Project Biometrics and the Flight and Simulator Environment: Understanding Fatigue and Stress in Student Pilots Program DUIRI - Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship Term Spring 2026 Status Accepted Research Area Global Health Description This project explores fatigue and human performance in aviation and other high-reliability operations. Students will assist in research that uses wearable sensors, environmental monitoring (noise, vibration, temperature), and validated fatigue inventories to understand how fatigue affects safety and decision-making. The work contributes to developing practical strategies to improve resilience and well-being in complex operational settings. Having a clearer understanding of pilot fatigue and the physical environment connects to more than just safety but overall health and wellbeing. This project is directly connected to the mission and goals of the Global Health mission. Supervisor Julius C Keller Mentor Julius C Keller Type of work required Students will support data collection (wearable sensors, surveys, and environmental exposure monitoring), help with literature reviews, assist in data entry and preliminary analysis, and contribute to team discussions on training and fatigue mitigation strategies. Depending on progress and interest, students may also help design materials for education and outreach. Websites FAA Fatigue Risk Management resources: https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/frms

ICAO Fatigue Management: https://www.icao.int/safety/fatiguemanagement Qualifications Minimum GPA: 3.5 Standing: Sophomore or above preferred (freshmen with strong interest may be considered) Coursework in aviation, psychology, physiology, or human factors helpful but not required Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn data collection/analysis procedures Interest in human performance, fatigue science, or aviation/transportation safety Credit Hours 0 Weekly Hours 10 (estimated)