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The Institute for Human and Industrial Engineering (ifab) primarily employs psychologists and engineers. The aim of the interdisciplinary research and teaching activities is to design work systems that are technically functional, economically efficient and humane. The focus is on issues relating to human-machine interaction and work design as well as work organization.

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Guest from the USA: Dr. Roesler from the HAC Lab at ifab

Dr. Roesler from the human-agent collaboration laboratory at George Mason University recently visited the ifab. The program included exciting insights into our diverse research projects as well as an inspiring lecture on successful (and less successful) questionnaires.

We would like to thank Dr. Roesler for her visit and look forward to working with her in the future!

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Doctoral examination Sofie Ehrhardt

On 10.01.2025 Sofie Ehrhardt successfully passed her doctoral examination. Congratulations from the entire ifab team!


The title of her thesis is:


"Please let me merge - Communication during lane changes on motorway slip roads"

Link to the thesis
Interview mit Prof. Dr. Natasha Merat
Interview with Prof. Dr. Natasha Merat and Prof. Dr.-Ing Barbara Deml

In this interview, Prof. Dr. Natasha Merat and Prof. Dr.-Ing Barbara Deml talk about their collaboration, the academic exchange between their institutes and their visions for future projects.

Link to the video
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