visual cues on how people handle interruptions. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 58th Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 27-31 October 2014. Thousand Oaks, CA, United States: SAGE. doi: 10.1177/1541931214581052

The effect of visual cues on how people handle interruptions

2014

Conference Publication

Tactile displays of pulse oximetry in integrated and separated configurations

McLanders, Mia, Santomauro, Chiara, Tran, Jimmy and Sanderson, Penelope (2014). Tactile displays of pulse oximetry in integrated and separated configurations. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 58th Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 27-31 October 2014. Thousand Oaks, CA, United States: SAGE. doi: 10.1177/1541931214581158

Tactile displays of pulse oximetry in integrated and separated configurations

2014

Journal Article

A formative approach to the strategies analysis phase of cognitive work analysis

Hassall, Maureen E. and Sanderson, Penelope M. (2014). A formative approach to the strategies analysis phase of cognitive work analysis. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 15 (3), 215-261. doi: 10.1080/1463922X.2012.725781

A formative approach to the strategies analysis phase of cognitive work analysis

2014

Conference Publication

Industry perspectives on organisational resilience

Hassall, Maureen E., Sanderson, Penelope M. and Cameron, Ian T. (2014). Industry perspectives on organisational resilience. RISK 2014 Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 28-30 May 2014. Barton, ACT, Australia: Engineers Australia.

Industry perspectives on organisational resilience

2014

Journal Article

Prospective memory in complex sociotechnical systems

Grundgeiger, Tobias, Sanderson, Penelope M. and Key Dismukes, R. (2014). Prospective memory in complex sociotechnical systems. Zeitschrift fur Psychologie / Journal of Psychology, 222 (2), 100-109. doi: 10.1027/2151-2604/a000171

Prospective memory in complex sociotechnical systems

2013

Journal Article

Emergency medical equipment storage: benefits of visual cues tested in field and simulated settings

Grundgeiger, Tobias, Harris, Bonnie, Ford, Nicholas, Abbey, Michael, Sanderson, Penelope M. and Venkatesh, Balasubramanian (2013). Emergency medical equipment storage: benefits of visual cues tested in field and simulated settings. Human Factors, OnlineFirst (5), 1-15. doi: 10.1177/0018720813514605

Emergency medical equipment storage: benefits of visual cues tested in field and simulated settings

2013

Journal Article

Relative position vectors: an alternative approach to conflict detection in air traffic control

Vuckovic, Anita, Sanderson, Penelope, Neal, Andrew, Gaukrodger, Stephen and Wong, B. L. William (2013). Relative position vectors: an alternative approach to conflict detection in air traffic control. Human Factors, 55 (5), 946-964. doi: 10.1177/0018720813481803

Relative position vectors: an alternative approach to conflict detection in air traffic control

2013

Journal Article

Development and validation of a multilevel model for predicting workload under routine and nonroutine conditions in an air traffic management center

Neal, Andrew, Hannah, Sam, Sanderson, Penelope, Bolland, Scott, Mooij, Martijn and Murphy, Sean (2013). Development and validation of a multilevel model for predicting workload under routine and nonroutine conditions in an air traffic management center. Human Factors, OnlineFirst (2), 1-19. doi: 10.1177/0018720813491283

Development and validation of a multilevel model for predicting workload under routine and nonroutine conditions in an air traffic management center

2013

Journal Article

Evaluating the generalizability of the Organisational Constraints Analysis framework: a hospital bed management case study

Xiao, Tania and Sanderson, Penelope (2013). Evaluating the generalizability of the Organisational Constraints Analysis framework: a hospital bed management case study. Cognition, Technology and Work, 16 (2), 229-246. doi: 10.1007/s10111-013-0260-0

Evaluating the generalizability of the Organisational Constraints Analysis framework: a hospital bed management case study

2013

Conference Publication

Evaluating the redesign of an ICU bedside emergency equipment drawer

Harris, Bonnie, Ford, Nicholas, Grundgeiger, Tobias, Venkatesh, Bala and Sanderson, Penelope (2013). Evaluating the redesign of an ICU bedside emergency equipment drawer. HFES 2013: 57th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, San Diego, CA, U.S.A., 30 September-4 October 2013. Thousand Oaks, CA, United States: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931213571147

Evaluating the redesign of an ICU bedside emergency equipment drawer

2013

Journal Article

Prospective memory in the ICU: the effect of visual cues on task execution in a representative simulation

Grundgeiger, T., Sanderson, P. M., Orihuela, C. Beltran, Thompson, A., MacDougall, H. G., Nunnink, L. and Venkatesh, B. (2013). Prospective memory in the ICU: the effect of visual cues on task execution in a representative simulation. Ergonomics, 56 (4), 579-589. doi: 10.1080/00140139.2013.765604

Prospective memory in the ICU: the effect of visual cues on task execution in a representative simulation

2013

Conference Publication

Nurses' self-reported smartphone use during clinical care

Planitz, Birgit, Sanderson, Penelope, Kipps, Tahli and Driver, Charles (2013). Nurses' self-reported smartphone use during clinical care. HFES 2013: 57th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, San Diego, CA, U.S.A., 30 September-4 October 2013. Thousand Oaks, CA, United States: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931213571161

Nurses' self-reported smartphone use during clinical care

2013

Conference Publication

An organizational resilience-based human factors safety method: the development and testing of SAfER

Hassall, Maureen E., Sanderson, Penelope M and Cameron, Ian T. (2013). An organizational resilience-based human factors safety method: the development and testing of SAfER. HFES 2013: 57th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, San Diego, CA, U.S.A., 30 September-4 October 2013. Thousand Oaks, CA, United States: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931213571376

An organizational resilience-based human factors safety method: the development and testing of SAfER

2013

Conference Publication

The effect of individual differences on how people handle interruptions

Meys, Hilkka L. and Sanderson, Penelope M. (2013). The effect of individual differences on how people handle interruptions. HFES 2013: 57th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, San Diego, CA, U.S.A., 30 September-4 October 2013. Thousand Oaks, CA, United States: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931213571188

The effect of individual differences on how people handle interruptions

2013

Conference Publication

Detecting numerical and waveform changes on a head-mounted display vs. monitor

Tear, Callum L., Fox, Mithila, Tsai, Matthew, Liu, David and Sanderson, Penelope M. (2013). Detecting numerical and waveform changes on a head-mounted display vs. monitor. HFES 2013: 57th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, San Diego, CA, U.S.A., 30 September-4 October 2013. Thousand Oaks, CA, United States: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931213571253

Detecting numerical and waveform changes on a head-mounted display vs. monitor

2013

Conference Publication

Understanding healthcare processes: an evaluation of two process model notations

Stitzlein, Cara, Sanderson, Penelope and Indulska, Marta (2013). Understanding healthcare processes: an evaluation of two process model notations. HFES 2013: 57th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, San Diego, CA, U.S.A., 30 September-4 October 2013. Thousand Oaks, CA, United States: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931213571053

Understanding healthcare processes: an evaluation of two process model notations

2013

Conference Publication

An integrated approach to technical and human factors in risk management of ship-to-shore fuel transfers

Worden, Justin, Khanna, Natasha, Campbell, Jamie, Hassall, Maureen E., Sanderson, Penelope M. and Cameron, Ian T. (2013). An integrated approach to technical and human factors in risk management of ship-to-shore fuel transfers. Chemeca 2013: Australasian Conference on Chemical Engineering, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 September-2 October 2013. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: Institution of Engineers, Australia.

An integrated approach to technical and human factors in risk management of ship-to-shore fuel transfers

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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