Neil Christopher Ganey

Adjunct Lecturer - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
September 2025 - Present (11 months)

Scientist - Human Factors Insights LLC
February 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

I provide scientific and forensic consulting services throughout the United States for civil litigation, testifying on Human Factors issues in both state and federal courts. These services utilize my background in both the research and practice in human factors and operator performance. 

Associate Editor for Human Systems Integration, Naval Engineers Journal (NEJ) - American Society of Naval Engineers
September 2015 - Present (10 years 11 months)
I solicit and review academic papers on human factors and human systems integration.

Scientist - JFMorgan, LLC
Scientist
October 2024 - February 2025 (5 months)

I provide scientific and forensic consulting services throughout the United States for civil litigation. These services utilize my background in both the research and practice in human factors and operator performance.

Northrop Grumman Corporation
8 years 9 months

NG Fellow for Human Systems Engineering & Integration
January 2021 - October 2024 (3 years 10 months)
I optimize aerospace technologies and systems through human factors engineering. With a broad understanding of engineering, operations, and psychology, I develop innovative solutions for human and technology integration. In addition, I review and revise company-wide processes and advise on talent management functions.
Selected accomplishments:
- Developed risk reduction and "way forward" plan for human systems activities on a large RADAR program.
- Achieved net cost avoidance of $3.5M through identification of root cause in a unit testing issue for safety-of-flight item.
- Led human-machine interface (HMI) working group for multiple ACAT 1 programs.

Consulting Human Factors Engineer
February 2018 - December 2020 (2 years 11 months)
Responsible for 2-5 aeronautics programs at once, I led technical teams to author sections of billion-dollar proposals. In addition, I acted as an SME and support resource for customers and vendors on human factors issues. 
Selected accomplishments:
- Authored sections of $40B+ EMD contract.
- Reduced service incidents by developing recommendations on issues in flight testing activities.
- Created and delivered “Warfighter Perspective” speaker series on user relationship to design.

Staff Human Factors Engineer
February 2016 - February 2018 (2 years 1 month)
I led development and implementation of patented technologies for aeronautics programs. In addition to authoring areas of government proposals, I also reviewed internal processes and identified opportunities to improve business and technology performance.
Selected accomplishments:
- Served as lead human systems integration engineer for next-generation jet trainer aircraft.
- Led planning, execution, and reporting for Aircrew Anthropometry Test (AAT).
- Co-created HSI community of practice for the aeronautics sector that served as a corporate model.

Adjunct Professor - Kent State University
January 2016 - January 2021 (5 years 1 month)
Teaching courses related to the User Experience Design, including research methods.

Human Research Protection Official - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
August 2015 - February 2016 (7 months)

Research Scientist - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, U.S.Navy
January 2011 - February 2016 (5 years 2 months)
For the Navy and DoD, I provided human systems integration and human factors support for combatant craft division. I served as the voice of the user, which allowed us to maximize the effectiveness of defense technologies.
Selected accomplishments:
- Served as SME on human factors and operate interface for USSOCOM exoskeleton.
- Led planning and execution of HSI testing activities for combatant craft.

PEER REVIEWED PAPERS
Ganey, H.C.N. (2018). There is an "I" in HSI. Naval Engineers Journal, 130(3), 9-10.

Hancock, P.A. & Ganey, H.C.N. (2004). From the inverted-U to the extended-U: The evolution of a psychological law. Human Performance in Extreme Environments, 7(1), 5-14.

