Dr. Joseph B. Lyons, a member of the scientific and professional cadre of senior executives, is the Senior Scientist for Human-Machine Teaming, 711th Human Performance Wing, Human Effectiveness Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. He serves as the principal scientific authority and independent researcher in the research, development, adaptation, and application of Human-Machine Teaming.
Dr. Lyons began his career with the Air Force in 2005 in the Human Effectiveness Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Dr. Lyons has served as a thought leader for the Department of Defense in the areas of trust in autonomy and Human-Machine Teaming. Dr. Lyons has published over 100 technical publications including 64 journal articles in outlets focused on human factors, human-machine interaction, applied psychology, robotics, and organizational behavior. Dr. Lyons also served as co-editor for the 2020 book, Trust in Human-Robot Interaction. Dr. Lyons is an AFRL Fellow, a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and a Fellow of the Society for Military Psychologists. Prior to assuming his current position, Dr. Lyons served as a Program Officer for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and was a Principal Research Psychologist within the Human Effectiveness Directorate.
EDUCATION
2000 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
2003 Master of Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
2005 Doctor of Philosophy, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
CAREER CHRONOLOGY
1. September 2005–November 2006, Research Psychologist, Logistics Readiness Branch, Human Effectiveness Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
2. November 2006–April 2011, Team Lead, Organizational Effectiveness, Human Effectiveness Directorate, AFRL, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
3. April 2011–August 2013, Program Officer, Trust and Influence, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, AFRL, Arlington, Va.
4. August 2013–August 2018, Technical Advisor, Human Trust and Interaction Branch, Human Effectiveness Directorate, AFRL, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
5. August 2018–July 2021, Core Research Area Lead, Collaborative Interfaces and Teaming, Human Effectiveness Directorate, AFRL, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
6. July 2021–September 2023, Principal Research Psychologist, Human Effectiveness Directorate, AFRL, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
7. September 2023–present, Senior Scientist for Human-Machine Teaming, 711th Human Performance Wing, AFRL, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
AWARDS AND HONORS
2023, Editorial Board Member, Human Factors
2022–present, Editorial Board Member, Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making
2021, Fellow, Air Force Research Laboratory
2021, Exemplary Civilian Service Award
2020, Fellow, American Psychological Association
2020, Fellow, Society for Military Psychology
2017, OSD Laboratory Scientist of the 3rd Quarter
2016, Best Article in Ergonomics in Design (EID)
2016, Best paper in session - Automation Track Digital Avionics Systems Conference
2015–2022, Associate Editor, Military Psychology
2014–2018, Editor-in-Chief, The Military Psychologist
2011, Air Force Civilian Achievement Award
2007, Top Poster Award Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology
1998, Distinguished Graduate, Air Force Technical Training
1998, Honor Graduate, Basic Military Training
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
American Psychological Association, Fellow
Society for Military Psychology, Fellow
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Member
2005–2012, Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Member
(Current as of January 2024)