Patrick Waterson

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Patrick Waterson is a leading voice in human factors and ergonomics, with a career dedicated to understanding how people interact with complex systems. His research primarily focuses on sociotechnical systems design, the human implications of automation and artificial intelligence, and the dynamics of trust in distributed teams. Waterson’s major contributions include revisiting and updating foundational sociotechnical principles, ensuring they remain relevant for modern organizational design. His 2018 paper on this topic, which has garnered 7 citations, serves as a critical reference for contemporary system designers. More recently, he has tackled the pressing challenges of AI and robotics, authoring a 2023 paper that explores emerging debates in the field, accumulating 5 citations. In a notable 2024 work, Waterson advanced the understanding of trust in dynamic, multiagent teams, a crucial area for defense and security, defining how team members can be trusted to work towards shared goals. His work bridges classic theory with cutting-edge technological concerns, making him a key figure for students and researchers navigating the future of work and human-automation collaboration.