Dr Timothy Ballard MAPS
Timothy’s goal as a researcher is to conduct research that both advances theory and has practical impact. Tim’s main areas of interest are decision-making, motivation and performance. A core aim of his work is understanding how people make decisions in dynamic, complex and uncertain environments. Tim’s research program combines both experimental and mathematical modelling approaches to uncover the general principles at the core of these processes. He uses this knowledge to achieve practical outcomes such as by enhancing the capacity and safety of unmanned aerial systems operation, facilitating tactical decision-making in military contexts, and improving climate-change mitigation practices among industry and government.
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