The Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems was established in 2013 with the aim of developing a leading research capability in the areas of Human Factors, Sociotechnical Systems, and Systems thinking.
Centre research themes
The Centre was officially recognised as a Tier 2 research centre by USC in 2015 and currently comprises various academic, teaching and research support staff and PhD and Masters students.
Research tools
Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems research tools include Human Factors methods, driving simulation and VR, and a range of other technologies.
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Research students
Research students in the Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems undertaking postgraduate study
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Research partners
Research partners of the Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems
Learn moreResearch philosophy
The core philosophy underpinning the Centre’s research activities is the application of Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems theory and methods to optimise the behaviour of complex sociotechnical systems.
A significant focus of the Centre’s activities is on translating research findings into practice – ensuring that our leading edge research has impact and benefit in the real world.
News via USC
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21 Sep 2017
![Judy Watson, a researcher with USC’s Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems.]()
USC study to help older victims of scams
A USC study is looking for ways to help restore the confidence and trust of older Australians in online technology if they become victims of scams that target personal information.
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4 May 2017
![USC academic and Kawana Football Club head coach Scott McLean.]()
Coach’s research uncovers elite football factors
A research project by USC academic and Kawana Football Club Premier League coach Scott McLean has helped determine which factors make an elite football side elite.
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29 Apr 2016
![USC Professor of Human Factors Paul Salmon.]()
USC study asks drivers for ‘Fatal Five’ factors
What causes drivers to engage in the kinds of behaviours that lead to crashes? This is the question being asked by University of the Sunshine Coast researchers as they undertake a major new study into the reasons behind the ‘fatal five’ causes of road deaths – fatigue, drink and drug driving, speeding, not wearing seatbelts and driving while distracted.
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2 Mar 2016
![USC Professor of Human Factors Paul Salmon and Dr Guy Walker brandishing lightsabers as they consider risk assessment research.]()
USC research taking on the Death Star
Innovative risk assessment tools developed at the University of the Sunshine Coast have been applied in a galaxy far, far away.
