Professor Andrew Neal
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Andrew Neal

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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

Cognitive and computational psychology Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services Psychology

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales

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115 works between 1995 and 2024
All (115) Journal Article (70) Book Chapter (11) Conference Publication (34)

1 - 20 of 115 works

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. doi: 10.3758/s13423-024-02523-2

The dynamics of competition and decision-making

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, 101618. doi: 10.1016/j.cogpsych.2023.101618

The impact of cognitive resource constraints on goal prioritization

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

Fitting computational models to data: a tutorial

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

How to publish and review a computational model

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

Interruptions in healthcare: modeling dynamic processes and effects at a team level

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

A methodology for evaluating the safety and effectiveness of alternative crewing arrangements for next-generation Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

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

A tutorial on Bayesian modeling of change across time, individuals, and groups

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

Evidence accumulation modelling in the wild: understanding safety-critical decisions

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

Using cognitive modeling to examine the effects of competition on strategy and effort in races and tournaments

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

Changes in affect during the pursuit of performance goals

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

Testing a computational model of interruptions between clinicians in a hospital ward

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

Employee motivation profiles, energy levels, and approaches to sustaining energy: a two-wave latent-profile analysis

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

A general architecture for modeling the dynamics of goal-directed motivation and decision-making

2021

Journal Article

Safety performance of healthcare professionals: validation and use of the adapted workplace health and safety instrument

Heier, Lina, Gambashidze, Nikoloz, Hammerschmidt, Judith, Riouchi, Donia, Weigl, Matthias, Neal, Andrew, Icks, Andrea, Brossart, Peter, Geiser, Franziska and Ernstmann, Nicole (2021). Safety performance of healthcare professionals: validation and use of the adapted workplace health and safety instrument. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (15) 7816, 7816. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18157816

Safety performance of healthcare professionals: validation and use of the adapted workplace health and safety instrument

2021

Journal Article

Investigating the joint effects of overload and underload on chronic fatigue and wellbeing

Cham, Belinda S., Andrei, Daniela M., Griffin, Mark A., Grech, Michelle and Neal, Andrew (2021). Investigating the joint effects of overload and underload on chronic fatigue and wellbeing. Work and Stress, 35 (4), 344-357. doi: 10.1080/02678373.2021.1888822

Investigating the joint effects of overload and underload on chronic fatigue and wellbeing

2020

Journal Article

Assessing the determinants of safety culture in the maritime industry

Andrei, D., Grech, M. R., Griffin, M. and Neal, A. (2020). Assessing the determinants of safety culture in the maritime industry. Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects Part A: International Journal of Maritime Engineering, 162 (A4), A345-A352. doi: 10.5750/ijme.v162iA4.1143

Assessing the determinants of safety culture in the maritime industry

2020

Journal Article

How demands and resources impact chronic fatigue in the maritime industry. The mediating effect of acute fatigue, sleep quality and recovery

Andrei, Daniela M., Griffin, Mark A., Grech, Michelle and Neal, Andrew (2020). How demands and resources impact chronic fatigue in the maritime industry. The mediating effect of acute fatigue, sleep quality and recovery. Safety Science, 121, 362-372. doi: 10.1016/j.ssci.2019.09.019

How demands and resources impact chronic fatigue in the maritime industry. The mediating effect of acute fatigue, sleep quality and recovery

2019

Journal Article

Prospective Memory in the Red Zone: Cognitive Control and Capacity Sharing in a Complex, Multi-Stimulus Task

Strickland, Luke, Elliott, David, Wilson, Michael David, Loft, Shayne, Neal, Andrew and Heathcote, Andrew (2019). Prospective Memory in the Red Zone: Cognitive Control and Capacity Sharing in a Complex, Multi-Stimulus Task. Journal of Experimental Psychology-Applied, 25 (4), 695-715. doi: 10.1037/xap0000224

Prospective Memory in the Red Zone: Cognitive Control and Capacity Sharing in a Complex, Multi-Stimulus Task

2019

Journal Article

Cognitive control and capacity for prospective memory in complex dynamic environments

Boag, Russell James, Strickland, Luke, Heathcote, Andrew, Neal, Andrew and Loft, Shayne (2019). Cognitive control and capacity for prospective memory in complex dynamic environments. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 148 (12), 2181-2206. doi: 10.1037/xge0000599

