Dave Kaber

Adjunct Professor

dbkaber@ncsu.edu

David Kaber is the ISE Department Head at the University of Florida in Gainsville.

Current Appointments

Visiting Professor (2011 – present) Khon Kaen University, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Associate Faculty (2010 – present) NCSU, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Associate Faculty (2010 – present) NCSU, Department of Psychology, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Visiting Professor (2004-Present) University of Rostock (URO), College of Informatics and Electrical Engineering, Institute for Automation, Rostock, Germany.

Education

Ph.D. 1996

Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering

Texas Tech University

MSIE 1993

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

University of Central Florida

BS 1991

Bachelor Science

University of Central Florida

Research Description

Adaptive automation design, human-automation interaction in life sciences, human-robot interaction in healthcare, aviation human factors and cockpit display design, virtual reality simulation for motor skill training, measuring and modeling driver distraction and situation awareness, and ergonomics-related risk factor identification and measurement in physical work tasks.

Honors and Awards

Fellow, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2011
C. A. Anderson Outstanding Faculty Award, ISE Department at NC State University, 2013
Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2014
Editor-in-Chief, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2015
Fellow, Institute of Industrial Engineering, 2015

Publications

A Comparison of Virtual Reality-Based Psychomotor Task Training with Visual and Haptic Aiding: Ma, W., Kaber, D., Gil, G.-H., Clamann, M., Jeon, W., Zhu, B., & Currie, N. (2018), In ADVANCES IN HUMAN FACTORS IN TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND LEARNING SCIENCES, AHFE 2017 (Vol. 596, pp. 265–277).
An Integration of Cognitive Task Analysis Results for Situation Awareness-Focused Training Program Development: Kaber, D. B., Green, R. S., & Swangnetr, M. (2018), In ADVANCES IN HUMAN FACTORS IN ROBOTS AND UNMANNED SYSTEMS (Vol. 595, pp. 161–172).
Driving Performance, Adaptation, and Cognitive Workload Costs of Logo Panel Detection as Mediated by Driver Age: Lau, M. Y., & Kaber, D. (2018), In ADVANCES IN HUMAN ASPECTS OF TRANSPORTATION (Vol. 597, pp. 775–786).
Effect of police mobile computer terminal interface design on officer driving distraction: Zahabi, M., & Kaber, D. (2018), Applied Ergonomics, 67, 26–38.
Identification of task demands and usability issues in police use of mobile computing terminals: Zahabi, M., & Kaber, D. (2018), Applied Ergonomics, 66, 161–171.
Issues in human-automation interaction modeling: Presumptive aspects of frameworks of types and levels of automation: Kaber, D. B. (2018), Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, 12(1), 7–24.
Reflections on commentaries on "issues in human-automation interaction modeling": Kaber, D. B. (2018), Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, 12(1), 86–93.
The Underpinnings of Workload in Unmanned Vehicle Systems: Hooey, B. L., Kaber, D. B., Adams, J. A., Fong, T. W., & Gore, B. F. (2018), IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON HUMAN-MACHINE SYSTEMS, 48(5), 452–467. https://doi.org/10.1109/THMS.2017.2759758
A conceptual framework of autonomous and automated agents: Kaber, D. B. (2018), Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 19(4), 406–430.
The effect of navigation display clutter on performance and attention allocation in presentation- and simulator-based driving experiments: Pankok, C., & Kaber, D. (2018), Applied Ergonomics, 69, 136–145.
Driver performance and attention allocation in use of logo signs on freeway exit ramps: Zahabi, M., Machado, P., Lau, M. Y., Deng, Y. L., Pankok, C., Hummer, J., … Kaber, D. B. (2017), Applied Ergonomics, 65, 70–80.
Effect of feedback type and modality on human motivation: Zhu, B. W., Kaber, D. B., Zahabi, M., & Ma, J. (2017), In Ieee international conference on systems man and cybernetics conference (pp. 2838–2843).
