European Union Agency for Railways

Niels Brandenburger

Scientific Staff

German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Biography

Niels hold Master degrees in Neuropsychology and Human Factors (University of Groningen and Berlin) as well as a doctorate (University Brunswick). He has over 10 years’ experience in Rail Human Factors with a special focus on railway automation and human machine teaming. Earlier experiences include cognitive ergonomics in UAV ground stations and future foresight methods in business development. Additionally, Niels is applying his research insights through consultancy and as acting secretary of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Europe Chapter.

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