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     The AHFE 2026 Hawaii International Conference will be held December 1-3, 2026 at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.

The scientific program and technical sessions are subject to change. Half-Day tutorials at introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels, covering the entire spectrum of the conference. The opening session, plenary keynote, technical sessions, and poster demonstrations will be held December 1–3, 2026. Sessions will be offered in person and online through the conference platform. Registered participants are encouraged to attend all conference days. 


AHFE 2026 Hawaii International Conference

Human Factors in Design, Engineering, and Computing

December 1–3, 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Address: 2424 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 (Google Maps)



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Poster Session A
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AHFE 2026 Hawaii Conference Reception:

Schedule: 18:00-20:00 (HST), Tuesday December 1, 2026

Location: Hyatt Regency Waikiki

Address: 2424 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 (Google Maps)

(Registered Participants only - Dress: Hawaiian-style, Photo ID Required)

* If you have a guest joining you, please register each guest 10 days in advance here.

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AHFE 2026 Hawaii Conference Location:

Location: Hyatt Regency Waikiki - Grand Ballroom

Address: 2424 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 (Google Maps)


AHFE 2026 Opening Session and Keynote Address

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 · 8:30–9:30 HST
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Room: Makai Ballroom

Dr. Farzan Sasangohar

Dr. Farzan Sasangohar

Texas A&M University, USA

Human-Centered AI and the Future of Digital Healthcare

Plenary Keynote Summary

Healthcare is undergoing a transformation from episodic treatment to continuous, personalized, and proactive care. At the center of this transformation lies the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), digital health technologies, and human-centered systems design. In this keynote, Dr. Farzan Sasangohar will explore how human-centered AI can support continuous monitoring and self-management of mental health and chronic conditions. Through examples from interdisciplinary research and applied healthcare innovation, the talk will highlight the development and evaluation of AI-enabled digital interventions designed to enhance accessibility, engagement, personalization, and clinical impact. The presentation will examine how intelligent systems can leverage wearable sensing, behavioral data, and adaptive analytics to provide real-time insights, personalized recommendations, and proactive support while maintaining usability, trust, and patient autonomy. Key challenges, including ethical AI, implementation barriers, privacy, explainability, and integration into healthcare workflows, will also be discussed. By bridging human factors engineering and AI, this keynote will outline a vision for the next generation of healthcare systems: systems that continuously support individuals, adapt to their needs, and place humans at the center of technological innovation.

Speaker Bio

Dr. Farzan Sasangohar is a Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Environmental and Occupational Health at Texas A&M University. He is the co-author of Design for Health: Applications of Human Factors in Healthcare and has authored over 110 peer-reviewed journal articles. He currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Human Factors in Healthcare and as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES). He has received numerous international awards for research, teaching, and service, including the Technical Innovations in IE and the Hamed K. Eldin Outstanding Early Career IE in Academia Award from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE); the Jack A. Kraft Innovator Award, William C. Howell Young Investigator Award, and Bentzi-Karsh Early-Career Service Award from HFES; and the Kingfar Young Researcher Award from the International Ergonomics Association (IEA). Dr. Sasangohar’s research interests include digital health and monitoring tools aimed at workers’ physical and mental health and performance in sociotechnical systems.




AHFE 2026 Hawaii Conference Technical Program



Location: Hyatt Regency Waikiki

Address: 2424 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 (Google Maps)















Day 1 Technical Sessions TRACK ROOM


Tuesday, December 1, 2026 - 10:00-11:00 (HST)60-minute session icon60 min

SESSION 1 Application of Emerging Technologies I AET AHFE 1
Day 1Tues Dec 1
Co-Chairs: Debra Henneberry, USA and Dimitrios Ziakkas, UK

10:00-11:00 (HST)
Digital fitting as a resource-optimization strategy: Service-based digital twins for collaborative accessory design
Tommaso Roviello, Benedetta Russo, Clara Bassano, Paolo Piciocchi, Italy




Development of an AI agent for failure monitoring, diagnosis and remaining useful life of capacitors in safety signal processor in NPPs
Sangjun Park, Chang Hwoi Kim, South Korea




The evolution of ADAS safety: A human factors perspective
Iiona Scully, Abby Swenson, Stephanie Reeves, David Cades, USA




Designing and implementing a total pilot performance course for undergraduate aviation students
Debra Henneberry, Julius Keller, USA




From emerging technologies to operational capability: Human-centred transition pathways for AI implementation
Debra Henneberry, Dimitrios Ziakkas, USA/UK







SESSION 2 Artificial Intelligence and Social Computing I AISC AHFE 2
Day 1Tues Dec 1
Co-Chairs: Si-Jae Teh, USA and Rodolfo Bojorque, Ecuador

10:00-11:00 (HST)
Short-form social media exposure & attention tolerance in AI interaction
Si-Jae Teh, Duha Ali, USA




Medical discourse as an object of linguistic research: Possibilities of artificial intelligence application
Sabira Issakova, Agisa Rakhymgaliyeva, Natalya Mishankina, Kazakhstan




Artificial intelligence in linguistics: A scientific and methodological analysis and development prospects
Sabira Isakova, Sanya Madzhaeva, Elena Gagarina, Zukhra Moldabayeva, Kazakhstan




Effectiveness of automated social engineering attacks: An experimental analysis of phishing and keyloggers in digital environments
Juan Pazmiño-Quiñonez, Miguel Arcos-Argudo, Ecuador




Human-centered artificial intelligence for cyber threat intelligence and cyber defense: A review of analyst support, trust, and operational risks
Rodolfo Bojorque, Danny Toctaguano, Ecuador







SESSION 3 Human-Centered Design and Design for Inclusion I HCD AHFE 3
Day 1Tues Dec 1
Co-Chairs: Daigo Misaki, Japan and Jennie Lai, USA

10:00-11:00 (HST)
Designing human–AI interaction to foster ambidextrous thinking and learner ownership in product ideation
Daigo Misaki, Joohan Bae, Komei Miura, Japan




Designing perimenopause care using disaggregated data for Asian American women
Jennie Lai, Qin Jing, Nancy Jiang, Stella Yi, USA




Parametric design of traditional pattern translation for HEV front grilles based on FCM and XGBoost
Yichen Tian, Zimo Chen, Shuài Zhāng, China




Operationalizing design attitude: An exploratory study of structure and associations with creativity-related factors
Mika Isobe, Yoshikuni Edagawa, Japan




From perception to reflection: A layered information design approach to water footprint communication
Xinliang Chen, Xin Xie, China







SESSION 4 Human–Computer Interaction: Cognitive and Workload Factors I HCI AHFE 4
Day 1Tues Dec 1
Co-Chairs: Olarinde Farayola,USA and Hao Shi, China

10:00-11:00 (HST)
Toward a human-centered framework for digital health accessibility among ASL-dominant users
Olarinde Farayola, Kathy Wang, USA




Evaluation of gesture separability and stability based on surface electromyography for general interaction design
Hao Shi, China




Technology for people in public innovation
Jonatas Randal Da Silva, Brazil




Human–AI reliance in housing rental decisions: How explanation interfaces shape trust, confidence, and decision behavior
Advithiya Manoj More, Michelle Mhinda, Abayomi Joshua Kolawole , Milagros Espejo Bocanegra, Youngsoo Shin, USA




Communicating the cost of going electric: Best practices for vehicle cost calculator user interface design
Angela Sanguinetti, Eli Alston-Stepnitz, Kiernan Salmon, USA







SESSION 5 Human-Technology and Future of Work I HTFW AHFE 5
Day 1Tues Dec 1
Co-Chairs: Melissa McLain and Yunfeng Chen, USA

10:00-11:00 (HST)
Impact of body mass index, tenure length, and age on physical exertion of transportation maintenance workers during simulated asphalt shoveling
Xinran Hu, Xingzhou Guo, Yunfeng Chen, Jiansong Zhang, USA




Cognitive Security Ninja: Modeling and measuring information discernment in a simulated joint operations environment
Melissa McLain, Sarah Bostrom, Leanne Hirshfield, USA




A multidimensional framework for assessing human-AI collaboration in military operations: The CogARMY Teamwork Index (CTI)
Tanya Paul, Daniel Lafond, Richard Dales, Gianluca Borghini, Johan DeHeer, France




Assessing workload distribution, productivity, and stress under a 4-day compressed workweek and staff reduction: A university department case study
Mark Jay Sedan, Philippines




Mapping AI in the workforce: A latent semantic analysis of the robotics warfare rating's occupational identity across paygrades
Laura Jamison, Cyrus Foroughi, USA




Refreshments:11:00-11:30 (HST)



