Why User-Centred Design Matters for Maritime Equipment and Structures - IN-PERSON EVENT

When:  Apr 3, 2024 from 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM (NT)
Associated with  Canadian Atlantic Section

This is for in-person registration, to register to attend virtually click here.

EVENT DESCRIPTIONJoin SNAME Canadian Atlantic Section on April 3rd to learn more about User-centered design by Steven Mallam at the Marine Institute (MI) Conference Center.

AbstractThis presentation will provide an overview of why and how a human-centred approach in design adds value and improves outcomes in product and system development. Specifically, applying Human Factors approaches in the design and development of complex, safety-critical equipment and systems can increase safety, efficiency and usability once in operation. This talk will detail specific methods and case studies in the maritime domain where equipment and structures have utilized Human Factors implementation throughout design and evaluation phases, illustrating lessons learned, continued gaps and ways forward. Furthermore, several ongoing collaborative industry-academia R&D projects will be presented which the Marine Institute is currently engaged in related to human-centred design processes in maritime contexts.

AGENDA*Newfoundland Daylight Time (NDT)6:30 pm – 6:45 pm Registration and Opening Note6:45 pm – 7:45 pm Main Presentation7:45 pm – 9:00 pm Closing Note and NetworkingSPEAKER/PRESENTER

Steven Mallam, Human Factors Researcher and Academic Director, Fisheries and Marine Institute, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Steven also serves as Adjunct Associate Professor with the University of South-Eastern Norway and lab member of the Ocean Industries Concept Lab at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design. Steven’s research focuses on the analysis and optimization of complex socio-technical systems, primarily in maritime settings. Particularly, he is interested in enhancing individuals and teams through organizational strategies, training and design solutions. Steven received a PhD in Human Factors in 2016 from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.

This is a free event, all are welcome.

*Donations are encouraged and can be paid online when registering by choosing to donate to "SNAME Canadian Atlantic Section." Or, in cash on the day of the event.


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Location

Marine Institute (MI) Conference Center
155 Ridge Rd.
St. John's, NL A1C 5R3

Pricing Information

Registration Price
Member $0.00
Non-member $0.00

Contact

Yousra Abdelhady
(514) 808-2760
yousra.anwar@gmail.com