Dr Wen-Chin Li

FIEHF C.ErgHF

Senior Lecturer

Centre for Safety & Accident Investigation

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Tel: +44 (0) 1234 758527
Email: wenchin.li@cranfield.ac.uk
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Areas of expertise

Air Transport Safety & Investigation
Aircraft Design
Defence Training Analysis
Ergonomics, Human Factors, Driver Safety
Human Factors
Human Factors for Defence
Safety, Resilience, Risk & Reliability

Background

Dr. Wen-Chin Li holds a PhD in Aeronautical Decision-making Training from Cranfield University. He is a Register Member of Ergonomics Society, and Aviation Human Factors Specialist of EAAP.

Wen-Chin currently is on the editorial board of the International Journal of Aviation Technology, Engineering and Management and Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors. He is on the program board of the International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics; and Technical Committee on Aerospace Human Factors and Ergonomics of the International Ergonomics Association.

Current activities

Dr. Wen-Chin Li is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Air Transport, Cranfield University.

Dr. Wen-Chin Li is an Aviation Human Factors Specialist of European Association of Aviation Psychology (EAAP) and a Fellow/Registered Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors Society (FCIEHF/C.ErgHF). He won the prize for the Award of Excellence of 2007 International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) Seminar in Singapore, and the Best Paper Award Winner of Aerospace System Group of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) at 8th International Conference of Naturalistic Decision-making. Dr. Li had published over 100 journal articles, conference papers, book and book chapters regarding Human Performance Assessment, Aviation Safety, Human-Computer Interactions and Human-System Integration Design.

Wen has particular experience with Multiple Remote Tower Operations, Single Remote Tower Operations and Contingency Remote Tower System Design and Certification, and Human Factors Training. His research projects involve multiple stakeholders, including frameworks for Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), Ports of Jersey, Civil Aviation Administration of China, and ICAO. Wen-Chin also chairing over 20 paper sessions on international conferences related to Aviation Safety and Human Performance and served as program board of international Aviation Safety committee.

His research topics include:

Human Factors in Flight Operations
Aeronautical Decision-making Training
Human Factors Design
Automated Cockpit
Human Factors Method
Stress Management for Pilots
Accident Investigations.

Currently, he is an active consultant for Aviation Regulators, Aviation Safety Investigators, Airlines, Military Aviation, and Defence Industrial Foundation.

