Hans van den Broek

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Hans van den Broek is a pioneering researcher in human-automation collaboration and maritime autonomous systems, with a focus on intelligent operator support for complex supervisory control environments. His most-cited work, "Intelligent Operator Support Concepts for Shore Control Centres" (2022), introduces innovative many-to-many support functions that enable operators to efficiently supervise multiple autonomous operations from shore-based centers—a critical contribution to the future of unmanned shipping. This research addresses the fundamental challenge of scaling human oversight as automation advances, proposing design principles that balance human decision-making with machine efficiency. While his citation count (4) reflects the emerging nature of this field, van den Broek’s work is foundational for maritime human factors engineering, directly influencing the development of next-generation control interfaces. His achievements include advancing the theoretical framework for human-automation teaming in safety-critical domains, bridging gaps between cognitive ergonomics and autonomous systems design. For students and researchers, van den Broek’s research offers a compelling roadmap for designing resilient human-machine systems in high-stakes, remote operations.