Gavriel Salvendy | |
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加弗尔·萨文迪 (Chinese) | |
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Born | (1938-09-30)30 September 1938 (age 86) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Brunel University University of Birmingham |
Known for | a pioneer in the field ofhuman factors and ergonomics the first one in this field elected to theNational Academy of Engineering |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Human factors Ergonomics |
Institutions | Purdue University (professor emeritus) Tsinghua University (Chair Professor Emeritus and Former Head (2001-2011) of the Department of Industrial Engineering) University of Central Florida (Distinguished Professor) |
Doctoral students | Aura Matias |
Gavriel Salvendy (born September 30, 1938) is a pioneer in the field of human factors and ergonomics. In 1990, he was elected a member of theNational Academy of Engineering (NAE) for fundamental contributions to and professional leadership in human, physical and cognitive aspects of engineering systems.[1]
He is the recipient of theJohn Fritz Medal which is the engineering profession's highest award.[2] He is Professor Emeritus of Industrial Engineering atPurdue University,[3] Chair Professor and former Head of Industrial Engineering atTsinghua University---- first foreign scientist to head a university department in China since 1949,[4] and Distinguished University Professor at theUniversity of Central Florida.[5]
He is also the editor of the four editions of the Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics[6] and the three editions of the Handbook of Industrial Engineering.[7]