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JASON A DROLL, PhD
Senior Human Factors Scientist
Transportation Group

Dr. Droll is a human factors expert. He analyzes the performance and behavior of people in a variety of tasks, such as when driving or using consumer products. Dr. Droll is available to provide expert testimony and has over 10 years of experience in preparing reports.

Credentials
PhD, Brain and Cognitive Science, 2005
MS, Brain and Cognitive Science, 2003
BA, Molecular and Cellular Biology, 1998

Areas of Specialization

• Driver/operator vision and visibility
• Perception/response
• Attention/distraction
• Memory
• Motor coordination
• Warnings, labels and signage

Research Activities
Dr. Droll is an active participant in MEA Forensic Engineers and Scientists’ research initiatives.  Areas of his research efforts include eye movement, visual attention and gaze control.

Select Publications

Droll JA, Kubose T, Huang S, Aharoni DT, Young D (2009). An analysis of low-speed pedestrian crashes involving electric-powered and combustion-powered vehicles.  Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 53rd Annual Meeting Proceedings 53(27), pp. 2029-2033.

Droll JA, Eckstein MP (2009). Gaze control and memory for objects while walking in a real world environment. Visual Cognition 17(6): pp. 1159-1184.

Eckstein MP, Peterson M, Pham B, Droll JA (2009). Statistical decision theory to relate neurons to behavior in the study of covert visual attention.  Vision Research 49(10): pp. 1097-1128.

Droll JA, Abbey CK, Eckstein MP (2009). Learning cue validity through performance feedback. Journal of Vision 9(2): 18, pp. 1-22.

Contact: jason.droll@meaforensic.com