John D. Hill

Biography

Dr. Hill’s research focuses on the design and enhancement of systems that can respond to the evolving needs of the user.  This is accomplished through experimental assessment of the operator’s behavior and performance, and computational models which account for other factors that relate to performance outcomes.  Focuses include transportation, where driving simulators are used to assess the effect of vehicle and roadway design on driving performance;  service systems, where both service providers and recipients are modeled to maximize value creation in the system; and occupational health and safety, where system design is evaluated to address ergonomic issues in the work place.