Clients

Airlines, Defence Industry, Science Research Councils

Articles In Journals

Li WC, Moore P, Zhang J, Lin J & Kearney P (2022) The impact of out-the-window size on air traffic controllers’ visual behaviours and response time on digital tower operations, International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 166 (October) Article No. 102880.
Li W-C, Zhang J & Kearney P (2022) Psychophysiological coherence training to moderate air traffic controllers’ fatigue on rotating roster, Risk Analysis, Available online 24 February 2022.
Li W-C, Kearney P, Zhang J, Hsu Y-L & Braithwaite G (2021) The analysis of occurrences associated with air traffic volume and air traffic controllers’ alertness for fatigue risk management, Risk Analysis, 41 (6) 1004-1018.
Li W-C, Braithwaite G, Wang T, Yung M & Kearney P (2020) The benefits of integrated eye tracking with airborne image recorders in the flight deck: a rejected landing case study, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 78 (July) Article No. 102982.
Li W-C, Horn A, Sun Z, Zhang J & Braithwaite G (2020) Augmented visualization cues on primary flight display facilitating pilot's monitoring performance, International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 135 (March) Article No. 102377.
Wu M, Zhang L, Li W-C, Wan L, Lu N & Zhang J (2020) Human performance analysis of processes for retrieving Beidou satellite navigation system during breakdown, Frontiers in Psychology, 11 Article No. 292.
Li W-C, Zhang J, Le Minh T, Cao J & Wang L (2019) Visual scan patterns reflect to human-computer interactions on processing different types of messages in the flight deck, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 72 (July) 54-60.
Kearney P, Li W-C, Zhang J, Braithwaite G & Wang L (2019) Human performance assessment of a single air traffic controller conducting multiple remote tower operations, Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing and Service Industries, 30 (March) 114-123.
Li W-C, Zakarija M, Yu C-S & McCarthy P (2019) Interface design on cabin pressurization system affecting pilot's situation awareness: the comparison between digital displays and pointed displays, Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing and Service Industries, 30 (2) 103-113.
Harris D & Li W-C (2019) Using neural networks to predict HFACS unsafe acts from the pre-conditions of unsafe acts, Ergonomics, 62 (2) 181-191.
Li W-C, Kearney P, Braithwaite G & Lin JJH (2018) How much is too much on monitoring tasks? Visual scan patterns of single air traffic controller performing multiple remote tower operations, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 67 (September) 135-144.
Kearney P & Li W-C (2018) Multiple remote tower for Single European Sky: the evolution from initial operational concept to regulatory approved implementation, Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 116 (October) 15-30.
Kearney P, Li W-C, Yu C-S & Braithwaite G (2018) The impact of alerting designs on air traffic controller’s eye movement patterns and situation awareness, Ergonomics, 62 (2) 305-318.
Brennan M & Li W-C (2017) The design principles of flight deck automation and the occurrence of active failures in aviation, Journal of Aviation Safety and Management, 4 (2) 81-97.
Kearney P, Li WC & Lin JJH (2016) The impact of alerting design on air traffic controllers' response to conflict detection and resolution, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 56 (November) 51-58.
Li WC, Greaves M, Durando D & Lin JJ (2016) The activated failures of human-automation interactions on the flight deck, Journal of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Aviation, 48 (3) 163-171.
Li W-C, Greaves M & Lin J (2016) Identifying the paths of activated failures of human-automation interaction on the flight deck, Journal of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Aviation, 48 (3) 163-171.
Li W-C, Yu C-S, Braithwaite G & Greaves M (2016) Pilot’s attention distributions between chasing a moving target and a stationary target, Aviation, space, and environmental medicine, 87 (12) 989-995.
Yu C-S, Wang EM, Li W-C, Braithwaite G & Greaves M (2016) Pilots’ visual scan pattern and attention distribution during the pursuit of a dynamic target, Aviation, space, and environmental medicine, 87 (1) 40-47.
Yu C-S, Wang EM, Li W-C & Braithwaite G (2014) Pilots’ visual scan pattern and situation awareness in flight operations, Aviation, space, and environmental medicine, 85 (7) 708-714.
Li W-C, Li L-W, Harris D & Hsu Y-L (2014) The application of aeronautical decision-making support systems for improving pilots' performance in flight operations, Journal of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Aviation, 46 (2) 114-123.
Li W-C & Greaves M (2014) Pilots in automated cockpits: a causal factor in accidents or the last line of defense, The Ergonomist, 523 (Janyary) 16-18.
Li WC & Harris D (2013) Identifying training deficiencies in military pilots by applying the human factors analysis and classification system, International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 19 (1) 3-18.
Li WC (2011) The casual factors of aviation accidents related to decision errors in the cockpit by system approach, Journal of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Aviation, Series A, 43 (3) 147-154.
Harris D & Li WC (2011) An extension of the human factors analysis and classification system for use in open systems, Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 12 (2) 108-128.
Li WC (2010)
The analysis of human errors in a large commercial aircraft when performing a go-around