Day 1 Technical Sessions



Tuesday, December 1, 2026 - 11:30-12:30 (HST)60-minute session icon60 min






SESSION 6 Applications of Technologies in Healthcare and Cognitive Assessment I HCA AHFE 1
Day 1Tues Dec 1
Co-Chairs: Bryan Johnston, Canada, and Zun-hwa Chiang, China

11:30-12:30 (HST)
Reducing nursing communication burden through a digital health passport platform: A patient-centered UX design approach
Zun-hwa Chiang, Cheng-Yun Wu, Wei-wei Su, Taiwan




An entrustment-based human factors framework for integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare and medical education
Bryan Johnston, Scott Adams, Kiven Erique Lukong, Jay Kalra, Canada




Utilization of multi-stakeholder visualization in medical management strategy development: A case study of the BSP cardiovascular detection project
Shunjia Zhang, Yuan Liu, China




Utilization of multi-stakeholder visualization tools in medical management strategy development: Case study of BSP cardiovascular health
Yuan Liu, China




ConoCancer: A RAG-based Chatbot for breast cancer health literacy
Renu Balyan, Anika Bokka, Alexa Rivera, Francisco Iacobelli, USA




Examining how natural and synthetic sugars shape cognitive endurance and neural efficiency
Nithya Varma Madiraju, USA







SESSION 7 Human-Centered Design and Design for Inclusion II HCD AHFE 2
Day 1Tues Dec 1
Co-Chairs: Tzu-Wen Tsai, Taiwan and Yoshito Dobashi, Japan

11:30-12:30 (HST)
Flipping through my day: Reimagining the digital calendar through novelistic translation and progressive narrative delivery
Tzu-Wen Tsai, Rung-Huei Liang, Taiwan




Cycling by disabled people in Japan: Current situation and future possibilities
Yoshito Dobashi, Japan




User engagement intention in urban landmark transmedia narratives: A case study of Shenzhen's Bay glory ferris wheel
Xinliang Chen, Xin Xie, China




Creating a path to mastery: Impacts of machine-learning guidance on novice software users
Melissa Peterson, USA




Understanding cross-cultural resonance: A study on the mechanisms influencing audience willingness to inherit and disseminate export Porcelian
Zhenru Zhao, China







SESSION 8 Human–Computer Interaction: Cognitive and Workload Factors II HCI AHFE 3
Day 1Tues Dec 1
Co-Chairs: Yingjiao Jia, China and Angela Sanguinetti, USA

11:30-12:30 (HST)
Impact of gamification elements in art therapy on behavioral intention among university students with trait anxiety based on self-determination theory
Yingjiao Jia, China




Energy demand flexibility: Keeping users in the loop with “invisible” technologies
Angela Sanguinetti, Eli Alston-Stepnitz, USA




Qualitative study updated with recent 3D object generation models for immersive technologies
Sergio Cleger Tamayo, Delrick De Oliveira Freitas, Osvaldo Junior, Pio Ordozgoith, Agustín A Ortiz Diaz, Geovana Amorim Abensur, Gilberto Oliveira Neto, Brazil




Updated comparative analysis between recent 3D object generation models: Adaptation to immersive technologies
Sergio Cleger Tamayo, Geovana Amorim Abensur, Agustín A Ortiz Diaz, Gilberto Oliveira Neto, Delrick De Oliveira Freitas, Brazil




Customer churn prediction for consumer-facing delivery Apps
Muhammad Jawad Mufti, Omar Hammad, Haitham Saleh, Muqaddas Gull, Saudi Arabia







SESSION 9 Industrial and Systems Engineering Application: Safety and Simulation I ISE AHFE 4
Day 1Tues Dec 1
Co-Chairs: Wu Xu, China and Timothy Kangogo, USA

11:30-12:30 (HST)
System safety analysis considering human factors in aircraft development
Wu Xu, China




Designing sustainable business models for industrial service providers – concepts and challenges
Michaela Friedrich, Christian Schiller, Germany




Large language models as human-centered cognitive tools in agile software engineering: An empirical multi-study investigation
Eva-maria Iwer, Germany




Operationally conditioned transit injury risk: A national machine learning analysis of safety, mobility, and socioeconomic exposure
Timothy Kangogo, Judith Mwakalonge, Gurcan Comert, Varghese Vaidyan, Barbara Asamoah, USA




Integrating human factors and system design: Validating the nest methodology for reflexive safety management in engineering systems
Antonio Fernandes, Portugal




Refreshments:12:30-13:00 (HST)








Day 1 Technical Sessions



Tuesday, December 1, 2026 - 13:00-14:00 (HST)60-minute session icon60 min






SESSION 11 Human-Centered Design and Design for Inclusion III HCD AHFE 1
Day 1Tues Dec 1
Co-Chairs: Ravneet Kaur and Dillon Narcisse, USA

13:00-14:00 (HST)
An analysis of handoff processes in global teams
Daniel Cunha, Katleen Picanço, Barbara Silva, Lanier Santos, Erick Bezerra, Brazil




Human- AI teaming in life coaching: Evaluating LLM role fit through coaching competency and mentor-coach perspective
Ravneet Kaur, Satarupa Mukherjee, USA




Human-centred adaptive reuse of building heritage: A comparative ex-post and ex-ante evaluation from Maribor, Slovenia
Vesna Zegarac Leskovar, Slovenia




Balancing automation and human control in agentic ai workflow development: Evidence from a major Japanese manufacturer
Natsumi Takahashi, Indranil Bhattacharjee, Japan




From injury to impact: Supportive and performance enhancement technology for athletes
Dillon Narcisse, USA







SESSION 12 Human–Computer Interaction: Cognitive and Workload Factors III HCI AHFE 2
Day 1Tues Dec 1
Co-Chairs: Iara Margolis, Portugal and Nan Jiang, China

13:00-14:00 (HST)
Beyond immersion: The influence of interactivity on user experience in VR-based robotics learning
Iara Margolis, Eduardo Santos, Francisco Silva, Carlos Costa, Miguel Nunes, Alexandre Ferreira, Andreia Mendes, Alexandre Carrança, Arabela Fabre, Diogo Silva, Ana Alves, José Rocha, Nuno Sousa, Portugal




AI-enhanced live-streamed English language learning: Designing and evaluating an intelligent platform for Chinese learners
Nan Jiang, Chengcheng Ma, Peter Childs, China




When transparency is beneficial or detrimental: Designing a contextual dual-path model based on trust in AI systems
Yuchen Zhang, Zhicheng Xu, Xuanyu Niu, Yijing Zhou, Ziao Ni, China




Active transportation applications of emerging mobility data tools: Use cases and user experience lessons for multiple user groups
Angela Sanguinetti, Eli Alston-Stepnitz, USA




Automation transparency communication improves supervisory control performance, but shapes operator trust
Kaylin Strong, Bailee Smith, Jill Shelton, Shannon Mcgarry, Joseph Coyne, Noelle Brown, USA







SESSION 13 Wearable Technologies, Social and Affective Computing I WTSAC AHFE 3
Day 1Tues Dec 1
Co-Chairs: Brandon King and Alexis Cady, USA

13:00-14:00 (HST)
Evaluating occupational heat stress using wearable physiological monitoring: A field study of environmental and physiological response
Brandon King, Jeremy Gouzd, USA




Blast and physiological wearables: Hardware testing and VOC analysis
Alexis Cady, Robert DeMarco, Lucas Hess, Jose Rodriguez, USA




Headset-type wearable biosensor for transcutaneous monitoring of acetone vapor from the external auditory canal
Yi Jiang, Geng Zhang, Kenta Iitani, Yasunari Miyazaki, Kohji Mitsubayashi, Japan




Wearable multimodal sensing for pilot stress and fatigue monitoring across real-world flight phases
Atandrila Chowdhury, Sudip Vhaduri, Julius Keller, Debra Henneberry, Mark Wilson, USA




Human factors evaluation of a wearable TOM-aware multi-agent assistant for collaborative task repair
Lucas Castro, Brazil







SESSION 14 Sustainable Technologies and Business Applications I ETBA AHFE 4
Day 1Tues Dec 1
Co-Chairs: Amir Behzadan, USA and Berna Ulutas, Turkey

13:00-14:00 (HST)
The FLOODPERCEP dataset: Flood hazard maps and imagery for studying human perception of flood risk
Amir Behzadan, Subashree Dinesh, Armita Dabiri, Arunima Maitra, USA




Psychological foundations of epistemic profiles for misinformation resilience: Implications for defence-oriented agent-based modelling
Petr Zamecnik, Darina Zamecnikova, Czech Republic




Distance-dependent robustness of WiFi CSI-based movement detection under outdoor LoS and NLoS conditions
Prasanta Kr Sen, Mrigank Sharad, Ram Babu Roy, India




