Jad Atweh, Ph.D., was drawn to the University of Florida for its strong sense of community and shared commitment to impactful teaching, interdisciplinary research and human-centered systems. Atweh is an instructional assistant professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Originally from Beirut, Lebanon, he earned his doctorate in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia, where his research focused on human factors and ergonomics, with an emphasis on improving how teams interact with technology in high-stakes, complex systems.
His work combines eye tracking, nonlinear dynamical systems methods and cognitive systems engineering. He applies these tools to design better and smarter displays that support team coordination, situation awareness and decision-making across complex domains such as unmanned aerial vehicle systems, driving, healthcare and space operations.
Atweh teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in human factors and ergonomics, systems design and occupational safety. He integrates state-of-the-art teaching pedagogy into the classroom, holds over 10 teaching certificates and conducts research in engineering education to enhance student learning and engagement.
His awards include the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, Best Paper Awards, Academic Excellence Award, and the Stephanie Guerlain Outstanding Graduate Award in Human-Technology Interaction. He is passionate about contributing to a department that values human-centered systems, supports faculty development and encourages work that spans traditional academic boundaries.