Modelling of User Behaviour in Dynamic Systems (MoDyS)

The research group develops methods for user modelling in human-machine systems. The main scope of our research lies on human information processing and goal-oriented behaviour in dynamically changing environments with multiple parallel goals. We build computable models of these processes of different granularity for application in system analysis, evaluation and design. Whenever appropriate, we conduct psychological experiments to get a sound base of empirical evidence for the modelling process. To make the cognitive modelling process more efficient, we enhance cognitive architectures and adapt software engineering methods.

Keywords: cognitive modelling, information processing, model aided usability engineering support for early design stages.

Applications: engineering of safety critical human-machine systems, adaptive and adaptable interactive software, support systems, model based training.

Domains: automotive, air traffic control, process operation and control, heterogeneous information systems.

Funding: Funding from VolkswagenStiftung, DFG and Technische Universität Berlin as well as previous fundings from DFN, BMBF and EC e-Learning are gratefully acknowledged.