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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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

2009

Journal Article

An examination of the relationship between workload and fatigue within and across consecutive days of work: Is the relationship static or dynamic?

Grech, Michelle R., Neal, Andrew, Yeo, Gillian, Humphreys, Michael and Smith, Simon (2009). An examination of the relationship between workload and fatigue within and across consecutive days of work: Is the relationship static or dynamic?. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 14 (3), 231-242. doi: 10.1037/a0014952

An examination of the relationship between workload and fatigue within and across consecutive days of work: Is the relationship static or dynamic?

2009

Journal Article

A Theory and Model of Conflict Detection in Air Traffic Control: Incorporating Environmental Constraints

Loft, Shayne, Bolland, Scott, Humphreys, Michael S. and Neal, Andrew (2009). A Theory and Model of Conflict Detection in Air Traffic Control: Incorporating Environmental Constraints. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 15 (2), 106-124. doi: 10.1037/a0016118

A Theory and Model of Conflict Detection in Air Traffic Control: Incorporating Environmental Constraints

2009

Journal Article

An Evidence Accumulation Model for Conflict Detection Performance in a Simulated Air Traffic Control Task

Neal, Andrew and Kwantes, Peter J. (2009). An Evidence Accumulation Model for Conflict Detection Performance in a Simulated Air Traffic Control Task. Human Factors, 51 (2), 164-180. doi: 10.1177/0018720809335071

An Evidence Accumulation Model for Conflict Detection Performance in a Simulated Air Traffic Control Task

2009

Journal Article

ATC-lab(Advanced): An air traffic control simulator with realism and control

Fothergill, Selina, Loft, Shayne and Neal, Andrew (2009). ATC-lab(Advanced): An air traffic control simulator with realism and control. Behavior Research Methods, 41 (1), 118-127. doi: 10.3758/BRM.41.1.118

ATC-lab(Advanced): An air traffic control simulator with realism and control

2009

Conference Publication

Evaluation of a model of expert decision making in air traffic control

Lehmann, Stefan, Bolland, Scott, Remington, Roger, Humphreys, Michael S., Fothergill, Selina, Hasenbosch, Sam and Neal, Andrew (2009). Evaluation of a model of expert decision making in air traffic control. 9th Conference of the Australasian Society for Cognitive Science, Sydney, Australia, 30 September - 2 October 2010. Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science: Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. doi: 10.5096/ASCS200931

Evaluation of a model of expert decision making in air traffic control

2008

Journal Article

Subjective Cognitive Effort: A Model of States, Traits and Time

Yeo, Gillian and Neal, Andrew (2008). Subjective Cognitive Effort: A Model of States, Traits and Time. Journal of Applied Psychology, 93 (3), 617-631. doi: 10.1037/0021-9010.93.3.617

Subjective Cognitive Effort: A Model of States, Traits and Time

2008

Journal Article

Is Behavioral Engagement a Distinct and Useful Construct?

Griffin, Mark A., Parker, Sharon K. and Neal, Andrew (2008). Is Behavioral Engagement a Distinct and Useful Construct?. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 1 (1), 48-51. doi: 10.1111/j.1754-9434.2007.00007.x

Is Behavioral Engagement a Distinct and Useful Construct?

2008

Conference Publication

The Effect of Workload on Conflict Decision Making Strategies in Air Traffic Control

Fothergill, S. and Neal, A. (2008). The Effect of Workload on Conflict Decision Making Strategies in Air Traffic Control. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 52nd Annual Meeting, New York Marriott Marquis Times Square, 22nd - 26th September 2008. United States: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

The Effect of Workload on Conflict Decision Making Strategies in Air Traffic Control

2008

Journal Article

Recognizing Potential: A Naturalistic Investigation of Employee Promotion Decisions

Armenis, Damien C. and Neal, Andrew (2008). Recognizing Potential: A Naturalistic Investigation of Employee Promotion Decisions. Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, 2 (1), 63-87. doi: 10.1518/155534308X284372

Recognizing Potential: A Naturalistic Investigation of Employee Promotion Decisions

2007

Journal Article

A new model of work role performance: positive behavior in uncertain and interdependent contexts

Griffin, Mark A., Neal, Andrew F. and Parker, Sharon K. (2007). A new model of work role performance: positive behavior in uncertain and interdependent contexts. Academy of Management Journal, 50 (2), 327-347. doi: 10.5465/AMJ.2007.24634438

A new model of work role performance: positive behavior in uncertain and interdependent contexts

2007

Conference Publication

Modelling the human air traffic controller, Part II: Emulating controller intervention

Bolland, S., Fothergill, S., Humphreys, M., Neal, A. and Lindsay, P. (2007). Modelling the human air traffic controller, Part II: Emulating controller intervention. 14th International Symposium on Aviation Psychology (ISAP), Dayton, U.S., 23 - 26 April, 2007. Dayton, U.S.: Wright State University.