, Journal of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Aviation, Series A, 42 (1) 37-46.
Li WC, Harris D, Stanton N, Hsu YL, Chang D, Wang T & Young HT (2010) Using HET Taxonomy to Help Stop Human Error, ISASI Forum- Air Safety Through Investigation, 43 (3) 5-10.
Hsu YL, Li WC & Chen KW (2010) Structuring critical success factors of airline safety management system using a hybrid model, Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 46 (2) 222-235.
Li WC, Young HT, Wang T, Harris D & Li LW (2009)
Approaches of aviation accident investigation in different cultural contexts from human factors perspectives
, Journal of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Aviation, Series A, 41 (1) 53-59.
Li WC, Young HT, Wang T & Harris D (2009) Do cultural characteristics affect investigation?, ISASI Forum- Air Safety Through Investigation, 42 (2) 9-14.
Li WC, Harris D & Yu CS (2008) Routes to failure: analysis of 41 civil aviation accidents from the Republic of China using the human factors analysis and classification system, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 40 (2) 426-434.
Li WC & Harris D (2008) Cockpit design and cross-cultural issues underlying failures in crew resource management, Aviation, space, and environmental medicine, 79 (5) 537-538.
Li WC & Harris D (2008) The evaluation of the effect of a short aeronautical decision-making training program for military pilots, International Journal of Aviation Psychology, 18 (2) 135-152.
Li WC, Harris D & Chen A (2007) Eastern minds in western cockpits: Meta-analysis of human factors in mishaps from three nations, Aviation, space, and environmental medicine, 78 (4) 420-425.
Li WC & Harris D (2007) A systems approach to training aeronautical decision-making: From identifying training needs to verifying training solutions, Aeronautical Journal -New Series-, 111 (1118) 267-279.
Li WC, Young HT, Wang T & Harris D (2007) International cooperation and challenges: Understanding cross-cultural issues in the processes of accident investigation, ISASI Forum- Air Safety Through Investigation, 40 (4) 16-21.
Li WC & Harris D (2006) The evaluation of the decision making processes employed by cadet pilots following a short aeronautical decision-making training program, International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 6 (2) 315-333.
Li WC & Harris D (2006) Where safety culture meets national culture: the how and why of the China Airlines CI-611 accident, Human Factors and Aerospace Safety, 5 (4) 345-353.
Li W-C & Harris D (2006) Pilot error and its relationship with higher organizational levels: HFACS analysis of 523 accidents, Aviation, space, and environmental medicine, 77 (10) 1056-1061.
Li W-C & Harris D (2005) HFACS analysis of ROC air force aviation accidents: Reliability analysis and cross-cultural comparison, International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 5 (1) 65-82.
Carugati C, Li W-C & Brennan M The Interaction between Pilots and the Automated Systems during the Landing Phase, Journal of Aviation Safety and Management.