Effect of physical workload and modality of information presentation on pattern recognition and navigation task performance by high-fit young males: Zahabi, M., Zhang, W. J., Pankok, C., Lau, M. Y., Shirley, J., & Kaber, D. (2017), Ergonomics, 60(11), 1516–1527.
Enhanced hazard analysis and risk assessment for human-in-the-loop systems: Kaber, D., & Zahabi, M. (2017), Human Factors, 59(5), 861–873.
Muscle loading in exoskeletal orthotic use in an activity of daily living: White, M. M., Morejon, O. N., Liu, S. J., Lau, M. Y., Nam, C. S., & Kaber, D. B. (2017), Applied Ergonomics, 58, 190–197.
On-road visual sign salience, driver attention allocation, and target detection accuracy: Zahabi, M., Pankok, C., Kaber, D. B., Machado, P., Lau, M. Y., Hummer, J. E., & Rasdorf, W. (2017), Transportation Research Record, (2663), 40–47.
Usability comparison of conventional direct control versus pattern recognition control of transradial prostheses: White, M. M., Zhang, W. J., Winslow, A. T., Zahabi, M., Zhang, F., Huang, H., & Kaber, D. B. (2017), IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, 47(6), 1146–1157.
The effects of interruption similarity and complexity on performance in a simulated visual-manual assembly operation: Pankok, C., Zahabi, M., Zhang, W. J., Choi, I., Liao, Y. F., Nam, C. S., & Kaber, D. (2017), Applied Ergonomics, 59, 94–103.
The role of driver age in performance and attention allocation effects of roadway sign count, format and familiarity: Zahabi, M., Machado, P., Pankok, C., Lau, M. Y., Liao, Y. F., Hummer, J., … Kaber, D. B. (2017), Applied Ergonomics, 63, 17–30.
Biometric validation of a virtual reality-based psychomotor test for motor skill training: Zhang, W. J., Ma, W. Q., Brandao, M., Kaber, D. B., Bloomfield, P., & Swangnetr, M. (2016), Assistive Technology, 28(4), 233–241. https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2016.1165758
Cognitive workload in conventional direct control vs. pattern recognition control of an upper-limb prosthesis: Zhang, W. J., White, M., Zahabi, M., Winslow, A. T., Zhang, F., Huang, H., & Kaber, D. (2016), In Ieee international conference on systems man and cybernetics conference (pp. 2335–2340).
Effect of physical workload on navigation task performance by high-fit young males: Zahabi, M., Zhang, W. J., Pankok, C., Lau, M. Y., Shirley, J., & Kaber, D. B. (2016), In Ieee international conference on systems man and cybernetics conference (pp. 350–354).
Electromyography (EMG) as a tool for computerized psychomotor test validation: Zhang, W. J., Swangnetr, M., Bloomfield, P., & Kaber, D. (2016), In Advances in physical ergonomics and human factors (Vol. 489, pp. 967–978).
Evaluation of strategies for integrated classification of visual-manual and cognitive distractions in driving: Zhang, Y., & Kaber, D. (2016), Human Factors, 58(6), 944–958.
Relating musculoskeletal and disability conditions of occupation-induced musculoskeletal disorders to non-occupational congenital disabilities: Swangnetr, M., Karukunchit, U., Juntaracena, K., Puntumetakul, R., Gross, M. T., & Kaber, D. B. (2016), In Advances in physical ergonomics and human factors (Vol. 489, pp. 65–73).
Unmanned aerial vehicle control interface design and cognitive workload: A constrained review and research framework: Zhang, W. J., Feltner, D., Shirley, J., Swangnetr, M., & Kaber, D. (2016), In Ieee international conference on systems man and cybernetics conference (pp. 1821–1826).
An application of statistical modeling for classification of human motor skill level: Ma, W. Q., & Kaber, D. B. (2016),
The effect of driver cognitive abilities and distractions on situation awareness and performance under hazard conditions: Kaber, D., Jin, S. G., Zahabi, M., & Pankok, C. (2016), Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 42, 177–194.
Driver behavior in use of guide and logo signs under distraction and complex roadway conditions: Kaber, D., Pankok, C., Corbett, B., Ma, W. Q., Hummer, J., & Rasdorf, W. (2015), Applied Ergonomics, 47, 99–106.
Effects of guide and logo signs on freeway driving behavior: Pankok, C., Kaber, D., Rasdorf, W., & Hummer, J. (2015), Transportation Research Record, (2518), 73–78.
Usability and safety in electronic medical records interface design: A review of recent literature and guideline formulation: Zahabi, M., Kaber, D. B., & Swangnetr, M. (2015), Human Factors, 57(5), 805–834.