Modelling the human air traffic controller, Part II: Emulating controller intervention

2007

Journal Article

The development of a general associative learning account of skill acquisition in a relative arrival-time judgement task

Loft, Shayne D., Neal, Andrew F. and Humphreys, Michael S. (2007). The development of a general associative learning account of skill acquisition in a relative arrival-time judgement task. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 33 (4), 938-959. doi: 10.1037/0096-1523.33.4.938

The development of a general associative learning account of skill acquisition in a relative arrival-time judgement task

2007

Conference Publication

Using multi-level analysis to model the sources of variability in workload within and between sectors

Neal, A., Mooij, M., Bolland, S., Xiao, T., Lindsay, P. and Boag, C. (2007). Using multi-level analysis to model the sources of variability in workload within and between sectors. 14th International Symposium on Aviation Psychology (ISAP), Dayton, Ohio, 23-26 April, 2007. Redhook, U.S.A.: Curran Associates, Inc..

Using multi-level analysis to model the sources of variability in workload within and between sectors

2007

Journal Article

Modeling and predicting mental workload in en route air traffic control: Critical review and broader implications

Loft, S., Sanderson, P., Neal, A. and Mooij, M. (2007). Modeling and predicting mental workload in en route air traffic control: Critical review and broader implications. Human Factors, 49 (3), 376-399. doi: 10.1518/001872007X197017

Modeling and predicting mental workload in en route air traffic control: Critical review and broader implications

2007

Conference Publication

Investigating sources of mental workload using a high-fidelity ATC simulator

Sanderson, P., Mooij, M. and Neal, A. (2007). Investigating sources of mental workload using a high-fidelity ATC simulator. 14th International Symposium on Aviation Psychology, Dayton, U.S., 24 April, 2007. Santa Monica, U.S.: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

Investigating sources of mental workload using a high-fidelity ATC simulator

2006

Journal Article

Using "war stories" to train for adaptive performance: Is it better to learn from error or success?

Joung, W., Hesketh, B. and Neal, A. (2006). Using "war stories" to train for adaptive performance: Is it better to learn from error or success?. Applied Psychology-an International Review, 55 (2), 282-302. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-0597.2006.00244.x

Using "war stories" to train for adaptive performance: Is it better to learn from error or success?

2006

Journal Article

A review of the perceptual and cognitive issues associated with the use of head-up displays in commercial aviation

Crawford, J. and Neal, A. (2006). A review of the perceptual and cognitive issues associated with the use of head-up displays in commercial aviation. International Journal of Aviation Psychology, 16 (1), 1-19. doi: 10.1207/s15327108ijap1601_1

A review of the perceptual and cognitive issues associated with the use of head-up displays in commercial aviation

2006

Journal Article

An examination of learning processes during critical incident training: Implications for the development of adaptable trainees

Neal, A. F., Godley, S. T., Kirkpatrick, T., Dewsnap, G., Joung, W. and Hesketh, B. (2006). An examination of learning processes during critical incident training: Implications for the development of adaptable trainees. Journal of Applied Psychology, 91 (6), 1276-1291. doi: 10.1037/0021-9010.91.6.1276

An examination of learning processes during critical incident training: Implications for the development of adaptable trainees

2006

Conference Publication

Training selective use of a complex categorisation strategy

Koy, A., Neal, A. and Lipp, O. V. (2006). Training selective use of a complex categorisation strategy. The 33rd Australasian Experimental Psychology Conference, Bardon Conference Centre, Brisbane, 20-23 April, 2006. ABINGDON: TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD. doi: 10.1080/00049530600940016

Training selective use of a complex categorisation strategy

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
    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

    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

    A longitudinal study of goal progress in postgraduate psychology students

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Alex Haslam

  • 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

    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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