P. Robert Duimering
Scholar

P. Robert Duimering

Google Scholar ID: OZ8YYZMAAAAJ
Department of Management Science and Engineering, University of Waterloo
Socio-technical systemsCommunicationProblem-solvingOrganizationsGroups
Citations & Impact
All-time
Citations
236
 
H-index
8
 
i10-index
7
 
Publications
20
 
Co-authors
0
 
Resume
Academic Achievements
  • 2010, 2020 Faculty of Engineering Distinguished Performance Award; 2011 University of Waterloo Outstanding Performance Award; Published multiple papers in fields such as Design Science, Design Studies, etc.
Research Experience
  • As an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, he conducts research involving field studies to investigate design decision-making, product development, and communication and coordination in organizations. Laboratory experiments are used to explore individual and group problem solving, decision-making under subjective probability, and other aspects of human communication and cognition. Recent work includes using machine learning/AI to model complex decision problems and studying the behavioral effects of these tools.
Education
  • 1988, Bachelor's, Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo; 1991, Master's, Management Sciences, University of Waterloo; 1998, Doctorate, Management Sciences, University of Waterloo.
Background
  • Research interests include social and behavioural aspects of technical systems, collaborative problem solving, communication & cognition in organizations, design & product development. His work focuses on investigating design decision-making, product development, as well as communication and coordination in organizations.