Ganey, H.C.N., Murphy, L. M. , Dalton, J., Koltko-Rivera, M. E., & Hancock, P. A. (2004). Affect as an aspect of workload: Why and how to address affect in automation and simulation studies. In D. Vincenzi, M. Mouloua, & P. A. Hancock (Eds.), Human performance, situation awareness and automation: Current research and trends (Vol. I, pp. 249-252). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Koltko-Rivera, M. E., Hancock, P. A., Dalton, J., Ganey, H.C.N., & Murphy, L. M. (2004). The peacekeeper: How the role of the modern soldier has changed and how that affects workload. In D. Vincenzi, M. Mouloua, & P. A. Hancock (Eds.), Human performance, situation awareness and automation: Current research and trends (Vol. I, pp. 231-234). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Weaver, J.L., Gerber, T.N., Hancock, P.A., & Ganey, H.C.N. (2003) Individual differences in behavioral compliance to warnings representing varying degrees. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 9(2), 149-160.

Jerome, C.J., Ganey, H.C.N., Mouloua, M., & Hancock, P.A. (2002). Driver workload response to in-vehicle device operations. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 8(4), 539-548.

TECHNICAL REPORTS
Riley, M., Ganey, H., Haupt, K., Coats, T., Laboratory Test Requirements for Marine Shock Isolation Seats, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Report NSWCCD-80-TR-2015/010, May 2015.

REFEREED PROCEEDINGS PAPERS
Beadle, S.C., Kaplan, A.D., Braly, A.M., McGarry, S.P.D., Armendariz, N.J., Ganey, H.C.N., & Carroll, M.B. From selection to design: Diverse perspectives of human factors issues in unmanned aerial systems. In Proceedings of the 2023 HFES 67th International Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, USA, 23-27 October 2023.

Dorton, S.L., Ganey, H.C.N., Mintman, E., Mittu, R., Smith, M.A.B., Winters, J. Human-centered alphabet soup: Approaches to systems development from related disciplines. In Proceedings of the 2021 HFES 65th International Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, USA, 4—7 October 2021.

Lindsey, S., Ganey, H.C.N., & Carroll, M. (2019). Designing military cockpits to support a broad range of personnel body sizes. Proceedings of the 20th International Symposium on Aviation Psychology, 145-150.

Riley, M.R.., Coats, T.W., Ganey, H.C., A Comparison of Whole-Body Vibration and Shock Response Spectra Parameters for Quantifying Mitigation Characteristics of Marine Shock Isolation Seats, The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, The Fifth Chesapeake Power Boat Symposium, 14 — 15 June 2016, Annapolis, MD.

Riley, M.R., Coats, T.W., Murphy, H.P., Ganey, H.C., A Method to Quantify Mitigation Characteristics of Shock Isolation Seats before Installation in a High-Speed Planing Craft, The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, SNAME World Maritime Technology Conference, Providence, Rhode Island, November 2015.

Ganey, H.C.N., Hancock, P.A., & Morgan, J.F. (2015). The cognitive effects of long-range and rough-water transit on high-speed craft operators. Paper accepted to the 69th Meeting of the Dept. of Defense Human Factors Engineering Technical Advisory Group.

Koltko-Rivera, M. E., Ganey, H. C. N., Dalton, J., & Hancock, P. A. (2004). Worldview and acculturation as predictors of performance: Addressing these variables in human factors/ergonomics research. In Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 48th Annual Meeting (pp. 1223-1227). Santa Monica, CA: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

Ross, J.M, Ganey, H. C. &. Broadway, R.S. (2004). Efficacy of stress exposure training on target acquisition in combat simulations. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 48, 2187-2190.

Ganey, H.C.N., Szalma, J. L., Hancock, P. A., Mouloua, M. , Connolly, A., Dalton, J., & Davis, F. (2003). The role of choice and individual differences in the mitigation of noise and task stressors in vigilance. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 47, 1078—1081.

Hancock, P.A., Ganey, H.C.N., Mouloua, M., Salas, E., Gilson, R., Greenwood-Ericksen, A., Parasuraman, R., Harris, W, Leon, A., & Smith, K. (2002). A descriptive framework for the evaluation of stress effects on operator performance. Paper presented at the 23^rd Annual Army Science Conference

Hancock, P. A. , Ward, P., Szalma, J.L., Stafford, S., & Ganey, H.C.N. (2002). Stress and human information processing: A descriptive framework presented in a novel manner. Paper presented at the 23"' Annual Army Science Conference.

