Brandon is undertaking a PhD project to explore the risks of advanced brain-computer interface technologies through the application of systems analysis, risk assessment, and computational modelling methods.
Brandon has also been employed as a Research Assistant at the Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems at the University of the Sunshine Coast since 2020. During this time, he has supported the successful delivery of multiple projects, including a longitudinal study which trained nearly 70 healthcare practitioners in the use of systems thinking accident analysis and risk assessment methods. Other projects undertaken included the identification of risks associated with artificial general intelligence through systems modelling and risk assessment methods, while another supported the ethical development of an AI system for military targeting. Overall, this research has been concerned about the interactions of humans and their environment, particularly advanced technologies, to identify measures that seek to develop safer and more productive systems.
He has previously supported a longitudinal project which introduced systems thinking methods to Queensland Health practitioners. This involved the delivery of eight workshops throughout Queensland to train practitioners in the use of systems thinking risk assessment and accident analysis methods. Data was collected and analysed over 9 months for dissemination through a report, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed journal articles.
- King, B. J., Read, G. J., & Salmon, P. M. (2022). Clear and present danger? Applying ecological interface design to develop an aviation risk management interface. Applied Ergonomics, 99, 103643. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103643
- King, B. J., Read, G. J., & Salmon, P. M. (2022). The risks associated with the use of brain-computer interfaces: A systematic review. International Journal of Human Computer Interaction. https://doi.org/10.1080/10447318.2022.2111041
- King, B. J., Read, G. J., & Salmon, P. M. (2023). Identifying risk controls for future advanced brain-computer interfaces: A prospective risk assessment approach using work domain analysis. Applied Ergonomics, 111, 104028. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104028
- Salmon, P. M., King, B., Hulme, A., Chari, S., McCormack, L., Tresillian, M., ... & Read, G. J. (2023). Toward the translation of systems thinking methods in patient safety practice: Assessing the validity of Net-HARMS and AcciMap. Safety Science, 159, 106003. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2022.106003
Brandon completed his Psychology Honours at the Centre and is now PhD student investigating the risks of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) with a Research Training Program scholarship. In addition to BCIs, Brandon is interested in applying Human Factors to problems such as the integration of other advanced technologies into society and defence sciences with his previous experience in the military.