Conference Papers

Chan WT-K & Li W-C (2021) Consideration of Cultural Differences in Future Workplace Design for Single Pilot Operations. In: Ergonomics & Human Factors 2021, Online, 19-21 April 2021.
Li W-C, Zhang J, Kearney P & Braithwaite G (2021) Exploring Air Traffic Controllers Rosters for Fatigue Risk Management. In: Ergonomics & Human Factors 2021, Online, 19-21 April 2021.
Chan WT & Li WC (2020) Assessing professional cultural differences between airline pilots and air traffic controllers. In: 22nd International conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI International) 2020, Copenhagen, 19-24 July 2020.
Li WC, Lin J, Braithwaite G & Greaves M (2016) The development of eye tracking in aviation (ETA) technique to investigate pilots' cognitive processes of attention and decision making. In: 32nd Conference of the European Association for Aviation Psychology, Cascais, 26-30 September 2016.
Li W-C, Yu C-S, Greaves M & Braithwaite G (2016) How cockpit design impact on pilot’s attention distribution during aiming a stationary target. In: 6th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2015) and the Affiliated Conferences, Las Vegas, Nevada, 26-30 July 2015.
Li W-C, Yu C-S, Braithwaite G & Greaves M (2015) The analysis of pilots fixation distribution for performing air-to-air and air-to-surface tasks. In: Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors, 2015, Daventry, 13-16 April 2015.
Chen J-C, Lin S-C & Li W-C (2014) Utilization of Human Factors Intervention Matrix (HFIX) to develop aviation safety management strategy. In: 18th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (WMSCI 2014), Orlando, 15-18 July 2014.
Li W-C, Braithwaite G & Yu C-S (2014) The Investigation of Pilots’ Eye Scan Patterns on the Flight Deck during Air-to-Surface. In: 16th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction, Creta Maris, Heraklion, Crete, 22-27 June 2014.
Li W-C, Yu C-S, Li L-W & Greaves M (2014) Pilots’ eye movement patterns during performing air-to-air mission. In: 31st European Association for Aviation Psychology Conference (EAAP31), Valletta, 22-26 September 2014.
Li WC, Chiu FC & Wu KJ (2012) The Evaluation of Pilots Performance and Mental Workload by Eye Movement. In: 30th European Association for Aviation Psychology Conference, Sardinia, 24 September 2012.
Li WC, Harris D, Hsu Y-L & Wang T (2011) Understanding Pilots’ Cognitive Processes for Making In-flight Decisions under Stress. In: 42nd Annual International Seminar of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators 2011, Salt Lake City, Utah, 12 September 2011.
Li WC, Harris D, Li LW, Hsu YL & Wang T (2010) Investigating Accidents Related to Errors of Aeronautical Decision-Making in Flight Operations. In: 41st Annual International Seminar of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators 2010, Sapporo, 7 September 2010.
Li WC, Harris D, Li LW, Hsu YL, Wang T & Chang D (2010) Pilots' problem-solving processes using different aeronautical decision-making mnemonics. In: 29th Conference of the European Association for Aviation Psychology: Performance, Safety and Wellbeing in Aviation, 2010, Budapest, 20 September 2010.
Li, WC, Hsu YL, Chang D, Wang T & Harris D (2009) Formal error prediction: The evaluation of standard operating procedures in a large commercial transport aircraft. In: 13th Air Transport Research Society world conference (ATRS 2009), Abu Dhabi, 27-30 June 2009.
Li WC, Harris D, Stanton N, Hsu YL, Chang D, Wang T & Young HT (2009) Human Error Prevention: Using the Human Error Template to Analyze Errors in a Large Transport Aircraft for Human Factors Considerations. In: 40th Annual International Seminar of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators 2009, Orlando, 14 September 2009.
Li WC, Young HT, Wang T & Harris D (2009)
Approaches to accident investigation by investigators from different cultures
. In: 39th Annual International Seminar of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators 2008, Nova Scotia, 8 September 2008.
Hsu YL, Liu TC & Li WC (2008) Structuring Risk Factors Related To Airline Cabin Safety. In: 12th Air Transport Research Society world conference (ATRS 2008), Athens, 6 July 2008.
Li WC & Harris D (2007) The investigation of human error in civil aviation by using human factors analysis and classification system. In: 51st Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES 2007), Baltimore, Maryland, 1-5 October 2007.
Li WC, Young HT, Wang T & Harris D (2007) International cooperation and challenges: Understanding cross-cultural issues in the processes of accident. In: 38th Annual International Seminar of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators 2007, Singapore, 27 August 2007.
Li WC, Harris D & Yu CS (2007) How to apply mnemonic-methods for improving pilots in-flight decision-making. In: 8th International Conference on Naturalistic Decision-making, California, 4 June 2007.
Li W. & Harris D. (2007) From latent failure to active failure: The investigation of human errors in aviation operation. In: 51st Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society: HFES 2007, Baltimore, Maryland, 1 October 2007.
