
Overview
Background
Andrew is Professor of Business and Organizational Psychology. Andrew leads a large program of applied research into human performance and safety in complex environments. This program has received more than $10 million in funding from the ARC, Federal and State Governments, and industry. A key focus of this program has been on end user impact, with the ultimate goal of improving the safety and effectiveness of critical national infrastructure.
Andrew's major scientific contributions have been in two areas:
- Performance, safety and effectiveness of people at work. He has published a series of influential papers on safety climate and work role performance. For example, the paper by Griffin, Neal and Parker (2007), which has been highly cited, reports the development of a theory of work role performance that explains how different forms of behaviour, such as adaptivity and proactivity, contribute to the effectiveness of individuals, as well as the teams and organizations that they work in.
- Workload, decision making, and self-regulation. Andrew's research has improved our understanding of how people manage task demands in complex systems, such as air traffic control and emergency response. These environments require people to make decisions under time pressure, and often require tradeoffs to be made amongst competing goals (eg safety vs productivity). He has developed computational models to simulate the way that people make decisions in these environment, and how they manage their workload. His research has clarified the mechanisms by which people make choices amongst competing goals, and regulate the amount of effort they apply.
Availability
- Professor Andrew Neal is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Automated segmentation of epilepsy surgical resection cavities: comparison of four methods to manual segmentation
Courtney, Merran R., Sinclair, Benjamin, Neal, Andrew, Nicolo, John-Paul, Kwan, Patrick, Law, Meng, O'Brien, Terence J. and Vivash, Lucy (2024). Automated segmentation of epilepsy surgical resection cavities: comparison of four methods to manual segmentation. Neuroimage, 296 120682. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2024.120682
2024
Journal Article
Elevated plasma neurofilament light and glial fibrillary acidic protein in epilepsy versus nonepileptic seizures and nonepileptic disorders
Dobson, Hannah, Al Maawali, Said, Malpas, Charles, Santillo, Alexander F., Kang, Matthew, Todaro, Marian, Watson, Rosie, Yassi, Nawaf, Blennow, Kaj, Zetterberg, Henrik, Foster, Emma, Neal, Andrew, Velakoulis, Dennis, O'Brien, Terence John, Eratne, Dhamidhu and Kwan, Patrick (2024). Elevated plasma neurofilament light and glial fibrillary acidic protein in epilepsy versus nonepileptic seizures and nonepileptic disorders. Epilepsia, 65 (9), 2751-2763. doi: 10.1111/epi.18065
2024
Journal Article
The dynamics of competition and decision-making
Morgan, Andrew J., Neal, Andrew and Ballard, Timothy (2024). The dynamics of competition and decision-making. Psychonomic Bulletin and Review, 31 (6), 2811-2822. doi: 10.3758/s13423-024-02523-2
2024
Journal Article
Association of localizing 18F-FDG-PET hypometabolism and outcome following epilepsy surgery systematic review and meta-analysis
Courtney, Merran R., Antonic-Baker, Ana, Chen, Zhibin, Sinclair, Benjamin, Nicolo, John-Paul, Neal, Andrew, Marotta, Cassandra, Bunyamin, Jacob, Law, Meng, Kwan, Patrick, O'Brien, Terence J. and Vivash, Lucy (2024). Association of localizing 18F-FDG-PET hypometabolism and outcome following epilepsy surgery systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurology, 102 (9) e209304, 1-14. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000209304
2024
Journal Article
A systematic review of the impact of brain tumours on risk of motor vehicle crashes
Tran, Sophie, Lapidus, Adam, Neal, Andrew, Peters, Katherine B., Gately, Lucy and Ameratunga, Malaka (2024). A systematic review of the impact of brain tumours on risk of motor vehicle crashes. Journal of Neuro-Oncology, 166 (3), 395-405. doi: 10.1007/s11060-024-04586-6
2024
Journal Article
The impact of cognitive resource constraints on goal prioritization
Alister, Manikya, Herbert, Scott L., Sewell, David K., Neal, Andrew and Ballard, Timothy (2024). The impact of cognitive resource constraints on goal prioritization. Cognitive Psychology, 148 101618. doi: 10.1016/j.cogpsych.2023.101618
2024
Book Chapter
How to publish and review a computational model
Neal, Andrew, Ballard, Timothy and Palada, Hector (2024). How to publish and review a computational model. Computational Modeling For IndustrialOrganizational Psychologists. (pp. 297-319) New York, NY United States: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003388852-13
2024
Book Chapter
Fitting computational models to data: a tutorial
Ballard, Timothy, Palada, Hector and Neal, Andrew (2024). Fitting computational models to data: a tutorial. Computational modeling for industrial-organizational psychologists. (pp. 255-296) edited by Jeffrey B. Vancouver, Mo Wang and Justin M. Weinhardt. New York, NY, United States: Taylor and Francis. doi: 10.4324/9781003388852-12
2023
Conference Publication
A methodology for evaluating the safety and effectiveness of alternative crewing arrangements for next-generation Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
Neal, Andrew, Marshall, Kayler, Sanderson, Penelope, Ballard, Timothy, Palada, Hector, Boag-Hodgson, Christine, Duffy, Donna and Perez, Tristan (2023). A methodology for evaluating the safety and effectiveness of alternative crewing arrangements for next-generation Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems. IEEE/AIAA 42nd Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), Barcelona, Spain, 1-5 October 2023. New York, NY, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/dasc58513.2023.10311253
