Dr. Ann Williamson

Biography

Professor Ann Williamson's research area is human factors, primarily focusing on related areas such as the effects of fatigue and the role of human error in injury and safety. She has a significant track record in research on safety, particularly in the contexts of workplace and road safety. Prior to her tenure at the University of New South Wales, she worked as a Research Scientist at the NSW Government Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Health. She later moved to the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety, where she served as Principal Research Scientist and Head of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Unit. During this time, Ann developed a reputation for her work across various areas of injury prevention, especially focusing on the effects of long working hours and fatigue in long-distance road transport. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of behavior that leads to injury and the neurobehavioural effects of exposure to workplace hazards. At the University of New South Wales, she established the NSW Injury Risk Management Research Centre, serving as Deputy Director. Ann has published extensively in scientific literature and has been an invited speaker at a wide range of national and international conferences, as well as an invited member of several government committees focusing on road and workplace safety.

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