Dynamic layouts considering environmental factors: A preliminary framework for local craftsman workshops
Berna Ulutas, Turkey




Sustainable development of small logistics enterprises in the digital economy - intensification of competition in the transport logistics in Uzbekistan
Dildor Shadibekova, Uzbekistan







SESSION 15 Applications in Training, Learning and Education I TLS AHFE 5
Day 1Tues Dec 1
Co-Chairs: Dan Li, China and Ruchi Kukde, USA

13:00-14:00 (HST)
Teaching human–AI collaboration: A task-based framework for inclusive design education
Dan Li, Lei Xia, Mudasir Ahmed, Ling Fan, China




Terrain orientation test predicts navy flight training outcomes in high and low stakes settings
Joseph Coyne, Ciara Sibley, Cyrus Foroughi, Kaylin Strong, Michael Kukenberger, USA




Task sequencing and learning stability in multitasking educational environments
Ruchi Kukde, Erwin Flores, USA




How startups position themselves in the EDTECH and corporate training market: A topic modeling analysis
Manuel Kaiser, Tim Beichter, Germany




Learning environments as a transformative axis in upper secondary education
Selene Margarita Vazquez Soto, Jessica Garcia, Xochiquetzalin González Olivier, Mexico














Day 2 Technical Sessions



Wednesday, December 2, 2026 - 8:30-9:30 (HST)60-minute session icon60 min






SESSION 16 Artificial Intelligence and Social Computing II AISC AHFE 1
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Vineetha Menon and Nicholas Loyd, USA

8:30-9:30 (HST)
Decoding the language of team performance: A machine learning framework for sentiment-based performance modeling and team situational awareness
Gracie Gray, Vineetha Menon, Kristin Weger, Bryan Mesmer, Nicholas Loyd, USA




The Axteni framework: Redefining leadership authority in the age of agentic AI
Leila Halawi, Mark Miller, Sam Holley, USA




Human-AI collaboration in design: A responsible AI-extended DTPB evaluation of a multimodal agent for visual perception learning
Sheng-Ming Wang, Muhammad Ainul Yaqin, Taiwan




The ultimate challenge: Human-centered framework for sustainable organizational transformation in the AI era
Slim Saidi, UAE




Catachresis in the classroom: How anthropomorphic language shapes the discourse of AI in education
Dalit Levy, Israel




Euphony as main linguistic name giving motive for cultural community
Sabira Issakova, Natalya Zerkina, Olesya Kisel, Angelina Dubskikh, Anna Butova, Kazakhstan







SESSION 17 Human-Centered Design and Design for Inclusion IV HCD AHFE 2
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Monika Wiechers, Germany and Valeria Minucciani, Italy

8:30-9:30 (HST)
Towards participatory requirements gathering of constantly evolving user needs for Smart Cane+
Monika Wiechers, Birgit Bomsdorf, Celina Mae Kong, Germany




Rethinking inclusion in dissonant heritage
Valeria Minucciani, Gabriella Dalla Serra, Italy




When NPCS remember too much: A human-centered framework for transparent and controllable memory in AI game characters
Yuankai Lin, Rui Peng, China




Cognitive biases in the age of AI: Applying dual-process and prospect theory to mitigate Deepfake vulnerability in older adults
Ashiyah Abbott-Walker, James Iacono, Abdul Khadar Shaik, Charlene Tsitsi Mawunga, Youngsoo Shin, USA




From complacency to competence: Human-centered strategies for safer automation
Ibrahim Balharith , Saudi Arabia







SESSION 18 Human-Technology and Future of Work II HTFW AHFE 3
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Atsunori Someya, Japan and Peta Chirgwin, Australia

8:30-9:30 (HST)
Calibrating managers' trust in ICT-enabled visualized information: A case study of heat illness prevention at infrastructure maintenance sites
Atsunori Someya, Kotomichi matsuno, Manabu Sawaguchi, Japan




Redesigning work in industrial control rooms with intelligent system interfaces that preserve human decision authority while maintaining efficiency
Peta Chirgwin, Australia




Personalization vs. privacy: A human factors case study of AI-driven travel recommendation systems
Shivani Singh, USA




Autonomous hospitality yachts: Designing trustworthy human–AI experiences in future maritime environments
Laura Pagani, Paolo Gemelli, Alessandro Bertirotti, Mario Ivan Zignego, Italy




Is situation awareness related to pupillary changes during a flight navigation simulation?
Shannon McGarry, Allison Bayro, Rebecca Nesmith, Heejin Jeong, Joseph Coyne, USA







SESSION 19 Industrial and Systems Engineering Application: Safety and Simulation II ISE AHFE 4
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Akagi Koichi, Japan and Olumide Adewumi, USA

8:30-9:30 (HST)
Human-centered creative support for VE idea realization through contradiction analysis
Masataka Kanzaki, Akagi Koichi, Hikaru Takashima, Manabu Sawaguchi, Japan




Hindrances to understanding and identifying hazards in the workplace: A systematic literature review
Olumide Adewumi, Jeremy Gouzd, USA




Docking station for UAV for autonomous critical infrastructure inspection
Antoni Kopyt, Poland




Integrating ergonomics, lean manufacturing, and work study to improve overall system performance within industry 5.0
Erman Çakıt, Turkey







SESSION 20 Computation and Intelligent Design I CID AFHE 5
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Yaqi Li and Yu Yangwenqing, China

8:30-9:30 (HST)
Detecting and intervening in design fixation through metacognitive regulation in generative AI-assisted poster design
Yu Yangwenqing, Shuai Sun, China




Human-object interaction spatial constraint-driven intelligent generative design for products
Yaqi Li, Hao Shi, China




Intelligent design architectures for human-AI teaming in safety-critical operations
Debra Henneberry, Dimitrios Ziakkas, USA/UK




Design of graphical user interfaces for validation of steering-wheel HMI solutions
Micael Gonçalves, Nelson Costa, Portugal




Multi-objective computational design for sustainable daylight optimization in severe cold climate building renovation
Xi Huang, Dagang Qu, China




Refreshments: 9:30-10:00 (HST)








Day 2 Technical Sessions



Wednesday, December 2, 2026 - 10:00-11:00 (HST)60-minute session icon60 min






SESSION 21 Application of Emerging Technologies II AET AHFE 1
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Naqash Gerard and Jeremy Gottlieb, USA

10:00-11:00 (HST)
Drivers of E-Business adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Takalani Tshabalala, South Africa




Pedagogical innovation with flying bots: Applying engagement theory in undergraduate education
Thomas Menkhoff, Singapore




The integration of eye tracking and electrodermal activity measures for assessing cognitive load and mental fatigue in engineering and computing: A systematic review (2010-2025)"
Naqash Gerard, Idalis Villanueva, USA




Applying formal methods to an augmented reality interface
Jeremy Gottlieb, Dan Bryce, Mieszko Muskala, Stephen Gilbert, Michael Dorneich, Shayama Khan, Maral Jafari Ranjbar, Eliot H. Winer, Robert Goldman, David Musliner, USA




A concept of using UAV in urban air mobility for parcel delivery
Antoni Kopyt, Poland







SESSION 22 Human-Centered Design and Design for Inclusion V HCD AHFE 2
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Julia Czerniak-Wilmes, Switzerland and Ting Liao, USA

10:00-11:00 (HST)
Human-centered design of AI decision support: Algorithmic vigilance and the role of AI literacy in three occupational contexts
Julia Czerniak-Wilmes, Lukas Messmer, Leonie Däullary, Teuta Salii, Philipp Rüegg, Frieder Loch, Switzerland




Gamified interactive experience design in museum environments
Chiyu Yang, Hanxiang Zhang, China




When helpful AI feels too trustworthy: Engagement and reliance in design ideation
Ting Liao, Jiacheng Sun, USA




Human-centered design of layered sensing automatic composting equipment for reducing farmers’ physical workload
Ziqi Han, China




Beyond idea generation: A human– AI collaborative design development process
Ted Jinseup Shin, USA







SESSION 23 Human–Computer Interaction: Cognitive and Workload Factors IV HCI AHFE 3
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Mickael Causse, France and Richard Stone, USA

10:00-11:00 (HST)
The influence of personality traits on startle and surprise response: A flight simulator study
Mickael Causse, Maud Dupuy, Alexandre Duchevet, Nadine Matton, Flora Schwartz, Jean-paul Imbert, Jonathan Deniel, France




Design and evaluation of interactive user experience for AI-based robot gait optimization
Chiyu Yang, China




Trusting the chain, not the black box: A provenance-based architecture for human-machine teaming in military autonomy
Richard Stone, Michael Jenkins, USA




