Dr. Changxu Wu Biographical Sketch

Dr. Changxu Wu

PhD, University of Michigan

Professor

Lab of Engineering Psychology and Human Factors

Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Email: / Phone: 135-8722-6487

Education

B.S. (Honors),Psychology, Zhejiang University, 1999

M.S. Applied PsychologyChinese Academy of Sciences, 2002(Area: Engineering Psychology

and HumanFactors)

M.S. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 2004 (Area: Human Factors)

PhD. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 2007 (Area: Human Factors

and Human Cognition)

Positions

Assistant Professor, State University of New York (SUNY)

Research Assistant, University of Michigan Transportation Research Center

Teaching Assistant, Department of Industrial & Operations Engineering, University of Michigan

Research Experience & Interests

The main theme of his current research is the development of computational models of human performance and mental workload, addressing both fundamental and neurological issues of human behavior and cognition. He has more than 25 publications in journals and peer reviewed conferences, including Psychological Review, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics (Part A), ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Computer & Industrial Engineering, and International Journal of Human Computer Studies, focusing on computational modeling of human performance and mental workload.

Synergistic Activities and Service

  1. Proposal Reviewer of UB 2020 Proposal Reviewer Panel(Interdisciplinary Research Development Fund)
  2. Chair of Cognitive Engineering & Decision Making Technique Group’s CE14 Session in Human Factor and Ergonomics Annual Meeting 2007
  3. Faculty Advisor for Human Factors Local Chapter at State University of New York
  4. Co-Chair of Human Performance Modeling Group (Session 5), HFES Annual Meeting, Human Factor and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Annual Meeting, 2005, Orlando, FL, USA
  5. Reviewer of Journals and Conference Papers including IEEE Transactions on Man, System, Cybernetics, Applied Ergonomics(Part A), Applied Ergonomics, andIEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems

Peer Reviewed Journal Papers

  1. Wu, C., and Liu, Y. (2008) Queuing Network Modeling of Psychological Refractory Period (PRP), Psychological Review [Impact Factor: 8.83], 115 (4), 913–954(SCI)
  2. Wu, C., Liu, Y. and Walsh, C. (2008) Queuing Network Modeling of a Real-time Psychophysiological Index of Mental Workload--P300 in Event-Related Potential (ERP), IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (Part A), 38 (5), 1068-1083 (SCI)
  3. Wu, C., and Liu, Y. (2008) Queuing Network Modeling of Transcription Typing, ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction (TOCHI), 15(1)6:1-45 (SCI, EI)
  4. Zhou, R., Wu, C., Rau, P. and Zhang, W (In Press). Young Driving Learners' Intention to Use a Handheld or Hands-free Mobile Phone When Driving, Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour (SCI, EI)
  5. Wu, C., Tsimhoni, O., and Liu, Y. (2008) Development of an Adaptive Workload Management System using Queueing Network-Model of Human Processor, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems9(3), 463-475 (SCI, EI)
  6. Wu, C., Tsimhoni, O., and Liu, Y. (2008)Application of Scheduling Methods in Designing Multimodal In-vehicle Systems, SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars-Electronic and Electrical Systems, 2008 (1), 202-210
  7. Wu, C. & Liu, Y. (2009) Development and evaluation of an ergonomic software package for predicting multiple-task human performance and mental workload in human-machine interface design and evaluation, Computer & Industrial Engineering 56(1), 323-333 (SCI, EI)
  8. Wu, C., & Liu, Y. (2007) Queueing Network Modeling of Driver Workload and Performance. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation System, 8(3), 528-537(SCI, EI)
  9. Wu, C., & Liu, Y. (2007) Usability Makeover of a Cognitive Modeling Tool: A New Software Tool for Modeling Human Performance and Mental Workload. Ergonomics in Design, Vol 15(2), 8-14 (EI)
  10. Wu, C., Zhang, K., and Hu, Y. (2003) Human Performance Modeling in Temporary Segmentation Chinese Character Handwriting Recognizers, International Journal of Human Computer Studies, 58, 483-508(SCI, EI)
  11. Wu, C., Li, H., Yang, Q., and Zhang, K. (2003) Human Performance Modeling in Spatial Segmentation Chinese Handwriting Recognizer, Acta Psychologica Sinica心理学报, 35 (6), 767-776 [Abstract available on PSYCHINFO]
  12. Wu, C., Yang, Q., Zhang, K, Hu, Y. (2003) Major Factors in Determining Human Performance in Using Handwriting Recognition Systems, Chinese Journal of Ergonomics人类工效学, v9 (3), 55-57
  13. Wu, C., Zhang, K. (2000b) Inspection Methods in User Interface Usability Evaluation (a): Qualitative and Quantitative Comparison, Chinese Journal of Ergonomics人类工效学, v6(4), 35-38
  14. Wu, C., Zhang, K. (2000a) Inspection Methods in User Interface Usability Evaluation (b): Introduction andEvaluation, Chinese Journal of Ergonomics人类工效学, v6(3), 54-57
  15. Wu, C. (2001) A Review of Usability Evaluation Methods in Human Computer Interaction,Psychological Science (China)心理科学, 6(24), 727-729
  16. Zheng, Q., Zhu, H., Hu, L., Wu, C., and Ding, Y. (2001) Biased Information Sampling in Group Decision Making, Acta Psychologica Sinica心理学报, 33 (1), 68-74 [Abstract available on PSYCHINFO]
  17. Lin, B., Cheng, L.G., Li, Q.W., and Wu, C. (2003a) A Developmental Intervention Study on Children’s Social Perspective-Taking, Psychological Science (China) 心理科学, 26(6), 1030-1033 [Abstract available on PSYCHINFO]

Peer Reviewed Book Chapter Published

  1. Wu, C., Berman, M., & Liu, Y. (In Press). Optimization in the Brain? —Modeling Human Behavior and Brain Activation Patterns with Queuing Network and Reinforcement Learning Algorithms. In A. Chaovalitwongse & P. Xanthopoulos (Eds.), Computational Neuroscience. Taylor and Francis.

