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Ling Rothrock

Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator

Affiliation(s):

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

343A Leonhard Building

lxr28@psu.edu

814-865-7241

Personal or Departmental Website

Research Areas:

Human Factors/Ergonomics

Interest Areas:

Human-machine systems, Human factors in engineering.

 
 

 

Education

  • BS, Applied Mathematics, Florida Institute of Technology, 1990
  • MS, Industrial Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1992
  • Ph D, Industrial Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1995

Publications

Books

  • Ling Rothrock and S. Narayanan, 2011, Human-in-the-loop Simulations: Methods and Practice, Springer-Verlag, London

Journal Articles

  • Liza S. Rovniak, Jay Cho, Andris Freivalds, Lan Kong, Marielena De Araujo-Greecher, Melissa Bopp, Christopher N. Sciamanna and Ling Rothrock, 2022, "Effects of Desk Pedaling Work Rate on Concurrent Work Performance among Physically Inactive Adults: A Randomized Experiment", Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 55, (1), pp. 20-31
  • Chao Shi and Ling Rothrock, 2022, "Validating an abnormal situation prediction model for smart manufacturing in the oil refining industry", Applied Ergonomics, 101
  • Ling Rothrock, Aaron Abraham, Allison Graf, Mina Rodopman, Dan N andld, , 2021, "Aiding Decision Makers to Reopening of Places of Worship", Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries, 31, (4), pp. 349-359
  • Chao Shi, Benjamin Noah, Ling Rothrock, Jung-Hyu andim, , 2021, "Potential benefits of eye tracking within process control monitoring tasks", Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries, 31, (3), pp. 316-326
  • Eunsik Kim, Ling Rothrock and Andris Freivalds, 2020, "The Impact of Gamification on the Motivation and Performance of Engineering Students Through the Lens of Self-Determination Theory", International Journal of Engineering Education, 36, (3), pp. 14
  • Eunsik Kim, Ling Rothrock and Andris Freivalds, 2018, "An Empirical Study on the Impact of Lab Gamification on Engineering Students' Satisfaction and Learning", International Journal of Engineering Education, 34, (1), pp. 15
  • Kasin Ransikarbum, Namhun Kim, Sangho Ha, Richard A. Wysk and Ling Rothrock, 2017, "A Highway-Driving System Design Viewpoint using an Agent-based Modeling of an Affordance-based Finite State Automata", IEEE Access, pp. 12
  • Benjamin Noah, Jingwen Li and Ling Rothrock, 2017, "An Evaluation of Touchscreen versus Keyboard/Mouse Interaction for Large Screen Process Control Displays", Applied Ergonomics, 64, pp. 1-13
  • Jung Hyup Kim, Ling Rothrock, Anand Tharanathan and Hari Thiruvengada, 2016, "Applying fuzzy linear regression to understand metacognitive judgments in a human-in-the loop simulation environment", IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, 46, (3), pp. 360-369
  • N. A. Stanton, Ling Rothrock, Catherine Harvey and Linda J. Sorensen, 2015, "Investigating Information Processing Performance of Different Command Team Structures in the NATO Problem Space", Ergonomics, 58, (12), pp. 22
  • N. A. Stanton, Ling Rothrock, Catherine Harvey and Linda J. Sorensen, 2015, "Investigating Performance of Command Team Structures in the NATO Problem Space", IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, 45, (6), pp. 11
  • Benjamin Noah, Jung-Hyup Kim, Ling Rothrock and Anand Tharanathan, 2014, "Evaluating Alternate Visualization Techniques for Overview Displays in Process Control", IIE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 2, (3-4), pp. 152-168
  • Ling Rothrock and Peter Bullemer, 2014, "Human Factors in Advanced Applications for Process Control", IIE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 2, (3-4), pp. 119-120
  • Gretchen A. Macht, David A Nembhard, Jung Hyup Kim and Ling Rothrock, 2014, "Structural Models of Extraversion, Communication, and Team Performance", International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 44, (1), pp. 82-91
  • Jung Hyup Kim, Ling Rothrock and Jason Laberge, 2014, "Using Signal Detection Theory and Time Window-based Human-in-the-Loop Simulation as a Tool for Assessing the Effectiveness of Different Qualitative Shapes in Continuous Monitoring Tasks", Applied Ergonomics, 44, pp. 82-91
  • Jaekoo Joo, Namhun Kim, Richard A Wysk, Ling Rothrock, Young-Jun Son and Yeong-Gwang Oh, 2013, "Agent-based Simulation of Affordance-based Human Behaviors in Emergency Evacuation", Simulation Modelling, Practice and Theory, 32, pp. 99-115
  • Chen-Yang Cheng, Tanna Pugh, Ling Rothrock and Vittal Prabhu, 2012, "Enterprise Transformation to Enable University-Industry Collaboration: A Case Study in Complexity and Usability", Service Science, 4, (1), pp. 55-68
  • Ling Rothrock, Richard A Wysk, N. Kim, D. Shin and Young-Jun Son, 2011, "20th ICPR: A Formalism for Human-Machine Cooperative Systems", International Journal of Production Research, 49, (14), pp. 4263-4273
  • Michael Barnes, Patricia McDermott, Shaun Hutchins and Ling Rothrock, 2011, "Framing, Loss Aversion and Visualization of Risk for a Dynamic Simulation", Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, 5, (3), pp. 294-308
