Dr. Chiara Ryffel

Projects

• Psychological assessment of professional pilots with regard to their resilience / Project leader / completed
• Simulation-based CRM training for air rescue service / Project leader / completed
• NoTeS Training in ATM / Project leader / completed

Publications

Articles in scientific journal, peer-reviewed

• Ryffel, C., Mühlethaler, C., Huber, S., & Elfering, A. (2018). Eye tracking as a debriefing tool in Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) for general aviation pilots. Ergonomics, 319–329. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2018.1501093
• Knecht, C., Mühlethaler, C., & Elfering, A. (2016). Nontechnical skills training in air traffic management including computer-based simulation methods : from scientific analyses to prototype training. Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors, 91–100. https://doi.org/10.1027/2192-0923/a000103

Written conference contributions, peer-reviewed

• Ferrari, F., Spillmann, K. P. C., Knecht, C., Bektas, K., & Mühlethaler, C. (2018). Improved pilot training using head and eye tracking system. Eye Tracking for Spatial Research, Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop. https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-b-000222482
• Mühlethaler, C., & Knecht, C. (2016). Situation Awareness Training for General Aviation Pilots using Eye Tracking [Conference paper]. IFAC-PapersOnLine, 49(19), 66–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.10.463
• Knecht, C., & Mühlethaler, C. (2015). Simulation-based fatigue management training in air traffic control. 6th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2015), Las Vegas, USA, 26-30 July 2015.
• Knecht, C., Mühlethaler, C., Zimmermann, J., Binz, S., Painadath, R., & Wäfler, T. (2014). Vertrauen in die Automatisierung, fehlende Situation Awareness & Fertigkeitsverlust durch automatisierte Systeme : eine subjektive Einschätzung aus der Linienpilotenperspektive. Der Mensch zwischen Automatisierung, Kompetenz und Verantwortung.

Other publications

• Ryffel, C., Boss, P., Brutschy, Y., Hardegger, S. C., & Raich, A. (2023). Psychologische Eignungsabklärung der Berufspilot:innen im Hinblick auf ihre Resilienz. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-28915
• Hardegger, S. C., & Ryffel, C. (2020). Neue EASA-Regulation “Psychological Assessment”. SkyNews.ch, 2020(09), 42.

Oral conference contributions and abstracts

• Ryffel, C. (2023, October 27). Der Mensch in einem sicherheitsrelevanten Umfeld. Psychologie-Woche, Zürich, Schweiz, 23.-28. Oktober 2023.
• Burtscher, M. J., Ryffel, C., & Jordi Ritz, E.-M. (2021). Digital feedback : the use of eye-tracking and digital data in the context of team training. 15th International Meeting on Behavioural Science Applied to Surgery and Acute Care Settings (BSAS), Webinar, 8. Oktober 2021.
• Knecht, C., & Mühlethaler, C. (2016). Behavioral markers for a simulation-based stress and workload management training for air traffic controllers. 7th International Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE) Congress, Orlando, USA, 27-31 July 2016.
• Mühlethaler, C., Knecht, C., & Huber, S. (2016). Recommendations for Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) for general aviation pilots in Switzerland. 7th International Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE) Congress, Orlando, USA, 27-31 July 2016.
• Mühlethaler, C., Knecht, C., & Boy, G. A. (2015). Automation in airline cockpits : situation awareness, trust and loss of manual skills. Human-Centered Design Institute, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, United States, 2015.
• Mühlethaler, C., Knecht, C., Bühler, F., & Thürler, M. (2015). Analysis of human factor causes in serious aviation incident and accident reports in Switzerland. 6th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2015), Las Vegas, USA, 26-30 July 2015.
• Mühlethaler, C., & Knecht, C. (2015). Pilot situation awareness training using eye tracking. Summer School: Risk Management - a Human Centered Approach, Valenciennes, France, 6-9 July 2015.
• Mühlethaler, C., & Knecht, C. (2014). Research methods for simulation‐based training air traffic management. 5th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2014), Kraków, Poland, 19-23 July 2014.
• Knecht, C., & Mühlethaler, C. (2014). Human factors training in air traffic management : a new training design including computer‐based simulation methods. 31st EAAP European Association for Aviation Psychology Conference, Valletta, Malta, 22-26 September 2014.
• Knecht, C., & Mühlethaler, C. (2014). Human factors training in air traffic management : a new approach using computer‐based simulation methods. 11th Conference of the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology, London, UK, 14-16 April 2014.
• Mühlethaler, C., Knecht, C., & Schütz, Y. (2014). Analysis of human factor causes in air traffic incident reports in Switzerland. 31st EAAP European Association for Aviation Psychology Conference, Valletta, Malta, 22-26 September 2014.
• Mühlethaler, C., & Knecht, C. (2014). Research methods for simulation‐based training air traffic management. 11th Conference of the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology, London, UK, 14-16 April 2014.
• Mühlethaler, C., & Knecht, C. (2014). NoTeS - simulation‐based non‐technical skills training. XVIème Colloque de Médecine Aéronautique et Spatiale, Geneva, 12 June 2014.

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