This session focuses on theoretical and applied perspectives of models and simulations in the context of human factors engineering. Topics include interactive simulations, human operator models, simulators, visualizations, training and tutoring aids for complex problems, and agent architectures for decision support. Several invited papers will be presented by academics and practitioners on these topics.

Matrix Architecture: A New Fuzzy Approach to Intelligent Agent Based Simulation/Modeling
Gerald Pitts, M. Chiu, Trinity University, USA

Human Operator Models in Constructive Simulations: A Review
D.G. Hoagland, Wright State University, USA
S. Narayanan, Air Force Research Lab, USA

Domain-Relevant Performance Analysis in Human-in-the-Loop Discrete-Event Simulations
Ling Rothrock, Wright State University, USA

Socio-Technical Model of Complexity, Ambiguity and Emergency in Team Situation Awareness
Tetsuo Sawaragi, K. Murasawa, Kyoto University, Japan

A Conflict of Metaphors: Modeling the Planning Process
Michael Cox, Wright State University, USA