An D. Nguyen

Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Truman State University, her Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Cognitive Science from Johns Hopkins University. She has over six years of experience conducting behavioral studies with human subjects to understand their cognitive abilities.

Dr. Nguyen specializes in assessing human factors issues across a range of litigative and research-based projects. In evaluating warnings, labels, and instructions, she leverages her cognitive science expertise to go beyond surface-level assessments. She studies the intricacies of how individuals interpret and process linguistic information, ensuring that communication elements align with human cognition principles. Dr. Nguyen’s work also extends to investigating cognitive aspects related to incidents such as slip/trip/fall, product misuses, and vehicle accidents. Her analyses encompass various factors, including visual perception, environmental cues, attention, and individual expectations.

Active in her professional community, Dr. Nguyen is a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) and the HFES Forensic Technical Group. She is also associated with the Linguistics Society of America.