Neuroergonomics

Professor Raja Parasuraman summarized Neuroergonomics as the emerging field of studying the brain and behavior at work, in essence the application of tools and knowledge of the field of neurosciences to the study of ergonomics. Human and machine systems are at the center of vital procedures specifically where lives are at stake, and their efficiency and safety are critically dependent on the situational awareness and cognitive workload of human operators. Written by experts from the field, Neuroergonomics: The Brain at Work and in Everyday Life discusses and details the methodologies useful for keeping an ideal human-machine system up-to-date and informs readers on how to prevent potential overload and minimize errors. It discusses neural measures and the proper methods and technologies to maximize performance. The prime goal of neuroergonomics is an augmentation of human performance and its transfer to improved functioning at work or in everyday settings via alteration of underlying neurocognitive processes. The advent of new and improved tools that allow monitoring of brain activity in the field and operational environments are expected to allow better identification of neurophysiological markers that can index impending overload or fatigue before performance measures can. This book provides a resource for neuroscientists to learn more about the technologies and real-time tools that can help assess cognitive and motivational states of human operators and close the loop for advanced human-machine interaction.

• Includes the formulation of neurobiological models to better understand risky decision making and cognitive countermeasures, augmented cognition, and brain stimulations to enhance performance and mitigate human error
• Features innovative methodologies and protocols using psychophysiological measurements and brain imaging techniques in realistic operational settings
• Discusses numerous topics, including cognitive performance in psychological and neurological disorders, brain computer interfaces (BCI), and human performance monitoring in ecological conditions, virtual reality, and serious gaming
• Details genetic, personality and neurobiological factors influencing cognitive performance, as well as the assessment of cognition in various neurological disorders in real-time settings and home environments