Presenter

Dr. Shawn Doherty is an Professor in the Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. His Ph.D. is in applied experimental psychology from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. He teaches primarily human factors courses including classes on core human factors processes, research methods, entertainment systems, human-computer interaction, automation, and system safety. He is a founding member of the Game-Based Education and Advanced Research Simulation (GEARS) Lab at Embry-Riddle and his current research interests include aspects of technology and video game play involving areas such as expertise, engagement, cheating and ethics, gamification, and virtual reality.