Research Areas
Human Research and Engineering Directorate (HRED)
Directorate Program Representative
Dr. Tomasz R. Letowski
Human Research and Engineering Directorate
ATTN: AMSRD-ARL-HR
Building 520
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-5425
Telephone: (410) 278-5968
E-mail:postdocprogram@arl.army.mil
About HRED
The Human Research and Engineering Directorate (HRED) is ARL’s principal center for research and development directed toward optimizing soldier performance and man-machine interactions. The HRED examines human performance in the perceptual, cognitive, and psychomotor domains in order to increase the body of knowledge of human capabilities and limitations, and to assess the impact of emerging technologies on soldier performance. Research is conducted on intelligent decision aids and interfaces; human control of automated systems; control display and workstation design; and MANPRINT design, analysis, and integration methods. In addition, the HRED develops unique and innovative methods, tools, models, and simulations for measuring and characterizing soldier performance.
The Directorate is recognized by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as a Center of Excellence in Human Engineering, Ergonomics, and Experimental Psychology. It conducts a collaborative research program with NSF-supported university faculty and their graduate students. In addition, the HRED participates in the extensive Department of Defense University Initiative Program.
The majority of the Directorate’s research facilities are located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Additionally, field elements are maintained at 20 locations in the continental US. The following “Opportunities for Research” are all at the Aberdeen Proving Ground location.
Research Areas
Auditory and Visual Motion Modeling
Auditory Situation Awareness in Complex Acoustic Environments
Cognitive and Perceptual Modeling
Developing Adaptable People, Organizations, and Technology
Enhancement of Auditory Perception
Human Performance Modeling, Implementation, and Validation
Human-Robot and Human-Vehicle Interaction
Network Science: Social Networks and Cognitive Factors