Presenter

Dr. Cades specializes in human factors investigations of vehicle and aircraft operator behavior, including perception response time, visual perception, nighttime visibility, and distractions and has investigated the effects of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and highly automated vehicles (HAVs) on driver behavior. He also has expertise in the evaluation and development of warnings and instructions for a wide range of consumer and industrial products. He utilizes his background in human factors and usability testing to support his work in these areas. He received his Ph.D. in Human Factors and Applied Cognition from George Mason University in 2011.