Steven Mallam is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Technology and Maritime Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway. He obtained his PhD in Human Factors from Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden) and a Master of Science specializing in work safety and ergonomics from Memorial University of Newfoundland (Canada). Steven is passionate about scientific communication, with his teaching and research focusing on improving human performance in complex work systems.

Steven’s primary research interests involve the analysis and optimization of end-users and their work processes within complex socio-technical systems. Particularly, he is interested in utilizing advanced technologies to enhance knowledge mobilization and pedagogics of individuals and teams. Steven has experience performing Human Factors and Ergonomics research in interdisciplinary projects within a variety of industries, including maritime transport, commercial fishing, offshore oil and gas, and aviation.

Research areas
Maritime Human Factors; Ergonomics; Participatory Practices; Human-Centred Design; Knowledge Transfer; Training and Assessment; Work Environment; Safety

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  1. Nordby, K., Mallam, S. C. & Lützhöft, M. Open user interface architecture for digital multivendor ship bridge systems. WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs, 1-22. DOI: 10.1007/s13437-019-00168-w
     
  2.  Renganayagalu, S. K., Mallam, S. C., Nazir, S., Ernstsen, J., & Haavardtun, P. (2019). Impact of simulation fidelity on student self-efficacy and perceived skill development in maritime training, Paper presented at TransNav, Gdynia, Poland.
     
  3. Mallam, S. C., Nazir, S., Renganayagalu, S. K., Ernstsen, J., Veie, S. & Edwinson, A. E. (2019).Design of Experiment Comparing Users of Virtual Reality Head-Mounted Displays and Desktop Computers. In: Bagnara S., Tartaglia R., Albolino S., Alexander T., Fujita Y. (eds). Proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018). IEA 2018. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 822, pp. 240-249. Springer, Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-96077-7_25
     
  4. Mallam, S. C., Nazir, S., Sharma, A. & Veie, S. (2019). Perspectives on Autonomy – Exploring Future Applications and Implications for Safety Critical Domains. In: Bagnara S., Tartaglia R., Albolino S., Alexander T., Fujita Y. (eds). Proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018). IEA 2018. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 82, pp. 396-405. Springer, Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-96080-7_47
     
  5. Sharma, A., Nazir, S., Wiig, A. C., Sellberg, C., Imset, M. & Mallam S. (2019). Computer Supported Collaborative Learning as an Intervention for Maritime Education and Training. In: Nazir S., Teperi AM., Polak-Sopińska A. (eds). Advances in Human Factors in Training, Education, and Learning Sciences. AHFE 2018. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 785, pp. 3-12. Springer, Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-93882-0_1
     
  6. Ernstsen, J., Musharraf, M., Mallam, S., Nazir, S. & Veitch, B. (2018). Bayesian Network for Assessing Performance in Complex Navigation – A Conceptual Model. In Proceedings of the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society 62nd Annual Meeting, 62(1), 1751-1755. DOI:10.1177/1541931218621396
     
  7. Ahola, M., Murto, P. & Mallam, S. (2018). When people are the mission of a ship—design and user research in the marine industry. In: Kujala, P., Lu, L. (Eds.), Marine Design XIII, Volume 1: Proceedings of the 13th International Marine Design Conference (IMDC 2018), June 10-14, 2018, Helsinki, Finland: CRC Press. ISBN: 978-1-138-34069-5
     
  8. de Vries, L., Costa, N., Hogström, P. & Mallam, S. (2017). Designing for safe operations: promoting a human-centred approach to complex vessel design. Ships and Offshore Structures, 1-8. DOI: 10.1080/17445302.2017.1302637
     
  9. Mallam, S. C., Lundh, M. & MacKinnon, S. N. (2017). Integrating Participatory Practices in Ship Design & Construction. Ergonomics in Design, 25(2), 4-11. DOI: 10.1177/1064804616684406
     
  10. Mallam, S. C., Lundh, M. & MacKinnon, S. N. (2017). Evaluating a digital ship design tool prototype: Designers’ perceptions of novel ergonomics software. Applied Ergonomics, 59(Part A), 19-26. DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2016.08.026
     
  11. Mallam, S. C., Lundh, M. & MacKinnon, S. N. (2016). Supporting Participatory Practices in Ship Design and Construction – Challenges and Opportunities. In Proceedings of the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society 60th Annual Meeting, 60(1), 1004-1008. DOI: 10.1177/1541931213601233
     
  12. Mallam, S. C. & Lundh, M. (2016). The Physical Work Environment & End-User Requirements: Investigating Marine Engineering Officers Operational Demands & Ship Design. Work, 54(4), 989-1000. DOI: 10.3233/WOR-162365
     
  13. Lundh, M., Mallam, S. & MacKinnon, S. (2016). A General Arrangements Visualization Approach to Improve Ships’ Design and Optimize Operator Performance. In Proceedings of COMPIT 2016: The 15th International Conference on Computer Applications and Information Technology in the Maritime Industries, May 9th-11th, 2016, Lecce, Italy.
     
