Niav Hughes
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Niav Hughes is a leading researcher in human factors engineering, with a specialized focus on safety-critical systems within the nuclear domain. Her work bridges cognitive psychology and industrial ergonomics to enhance operational safety and decision-making in high-stakes environments. Hughes is best known for her seminal 2018 paper, "Human performance metrics for the nuclear domain: A tool for evaluating measures of workload, situation awareness and teamwork," which has garnered over 30 citations and serves as a foundational resource for assessing human reliability in nuclear control rooms. This contribution provides validated metrics for three critical constructs—workload, situation awareness, and teamwork—enabling practitioners to systematically evaluate and improve team performance. Her research has direct implications for training protocols and interface design, helping to mitigate human error in complex systems. Hughes’ work is widely recognized for its practical utility, influencing both academic research and industry standards in nuclear safety. She continues to advance the field by developing innovative assessment tools that prioritize human factors in mission-critical operations.
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