Peer Reviewed Conference Abstract

  1. Wu, C., and Liu, Y. (2006) Queueing Network Modeling of Behavioral and Psychophysiological Measurements in Multitasking, 2006 Annual Meeting of the Society for Mathematical Psychology, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Peer Reviewed Conference Papers

  1. Wu, C. and Liu, Y. (2009) Queuieng Network Modeling of Transcription Typing, CHI Conference (Accepted)
  2. Lin, C., Yu, W., and Wu, C. (2008) Improving Link Analysis Method in User Interface Design using a New Computational Optimization Algorithm, The 52nd Annual Meeting of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, New York City, New York, USA
  3. Zhao, G., Wu, C., Li, J., Ou, B., and Sun, X. (2008) Development of Intelligent Navigation Systems for Chinese Users, Society of Automobile Engineering (SAE) World Congress, Detroit, Michigan, USA
  4. Wu, C., Liu, Y., & Tsimhoni, O. (2007) Development of an adaptive workload management system using theQueueing Network-Model Human Processor, 51st Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, USA (EI)
  5. Berman, M., Liu, Y., & Wu, C. (2007). A 3-node Queuing Network Template of Cognitive and Neural Differences As Induced by Gray and White Matter Changes, International Conference of Cognitive Modeling (ICCM) 2007. Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  6. Wu, C., and Liu, Y. (2006) Queueing Network Modeling of Driver Workload and Performance, The 50th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, San Francisco, CA, USA (EI)
  7. Wu, C., and Liu, Y. (2006) Queueing Network Modeling of a Real-time Psychophysiological Index of Mental Workload—P300 Amplitude in Event-Related Potential (ERP), The 50th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, San Francisco, CA, USA(EI)
  8. Wu, C., and Liu, Y. (2006) Queueing Network Modeling of Age Differences in Driver Mental Workload and Performance, The 50th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, San Francisco, CA, USA (EI)
  9. Wu, C., and Liu, Y. (2006) Queueing Network Modeling of Reaction time, Response Accuracy, and Stimulus-Lateralized Readiness Potential Onset Time in a Dual Task, The 28th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  10. Wu, C., and Liu, Y. (2006) Modeling fMRI BOLD Signal and Reaction Time of a Dual Task with a Queueing Network Modeling Approach, The 28th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  11. Tsimhoni, O. and Wu, C. (2005) Learning Simulation through Team Projects Winter Simulation Conference, Orlando, Kuhl, et al. eds., Orlando, FL, USA(EI)
  12. Wu, C., and Liu, Y. (2004a). Modeling Behavioral and Brain Imaging Phenomena in Transcription Typing with Queueing Networks and Reinforcement Learning Algorithms, Proceedings of the 2004 International Conference on Cognitive Modeling (ICCM-2004), Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  13. Wu, C., and Liu, Y. (2004b). Modeling Human Transcription Typing with QN-MHP (Queueing Network-Model Human Processor), 48th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, New Orleans, LA, USA
  14. Wu, C., and Liu, Y. (2004c). Modeling Psychological Refractory Period (PRP) and Practice Effect on PRP with Queueing Networks and Reinforcement Learning Algorithms, Proceedings of the 2004 International Conference on Cognitive Modeling (ICCM-2004), Pittsburgh, PA, USA
  15. Wu, C., Zhang, K. (2002)Prediction and Verification of the Human Performance Model in Online Chinese Characters Handwriting Recognizer, Asia-Pacific Conference on Computer-Human Interaction (APCHI), Beijing, China
  16. Liu, Y., Fu, X., and Wu, C.(2001)Presentation of Visual and Audio Information for Human Computer Interface, Society for Information Display (SID), V32 (1), 595-597

Awards

Dr. Wu has received more than 20 awards state-wide, university-wide, college wide, and department-wide, including:

  • Outstanding Student Instructor Award from the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) at the University of Michigan (2005-2006)
  • Nomination for Outstanding Research Mentor in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan (2006)
  • Winner of a University-Wide Doctoral Student Grant Application (Doctoral Studies Program, DSP) from Vice President for Research at University of Michigan (2006)

Collaborators in Last Four Years

  • Dr. Rebecca Houston, Research Institute of Addition
  • Dr. Omer Tsimhoni, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute

Grant

  • Neurophysiological and Behavioral Characteristics of Human Drivers/Operators. UB2020. With Dr. Houston, Interdisciplinary Research Development Fund (IRDF) Principle Investigator. $27046
  • Cognitive Modeling in Transportation Safety System. University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).Major author of proposal: Total Grant and Direct Cost: $110,000 (01/01/2006-08/14/2007)
  • UUP Professional Development Award State University of New York, Principle Investigator: Total Grant and Direct Cost: $506 (07/01/2007-06/30/2008)

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