Dr Oleksandra Molloy
2023 - Diploma in Aviation Safety, International Air Transport Association (IATA, Canada)
2018 - PhD in Human Factors, School of Aviation, Faculty of Science, The University of New South Wales (Australia)
2013 - MSc in Human Factors, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Nottingham (UK)
2013 - Graduate Research Diploma in Theory and Methodology of Professional Education, Flight Academy of National Aviation University (Ukraine)
2011 - Graduate Research Diploma in Theory and Methodology of Professional Education, National University of Educational Management of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences (Ukraine)
2008 - Master of Education/ English, State Teachers' Training University (Ukraine)
2007 - Bachelor of Education/ English, State Teachers' Training University (Ukraine)
As a behavioural scientist, I explore various aspects that influence safety, aspects of human factors, human performance and human-machine interaction. My specific area of expertise is in developing training interventions to improve operators' behaviour and non-technical skills (i.e., risk management, situation awareness, etc.).
Through my research, I aim to address the issue of risk management of young novice operators, behavioural improvement, and training methods to facilitate behavioural changes. Sustainable and efficient training programs will benefit young operators in improving their behaviour, reducing a number of errors associated with their behaviour, and ultimately improve safety. My most significant research contribution relate to road safety via impact on the industry, rules and regulations, in relation to speed management and young driver training. In the areas of aviation and human factors, I have informed industry about the non-technical skills that are important in the process of forming pilots' professional competency. In addition, my research examines the effect of AI in training, defence, ethics and its role in decision-making of operators. Importantly, I conduct the research on the topics of Ukraine (i.e., UAV, aviation, safety and security).
I lead the Human Factors Research Group, a team of Aviation staff, as well as research and professional staff. I supervise PhD and Honours students. In addition, I lead a number of faculty initiatives to build capacity and presence of research in the school. Outside my University role, my duties extend to the Chair-Elect at the Training Technical Group at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, and the Director of Education and Board Member of Women in Aviation Australian Chapter.
Prior to beginning the position at UNSW Canberra, I held positions with the School of Aviation (UNSW), and overseas. Specifically, I worked at the University of Nottingham (UK), and in the National Technical University of Ukraine, and the Flight Academy of National Aviation University (Ukraine). I have also worked in the industry as a Human Factors Specialist working on a number of projects in transport safety, and as PPL/CPL/ATPL Instructor.
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1. Australian Research Council Discovery Project #DP130104061
2. Australian Research Council Discovery Project #DP180102780
3. Australian Research Council Project DP #220103526
4. Research Grant from Road Safety Innovation Fund of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications (2021-2023)
5. Australian Army Research Scheme, Department of Defence (2023-2024).
1. The Sydney Airport HDR Prize 2019 is awarded for the best PhD or Master thesis in 2018.
2. Best Student Paper Award 2018 at the Annual Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Conference by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Training Technical Group (Philadelphia, USA, October, 2018). This award has been given in recognition of “The effect of cognitive-based training on young drivers’ speed management behavior: An on-road study” by Oleksandra Molloy, Brett Molesworth, & Ann Williamson.
3. Best Presentation Award 2018 granted by Ministry of Science and Education of Ukraine at the 3d International Scientific Conference for Bachelor, Master, Graduate Students and Young Researchers “Topical issues of humanities, technical and natural sciences”.
4. Winner of the Early Career SIG Competition 2016, entitled “What do you see as future applications of ergonomics in the next 10 years?” by Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Australia.
5. Best Student Paper Award 2015 at the Annual Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Conference by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Training Technical Group (Los Angeles, CA, USA, October, 2015).
6. HFESA Student Fellowship IEA 2015 by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Inc. (Melbourne, VIC, Australia, August).
7. Best Postgraduate Course Representative 2013 - The University of Nottingham.
8. The National Award/Grant as the Winner of the National Competition among Graduate Researchers to study abroad 2012. Section: Transport and transport infrastructure – Ministry of Education and Science, Youths and Sport of Ukraine.
Personal Affiliations
- Director of Education, Board Member of Women in Aviation Australian Chapter.
- Chair-Elect and Program Chair in Training Technical Group of the Human Factor and Ergonomics Society (USA).
- Member of Chartered Institute of Human Factors and Ergonomics (CIEHF, UK),
- Member at Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA, Australia)
- Member at Royal Aeronautical Society (UK/ Australia)
- Member of Australian Women Pilots' Association (Australia)