Presenter

David Neyens is an associate professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering. His research interests include assessing patient safety and human factors in healthcare applications that lead to more effective and safe experiences for patients. His research centers on human factors in complex health sociotechnical systems and how operators and individuals use systems and technologies in a safe and efficient manner to result in process and performance improvements. He works to evaluate and model decision making in complex health care systems with uncertain outcomes. He received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in industrial engineering at the University of Iowa. He also received an M.P.H. with a focus in ergonomics from the University of Iowa's Department of Occupational and Environmental Health.