2023
Journal Article
Interruptions in healthcare: modeling dynamic processes and effects at a team level
Knight, Emma, Sanderson, Penelope, Neal, Andrew and Ballard, Timothy (2023). Interruptions in healthcare: modeling dynamic processes and effects at a team level. Applied Ergonomics, 112 104051, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104051
2023
Journal Article
An international survey of SEEG cortical stimulation practices
Cockle, Emily, Rayner, Genevieve, Malpas, Charles, Alpitsis, Rubina, Rheims, Sylvain, OBrien, Terence J. and Neal, Andrew (2023). An international survey of SEEG cortical stimulation practices. Epilepsia Open, 8 (3), 1084-1095. doi: 10.1002/epi4.12790
2023
Journal Article
A tutorial on Bayesian modeling of change across time, individuals, and groups
Knight, Emma, Neal, Andrew, Palada, Hector and Ballard, Timothy (2023). A tutorial on Bayesian modeling of change across time, individuals, and groups. Computational Brain and Behavior, 6 (4), 697-718. doi: 10.1007/s42113-023-00173-6
2023
Journal Article
Impact of epilepsy surgery on quality of life: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Shakhatreh, Lubna, Foster, Emma, Siriratnam, Pakeeran, Neal, Andrew, Carney, Patrick W., Jackson, Graeme D., O'Brien, Terence J., Kwan, Patrick, Chen, Zhibin and Ademi, Zanfina (2023). Impact of epilepsy surgery on quality of life: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Epilepsia, 64 (7), 1709-1721. doi: 10.1111/epi.17644
2023
Journal Article
Evidence accumulation modelling in the wild: understanding safety-critical decisions
Boag, Russell J., Strickland, Luke, Heathcote, Andrew, Neal, Andrew, Palada, Hector and Loft, Shayne (2023). Evidence accumulation modelling in the wild: understanding safety-critical decisions. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 27 (2), 175-188. doi: 10.1016/j.tics.2022.11.009
2023
Journal Article
Using cognitive modeling to examine the effects of competition on strategy and effort in races and tournaments
Morgan, Andrew J., Neal, Andrew and Ballard, Timothy (2023). Using cognitive modeling to examine the effects of competition on strategy and effort in races and tournaments. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 30 (3), 1158-1169. doi: 10.3758/s13423-022-02213-x
2022
Journal Article
Somatic Mosaic Pathogenic Variant Gradient Detected in Trace Brain Tissue From Stereo-EEG Depth Electrodes
Ye, Zimeng, Bennett, Mark F., Neal, Andrew, Laing, Joshua A., Hunn, Martin K., Wittayacharoenpong, Thanomporn, Todaro, Marian, Patel, Sheila K., Bahlo, Melanie, Kwan, Patrick, O'Brien, Terence J., Scheffer, Ingrid E., Berkovic, Samuel F., Perucca, Piero and Hildebrand, Michael S. (2022). Somatic Mosaic Pathogenic Variant Gradient Detected in Trace Brain Tissue From Stereo-EEG Depth Electrodes. Neurology, 99 (23), 1036-1041. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000201469
2022
Journal Article
Changes in affect during the pursuit of performance goals
Neal, Andrew, Gee, Phillip, Ballard, Timothy, Vancouver, Jeffrey B., Yeo, Gillian, Chandra, Vritika and Ambrose, Laura (2022). Changes in affect during the pursuit of performance goals. Emotion, 23 (5), 1472-1491. doi: 10.1037/emo0001164
2022
Conference Publication
Testing a computational model of interruptions between clinicians in a hospital ward
Knight, Emma, Sanderson, Penelope, Neal, Andrew and Ballard, Timothy (2022). Testing a computational model of interruptions between clinicians in a hospital ward. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, United States, 14-15 October 2022. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/1071181322661288
2021
Journal Article
Employee motivation profiles, energy levels, and approaches to sustaining energy: a two-wave latent-profile analysis
Parker, Stacey L., Dawson, Niamh, van den Broeck, Anja, Sonnentag, Sabine and Neal, Andrew (2021). Employee motivation profiles, energy levels, and approaches to sustaining energy: a two-wave latent-profile analysis. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 131 103659, 103659. doi: 10.1016/j.jvb.2021.103659
2021
Journal Article
A general architecture for modeling the dynamics of goal-directed motivation and decision-making
Ballard, Timothy, Neal, Andrew, Farrell, Simon, Lloyd, Erin, Lim, Jonathan and Heathcote, Andrew (2021). A general architecture for modeling the dynamics of goal-directed motivation and decision-making. Psychological Review, 129 (1), 146-174. doi: 10.1037/rev0000324
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Enhancing Human-Automation Collaboration in Production Systems: Evaluating Cognitive & Physical Impacts for Future Work Design
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Timothy Ballard
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Doctor Philosophy
Validating a computational model for designing work roles for crew operating unmanned aircraft.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Penelope Sanderson, Dr Timothy Ballard
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Doctor Philosophy
Considering the Design of Work for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Crew
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Penelope Sanderson, Dr Timothy Ballard
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Doctor Philosophy
Multiple Decision Makers in the Pursuit of Multiple Goals
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Timothy Ballard