Design of a simplified humanoid robot face: Cultural differences and emotional synchronization
Meina Tawaki, Ichi Kanaya, Keiko Yamamoto, Japan




Algorithmic fingerprinting in computational photography: A longitudinal, cross-platform study of sub-pixel imaging artifacts in mobile camera ecosystems
Salah Elshourbagy, Egypt







SESSION 24 Sustainable Technologies and Business Applications II ETBA AFHE 4
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Jari Jussila, Finland and Rui Peng, China

10:00-11:00 (HST)
From water quality data to sustainable innovation: Designing learning ecosystems for systemic transformation
Jari Jussila, Andreea Cotoranu, John Cronin, Markku Mikkonen, Finland




Building sustainable business value through human-centred AI transition pathways
Dimitrios Ziakkas, Debra Henneberry, UK/USA




Preparing higher education for Education 4.0: A lecturer development framework for digital and sustainable manufacturing competencies
Takalani Tshabalala, South Africa




Effort displacement in AI-assisted 3D content pipelines: How generative tools shift practitioners from making to judging
Rui Peng, Yuankai Lin, China







SESSION 25 Advances in Transportation I TRANS AHFE 5
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: David Kaber and Yan Chen, USA

10:00-11:00 (HST)
Trust calibration in semi-automated rural driving under reduced visibility: Effects of environmental degradation on driver trust and braking readiness
Amir Milad Moshref Javadi, Tekalign Mengistu, Natnael Takele, Steven Jiang, Ali Karimoddini, USA




Assessment of a model of functional automation and driver SA in automated vehicle control
Yunmei Liu, David Kaber, USA




From driver intent to road-user perception: A narrative and systematic review of perceived aggressive driving
Yan Chen, Moajjem Chowdhury, Yunmei Liu, USA




A vision-based multimodal framework for quantifying novice driver behavioral responses to aggressive overtaking in continuous simulator traffic
Udit Kumar Das, Yan Chen, Moajjem Chowdhury, Yunmei Liu, USA




Continued assessment of the shortened attention control tasks: Impact of practice effects, an interfering pre-cue, and speed-accuracy manipulation
Christopher Draheim, Ciara Sibley, Kaylin Strong, Michael Kukenberger, Joseph Coyne, USA




Refreshments:11:00-11:30 (HST)








Day 2 Technical Sessions



Wednesday, December 2, 2026 - 11:30-12:30 (HST)60-minute session icon60 min






SESSION 26 Applications of Technologies in Healthcare and Cognitive Assessment II HCA AHFE 1
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Soma Furukawa, Japan and Ruka Hashimoto, Japan

11:30-12:30 (HST)
A task selection method for Alzheimer's disease patient prediction to reduce patients’ burden
Soma Furukawa, Masaomi Kimura, Japan




Toward robust wearable-sensor-based Parkinson’s disease classification: Patient-level evaluation and temporal input range analysis
Ruka Hashimoto, Masaomi Kimura, Japan




Artificial intelligence-assisted rapid on-site evaluation: A human factors-informed patient safety framework for cytopathology
Bryan Johnston, Jay Kalra, Heather Ruff, Janine Benoit, Canada




Modulating neuromuscular complexity via auditory and visual cues in ASD: Implications for human-centered assistive interfaces
Lingyue Meng, Catherine Cheung, Yubo Wang, Yih-Kuen Jan, USA




Trends of geohelminths parasites identified among primary school children in Anambra North Senatorial District, Southeast Nigeria
Maryjude Chiamaka Igbodika, Leonard Onyenweife, Lucy Chinyere Anyaegbunam, Nigeria




Artificial intellectual virtues in shared decision-making: A hybrid AI-physician-patient model and its agent-based simulation
David Černý, Czech Republic







SESSION 27 Human-Centered Design and Design for Inclusion VI HCD AHFE 2
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Shin Fukuzumi, Japan and Sarah Rudder, USA

11:30-12:30 (HST)
Incorporating user research findingD280:N280s into a model-based enterprise architecture to protect the ocean environment
Sarah Rudder, Audrey Haque, USA




Stakeholder requirements for quality-in-use
Shin Fukuzumi, Japan




Cognitive-load-based evaluation and optimization of ship maneuvering interfaces
Yakun Luo, Minxia Liu, China




Modeling and simulation of the lumbar spine while carrying a backpack using OPENSIM
Thomas Angeli, Linus Knecht, Austria




Posture Pal: A smartphone-based real-time intervention for posture correction
Naga Sai Nikhita Vengala, Molly Dube, Siri Shaga, Youngsoo Shin, USA







SESSION 28 Wearable Technologies, Social and Affective Computing II WTSAC AHFE 3
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Maryann Godje and Noelle Brown, USA

11:30-12:30 (HST)
Exploring user affect in virtual reality cultural heritage learning using EEG
Maryann Godje, Javier Gonzalez Sanchez, Elizabeth Minor, USA




Sustainable smart textile systems for preventive health: A mechanochromic framework for real-time posture feedback in strength training
Ronghan Wang, Portugal




Interdisciplinary design methods for jewelry and wearable devices in future contexts
Mingze Zhang, China




On the role of cardiovascular health in sleep and their effects on attention control
Noelle Brown, Ava McVey, Kaylin Strong, Nicholas Armendariz, Rebecca Nesmith, Michael Kukenberger, Joseph Coyne, USA




Enhancing pediatric telemedicine efficiency: A study on telemedicine carts and augmented reality training simulations
Elham Morshedzadeh, Shruti Shukla, Shiva Ghasemi, Wallace Lages, Andre Muelenaer, USA







SESSION 29 Industrial and Systems Engineering Application I ISE AHFE 4
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Reijo Savola, Finland and Simon Saurbier, Germany

11:30-12:30 (HST)
A cryptoagility-driven architectural model for post-quantum cryptography migration in edge and access networks
Reijo Savola, Finland




Experimental optimization of the damping and mass properties of a physically adjustable hand-arm model to reproduce human-machine interaction
Simon Saurbier, Moritz Engelmann, Johannes Roggenstein, Lukas Bunk, Dieter Krause, Sven Matthiesen, Germany




Comparison of horizontal moment arm measurements for the revised NIOSH lifting equation and the lifting fatigue failure tool
Michael Jorgensen, Daniel Chikwendu, Nils Hakansson, Juan Hernandez, Hai Nguyen, USA




Refreshments:12:30-13:00 (HST)








Day 2 Technical Sessions



Wednesday, December 2, 2026 - 13:00-14:00 (HST)60-minute session icon60 min






SESSION 31 Human-Centered Design and Design for Inclusion VII HCD AHFE 1
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Shaoping Xiao, USA and Zhengyang Wang, China

13:00-14:00 (HST)
Community-centered intelligent reservoir operation for flood mitigation
Shaoping Xiao, USA




AI-assisted head-shape design for high-speed trains: Operationalizing emotional intent in a designer-in-the-loop workflow
Zhengyang Wang, Ruochen Hu, China




Evaluating the usability and decision support effectiveness of public health dashboards using eye tracking
Michael Stubblefield, Mikaya Hamilton, Steven Jiang, USA




Exploring usability and user perception in an immersive robotics learning environment
Diogo Silva, Eduardo Santos, Miguel Nunes, Carlos Costa, Alexandre Ferreira, Francisco Silva, Arabela Fabre, Carolina Pimenta, Nuno Sousa, Iara Margolis, Portugal




A human-centric framework for AI-wearable integration in automotive assembly lines
Xing Yao, Yehong Zhou, Qiheng Peh, Yanhao Tan, Seung Ki Moon, Chun-Hsien Chen, Lam Haw Woei Sean, James Song, Xiaoqing Yu, Singapore







SESSION 32 Human–Computer Interaction: Cognitive and Workload Factors V HCI AHFE 2
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Yihung Hsu, Taiwan and Stefano Filippi, Italy

13:00-14:00 (HST)
The impact of scarcity-based dark patterns on user performance, perceived darkness, and workload in subscription services
Yihung Hsu, Chien-Hsiung Chen, Taiwan




A behavioral observation tool for diagnosing human–AI interaction profiles in engineering design education
Stefano Filippi, Italy




A sustainable assistive technology for children with visual impairments
Mayra Carrión, David Morales-Martínez, Marco Santórum, Lisbeth Romo, Karen Santórum, Ecuador




Acoustic characteristics and perceptual impressions of non-wood baseball bat impact sounds for human-centered design of sports equipment
Kohei Naito, Shun Yamada, Tetsuo Tanaka, Takahiro Miura, Mari Ueda, Japan




Context-aware multimodal explanations for trust and user experience in automated vehicles: Interface design and experimental evaluation
Kristina Stojmenova, Timotej Gruden, Grega Jakus, Sara Stancin, Simon Pestotnik, Jaka Sodnik, Slovenia







