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EPISODE · Jul 11, 2025 · 35 MIN

Donna Duffy - Design Improves Life

from Human Factors & Ergonomics (HFE) Hub · host HFESA

Sharon Todd is chatting to Donna Duffy who is a Human Factors Engineering Specialist with over 25 years of experience in human factors and psychology. As a founding Co-Director of Human Engineered, Donna brings deep expertise to industries including Defence and aviation where she likes to drive organisational change and system design excellence.Previously Donna was an Associate Technical Fellow and Principal Human Factors Specialist at Boeing Defence Australia.  Her contributions to programs such as the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, E-7A Wedgetail, and Helicopter Aircrew Training System have shaped the future of human factors engineering and how this is applied as well as the requirement for HFE in design of autonomous systems.Donna has also led the development of global HFE practices and training, grown Australia’s HFE capability, and continues aims to influence the profession through national industry associations. With qualifications in psychology and human factors, Donna is a passionate advocate for systems that truly work for people and keep them safe.This podcast is brought to you by the Human Factors and Ergonomic Society of Australia. If you like this podcast please make us your favourite on your podcast app. If you want to find out more about Human Factors and Ergonomics or if you have a question about this podcast please go to the HFESA website ergonomics.org.au and make your request via our contact page. DISCLAIMER Please find our full disclaimer at: www.ergonomics.org.au/term-conditions/This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute advice and should not be considered as a replacement for professional judgment in clinical, research, academic, or other expert fields. Views expressed by speakers and guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the view of HFESA. HFESA makes no guarantees and accepts no liability in connection with the accuracy and currency of this content and does not endorse any specific service, publication or entity mentioned. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, duplication, modification, or exploitation of this podcast content is strictly prohibited. You are  prohibited from recording, copying, or storing content for commercial purposes, using automated processes to extract or collect content, creating derivative works from the content, or using content for artifici...

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Sharon Todd is chatting to Donna Duffy who is a Human Factors Engineering Specialist with over 25 years of experience in human factors and psychology. As a founding Co-Director of Human Engineered, Donna brings deep expertise to industries including Defence and aviation where she likes to drive organisational change and system design excellence. Previously Donna was an Associate Technical Fellow and Principal Human Factors Specialist at Boeing Defence Australia. Her contributions to pro...

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