Birsen Donmez

Birsen Donmez is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Human Factors and Transportation at the University of Toronto's Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering. Her research focuses on human factors, human adaptation to technology, designing feedback for guiding operator behavior, driver distraction mitigation, statistical modelling of crash data, decision support for emergency medical transport, interruptions in intensive care settings, and unmanned vehicle supervisory control. Donmez joined the department in 2010 and has been involved in various research initiatives and academic leadership roles. Her work has been recognized through multiple awards and publications, and she has contributed to numerous committees and editorial roles in the field.

Birsen Donmez is a Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto, specializing in Human Factors, Statistics, Decision Making, Human System Integration, and Driver Distraction. Her research explores the safety implications of real-time feedback for distracted drivers, the impact of distraction mitigation strategies on driving performance, and the development of tools to assess driver cognitive load. She investigates how driver attitudes and workload affect driving behavior, particularly in relation to age, cognitive demand, and the effectiveness of advanced driver assistance systems. Her work also extends to understanding interruptions in healthcare settings, emphasizing the intersection of human factors and system design.