SESSION 33 Human-Technology and Future of Work III HTFW AHFE 3
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Eduardo Davalos, USA and Simranpaul Dhami, Canada

13:00-14:00 (HST)
Does AI assistance leave a temporal fingerprint? Detecting overreliance in AI-assisted writing and programming
Eduardo Davalos, Yike Zhang, USA




From recommendation correctness to clinical action: Transparency, trust, and verification in AI decision support
Simranpaul Dhami, Dennis Vincenz, Kat Moran, Canada




From physical fidelity to cognitive fidelity: A neuroergonomics evaluation of simulation-based training for maritime and manufacturing domains
Jessica Johnson, Lawrence Obiuwevwi, USA




Bridging the gap between savors and survivors: Exploring uncertainties in search, rescue, emergency, and evacuation operations in earthquake and flood
Izza Anwer, Irfan Yousuf, Pakistan




Limited convergence of the rod-and-frame and embedded figures tests: Evidence for task specificity in field dependence–independence assessment
Xueyi Luo, Minxia Liu, Wu Shanshan, China







SESSION 34 Applications in Training, Learning and Education II TLS AHFE 4
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Rose Figueroa and Richard Stone, USA

13:00-14:00 (HST)
From academic publications to practice: The lasting influence of HFE
Farzan Sasangohar, Rose Figueroa, Jackie Cha, USA




Measuring what generative AI actually saves in instructor-led training development: A matched-deliverable time-and-quality comparison
Richard Stone, Anthony Lavazza, Michael Jenkins, Claire Carter, Lixsa Barraza, Meagan Ault, USA




A conceptual framework for modeling team adaptation in cooperative games through Ludic Knowledge disruption
Caleb Vatral, USA




Evaluation of Chatgpt-generated vs. self-created study reviewers: A case study comparing student test scores, efficiency, and cognitive workload
Lorelie Grepo, Yngrid Bless Cadena, Aliyah Maxine Mallari, Aleeza Fiona Montinola, Philippines




Continuous competency assurance through human-AI teaming: Reimagining instructor development
Debra Henneberry, Dimitrios Ziakkas, USA/UK




Transformative didactic strategy for strengthening meaningful learning
Enrique Aarón García Vázquez, Miguel angel cruz domínguez Hernández, Xochiquetzalin González Olivier, Mexico







SESSION 35 Ethical Issues and Considerations in Human Factors EIC AHFE 5
Day 2Wed Dec 2
Co-Chairs: Mark Miller and Akram Bayat, USA

13:00-14:00 (HST)
How and why were the June 1990 Dude, July 1994 South Canyon, and June 2013 Yarnell Hill fires ultimately, fatally influenced by the lack of LCES?
Fred Schoeffler, USA




Integrating safety risk management with human factors: Forming a Bow Tie commercial pilot mental health SMS
Mark Miller, Sam Holley, Aric Raus, USA




The impact of human factors on counter-drone systems
Serge Chaumette, France




Evaluating cognitive shifts, over-automation biases, and surveillance auditing in a higher education human-AI co-ideation workshop
Akram Bayat, USA




Children digital use: Overview and impacts on health and development from a primary care lens
Maria Vidal-Alves, Catarina Coelho, Portugal














Day 3 Technical Sessions



Thursday, December 3, 2026 - 8:30-9:30 (HST)60-minute session icon60 min






SESSION 36 Applications of Technologies in Healthcare and Cognitive Assessment III HCA AHFE 1
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Yoshitaka Maeda, Japan and Sejal Shah, USA

8:30-9:30 (HST)
Attention to medications and related information during pharmacist verification: An analysis of experts and novices using AI-based gaze classification
Yoshitaka Maeda, Kota Miyanishi, Kosuke Oiwa, Yukikazu Murakami, Japan




Acceptance and user experience of a serious game for independent home-based rehabilitation in older adults
Rosane Sampaio, Alexandre Carrança, Joao Oliveira, Joana Andrade, Emanuel Sousa, Portugal




Human and psychological factors and seasickness in transitions at sea
Lisa Loloma Froholdt, Simone Madsen, Anna Udh Bøge, Denmark




Analysis of mechanical loads on the handrail during stair ascent at the initiation and completion phases
Runa Narita, Tomoya Hasebe, Daisuke Morioka, Japan




Translating rehabilitation needs into an interactive AI-AR system for home-based upper-extremity stroke recovery
Sejal Shah, Elham Morshedzadeh, Pei-Fen Chang, USA




Speech analysis integration for assistance in identification of potential Alzheimer’s disease early symptoms
Lili Marlene Camacho Bustamante, Alejandro Díaz Ruiz, Sergio Navarro Tuch, Mexico







SESSION 37 Human-Centered Design and Design for Inclusion VIII HCD AHFE 2
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Osamu Takano, Japan and Nathalie Ochoa, USA

8:30-9:30 (HST)
Investigation of activity-specific optimal seat configurations for vehicle occupants using an adjustment method with a reconfigurable seat mockup
Osamu Takano, Jongseong Gwak, Yuya Nakamoto, Tomo Kaneko, Japan




Relational credibility under institutional distrust: Platform affordances and informal validation in northwestern Nigeria
Bashir Sarki, Haruna Abubakar, Nigeria




BrailleBridge: A low-cost modular mechatronic refreshable braille display for digital text-to-tactile conversion
Andrea Benitez Moreno , Mexico




Developing an approach to measure trust in flight testing of autonomous aircraft systems: An LLM-assisted robotic journaling proof of concept
Nathalie Ochoa, Nhut Ho, Martin Ha, Boyoung Kim, USA




The media Litmus Test: Using linguistic inquiry and word count (LIWC) analysis to generate a consumer media discernment dashboard
Melissa Mclain, USA







SESSION 38 Wearable Technologies, Social and Affective Computing III WTSAC AHFE 3
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Marie Güntert, Germany and Susan Xu, USA

8:30-9:30 (HST)
Urban context and travel experience events: An exploratory comparison of two German cities
Marie Güntert, Esther Bosch, Germany




Designing a gamified Hawker centre simulation for language and cultural learning in Singapore
Jamie Johann Tan, Kenneth Lim Yang Teck, Singapore




Assessing the effects of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) weight on firefighters' muscle activation and fatigue with electromyography (EMG)
Susan Xu, Neethan Ratnakumar, Rachel Jones, Jeffrey Powell, Ziqing Zhuang, Xianlian Zhou, USA




Actuation feasibility and cost floor for a low-cost active knee–ankle–foot orthosis: A parametric biomechanical analysis
Cathy Chen, USA




Beyond formal likeness: A four-tier evaluation framework for stylistic fidelity in AI generated Chinese ink videos
Yilin Wang, China




Cognitive effects of NUUO opera mask cultural symbols in digital interactive experiences based on cultural memory theory
Danyu Chen, Chengbo Liu, China







SESSION 39 Industrial and Systems Engineering Application II ISE AHFE 4
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Matthew Boyne and Sohyung Cho, USA

8:30-9:30 (HST)
Development of a hybrid electrode positioning system to improve the quality of the spot welding process
Mariusz Stepien, Grzegorz Jarek, Jan Zygadlewicz, Natan Siekierka, Mateusz Czechowski, Wiktor Czornik, Dominik Mikołajczyk, Poland




Accelerating the velocity of learning: A human factor-centered course design for scrum in hardware manufacturing
Matthew Boyne, USA




Developing quality management competencies for industry 5.0: A serious game for inter-organizational problem solving
Maurice Meyer, Germany




Predicting ergonomic risk and worker performance using neural networks with EMG and kinematic data
Sohyung Cho, USA




A data-driven HFACS–DBN framework for forecasting human error in general aviation loss-of-control accidents
Esmaeil Zarei, Kamran Gholamizadeh, USA







SESSION 40 Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Reality Simulation AVM AHFE 5
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Mariam Mastour and Nicklas Bundgaard Stavad Andersen, Denmark

8:30-9:30 (HST)
Acceptance of virtual reality among older adults: An exploratory study of a culturally embedded VR application
Caroline Schon, Vanessa Fehlig, Rong Huang, Tim Wachsmuth, Germany




Bridging theory and practice in flight deck director training through virtual reality: An ethnographic approach
Mariam Mastour, Nicklas Bundgaard Stavad Andersen, Denmark




Evaluating nasal fit interfaces in XR headsets using anthropometric clustering techniques
Thomas Schnieders, Karen Bredenkamp, Paul Foster, Brian Heckman, USA




Beyond service design: Design as a driver of institutional transformation in the age of AI
Annalisa Barla, Andrea Vian, Italy




