Grand Challenges for Human Factors and Ergonomics
Co-authored by Dr. Anthony D. Andre, CPE, et al.
Director & Founder, Interface Analysis Associates
As the world faces urgent challenges in health, sustainability, and technology, Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) is stepping into a pivotal role. This thought-provoking research article explores six “grand challenges” shaping the future of HFE โ from Industry 5.0 to climate change and the metaverse โ and what it means for research, education, and the well-being of society.
Read the full research article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1463922X.2024.2431336
Published Online: 02 Apr 2025 ยท Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science
Anthony D. Andre, Ph.D., CPE is a leading expert in Human Factors, Usability, and Ergonomics. A past President, Titan and Fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) and a Fellow of the International Ergonomics Associates (IEA), Dr. Andre has held numerous leadership roles in the field.
In 1993, Dr. Andre founded Interface Analysis Associates (IAA), a consulting firm specializing in designing and evaluating user experiences and interfaces for a wide range of products and industries with a current focus on drug delivery systems and medical devices. IAA has earned numerous prestigious awards, including the User-Centered Design Award.
Dr. Andre is also a co-founder and Adjunct Professor in the Human Factors and Ergonomics Graduate Program at San Jose State University, where he has taught since 1993. Previously, he was a Principal Scientist at NASA, developing next-generation cockpit and air traffic control interfaces.
He is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the journal Human Factors in Healthcare and the Founder and Vice-Chair of the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare.