Cockpit displays of traffic information and pilot bias in time-to-contact judgments: Pankok, C., & Kaber, D. B. (2014), Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine, 85(6), 597–604.
Effects of laptop touchpad texturing on user performance: Suresh, S., Kaber, D., & Clamann, M. (2014), International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 30(6), 470–479.
Ergonomics-related risk identification and pain analysis for farmers involved in rice field preparation: Swangnetr, M., Kaber, D. B., Puntumetakul, R., & Gross, M. T. (2014), Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation, 49(1), 63–71.
Evaluation of an augmented virtual reality and haptic control interface for psychomotor training: Kaber, D., Tupler, L. A., Clamann, M., Gil, G. H., Zhu, B. W., Swangnetr, M., … Lee, Y. S. (2014), Assistive Technology, 26(1), 51–60.
Examining the effects of conformal terrain features in advanced head-up displays on flight performance and pilot situation awareness: Kim, S. H., & Kaber, D. B. (2014), Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 24(4), 386–402.
The effects of visual and cognitive distractions on operational and tactical driving behaviors: Zhang, Y., Kaber, D. B., Rogers, M., Liang, Y. L., & Gangakhedkar, S. (2014), Human Factors, 56(3), 592–604.
The influence of rice plow handle design and whole-body posture on grip force and upper-extremity muscle activation: Swangnetr, M., Kaber, D., Phimphasak, C., Namkorn, P., Saenlee, K., Zhu, B., & Puntumetakul, R. (2014), Ergonomics, 57(10), 1526–1535.
Assessing goal-directed three-dimensional movements in a virtual reality block design task: Jeon, W., Clamann, M., Kaber, D. B., & Currie, N. J. (2013), In Ieee international conference on systems man and cybernetics conference (pp. 3739–3744).
Driver distraction and performance effects of highway logo sign design: Zhang, Y., Harris, E., Rogers, M., Kaber, D., Hummer, J., Rasdorf, W., & Hu, J. (2013), Applied Ergonomics, 44(3), 472–479.
Effects of restrictive clothing on lumbar range of motion and trunk muscle activity in young adult worker manual material handling: Eungpinichpong, W., Buttagat, V., Areeudomwong, P., Pramodhyakul, N., Swangnetr, M., Kaber, D., & Puntumetakul, R. (2013), Applied Ergonomics, 44(6), 1024–1032.
Emotional state classification in patient-robot interaction using wavelet analysis and statistics-based feature selection: Swangnetr, M., & Kaber, D. B. (2013), IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, 43(1), 63–75.
Evaluation of a virtual reality and haptic simulation of a block design test: Clamann, M., Ma, W. Q., & Kaber, D. B. (2013), In Ieee international conference on systems man and cybernetics conference (pp. 882–887).
Influence of flight domain and cockpit display dynamics on pilot perceived clutter: Kaber, D. B., Naylor, J. T., Gil, G. H., Pankok, C., & Kim, S. H. (2013), Journal of Aerospace Information Systems, 10(12), 550–559.
Measuring situation awareness in virtual environment-based training: Kaber, D. B., Riley, J. M., Endsley, M. R., Sheik-Nainar, M., Zhang, T., & Lampton, D. R. (2013), Military Psychology, 25(4), 330–344.
Mitigating biases in time-to-contact judgments with cockpit displays of traffic information: Pankok, C., & Kaber, D. B. (2013), In Ieee international conference on systems man and cybernetics conference (pp. 4231–4236).
Testing and validation of a psychophysically defined metric of display clutter: Kaber, D., Kaufmann, K., Alexander, A. L., Kim, S. H., Naylor, J. T., Prinzel, L. J., … Gil, G. H. (2013), Journal of Aerospace Information Systems, 10(8), 359–368.
Validation of a haptic-based simulation to test complex figure reproduction capability: Li, Y. J., Clamann, M., & Kaber, D. B. (2013), IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, 43(6), 547–557.
A Cognitive modeling approach to decision support tool design for anesthesia provider crisis management: Segall, N., Kaber, D. B., Taekman, J. M., & Wright, M. C. (2013), International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 29(2), 55–66.
An empirical assessment of driver motivation and emotional states in perceived safety margins under varied driving conditions: Zhang, Y., & Kaber, D. B. (2013), Ergonomics, 56(2), 256–267.
