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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123 works between 1995 and 2024
All (123) Journal Article (78) Book Chapter (11) Conference Publication (34)

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2016

Journal Article

Evidence accumulation in a complex task: making choices about concurrent multiattribute stimuli under time pressure

Palada, Hector, Neal, Andrew, Vuckovic, Anita, Martin, Russell, Samuels, Kate and Heathcote, Andrew (2016). Evidence accumulation in a complex task: making choices about concurrent multiattribute stimuli under time pressure. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 22 (1), 1-23. doi: 10.1037/xap0000074

Evidence accumulation in a complex task: making choices about concurrent multiattribute stimuli under time pressure

2015

Book Chapter

Human factors and ergonomics

Hassall, Maureen, Xiao, Tania, Sanderson, Penelope and Neal, Andrew (2015). Human factors and ergonomics. International encyclopedia of the social and behavioral sciences. (pp. 297-305) edited by James D. Wright. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.22025-4

Human factors and ergonomics

2014

Journal Article

On-the-fly scheduling as a manifestation of partial-order planning and dynamic task values

Hannah, Samuel D. and Neal, Andrew (2014). On-the-fly scheduling as a manifestation of partial-order planning and dynamic task values. Human Factors, 56 (6), 1093-1112. doi: 10.1177/0018720814525629

On-the-fly scheduling as a manifestation of partial-order planning and dynamic task values

2014

Journal Article

A dynamic, self-regulatory model of affect and performance: interactions between states, traits and task demands

Yeo, Gillian B., Frederiks, Elisha R., Kiewitz, Christian and Neal, Andrew (2014). A dynamic, self-regulatory model of affect and performance: interactions between states, traits and task demands. Motivation and Emotion, 38 (3), 429-443. doi: 10.1007/s11031-013-9376-z

A dynamic, self-regulatory model of affect and performance: interactions between states, traits and task demands

2014

Journal Article

A sequential sampling account of response bias and speed-accuracy tradeoffs in a conflict detection task

Vuckovic, Anita, Kwantes, Peter J., Humphreys, Michael and Neal, Andrew (2014). A sequential sampling account of response bias and speed-accuracy tradeoffs in a conflict detection task. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 20 (1), 55-68. doi: 10.1037/xap000007

A sequential sampling account of response bias and speed-accuracy tradeoffs in a conflict detection task

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

Revisiting the functional properties of self-efficacy: a dynamic perspective

Yeo, Gillian B. and Neal, Andrew (2013). Revisiting the functional properties of self-efficacy: a dynamic perspective. Journal of Management, 39 (6), 1385-1396. doi: 10.1177/0149206313490027

Revisiting the functional properties of self-efficacy: a dynamic perspective

2013

Journal Article

Adaptive Decision Making in a Dynamic Environment: A Test of a Sequential Sampling Model of Relative Judgment

Vuckovic, Anita, Kwantes, Peter J. and Neal, Andrew (2013). Adaptive Decision Making in a Dynamic Environment: A Test of a Sequential Sampling Model of Relative Judgment. Journal of Experimental Psychology-Applied, 19 (3), 266-284. doi: 10.1037/a0034384

Adaptive Decision Making in a Dynamic Environment: A Test of a Sequential Sampling Model of Relative Judgment

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

An examination of the relationship amongst profiles of perceived organizational values, safety climate and safety outcomes

Colley, Sarah K., Lincolne, Jonathan and Neal, Andrew (2013). An examination of the relationship amongst profiles of perceived organizational values, safety climate and safety outcomes. Safety Science, 51 (1), 69-76. doi: 10.1016/j.ssci.2012.06.001

An examination of the relationship amongst profiles of perceived organizational values, safety climate and safety outcomes

2013

Conference Publication

Conflict-resolution heuristics for en route air traffic management

Fothergill, Selina and Neal, Andrew (2013). Conflict-resolution heuristics for en route air traffic management. 57th Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting - 2013, HFES 2013, San Diego, CA, 30 September - 4 October 2013. Thousand Oaks, CA United States: Sage Publications, Inc.. doi: 10.1177/1541931213571018

Conflict-resolution heuristics for en route air traffic management

2012

Journal Article

Automated text analysis to examine qualitative differences in safety schema among upper managers, supervisors and workers

