IEA2027

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Meet the people involved

 The following lists represent the people involved in the organisation, management and content development of IEA2027. Further names will be added as we move forward.

Steering Committee

Remit: to advise on IEA special sessions, agreements with external partners and feedback on key elements in the congress programme.

Wei Zhang (Chair), Tsinghua University, China. Chair of the IEA Development and Promotions Standing Committee.
Ben Peachey, Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors, UK.
Anindya Ganguli, Rammohan College, India. Chair of the IEA International Development Standing Committee, advisor on the needs of Federated Societies, especially those from LMICs.
Rosemary Seva, De La Salle University, Philippines. Chair of the IEA Science Technology & Practice Standing Committee, liaison with IEA Technical Committees for scientific submissions, reviewing, paper acceptances/rejects, keynotes.
Martin Rodriguez, Toyota, Argentina. Chair of the IEA Communications & Public Relations Standing Committee, provides support for communicating updates about the Congress.

Programme Committee

Remit: to liaise with IEA Technical Committees and the Scientific Committee; to oversee submission reviews; to advise on the scientific direction of the congress; to propose the congress programme; to agree session chairs; to liaise with journal editors on special issues.

Becky Charles (Chair), Rail Accident Investigation Board, UK
Dave Golightly (Co-chair), University of Newcastle, UK
Fay Dixon (Co-chair), Tetra Tech, UK
Enda Fallon, University of Galway, Ireland
David Caple, David Caple & Associates, Australia
Ella-Mae Hubbard, Loughborough University, UK
Nora Balfe, Irish Rail, IReland
Dipak Chauhan, Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
Alan Felstead, BAE Systems, UK
Plus IEA Technical Committee chairs (as below)

IEA Technical Committees (TC)

Remit: to encourage submissions, to assist with content planning; to provide reviewers; to act as session chairs; to liaise with journal editors on special issues in their area of expertise.

Yakir Yaniv, IHFEA, Israel. Chair of IEA Human Systems Integration TC
Hillevi Hemphälä, Lund University, Sweden. Chair of Visual Ergonomics TC
Clive D'Souza, University of Pittsburgh, USA. Chair of Informal Work TC
Christelle Casse, Lyon Institute of Labour Studies, France. Chair of Gender and Work TC
Aleksandar Zunjic, University of Belgrade, Serbia. Chair of Safety and Health TC
Leïla Boudra, Université Paris 8, France. Co-chair of Activity Theories for Work Analysis and Design TC
Takeshi Yamaguchi, Tohoku University, Japan. Co-chair of Slips, Trips and Falls TC
Riccardo Patriarca, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. Chair of Resilience Engineering TC
Ken Catchpole, Medical University of South Carolina, USA. Chair of Healthcare TC
Giacinto Barresi, University of the West of England. Co-chair of Robotics TC
Kevin Hayes, Airbus, UK. Co-chair of Aerospace TC
Filip Florek, AirNav Ireland. Co-chair of Aerospace TC
Sarah Fletcher, Cranfield University, UK. Co-chair of Aerospace TC
Sandra Almeny, Instituto de Biomecánica, Spain. Co-chair of Anthropometry TC
Erminia Attaianese, L'Università Federico, Italy. Chair of Ergonomics in Design for All TC
Flore Barcellini, Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, France. Co-Chair of Collaboration and Design Activities through Technology TC
Pascal Béguin, l’Université Lyon2, France. Chair of Activity Theories for Work Analysis and Design TC
Francesco Biondi, University of Windsor, Canada. Chair of Transport Ergonomics and Human Factors (TEHF) TC
Hyeg Joo Choi-Rakas, United States Army, USA. Co-chair of  Anthropometry TC
Christine Ipsen, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark. Chair of Organizational Design and Management (ODAM) TC
Patricia Rosen, Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Germany. Co-Chair of Human Factors in Robotics TC
Sofia Scataglini, University of Antwerp, Belgium. Chair of Digital Human Modelling TC
Lawrence Schulze, University of Houston, USA. Chair of Ergonomics for Children and Educational Environments TC
Chandana Siriwardana, Massey University, New Zealand. Co-Chair of Building and Construction TC
Mark Sujan, University of York, UK. Chair of Maritime TC
Takashi Toriizuka, Nihon University, Japan. Chair of Affective Design TC
Xu Xu, North Carolina State University, USA. Chair of Musculoskeletal Disorders TC

Scientific Committee

Remit: to promote the conference within their networks, encouraging high‑quality submissions and helping broaden participation across regions, institutions and career stages.

Becky Charles (Chair), Rail Accident Investigation Board, UK
Benoit Langard, OPPBTP, France
Jasna Leder Horina, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Peter Hancock, University of Central Florida, USA
Wei Zhang, Tsinghua University, China
Jim Taylour, FIRA International Ltd, UK
Somnath Gangopadhyay, University of Calcutta, India
Eva-Maria Carman, Nottingham University Hospitals, UK
Alexandra Lang, Loughborough University, UK
Sarah Sharples, University of Manchester, UK
Mark Young, Rail Accident Investigation Branch, UK
Paul Bowie, Services Delivery Scotland, UK
Ron McLeod, UK
Ian Randle, Hu-Tech Human Factors Ergonomics, UK
Peter Buckle, Imperial College London, UK
Enda Fallon, University of Galway, UK
Victoria Filingeri, University of Derby, UK
Barry Kirby, K Sharp Ltd, UK
Paul Salmon, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
Lisa Dorn, Cranfield University, UK
Barry Kirwan, France
Claire Williams, WSP, UK
Simon Hodder, Loughborough University, UK
Stephane Safin, l'Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
Steven Shorrock, UK    
Anjum Naweed, CQUniversity Adelaide, Australia
Dan Jenkins, DCA Design International, UK

Reviewers

Remit: to evaluate submitted research papers, case studies, workshop proposals to rate their originality, methodological soundness, clarity and relevance to the congress themes. 

Names to be added

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Remit: to help encourage and curate content in a particular sector or domain, to encourage participation of thought-leaders and regulators

Healthcare 

Mike Fray, Loughborough University

Human systems integration

Yakir Yanev, IHFEA, Israel. Chair of IEA Human Systems Integration TC
Grace Kennedy, INCOSE

Medical devices

Ian Culverhouse, Rebus Medical
Miranda Newbery, Medical Human Factors Ltd
Jessica Parry, Clarimed
Sophie Edmonds-Allen, Teva

Rail

Ann Mills, Rail Safety & Standards Board

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Organising Committee

Remit: to liaise with suppliers and manage relationships; to oversee systems for delegate ticketing, submissions and reviews; to manage invited speakers; to assist and guide content partners; to manage sponsor and exhibitor bookings and relationships; to manage and guide presenters and chairs; to assist and manage delegates; to promote the congress and manage communications; to organise and manage the award ceremony; to assist and support committee chairs; to oversee and manage the congress on the day.

Ben Peachey (Chair), Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors, UK
Tina Worthy, Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors, UK
Fran Ives, Keele University
Fiona Bird, Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Secretariat

Remit: to assist in running the congress on the day.

Abbie Palmer (Head of Secretariat), Irish Rail, Ireland
Names to be added

External suppliers

Excel London: Venue
Excel London Hospitality: Catering
White Label Solutions Ltd: AV & technical production
MICE Concierge: Digital systems & registration