The effects of thoracic manipulation versus mobilization for chronic neck pain: A randomized controlled trial pilot study: Suvarnnato, T., Puntumetakul, R., Kaber, D., Boucaut, R., Boonphakob, Y., Arayawichanon, P., & Chatchawan, U. (2013), Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 25(7), 865–871.
Acute effects of traditional Thai massage on electroencephalogram in patients with scapulocostal syndrome: Buttagat, V., Eungpinichpong, W., Kaber, D., Chatchawan, U., & Arayawichanon, P. (2012), Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 20(4), 167–174.
Comparison of infant car seat grip orientations and lift strategies: Clamann, M., Zhu, B. W., Beaver, L., Taylor, K., & Kaber, D. (2012), Applied Ergonomics, 43(4), 650–657.
Driver performance effects of simultaneous visual and cognitive distraction and adaptation behavior: Kaber, D. B., Liang, Y. L., Zhang, Y., Rogers, M. L., & Gangakhedkar, S. (2012), Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 15(5), 491–501.
Effect of visual displays and locations on laparoscopic surgical training task: Rogers, M. L., Heath, W. B., Uy, C. C., Suresh, S., & Kaber, D. B. (2012), Applied Ergonomics, 43(4), 762–767.
Effects of handicraft sitting postures on lower trunk muscle fatigue: Areeudomwong, P., Puntumetakul, R., Kaber, D. B., Wanpen, S., Leelayuwat, N., & Chatchawan, U. (2012), Ergonomics, 55(6), 693–703.
Effects of hazard exposure and roadway complexity on young and older driver situation awareness and performance: Kaber, D., Zhang, Y., Jin, S., Mosaly, P., & Garner, M. (2012), Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 15(5), 600–611.
Effects of modes of cockpit automation on pilot performance and workload in a next generation flight concept of operation: Gil, G. H., Kaber, D., Kaufmann, K., & Kim, S. H. (2012), Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 22(5), 395–406.
Investigating human performance in a virtual reality haptic simulator as influenced by fidelity and system latency: Kaber, D. B., Li, Y. J., Clamann, M., & Lee, Y. S. (2012), IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics. Part A, Systems and Humans, 42(6), 1562–1566.
Measurement and modeling of display clutter in advanced flight deck technologies: Alexander, A. L., Kaber, D. B., Kim, S. H., Stelzer, E. M., Kaufmann, K., & Prinzel, L. J. (2012), International Journal of Aviation Psychology, 22(4), 299–318.
Prevalence and associated risk factors of low-back pain in textile fishing net manufacturing: Keawduangdee, P., Puntumetakul, R., Chatchawan, U., Kaber, D., & Siritaratiwat, W. (2012), Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 22(6), 562–570.
Simulator study of driver responses to pedestrian treatments at multilane roundabouts: Salamati, K., Schroeder, B., Rouphail, N. M., Cunningham, C., Zhang, Y., & Kaber, D. (2012), Transportation Research Record, (2312), 67–75.
An accessible cognitive modeling tool for evaluation of pilot-automation interaction: Gil, G. H., & Kaber, D. B. (2012), International Journal of Aviation Psychology, 22(4), 319–342.
Assessing usability of human-machine interfaces for life science automation using computational cognitive models: Kaber, D. B., Green, R. S., Kim, S. H., & Segall, N. (2011), International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 27(6), 481–504.
Multidimensional measure of display clutter and pilot performance for advanced head-up display: Kim, S. H., Prinzel, L. J., Kaber, D. B., Alexander, A. L., Stelzer, E. M., Kaufmann, K., & Veil, T. (2011), Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine, 82(11), 1013–1022.
Analysis of alternative keyboards using learning curves: Anderson, A. M., Mirka, G. A., Joines, S. M. B., & Kaber, D. B. (2009), Human Factors, 51(1), 35–45. https://doi.org/10.1177/0018720808329844
Design and evaluation of dynamic text-editing methods using foot pedals: Kim, S. H., & Kaber, D. B. (2009), International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 39(2), 358–365. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2008.07.010
Human-automation interaction strategies and models for life science applications: Kaber, D. B., Stoll, N., Thurow, K., Green, R. S., Kim, S. H., & Mosaly, P. (2009), Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 19(6), 601–621. https://doi.org/10.1002/hfm.20156
