Central tasks of ergonomics are the design and the evaluation of work situations and their adaptation to human needs. The well-being of the acting person as well as his/her efficiency play an equal role.
As a result of recent developments in working environments, cognitive aspects (information processing), mental strain, and demographic change have become increasingly important for ergonomic research.
Therefore, the spectrum of ergonomic research at the IfADo extends from the psycho-neuroscientific investigation of human information processing to the design of age-appropriate jobs.
Core Topics
Information Processing
How is information recorded, processed and stored for further use? How is this process influenced by other cognitive aspects?
Which factors influence cognition in modern work environments? How can human-technology interaction in controlled environments be evaluated as comprehensively as possible?
How can the results of basic and applied research be taken into account when designing real-world jobs? How must a modern workplace be designed to ensure a safe interaction between man and machine?
Cross-divisional structures and projects
Inter-institutional coordination of cross-discipline aging research; basic research on age-related cognitive changes.
A longitudinal study on determinants of healthy aging in the workplace
Simulation of realistic workplaces