Design of VR exhibition space for Gaoping embroidery intangible cultural heritage based on the concept of living heritage transmission
Chu Dingfan, China




Improving accessible mobility for visually impaired travelers: An IPA analysis of the sightseeing verbal map in Shanghai
Tianyu Li, Takashi Uchida, Japan




Refreshments: 9:30-10:00 (HST)








Day 3 Technical Sessions



Thursday, December 3, 2026 - 10:00-11:00 (HST)60-minute session icon60 min






SESSION 41 Human-Centered Design and Design for Inclusion IX HCD AHFE 1
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Yi Han Dong and Si Li, China

10:00-11:00 (HST)
AHP-based cultural gene extraction and AIGC-assisted immersive museum experience design for Chenghai lantern riddles
Yi Han Dong, Xin Xie, China




Cabin layout optimization of underwater transport vehicles based on personnel physiological and cognitive state maintenance
Si Li, Zhanshuo Zhang, Xiaoyi Zhou, Ziang Chen, Di Yao, Hongyu Wang, Kaili Yin, Tiancheng Huang, China




Designing for all users: Applying usability heuristics and UDL principles to aerospace mission planning tools
Tia Bajaj, Madhusudan Vijayakumar, USA




Understanding user trust and skepticism in AI-assisted decision making
Mawuli Agboklu, Younho Seong, USA




Constructing a best-fit measurement scale for evaluating IEG, productivity, and wellbeing for individual attributes of employee workspaces
Mosa Ramohlokoane, Bankole Awuzie, South Africa







SESSION 42 Human–Computer Interaction: Cognitive and Workload Factors VI HCI AHFE 2
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Daniel Jensen, USA and Olivia Hosie, Australia

10:00-11:00 (HST)
Purported and measured waveform characteristics of vagus nerve stimulation devices
Daniel Jensen, Lindsey Mcintire, John McIntire, Ben Mandani, Kassandra Guinto, Lukas Goodworth, Gideon Farhadian, Jackson Tell, Will Allison, USA




Comparison of threshold-based and continuous measurement methods for assessing wrist and finger posture during hand-controller interaction
Olivia Hosie, Mats Isaksson, John McCormick, Oren Tirosh, Chrys Hensman, Australia




Effects of customer-side environmental noise on interaction in remote customer service using avatar robots
Manabu Chikai, Kentaro Watanabe, Bach Quang Ho, Jooho Park, Yui Murakami, Kayo Koike, Min Ma, Masahiro Tsutsu, Japan




Regeneration of Mongolian patterns based on multisensory channel experiences
Ze Yu, China




A multi-dimensional precision evaluation method coupling physiological signals and subjective perception for human-machine ergonomics
Di Yao, Ziang Chen, Si Li, Zhanshuo Zhang, China







SESSION 43 Technologies and Design Applications ETBA AHFE 3
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Kristin Weger, USA and Nick Tugarin, Germany

10:00-11:00 (HST)
Designing integrated human-AI systems: A socio-technical approach to knowledge management in healthcare
Kristin Weger, Vineetha Menon, Jennifer Bail, USA




From inquiry to handoff: A reference architecture and design implications for photorealistic conversational AI agents in first-contact services
Nick Tugarin, Christian van Husen, Germany




Design of an intelligent medication organizer for home healthcare management of older adults
Chang Chen, China




Peak hours, peak performance: Barista cognitive overload and the potential for heads-up display technology
Charlene Tsitsi Mawunga, Esuona Sulo, Brendon Khoza, Youngsoo Shin, USA




Explaining residential solar adoption in South Africa: A socio-economic analysis in comparative context
Miranda Baloyi, Marianne Matthee, South Africa




From technical performance to generative architectural condition: Reframing infrastructural autonomy as a design problem
João Ferreira, Portugal







SESSION 44 Computation and Intelligent Design II CID AHFE 4
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Bradley Killen and Jeremy Ludwig, usa

10:00-11:00 (HST)
An intelligent scheduling capability for ISR collection assignment
Jeremy Ludwig, Annaka Kalton, Forest Finnigan, Katelyn Clements, Jerred Holt, USA




Behavior-aware arbitration for scalable robot swarms in cooperative search-and-retrieval tasks
Bradley Killen, Daniel Carruth, Cindy Bethel, USA




The evolution of customer lifetime value: From probabilistic foundations to machine learning and ethical frontiers
Cyril Ahiable, Nitesh Agarwal, USA




Threat assessment tool to protect seaports’ digital infrastructure
Markus Sihvonen, Tapio Frantti, Reijo Savola, Finland




A high-availability multi-agent RAG architecture for automated expert assistance and multimodal technical onboarding
Javier Izquierdo-Reyes, Miguel de Jesús Ramírez-Cadena, Olivia Calderón-Valderrama, Mexico




Unsupervised clustering of repetitive task trials via Tucker decomposition of joint-angle data tensors
Akisue Kuramoto, Kosuke Goshima, Masaya Noguchi, Daiki Koga, Kazuki Hiranai, Motomu Nakashima, Japan







SESSION 45 Advances in Transportation II TRANS AHFE 5
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Jiahui Qian, UK and Ciara Sibley, USA

10:00-11:00 (HST)
Experiencing autonomy: Passenger perceptions of self-driving shuttles across diverse user groups
Jiahui Qian, Guilhermina Torrao, Joshua Dsouza, Jisun Kim, UK




Design as a driving capability for innovation and growth in startups
Yichen Meng, China




A real-time identification method of pilot’s stress state based on ECG features
Hua Zhao, Ran Peng, China




Practice effects in short attention control tests in a simulated high-stakes environment
Ciara Sibley, Christopher Draheim, Kaylin Strong, Michael Kukenberger, Joseph Coyne, USA




Human driver temperament and the safety impact of a c-v2x denial-of-service flooding attack in mixed-autonomy traffic
Rasheed Bello, Judith Mwakalonge, Varghese Vaidyan, Gurcan Comert, Vijay Bendigeri, USA




The social impacts of electric vehicles in South Africa
Takalani Tshabalala, South Africa




Refreshments:11:00-11:30 (HST)








Day 3 Technical Sessions



Thursday, December 3, 2026 - 11:30-12:30 (HST)60-minute session icon60 min






SESSION 46 Artificial Intelligence and Social Computing III AISC AHFE 1
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Yi Pei Wu, Taiwan and Siyun Zhang, Hong Kong SAR China

11:30-12:30 (HST)
Designing with and beyond humans: An LLM-based human–AI co-creation framework for remote curatorial collaboration
Yi Pei Wu, Chien-Hsu Chen, Taiwan




"Listen, who is anxious?": A multi-agent coordination and self-dialogue mechanism based on internal family systems theory
Ni Jin Li, Rung-Huei Liang, Taiwan




Quantifying NEV user experience: LLM-based dimensional encoding & hierarchical clustering of online comments
Siyun Zhang, Hong Kong SAR China




Shelf space assignment AI-enabled measurement and optimization in retail systems
Eugene Rex Jalao, Philippines




Detecting AI-generated text in Russian-language student essays
Viktoriia Molchanova, Russia







SESSION 47 Human-Centered Design and Design for Inclusion X HCD AHFE 2
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Yuzhu Liu and Weizhen Xiao, China

11:30-12:30 (HST)
From “disgust” to acceptance: A participatory design study of insect-based foods based on cognitive friction
Yuzhu Liu, Shuai Sun, China




A human-centered multi-node multimodal design framework for interactive installations in cultural heritage sites: A case study of Gingcheng mountain
Weizhen Xiao, China




Assessment of curved body armor plate designs for improved protection and mobility in soldiers
Meghan DeClue, Scott Marriner, Lavina Burman, Ericka Rovira, Iris Matthews, Blake Mitchell, Hyegjoo Choi-rokas, USA




Digital community symbiotic experience design for the silver-haired population
Ze Yu, China







SESSION 48 Human–Computer Interaction: Cognitive and Workload Factors VII HCI AHFE 3
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Mohammad Mahdi Nazari, USA and Hisayuki Kunigita, Japan

11:30-12:30 (HST)
Appropriate reliance in wearable AI for Parkinson’s differential assessment: Calibration, selective referral, and subgroup reliability
Mohammad Mahdi Nazari, Negar Heidari Matin, USA




AI-enabled artistic translation of ethnic patterns and innovation in cultural industry pathways: A case study of Mongolian patterns
Ze Yu, China




Visualizing pay-what-you-want donation bursts using bubble charts and LM-based conversation analysis: Evidence from twitch subscription gifting
Hisayuki Kunigita, Japan




Designing digital situations for a somatosensory dance movement therapy game: An empirical safety and facilitation study for anxiety interventions
Wan Lu, China