Perceived clutter in advanced cockpit displays: measurement and modeling with experienced pilots: Kaber, D. B., Alexander, A. L., Stelzer, E. M., Kim, S. H., Kaufmann, K., & Hsiang, S. (2008), Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine, 79(11), 1007–1018. https://doi.org/10.3357/ASEM.2319.2008
Effects of in-vehicle navigation assistance and performance on driver trust and vehicle control: Ma, R. Q., & Kaber, D. B. (2007), International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 37(8), 665–673. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2007.04.005
Situation awareness and driving performance in a simulated navigation task: Ma, R., & Kaber, D. B. (2007), Ergonomics, 50(8), 1351–1364. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140130701318913
Workload state classification with automation during simulated air traffic control: Kaber, D. B., Perry, C. M., Segall, N., & Sheik-Nainar, M. A. (2007), International Journal of Aviation Psychology, 17(4), 371–390. https://doi.org/10.1080/10508410701527860
The utility of a virtual reality locomotion interface for studying gait behavior: Sheik-Nainar, M. A., & Kaber, D. B. (2007), Human Factors, 49(4), 696–709. https://doi.org/10.1518/001872007X215773
Adaptive automation of human-machine system information-processing functions: Kaber, D. B., Wright, M. C., Prinzel, L. J., & Clamann, M. P. (2006), Human Factors, 47(4), 730–741. https://doi.org/10.1518/001872005775570989
Presence, workload and performance effects of synthetic environment design factors: Ma, R. Q., & Kaber, D. B. (2006), International Journal of Human Computer Studies, 64(6), 541–552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2005.12.003
Control gain adaptation in virtual reality mediated human-telerobot interaction: Sheik-Nainar, M. A., Kaber, D. B., & Chow, M. Y. (2005), Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 15(3), 259–274. https://doi.org/10.1002/hfm.20025
Situation awareness and workload in driving while using adaptive cruise control and a cell phone: Ma, R. Q., & Kaber, D. B. (2005), International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 35(10), 939–953. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2005.04.002
Applicability of usability evaluation techniques to aviation systems: Clamann, M., & Kaber, D. B. (2004), International Journal of Aviation Psychology, 14(4), 395–420. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327108ijap1404_4
Cervicobrachial muscle response to cognitive load in a dual-task scenario: Leyman, E. L. C., Mirka, G. A., Kaber, D. B., & Sommerich, C. M. (2004), Ergonomics, 47(6), 625–645. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140130310001629766
Situation awareness and attention allocation measures for quantifying telepresence experiences in teleoperation: Riley, J. M., Kaber, D. B., & Draper, J. V. (2004), Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 14(1), 51–67. https://doi.org/10.1002/hfm.10050
Using feedforward neural networks and forward selection of input variables for an ergonomics data classification problem: Chen, C. L., Kaber, D. B., & Dempsey, P. G. (2004), Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 14(1), 31–49. https://doi.org/10.1002/hfm.10052
Effect of grip span on lateral pinch grip strength: Shivers, C. L., Mirka, G. A., & Kaber, D. B. (2002), Human Factors, 44(4), 569–577. https://doi.org/10.1518/0018720024496999
Improved usability of aviation automation through direct manipulation and graphical user interface design: Kaber, D. B., Riley, J. M., & Tan, K. W. (2002), International Journal of Aviation Psychology, 12(2), 153–178. https://doi.org/10.1207/S15327108IJAP1202_4
Design of automation for telerobots and the effect on performance, operator situation awareness, and subjective workload: Kaber, D. B., Onal, E., & Endsley, M. R. (2000), Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 10(4), 409–430. https://doi.org/10.1002/1520-6564(200023)10:4<409::AID-HFM4>3.0.CO;2-V
Preface: Cognitive engineering in automated systems design: Kaber, D. B., & Usher, J. M. (2000), Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 10(4), 363–367. https://doi.org/10.1002/1520-6564(200023)10:4<363::AID-HFM1>3.0.CO;2-I

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