Thomas Schnell

Research Highlights

Joined the College of Engineering: 1998

Education:
Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, Ohio University, 1998
M.S., Industrial Engineering, Ohio University, 1994
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Bern Institute of Technology, 1992

Special Fields of Knowledge:
Human factors and ergonomics research

Present Research Interests:
Human factors, cognitive technology, flight deck and cockpit design, flight simulation and flight testing, neural imaging, workload assessment.

Selected Publications:
Schnell T., Kwon J., Merchant S., Etherington, T., Vogl, T., “Improved Flight Technical Performance in Flight Decks Equipped with Synthetic Vision Information System Displays”, International Journal of Aviation Psychology, 14(1), 2004

Merchant, S., Schnell, T., “Applying Eye Tracking as Alternative Approach for Activation of Controls and Functions in Aircraft”, In proceedings of the 19th Digital Avionics Systems Conference, Entering the Second Century of Powered Flight, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 7-13 October 2000

Schnell T., Theunissen E., Rademaker R., „Human Factors Test & Evaluation of an Integrated Synthetic Vision and Sensor-Based Flight Display System for Commercial and Military Applications”, in Proceedings of the NATO/RTO HFM-125 WORKSHOP, May 6, 2005, Williamsburg, Virginia

Schnell T. Ellis K., Etherington, T., „Flight Simulator Evaluation of An Integrated Synthetic and Enhanced Vision System For Terrain Avoidance”, In proceedings of the 24th Digital Avionics Systems Conference, Hyatt Crystal City, October 30 – November 3, 2005, Washington, DC

Schnell, T; Aktan, F; Li, C, “Traffic Sign Luminance Requirements Of Nighttime Drivers For Symbolic Signs”, Transportation Research Record No: 1862, Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC, 2004

Active Scientific and Professional Society Memberships:
Optical Society of America (OSA), 2005-present, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2002-present, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Industrial Ergonomics Technical Group, Surface Transportation Technical Group, Virtual Environments Technical Group, Forensics Professional Technical Group, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, Simulation and Measurement of Vehicle and Operator Performance Committee