Cognitive control and capacity for prospective memory in complex dynamic environments

2019

Journal Article

An integrated approach to testing dynamic, multilevel theory: using computational models to connect theory, model, and data

Ballard, Timothy, Palada, Hector, Griffin, Mark and Neal, Andrew (2019). An integrated approach to testing dynamic, multilevel theory: using computational models to connect theory, model, and data. Organizational Research Methods, 24 (2) ARTN 1094428119881209, 109442811988120-284. doi: 10.1177/1094428119881209

An integrated approach to testing dynamic, multilevel theory: using computational models to connect theory, model, and data

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2026
    Cognitive Neuroscience framework for Attentional Control Traits and States, being the Project described in the Project Plan (AUSMURI led by The Univesrity of Newcastle)
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    A dynamic model of work-related effort, recovery, and affective well-being
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Designing work roles for crew operating multiple unmanned aircraft
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2022
    Modelling distributed multi-agent decision making: Phase 4
    Commonwealth Defence Science and Technology Group
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Modelling tactical decision making in the undersea environment
    Commonwealth Defence Science and Technology Group
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Modelling distributed multi-agent decision making: Phase 2
    Commonwealth Defence Science and Technology Group
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Juggling competing goals and demands in pursuit of the Olympic dream: Athlete experiences of sports-nonsports balance, career insecurity, and wellbeing
    Queensland Department of Housing and Public Works
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Goal pursuit decisions under environmental and social uncertainty (ARC Discovery Project administered by the University of Western Australia)
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Decision Architectures for Distributed Tactical Systems: Phase 1 (Feasibility study)
    Commonwealth Defence Science and Technology Group
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    Development and testing of a tool to measure risk propensity by junior doctors
    Queensland Emergency Medicine Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Modelling human decision making in complex environments (ARC Discovery Project administered by University of Tasmania)
    University of Tasmania
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    A general theory of multiple-goal pursuit
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Assessing the determinants and consequences of safety climate in the maritime industry
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Developing and testing dynamic models of goal striving in approach and avoidance contexts
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Enhancing Realism in Psychological Research.
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    CORS - Queensland Rail
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2011
    An eye-tracking and neuro-stimulation laboratory for cognitive neuroscience research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Developing and testing a dynamic model of the proximal and distal motivational processes responsible for the regulation of task-directed effort.
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008
    User-friendly equipment for central nervous and cardiovascular psychopshysiology
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    Training for adaptability: the role of errors, exceptions and rules of thumb
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Development of a computational model for the prediction of mental workload in air traffic control
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Developing a Computational Model for the Prediction of Human Error in Air Traffic Control
    UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards - DVC(R) Funding
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2005
    An evaluation of the effects of individual and environmental factors on participation in training, and the quality of training outcomes
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Analysis of QPASS Initiative
    Department Employment Training Industrial Relation
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2003
    Detecting and Preventing Human Error in Safety Critical Systems.
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Safety Analysis of Formal Human-Computer Interface Designs.
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    A theory of influences and consequences of work performance at the individual and organisational level
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Investigating the cognitive determinants of expert decision making in Air Traffic Control
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Investigating the cognitive determinants of expert performance in air traffic control
    Air Services Australia
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Investigating the Cognitive Determinants of Expert Performance in Air Traffic Control
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1998
    Human Factors Issues: Performance Management in the Transistion to a CNS/ATM Environment
    Air Services Australia
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    Evaluation of the Safety Behaviour Involvement Process and Revisiion of the Safety Climate Survey
    National Safety Council of Australia
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Intentional and non-intentional uses of abstract and instance-based knowledge in categorisation
    University of Queensland New Staff Research Grant
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Andrew Neal is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Enhancing Human-Automation Collaboration in Production Systems: Evaluating Cognitive & Physical Impacts for Future Work Design

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Timothy Ballard

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Multiple Decision Makers in the Pursuit of Multiple Goals

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Timothy Ballard

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    A longitudinal study of goal progress in postgraduate psychology students

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Alex Haslam

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Design of work roles for crew operating remotely piloted aircraft

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Penelope Sanderson, Dr Timothy Ballard

  • 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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