Effects of virtual agent style and decision control on psychological agency and trust in AI-enabled telecare
Che Liang-Yuan, Chien-Hsiung Chen, Taiwan




Exploring family-centered multimodal support for sign language learning
Zihan Yan, China







SESSION 49 Expectation Driven Value APD AHFE 4
Day 3Thurs Dec 311:30-12:30 (HST)
Co-Chairs: Shuichi Fukuda, Japan and Suresh Kumargundala, India








Refreshments:12:30-13:00 (HST)








Day 3 Technical Sessions



Thursday, December 3, 2026 - 13:00-14:00 (HST)60-minute session icon60 min






SESSION 51 Applications of Technologies in Healthcare and Cognitive Assessment IV HCA AHFE 1
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Amey Gohil and Priyanka Koppolu, USA

13:00-14:00 (HST)
Embedding self-administered dementia monitoring into a remote caregiving platform: A pilot usability and data-sharing preferences study
Amey Gohil, David Bissig, Hao-Chuan Wang, Priyanka Koppolu, Tejas Patil, Preyash Yadav, Shijia Span, Michelle Cohn, Chen-Nee Chuah, Sarah Tomaszewski Farias, Alyssa Weakley, USA




Streamlining remote care: Computer access solutions for older adults with cognitive impairment
Priyanka Koppolu, Amey Gohil, Tejas Patil, Preyash Yadav, Michelle Cohn, Chen-Nee Chuah, Shijia Span, Sarah Tomaszewski Farias, Alyssa Weakley, USA




Evaluating a dementia-friendly multimedia messaging tool within a remote caregiving platform
Tejas Patil, Priyanka Koppolu, Amey Gohil, Preyash Yadav, Sarah Tomaszewski Farias, Alyssa Weakley, USA




A distributed local LLM and centrally governed RAG architecture for privacy-preserving cancer registry support
Mitsuhiro Takasaki, Japan




Taste expectation vs. real energy: Investigating the effects of perceived and actual sugar intake on EEG brainwave activity and cognitive performance
Nithya Varma Madiraju, USA




Perceived walking time across street-tree spatial patterns: Toward a route recommendation system
Kenta Namiki, Yuichiro Kinoshita, Japan







SESSION 52 Human-Centered Design and Design for Inclusion XI HCD AHFE 2
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Francis Logah, USA and Rui Peng, China

13:00-14:00 (HST)
Differential sensitivity of EEG, ECG, respiration, and galvanic skin response to mental state classification: A comparative machine learning analysis
Francis Logah, Younho Seong, USA




When more becomes too much: Cognitive support and interpretive constraint in generative-AI-assisted reading of Chinese classical poetry
Rui Peng, Yuankai Lin, China




The impact of visual UI elements on information comprehension in websites
Koki Takashima, Shuhei Wada, Masato Takanokura, Japan




From reading to conversing: Comparing student immersion in traditional and AT ChatBot-assisted scripture learning
Hsuan-I Liao, Taiwan




Inclusive campus public spaces for student stress relief: An evidence-based investigation and modular design strategy
Yuning Jiang, Tian Wang, China












SESSION 53 Human–Computer Interaction: Cognitive and Workload Factors VIII HCI AHFE 3
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Felix-Marcel Petermann, Norway and Laura Martiinez, Japan

13:00-14:00 (HST)
"They Will Move": Confirmation bias, expectation frames, and premature monitoring drop off in COLREG encounters
Felix-Marcel Petermann, Ole Andreas Alsos, Jooyoung Park, Erik Styhr Petersen, Norway




EEG-based classification of reward, penalty, and movement events across four video games of varying complexity
Laura Martinez, Dechathron Dasri, Natsue Yoshimura, Japan




PALO: A positive-reinforcement closed-loop robotic system for dog toilet training
Jinglei Luo, China




Sustainability-driven assistive technology: A LEGO prototype for enhancing safe navigation
Marco Santórum, David Morales-Martínez, Mayra Carrión, Daniel Carvajal, Juan Benavides, Ecuador




Physiological indicators of trust in AI-assisted air traffic control: A multimodal eye-tracking and EEG study
Wenqian Qi, Xing Yao, Bufan Liu, Liu Xinyu, Hu Li, Tianjiao Zhang, Xiaoqing Yu, China




Prompts to impact: User experience design in AI-enhanced online learning environments
Julian Galindo-losada, Vilma Rodríguez, Viviana Parraga, Mayra Carrión, Marco Santórum, Ecuador







SESSION 54 Industrial and Systems Engineering Application III ISE AHFE 4
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Akio Tsuchiuchi, Japan and Joshua Adelabu, USA

13:00-14:00 (HST)
Cross-functional value engineering activities to transform existing factories into advanced factories
Akio Tsuchiuchi, Kengo Takezawa, Ryosuke Takahashi, Shinji Amano, Takashi Kido, Japan




Adaptive innovation management in complex enterprise systems
Yichen Meng, China




Manufacturing unit cost efficient introduction of product variants into existing production systems
Dennis Hertell, Michael Riesener, Benedict Janssen, Hendrik Eisbein, Germany




Human-centred transition pathways for AI-enabled safety-critical systems: An industrial systems engineering perspective
Dimitrios Ziakkas, Debra Henneberry, UK/USA




End-to-end MBSE framework for lifecycle traceability, digital engineering, and system-of-interest realization
Joshua Adelabu, Bhushan Lohar, John T Wade, Sean Walker, Carlos Montalvo, USA




A real-time edge-based multimodal safety assistance system for forklift operations
Thasnimol Valuthottiyil Shajahan, Babji Srinivasan, Rajagopalan Srinivasan, India







SESSION 55 Applications in Training, Learning and Education III TLS AHFE 5
Day 3Thurs Dec 3
Co-Chairs: Steven Doehler and Ayla Santos, USA

13:00-14:00 (HST)
Detection without speed isn’t defense: Human-AI coordination against cognitive cyberattackers
Ayla Santos, Stephan Carney, Rob Groome, Nikolos Gurney, USA




The vigilance decrement in the wild: How to study and design for long-term process monitoring
Kelly Dickerson, USA




I've got an idea: A study on the decision to share
Steven Doehler, USA




Design of a multisensory and conversational AI-supported household emergency preparedness training system for children
Shiyu Mei, China




Openin x: A dual-path wearable auditory interface for divided-attention support in unilateral conductive hearing loss
Yutong Cai, Lei Xia, China




System awareness, context awareness, and situational trust in human-AI decision making for military command and control
Rune Stensrud, Norway







Poster Demonstration Sessiosn

Room: Ballroom

Virtual Room: AHFE Posters


Day 1 Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Time: 10:00-14:00 (HST)
A1 Personal protective equipment use and occupational health risks among farmers in Trinidad and Tobago: Preliminary findings of agriculture safety
Barry Parasram, Avishek Choudhury, Trinidad and Tobago
A2 Does being #OpenToWork hurt or help? How platform-specific signals on Linkedin shape hiring manager perceptions and selection outcomes
Pamela Gu, USA
A3 Effects of hemoglobin-induced facial redness on anger recognition in Japanese and Thai observers
Yuanyuan He, Yoko Mizokami, Tomoharu Ishikawa, Japan
A4 Pedestrian crash severity in work zones: A matched case-control and severity modeling study
Oladotun Adeola, USA
A5 Operational evaluation of integrated dynamic lane merge and variable speed limit control strategies in freeway work zones
Arafat Ibrahim, Judith Mwakalonge, Gurcan Comert, Abdulkareem Afolabi, Varghese Vaidyan, USA
A6 Human factors influencing truck crash severity on urban freight corridors: Visibility, driver perception, and environmental risk
Idreez Yusuf, Judith Mwakalonge, Gurcan Comert, Varghese Vaidyan, Abdulkareem Afolabi, Arafat Ibrahim, USA
A7 Enhancing cross-state transferability of pavement performance models using grey exponential modeling and clustering
Henry Sawaki, USA
A8 Mitigating risks in the use of medical devices in the home setting/environment
Regan Lawson, Kevin Ong, Sangeeta Abraham, USA
A9 First step AI: from agreement to action: Supporting task initiation in group work
Naga Sai Nikhita Vengala, Tanvi Birari, Rachana Vaja, Molly Dube, Youngsoo Shin, USA
A10 Emergency fallback readiness for driverless freight operations: A human factors and infrastructure design framework
Angel Lucian , Steven Paul, Martin Byaruhanga, USA
A11 User interface design for AI glasses: Insights on the experience of notifications in devices with display
Hanah Correa, Marcos Silbermann, Brazil
A12 UX challenges for conceptualizing interfaces on smart glasses with displays
Alef Santos, Najara Paixao, Brazil
A13 A better understanding of vibrations: The influence of vibratory stimuli on postural adjustments in the sitting posture context
Salim Zenasni, Tanguy Marqueste, Mitsuko Aramaki, Richard Kronland-Martinet, Erick Dousset, Solvi Ystad, France
A14 A recirculating pet dryer with hair capture and health monitoring
Yuchen Wu, China
A15 TOUR-MATE: A companion‑style solo travel APP design based on the SOR Model Theory
Xu Xin, Guo Qizhou, China
A16 A Visual Reminder System for Food Safety Based on Time‑Responsive Color‑Changing Packaging Materials
Cui Cailin, China
A17 Mapping the Relationship between Typeface Morphology and Emotional Expression
Cuicai Lin, China
A18 The role of mental models in learning how to use smart glasses with display among first time users
Alan Turatti, Hanah Correa, Marcos Silbermann, Rodrigo Cavalcanti, Randerson Queiroz, Brazil
A19 The foundational phase of QHS Methodology: Sectoral competitiveness, public policy, and labor competencies
Rodolfo Martinez Gutierrez, Mexico