Morris, C.S., Ganey, H.C.N., Ross, J. , & Hancock, P.A. (2002). The point of diminishing immersive return: Implications for simulation-based training. Proceedings of the Army Science Conference, 23, 1-2.

Ward, P., Hancock, P., Ganey, H., & Szalma, J., (2003) "Naturalistic Driving: User and Task Analysis", Driving Assessment Conference. 2(2003), 70-72.

REFEREED PRESENTATIONS

Ganey, H.C.N., Hancock, P.A., & Morgan, J.F. (2015). The cognitive effects of long-range and rough-water transit on high-speed craft operators. Paper presented at the 69th Meeting of the Dept. of Defense Human Factors Engineering Technical Advisory Group.

Hancock, P.A., Ganey, H.C.N., Mouloua, Me, Salas, E., Gilson, R., Greenwood-Ericksen, A., Parasuraman, R., Harris, W, Leon, A., & Smith, K. (2001). A descriptive framework for the evaluation of stress effects on operator performance. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 45, 948-951.

Hancock, P.A., Ganey, H.C.N., Mouloua, M. , & Smither, J.A. (2003) Why is it so hard to say whether cell phone use in cars is safe or not? Paper presented at the 2003 International Ergonomics Association Meeting; Seoul, Korea.

Hancock, P.A., Ganey, H.C.N., & Szalma, J.L. (2003) Stress and performance: Contrasting different descriptive relationships. Paper presented at the 2003 International Ergonomics Association Meeting; Seoul, Korea.

Hancock, P.A., Ganey, H.C.N., & Szalma, J.L. (2002) Performance under stress: A re-evaluation of a foundational law of psychology. Presented at the 2002 Army Science Conference; Orlando, FL.

Morris, C.S., Ganey, H.C.N., Ross, J.M., & Hancock, P.A. (2002) The point of diminishing immersive return: Implications for simulation-based training. Presented at the 2002 Army Science Conference; Orlando, FL.

Weaver, J.L., Ganey, H.C.N., & Hancock, P.A. (2002, April). Effect of stress on the perception of duration. Presented at the ARO Biosciences Workshop; Cashiers, N.C.

Ward, P., Hancock, P.A., Ganey, H.C.N., & Szalma, J.L. (2003) Naturalistic driving: User and task analysis. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Human Factors in Driving Assessment, Training and Vehicle Design; Park City, Utah.

Ward, P., Hancock, P.A., Ganey, H.C.N., Szalma, J.L, & Mouloua, M. (2003) The Task Of Modeling Driver Performance. Paper presented at the 2003 International Ergonomics Association Meeting; Seoul, Korea.

PATENTS AND INVENTION PUBLICATIONS

US US9542097B2 — Virtual Touchpad for a Touch Device (with A. Stewart and H. Locker)

US US9389750B2 — Wireless Interface for Access Connections (with A. Stewart and D. Hill)

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US US930459B2 — Gesture Control (with H. Locker and A. Stewart)

US US9195276B2 — Optical User Input Devices (with A. Stewart)

US US9024975B2 — Repurposed Screen Real estate for Enhanced Tablet Function (with J. Dubs, J. Zawacki, and A. Stewart)

US US8866640B2 — Prioritizing User Input Devices (with A. Stewart)

US US8681096B2 — Automatic Switching Between Functions Emulated by a Click Pad Device (with A. Stewart)

US US8595012B2 — Systems and Methods for Input Device Audio Feedback (with H. Locker and A. Stewart)

US US8264459 — Noise Attenuation in and for Computer Mice (with C. Munn and J. Swansey)

US US20110291948 — Systems and Methods for Determining Intentional Touch Screen Contact

US 20090106542 — Autonomic Computer Configuration Based on Location