Li WC & Harris D (2006) Breaking the chain: An empirical analysis of accident causal factors by human factors analysis and classification system. In: 37th Annual International Seminar of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators 2006, Cancun, 11 September 2006.
Li WC & Harris D (2006) Eastern minds in western cockpits: A cross-cultural comparison of aviation mishaps by applying human factors analysis and classification system. In: 77th Aerospace Medical Association - AsMA Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, 14 May 2006.
Li WC, Harris D & Hsieh CC (2006) The evaluation of product and process for in-flight decision-making training. In: 27th Conference of the European Association for Aviation Psychology, Potsdam, 24 September 2006.
Li WC & Harris D (2006) SHOR and DESIDE: Evaluating the effectiveness of ADM training using a flight simulator. In: 50th Conference of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, San Francisco, 16 October 2006.
Korek WT, Li W-C & Lu L Investigating pilots’ operational behaviours while interacting with different types of inceptors. In: HCI International 2022: 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, Online, 26 June - 1 July 2022.
Chan WTK & Li WC Training for Future Investigators: Understanding Cultural Effects on Standardisation and International Cooperation. In: 2021 International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) Seminar, Online, 1 September 2021.
Li W-C, Yan Z, Zhang J, Braithwaite G, Court S, Lone M & Thapa B Evaluating pilot’s perceived workload on interacting with augmented reality device in flight operations. In: 22nd International conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI International) 2020, Copenhagen, 19-24 July 2020.
Li W-C, Hsu C-K, Braithwaite G & Greaves M Pilots' scan-path and attention shifts during tactical maneuvers.. In: Ergonomics & Human Factors 2016, Daventry, 19-21 April 2016.
Li W-C & Wang T Beyond ATR-72 accident investigation: the application of eye tracking device in the cockpit to facilitate training and accident investigation. In: European Society of Air Safety Investigators Seminar, Ljubljana, 19-20 April 2017.
Wang T, Li W-C & Lin J Lessons learned from GE-235: integrated pilots’ visual parameters into cockpit recorders for accident investigation and prevention. In: 2017 International Society of Air Safety Investigators Conference, San Diego, 22-24 August 2017.
Kearney P, Li W-C, Braithwaite G & Wang L The assessment of safety and human performance on multiple remote tower operations. In: 33rd Conference of the European Association for Aviation Psychology, Dubrovnik, 27-31 August 2018.
Li W-C & Kearney P Fatigue risk management: research and practice in ATM. In: 2017 CANSO HR Workgroup Meeting, Budapest, 26 October - 27 November 2017.
Wang L, Zhang , Sun R, Kearney P & Li W-C The future of multiple remote tower operations: cost-efficiency, capacity and safety certification. In: 2018 Special Technology Sessions EU-China Platform in Aeronautics, ECCM-ECFD, Glasgow, 11-13 June 2018.
Wang T, Yang M & Li W-C The investigation of decision-making at rejected landing occurrence. In: 2018 International Society of Air Safety Investigators Conference, Dubai, 30 October - 1 November 2018.
Li W-C, Gurerret J & Wang T Monitoring pilot’s physiological variables in the flight deck for future accident investigation and prevention. In: 33rd Conference of the European Association for Aviation Psychology, Dubrovnik, 27-31 August 2018.
Li W-C, Horn A & Zhang J The influences of flight deck interface design on pilot situation awareness and perceived workload. In: International Conference on Ergonomics and Human Factors, Stratford, 29 April - 1 May 2019.
Li W-C & Braithwaite G Evaluating ATCO’s attention distributions and situation awareness on augmented visualization design of Remote Tower System. In: International Conference on Human-System Integration, Biarritz, 11-13 September 2019.
Li W-C & Braithwaite G Evaluating ATCO’s attention distributions and situation awareness on augmented visualization design of remote tower system. In: International Conference on Human-System Integration, Biarritz, 11-13 September 2019.
Li W-C & Braithwaite G Enhancing accident investigation capability and human resilience through emerging technology for digital aviation. In: 4th International Accident Investigation Forum, Changi, 10-12 April 2019.
Li W-C, Yu C-S, Braithwaite G & Greaves M Interface design and pilot’s attention distribution during pursuing a dynamic target. In: 17th International Conference on Human-Computer Interation (HCI 2015), Los Angeles, CA, 2-7 August 2015.
Li WC, Braithwaite G, Greaves M, Hsu CK & Lin SC. The evaluation of pilots' attention distributions on the flight deck.. In: International Conference on Human Computer Interaction in Aerospace, Paris, 14 September 2016.
Kearney P & Li WC. Alerting design of COOPANS impact to air traffic controllers' situation awareness and response to critical events.. In: EuroControl 2016 Safety Forum: Safety Nets, Brussels, 7 June 2016.
Kearney P, Li WC & Yu CS. The design of alerts and air traffic controller situational awareness.. In: 32nd Conference of the European Association for Aviation Psychology, Cascais, 26 September 2016.