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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2006

Journal Article

An examination of the dynamic relationship between self-efficacy and performance across levels of analysis and levels of specificity

Yeo, GB and Neal, A (2006). An examination of the dynamic relationship between self-efficacy and performance across levels of analysis and levels of specificity. Journal of Applied Psychology, 91 (5), 1088-1101. doi: 10.1037/0021-9010.91.5.1088

An examination of the dynamic relationship between self-efficacy and performance across levels of analysis and levels of specificity

2006

Journal Article

Why people underestimate y when extrapolating in linear functions

Kwantes, P. J. and Neal, A. F. (2006). Why people underestimate y when extrapolating in linear functions. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning Memory And Cognition, 32 (5), 1019-1030. doi: 10.1037/0278-7393.32.5.1019

Why people underestimate y when extrapolating in linear functions

2006

Journal Article

An analysis of relational complexity in an air traffic control conflict detection task

Boag, C., Neal, A., Loft, S. and Halford, G. S. (2006). An analysis of relational complexity in an air traffic control conflict detection task. Ergonomics, 49 (14), 1508-1526. doi: 10.1080/00140130600779744

An analysis of relational complexity in an air traffic control conflict detection task

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

2005

Conference Publication

Self-efficacy and task performance: An investigation from two levels of analysis and specificity

Neal, A. and Yeo, G. (2005). Self-efficacy and task performance: An investigation from two levels of analysis and specificity. 5th UQ Symposium on Organisational Psychology, Emmanuel College, University of Queensland, 4 June 2005. Basingstoke, UK: Taylor and Francis.

Self-efficacy and task performance: An investigation from two levels of analysis and specificity

2005

Book Chapter

The development of a tool for the analysis and modelling of mental workload

Boag, C. C. and Neal, A. (2005). The development of a tool for the analysis and modelling of mental workload. 'Setting the Standards' - Proceedings of the Sixth International Australian Aviation Psychology Symposium. (pp. x-x) edited by S. J. Thatcher, G. Edkins, B. J. Hayward and M. Nendick. Australia: Australian Aviation Psychology Association.

The development of a tool for the analysis and modelling of mental workload

2005

Journal Article

Do organizational climate and competitive strategy moderate the relationship between human resource management and productivity?

Neal, A., West, M. A. and Patterson, M. G. (2005). Do organizational climate and competitive strategy moderate the relationship between human resource management and productivity?. Journal of Management, 31 (4), 492-512. doi: 10.1177/0149206304272188

Do organizational climate and competitive strategy moderate the relationship between human resource management and productivity?

2005

Conference Publication

Using varied training to encourage use of a complex strategy during categorisation

Koy, A. P., Neal, A. F. and Lipp, O. V. (2005). Using varied training to encourage use of a complex strategy during categorisation. the 32nd Australasian Experimental Psychology Conference, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 1-4 April 2005. Melbourne: The Australian Psychological Society.

Using varied training to encourage use of a complex strategy during categorisation

2005

Conference Publication

Health promotion in general practice: A framework for identifying factors that influence performance

Sturk, H., Neal, A. and Kavanagh, D. (2005). Health promotion in general practice: A framework for identifying factors that influence performance. 5th University of Queensland Symposium on Organisational Psychology, Brisbane, Queensland, 4th June, 2005. doi: 10.1080/00049530600940007

Health promotion in general practice: A framework for identifying factors that influence performance

2005

Conference Publication

A qualitative cross-level investigation of safety climate perceptions

Colley, S and Neal, A. F. (2005). A qualitative cross-level investigation of safety climate perceptions. 5th UQ Symposium on Organisational Psychology, University of Queensland, Australia, 4 June 2005. Basingstoke, U.K.: Taylor and Francis. doi: 10.1080/00049530600940007

A qualitative cross-level investigation of safety climate perceptions

2005

Conference Publication

Managing the airspace: A task analysis of Australian air traffic control

Fothergill, S. and Neal, A. F. (2005). Managing the airspace: A task analysis of Australian air traffic control. the 5th UQ Symposium on Organisational Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4 June 2005. Melbourne: Australian Journal of Psychology. doi: 10.1080/00049530600940007

Managing the airspace: A task analysis of Australian air traffic control

2005

Conference Publication

Simulation of air traffic controllers' behaviour using the operator choice model

Wicks, J., Connelly, S. F., Lindsay, P. A., Neal, A. F., Wang, J. S. and Chitoni, R. (2005). Simulation of air traffic controllers' behaviour using the operator choice model. MODSIM05, Melbourne, 12-15 December, 2005. Canberra, ACT: Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand.

Simulation of air traffic controllers' behaviour using the operator choice model

2004

Journal Article

A multilevel analysis of effort, practice, and performance: Effects of ability, conscientiousness, and goal orientation

Yeo, Gillian B. and Neal, Andrew (2004). A multilevel analysis of effort, practice, and performance: Effects of ability, conscientiousness, and goal orientation. Journal of Applied Psychology, 89 (2), 231-247. doi: 10.1037/0021-9010.89.2.231

A multilevel analysis of effort, practice, and performance: Effects of ability, conscientiousness, and goal orientation

2004

Journal Article

ATC-lab: An air traffic control simulator for the laboratory

Loft, Shayne, Hill, Andrew, Neal, Andrew, Humphreys, Michael and Yeo, Gillian (2004). ATC-lab: An air traffic control simulator for the laboratory. Behavior Research Methods Instruments & Computers, 36 (2), 331-338. doi: 10.3758/BF03195579

ATC-lab: An air traffic control simulator for the laboratory

2004

Book Chapter

Safety climate and safety at work

Neal, A. and Griffin, M. (2004). Safety climate and safety at work. The Psychology of Workplace Safety. (pp. 15-34) edited by J. Barling and M. R. Frone. United States: American Psychological Association.

Safety climate and safety at work

2004

Journal Article

The influence of memory for prior instances on performance in a conflict detection task

Loft, Shayne, Humphreys, Michael and Neal, Andrew (2004). The influence of memory for prior instances on performance in a conflict detection task. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 10 (3), 173-187. doi: 10.1037/1076-898X.10.3.173

The influence of memory for prior instances on performance in a conflict detection task

2004

Conference Publication

Credit assignment: The memory representation of dynamic task events

Loft, S, Humphreys, M and Neal, A (2004). Credit assignment: The memory representation of dynamic task events. IUPsyS Invited Symposium, 8-13 August 2004, Beijing, China. behalf of the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS); Psychology Press.

Credit assignment: The memory representation of dynamic task events

2004

Conference Publication

Developing a formal model of human memory in a simulated air traffic control conflict detection task

Kwantes, P. J., Neal, A. and Loft, S. (2004). Developing a formal model of human memory in a simulated air traffic control conflict detection task. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 48th annual meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, 20-24 September 2004.

Developing a formal model of human memory in a simulated air traffic control conflict detection task

2004

Conference Publication

Recognition memory effects in event-based prospective memory

Tiller, SJ, Humphreys, MS and Neal, AF (2004). Recognition memory effects in event-based prospective memory. 39th Conference of The Australian Psychological Society, Sydney, Australia, 29 September - 3 October 2004. Basingstoke, U.K.: Australian Psychological Society; Taylor and Francis.

Recognition memory effects in event-based prospective memory

2003

Conference Publication

Prospective memory in air traffic control

Loft, S. D., Humphreys, M. S. and Neal, A. F. (2003). Prospective memory in air traffic control. Australian Aviation Psychology Symposium 2000, Sydney, Australia, 20-24 November, 2000. Adershot, England: Ashgate Publishing Company.

Prospective memory in air traffic control

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

    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

    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

    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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