  14. Mallam, S. C., Lundh, M. & MacKinnon, S. N. (2015). Integrating Human Factors & Ergonomics in Large-Scale Engineering Projects: Investigating a Practical Approach for Ship Design.International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 50, 62-72. DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2015.09.007
     
  15. de Vries, L., Costa, N., Hogström, P. & Mallam, S. (2015). Overcoming the challenges of integration of Human-centred Design within the Naval Architecture ship design process. InProceedings 19th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, August 9th-14th, 2015, Melbourne, Australia.
     
  16. Mallam, S. C., Small, G. R. & MacKinnon, S. N. (2014). Immersion Suit Donning in Dynamic Environments: Implications for Design, Construction & Use. TransNav: The International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation, 8(3), 429-437. DOI: 10.12716/1001.08.03.15
     
  17. Mallam, S. C. & Lundh, M. (2014). Conceptual Ship Design, General Arrangement & Integration of the Human Element: A Proposed Framework for the Engine Department Work Environment. In Proceedings: 46th Nordic Ergonomics Society Conference (Vol. II, pp. 829-834), August 17th-20th, 2014, Copenhagen, Denmark
     
  18. Mallam, S. C. & Lundh, M. (2013). Ship Engine Control Room Design: Analysis of Current Human Factors & Ergonomics Regulations & Future Directions. In Proceedings of the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society 57th Annual Meeting, 57(1), 521-525. DOI: 10.1177/1541931213571112
  19. Lundh, M., Blomé, M., Mallam, S. & Paraïso, J. (2013). Visualising design problems and solutions of workstations on ships. In V. G. Duffy (Ed), Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics, and Risk Management. Human Body Modeling and Ergonomics(Vol. 8026, pp. 252-260). Berlin, Heidelberg, Germany: Springer-Verlag. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-39182-8_30
     
  20. Mallam, S. C., Small, G. R. & MacKinnon, S. N. (2012). Donning Time of Marine Abandonment Immersion Suits Under Simulated Evacuation Conditions. Journal of Ocean Technology, 7(3): 45-59. ISSN: 1718-3200
     
  21. Mallam, S., Lundh, M. & Smith, J. (2012). Left in the Dark: Introducing Mandatory Human Factors Regulations in Engine Control Room Design on Ships. In Proceedings of the 30th Annual European Conference Human Decision-Making and Manual Control, 19(1), 41-48. ISSN: 1866-721X
     
  22. Lundh, M., Mallam, S. C., Smith, J., Veitch, B., Billard, R., Patterson, A. & MacKinnon, S. N. (2012). Virtual Creative Tool: Next Generation’s Simulator. Maritime Simulation (MARSIM) 2012: International Marine Simulator Forum, April 23rd-27th, 2012, Singapore, Republic of Singapore.
     
  23. Mallam, S. C. & MacKinnon, S. N. (2011). The Effect of Hand Immersion in 4°C Water on the Performance of Helicopter Evacuation and Survival Tasks. In Proceedings of Ergoship 2011: 1stConference on Maritime Human Factors, September 14th-16th, 2011, Gothenburg, Sweden.
     
  24. Mallam, S. C., Small, G. R. & MacKinnon, S. N. (2011). Donning Time of Marine Abandonment Immersion Suits Under Simulated Evacuation Conditions. In Proceedings of Ergoship 2011: 1stConference on Maritime Human Factors, September 14th-16th, 2011, Gothenburg, Sweden.

 

Current projects         

Title

Year

Funding

Duration 

Innovating Maritime Training Simulators using Virtual and Augmented Reality
(InnoTraining)

2017

Research Council of Norway

4 years

OpenBridge Design System (ODES)

2019

Research Council of Norway 

4 years
Enhancing Human Performance in Complex Sociotechnical Systems (ENHANCE) 2019 Horizon 2020 RISE
(EUROPEAN UNION)		 4 years