Person using a flight simulator setup with a monitor showing airplane cockpit controls, a joystick, and throttle controls on a desk.

Aerospace Physiology Research

Project: Pilot Flight Simulator Performance Under Distraction and Vibrotactile Situation Awareness
Role: Lead Student Researcher
Conducted at: Embry-Riddle’s Aerospace Physiology Lab (2023–2024)

In this project, the team implemented an experimental protocol using X-Plane flight simulation to assess the effectiveness of a vibrotactile garment and seat cushion in reducing spatial disorientation in pilots. This involved system calibration, subject testing, and the development of performance metrics to quantify orientation recovery and pilot response.

Person using a flight simulator on a computer in an office with aviation posters and a model airplane on the wall.
Person sitting at a desk in an office, holding a game controller, with computers and office supplies in the background.