Colley, Sarah K. and Neal, Andrew (2012). Automated text analysis to examine qualitative differences in safety schema among upper managers, supervisors and workers. Safety Science, 50 (9), 1775-1785. doi: 10.1016/j.ssci.2012.04.006

Automated text analysis to examine qualitative differences in safety schema among upper managers, supervisors and workers

2012

Journal Article

Predicting the form and direction of work role performance from the Big 5 model of personality traits

Neal, Andrew, Yeo, Gillian, Koy, Annette and Xiao, Tania (2012). Predicting the form and direction of work role performance from the Big 5 model of personality traits. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 33 (2), 175-192. doi: 10.1002/job.742

Predicting the form and direction of work role performance from the Big 5 model of personality traits

2012

Book Chapter

Measuring affect over time: the momentary affect scale

Gee, Phillip, Ballard, Timothy, Yeo, Gillian and Neal, Andrew (2012). Measuring affect over time: the momentary affect scale. Experiencing and managing emotions in the workplace. (pp. 141-173) edited by Neal M. Ashkanasy, Wilfred J. Zerbe and Charmine E. J. Härtel. Bingley, United Kingdom: Emerald Group Publishing. doi: 10.1108/S1746-9791(2012)0000008010

Measuring affect over time: the momentary affect scale

2012

Conference Publication

Item order matters in a function learning task

Kwantes, Peter J., Neal, Andrew and Kalish, Michael (2012). Item order matters in a function learning task. Meeting on Human Memory and Computational Cognitive Modelling, Winnipeg Canada, 7 June 2012. Ottawa, ON, Canada: Canadian Psychological Association. doi: 10.1037/a0026639

Item order matters in a function learning task

2011

Journal Article

Envisaging the future air traffic management system

Neal, Andrew, Flach, John, Mooij, Martijn, Lehmann, Stefan, Stankovic, Stephanie and Hasenbosch, Samuel (2011). Envisaging the future air traffic management system. The International Journal of Aviation Psychology, 21 (1), 16-34. doi: 10.1080/10508414.2011.537557

Envisaging the future air traffic management system

2011

Conference Publication

A dynamic model of decision making in ATC: Adaptation of criterion across angle and time

Vuckovic, Anita, Kwantes, Peter and Neal, Andrew (2011). A dynamic model of decision making in ATC: Adaptation of criterion across angle and time. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (55th, HFES, 2011), Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A., 19-23 September 2011. Thousand Oaks, CA, U.S.A.: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/1071181311551068

A dynamic model of decision making in ATC: Adaptation of criterion across angle and time

2010

Conference Publication

Predicting the form and direction of work role performance from the Big 5 model of personality traits

Neal, Andrew, Yeo, Gillian Bernadette, Koy, Annette and Xiao, Tania (2010). Predicting the form and direction of work role performance from the Big 5 model of personality traits. Academy of Management 2010 Annual Meeting: Dare to Care, Montreal, Canada, 6 - 10 August 2010. Briarcliff Manor, NY, United States: Academy of Management.

Predicting the form and direction of work role performance from the Big 5 model of personality traits

2010

Conference Publication

A separation assurance model for automation design and evaluation

Stankovic, Stephanie, Neal, Andrew and Hasenbosch, Samuel (2010). A separation assurance model for automation design and evaluation. 5th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction in Aerospace: HCI Aero 2010, Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, 3-5 November 2010. New York: ACM Press.

A separation assurance model for automation design and evaluation

2010

Conference Publication

Evaluating the multi-conflict display

Vuckovic, Anita, Neal, Andrew, Sanderson, Penelope, Wong, William and Gaukrodger, Stephen (2010). Evaluating the multi-conflict display. 5th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction in Aerospace: HCI Aero 2010, Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, 3- 5 November 2010.

Evaluating the multi-conflict display

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
    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
  • 2021 - 2025
    A dynamic model of work-related effort, recovery, and affective well-being
    ARC Discovery Projects
    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
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Investigating the cognitive determinants of expert performance in air traffic control
    Air Services Australia
    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

    Considering the Design of Work for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Crew

    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

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

    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

    Considering the Design of Work for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Crew

    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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