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Doctor Philosophy
Prioritising goals in dynamic and contested environments: multi-tasking and the MGPM* under conditions of friction
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Timothy Ballard
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Doctor Philosophy
A longitudinal study of goal progress in postgraduate psychology students
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alex Haslam
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Doctor Philosophy
Enhancing Human-Automation Collaboration in Production Systems: Evaluating Cognitive & Physical Impacts for Future Work Design
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Timothy Ballard
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Doctor Philosophy
Considering the Design of Work for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Crew
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Penelope Sanderson, Dr Timothy Ballard
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Doctor Philosophy
A dynamic model of work-related effort, recovery, and affective well-being
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Stacey Parker
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Multiple Decision Makers in the Pursuit of Multiple Goals
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Timothy Ballard
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Development and evaluation of an industry safety leadership toolkit
Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Adapting to Workload in Complex Environments: Insights from Evidence Accumulation Models of Decision Making
Principal Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
The dynamic effects of task demands on resource availability, resource allocation and metacognitive states.
Principal Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Dynamic Decision Making: Development and Application of Formal Decision-Making Frameworks
Principal Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Modelling Dynamic Affective and Decision Making Processes during Approach and Avoidance Goal Striving
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Tangen
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the structure, antecedents and cross-level effects of safety climate: investigations using qualitative, individual-level and group-level analyses
Principal Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
The Effect of Mental Workload on Decision Making in Air Traffic Control
Principal Advisor
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
A permanent shift vs. an adaptive switch; a Case for adaptive knowledge partioning?
Principal Advisor
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
TRAINING AND INVESTIGATING PROMOTION DECISION MAKING: RECOGNISING POTENTIAL, PROJECTING TALENT, AND USING EXPERTISE
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
LINKING HIGH COMMITMENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH ORGANISATIONALLY RELEVANT OUTCOMES: INVESTIGATIONS AT THE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND ORGANISATIONAL LEVELS OF ANALYSIS
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
TESTING A THEORY OF PERFORMANCE
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK TO EXPLAIN HOW AND WHY SURGICAL ERRORS OCCUR
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Penelope Sanderson
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the Effect of Head-Worn Displays on Prehospital Teamwork
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andrew Hill, Professor Penelope Sanderson
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
The Dynamics of Decision Making During Competitive Goal Pursuit
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Timothy Ballard
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Towards a Cognitive Aid for Neonatal Resuscitation: A Coherence-Driven Approach
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Penelope Sanderson
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Interruptions and errors in healthcare: Seeking a causal connection
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Penelope Sanderson
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
The Organizational Constraints Analysis framework: A formative approach to the analysis, modelling and design of organizations.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Penelope Sanderson
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Affect and Performance: A Multilevel Analysis of Moderators and Mediators
Associate Advisor
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
The organisational Factors Impacting on Patient Satisfaction: An Examination of Service Climate, Effort and Performance
Associate Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
DECISION-MAKING IN THE MINING INDUSTRY: AN EXAMINATION OF RISK-RELATED JUDGEMENTS AND DECISIONS IN THE AREA OF GROUND CONTROL, AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAINING MINING ENGINEERS
Associate Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
NOTICING PLUS SEARCH IN EVENT-BASED PROSPECTIVE MEMORY
Associate Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
Human Error in Maritime Operations: Assessment of Situation Awareness, Fatigue, Workload and Stress
Associate Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
MEMORY-BASED CONFLICT RECOGNITION IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
Associate Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
QUANTIFYING MENTAL WORKLOAD IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL: ANALYSING AIR TRAFFIC COMPLEXITY
Associate Advisor
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