Day 2 Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Time: 10:00-14:00 (HST)
B1 Predicting workplace conflict through multimodal AI-based behavioral analysis: An ethical and cognitive framework
Rushabh Gandhi, Apoorv Singh, Azhar Mohammed Abdul Haleem, Damina Townes, Youngsoo Shin, USA
B2 Flying while coordinating: A work domain analysis of goggles-only FPV pilots as nodes in a scalable strike element
Michael Jenkins, USA
B3 Development and evaluation of applications for oral and cognitive rehabilitation: A facial rock–paper–scissors program with psychological effects
Kiyomi Yoshioka, Japan
B4 Development of a game application using texture-related onomatopoeia with a focus on declined texture recognition in dementia
Shunsuke Miyauchi, Masaki Sakanaka, Yuji Nozaki, Madoka Nakajima, Chihiro Kamohara, Chiyoko Kameue, Koichi Hirota, Koichiro Iwami, Maki Sakamoto, Japan
B5 E Contextibus Unum: When should your AI share your information with others?
Enya Bullard, Xiang Chen, USA
B6 Machine Learning-Driven Highway Performance Classification Using Crowdsourced and Probe Traffic Data: A Multi-State Framework
Awadh Simba, USA
B7 A vehicle-based computer vision framework for freeway shoulder occupancy detection and tow/towed vehicle event recognition
Clever Agina, Judith Mwakalonge, Gurcan Comert, Nana Kankam Gyimah, Abdulkareem Afolabi, USA
B8 Do drivers see e-Scooters the way they see bicyclists? A commercial-vehicle simulator study of detection, gaze, and physiological response
Martin Byaruhanga, Angel Lucian , Judith Mwakalonge, Anthony Dontoh, USA
B9 Maya explorer: An immersive VR large-space simulation for experiencing Maya civilization
Wang Yiru, China
B10 Human‑AI collaborative service system for generative visual creation
Jialu Chen, China
B11 A sensor‑based digital sculpting system with augmented reality for simulated clay modeling
Guo Qizhou, Xu Xin, China
B12 Virtual reality for mental wellness: An immersive approach to emotional regulation
Saanvi Gupta, Matthew Zemsky, USA
B13 Influence of cross‑media narrative animation translation of Anshun Dixi on intangible cultural heritage memory construction
Zhang Tong, China
B14 Impact of animated short films on the dissemination of Anshun Dixi: A living transmission perspective
Tong Zhang, China
B15 Design of an optimization system for visitor flow in resort areas based on artificial intelligence
Fan Chuding, China
B16 Teenager’s narratives in digital ecosystems and attitudes towards women and girls
Maria Vidal-Alves, Patricia Costa, Portugal
B17 Eye-tracking factors during spatial ability task predict IRT-based item difficulty and naval flight training performance
Alejandro Albizu, Laura Jamison, Kaylin Strong, Ciara Sibley, Shannon McGarry, Christopher Draheim, Noelle Brown, Cyrus Foroughi, Rebecca Nesmith, Sarah Melick, Joseph Coyne, USA
B18 Do after-action reviews improve performance without direct experience? An experimental study in aeronautical simulation
Paola Melani, Émilien Perrot, Anne-lise Marchand, France
B19 QHS Methodology: The evolution of knowledge generation and application lines
Rodolfo Martinez Gutierrez, Mexico


Day 3 Thursday, December 3, 2026

Time: 10:00-14:00 (HST)
C1 Radiological incident awareness and preparedness among the public and first responders: A systematic review
Anna Kucharski, Avishek Choudhury, USA
C2 Human-centered design of a multi-modal safety interface for RTK-GPS-based coastal harvesting mobility
Kwangtae Jung, Yejin Lee, South Korea
C3 Exploring spatial and psychological factors associated with creativity in office workers
Chika Nakatani, Toshihisa Doi, Shushi Doi, Rion Saijyo, Shiori Miyao, Shunya Shimizu, Takayuki Kitakata, Japan
C4 IoT-enabled countermeasures for pedestrian safety during smartphone-distracted walking
Ming-i Lin, Taiwan
C5 The impact of applying artificial intelligence on economic development in the global economy and the Algerian economy in particular
Mohamed Hamdani, Algeria
C6 An AI‑based translation system for traditional patterns: A case study of the southern song dynasty “Scroll of Sea Treasures”
Wang Yifei, China
C7 Quantifying human failure in traffic conflicts: A computer vision, machine learning, and human factors framework for unsignalized intersection safety
Steven Paul, Angel Lucian , USA
C8 Automated road centerline extraction and DOT inventory calibration from VHR orthophotos and airborne LiDAR
Abdulkareem Afolabi, Judith Mwakalonge, Gurcan Comert, Nana Kankam Gyimah, Ayobami Taiwo, Arafat Ibrahim, Clever Agina, Idreez Yusuf, USA
C9 Empirical Bayes (EB) Method for developing vulnerable road users crash modification factors at roundabouts
Miriam Mkufya, Arthur Mukwaya, Nancy Kasamala, Judith Mwakalonge, USA
C10 Quantum annealing-based optimal identification of vulnerable software components in connected and autonomous vehicles
Emmanuella Mojekwu, USA
C11 Architecture and early software validation for smart glasses
Aecio Jorge Macedo Braga, Kinderman Barros, Brazil
C12 Safety evaluation and influential risk factors of part-time shoulder use: A multi-corridor study using interpretable machine learning
Japhet Felician, USA
C13 Evaluation of the Rapid Response Measurement (RRM) method for personality assessment within the military
Quintin Kidder, Cyrus Foroughi, Laura Jamison, Ciara Sibley, Kaylin Strong, Rae Ezell, Joseph Coyne, Michael Kukenberger, USA
C14 Mitigating class imbalance and boundary ambiguity in rural watershed point cloud segmentation via self-supervised learning
Minjae Kim, Dongsu Kim, Dongwoo Kim, Ye-jin Seo, Jimin Shim, Yerim Jo, Won Choi, South Korea
C15 Evaluation of transcranial direct current stimulation on the prefrontal cortex for sustained cognitive performance
Krystina Diaz, Tiffany Lui, Riley McNaboe, Sylvia Guillory, Jeffrey Bolkhovsky, Hugo Posada-Quintero, Ki Chon, United States
C16 Human factors optimization and digital simulation of a smart TCM physiotherapy foot bath for elderly home self-care
Ziqi Han, China
C17 Unimodal vs. multimodal trajectory anticipation cues for motion sickness mitigation in autonomous vehicles: An on-road study
Adem Boudjemline, Lionel Bringoux, Clément Bougard, France
C18 A human–AI collaborative mechanism for commercial packaging design with generative AI
Zibin Liu, China
C19 QHS Methodology and the expansion of competency-based applied knowledge
Rodolfo Martinez Gutierrez, Mexico
C20 Cross-Cloud Threshold Key Management using heterogeneous Cloud Key Management System
Musa Adamou, Ivan Nkwawir, Amir Schur, USA








AHFE Hawaii Track Acronym
Application of Emerging Technologies AET
Artificial Intelligence and Social Computing AISC
Affective and Pleasurable Design APD
Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Reality AVM
Computation and Intelligent Design CID
Ethical Issues and Considerations in Human Factors EIC
Emerging Technologies and Business Applications ETBA
General Papers GEN
Healthcare and Cognitive Assessment HCA
Human-Centered Design and Design for Inclusion HCD
Human-Computer Interaction HCI
Human-Technology and the Future of Work HTFW
Industrial and Systems Engineering Applications ISE
Training, Learning and Education TLS
Transportation TRANS
Wearable Technologies, Social and Affective Computing WTSAC
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