Rob Duimering, PhD, PEng

My research investigates social and behavioural aspect of technical systems, as well as communication, information processing, and cognition in groups and organizations. With my students and colleagues, I have used field studies to investigate design decision-making, product development, and communication and coordination in organizations. We have also used lab experiments to investigate individual and group problem solving, decision-making under subjective probability, and other aspects of human communication and cognition. Recent work investigates the use of machine learning/AI to model complex decision problems, as well as the behavioural effects of these tools.

• Social/Behavioural Aspects of Technical Systems
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Communication & Cognition in Organizations
• Design & Product Development

• 1998, Doctorate, Management Sciences, University of Waterloo
• 1991, Master's, Management Sciences, University of Waterloo
• 1988, Bachelor's, Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo

• 2010, 2020 Faculty of Engineering Distinguished Performance Award
• 2011 University of Waterloo Outstanding Performance Award