  • Jungmok Ma, Namhun Kim and Ling Rothrock, 2011, "Performance Assessment in an Interactive Call Center Workforce Simulation", Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 19, pp. 227-238
  • Samuel A. Oyewole, Joel M Haight, Andris Freivalds, David J Cannon and Ling Rothrock, 2010, "Statistical evaluation and analysis of safety intervention in the determination of an effective resource allocation strategy", Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 23, (5), pp. 585-593
  • Jeonghwan Jin, Ling Rothrock, Patricia McDermott and Michael Barnes, 2010, "Using Analytic Hierarchy Process to Examine Judgment Consistency in a Complex Multi-Attribute Task", IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Part A, 40, (5), pp. 1105-1115
  • Sungsoon Park, Gary Bolton, Ling Rothrock and Jeannette Brosig, 2010, "Toward an Interdisciplinary Perspective of Training Intervention for Negotiations: Develop Strategic Negotiation Support Contents", Decision Support Systems, 49, pp. 213-221
  • Ling Rothrock, Ayala Cohen, Jing Yin, Hari Thiruvengada and Inbal Nahum-Shani, 2009, "Analyses of Team Performance in a Dynamic Task Environment", Applied Ergonomics, 40, (4), pp. 699-706
  • N. Kim, D. Shin, Richard A Wysk and Ling Rothrock, 2009, "Using finite state automata (FSA) for formal modelling of affordances in human-machine cooperative manufacturing systems", International Journal of Production Research, 48, (5), pp. 1303-1320
  • Sungsoon Park and Ling Rothrock, 2007, "Systematic Analysis of Framing Bias in Missile Defense: Implications toward Visualization Design", European Journal of Operational Research, 182, pp. 1383-1398
  • Timothy W Simpson, Mary I Frecker, Russell R Barton and Ling Rothrock, 2007, "Graphical and Text-based Design Interfaces for Parameter Design of an I-Beam, Desk Lamp, Aircraft Wing, and Job Shop Manufacturing System", Engineering with Computers, 23, pp. 93-107
  • Bertan Altuntas, Richard A Wysk and Ling Rothrock, 2007, "A Formal Approach to Include a Human Material Handler in a CIM System", International Journal of Production Research, 45, (9), pp. 1953-1971
  • Timothy W Simpson, Kimberly Barron, Ling Rothrock, Mary I Frecker, Russell R Barton and Chris Ligetti, 2007, "Impact of Response Delay and Training on User Performance with Text-Based and Graphical User Interfaces for Engineering Design", Research in Engineering Design, 18, pp. 49-65
  • Hari Thiruvengada and Ling Rothrock, 2007, "Time Window-based Performance Measures: A Framework to Measure Team Performance in Dynamic Environments", Cognition, Technology & Work, 9, (2), pp. 99-108
  • D. Shin, R.A. Wysk and Ling Rothrock, 2006, "Formal Model of Human Material-Handling Tasks for Control of Manufacturing Systems", IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Part A, 36, (4), pp. 685-696
  • Dongmin Shin, Richard A Wysk and Ling Rothrock, 2006, "A Formal Control-Theoretic Model of Human-Automation Interactive Manufacturing System Control", International Journal of Production Research, 44, (20), pp. 4273-4295
  • Dongmin Shin, Richard A Wysk and Ling Rothrock, 2006, "An Investigation of a Human Material Handler on Part Flow in Automated Manufacturing", IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part A, 36, (1, Special Issue on Advances in Heterogeneous and Complex System Integration), pp. 123-135
  • Jing Yin and Ling Rothrock, 2006, "A Rule-based Lens Model", International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 36, (5), pp. 499-509
  • Ling Rothrock, Kimberly Barron, Timothy W Simpson, Mary I Frecker, Chris Ligetti and Russell R Barton, 2005, "Applying the proximity compatibility and the control-display compatibility principles to engineering design interfaces", Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 16, (1), pp. 61-81
  • Ling Rothrock, Craig M. Harvey and John Burns, 2005, "A Theoretical Framework and Quantitative Architecture to Assess Team Task Complexity in Dynamic Environments", Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 6, (2), pp. 157-172
  • D.W. Repperger and Ling Rothrock, 2005, "Using GA-based Intelligent Control Means to Enhance Human-Machine Interfaces", The International Journal of Intelligent Automation and Soft Computing (AutoSoft), 11, (2), pp. 123-140
  • Ling Rothrock, K.S. Prasad, C. Harvey and S. Narayanan, 2004, "A configurable telerobotics system for human factors education and research", International Journal of Modelling and Simulation, 24, (4), pp. 239-249
  • Ling Rothrock and A. Kirlik, 2003, "Inferring rule-based strategies in dynamic judgment tasks: toward a noncompensatory formulation of the lens model", IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part A, 33, (1), pp. 58-72
  • Ling Rothrock, R. Koubek, F. Fuchs, M. Haas and G. Salvendy, 2002, "Review and Reappraisal of Adaptive Interfaces: Toward Biologically-Inspired Paradigms", Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 3, (1), pp. 47-84
  • Ling Rothrock, 2001, "Using Time Windows to Evaluate Operator Performance", International Journal of Cognitive Ergonomics, 5, (1), pp. 1-21

Conference Proceedings

  • Snehal Dhengre and Ling Rothrock, 2022, "Understanding Worker’s Approach in a Conventional Assembly Line: An Observational Case Study Using Content and Network Analysis", IEEE, United States
  • Ling Rothrock, Aaron Abraham, Allison Graf, Mina Rodopman and Dan Nold, 2020, "Using Decision Analysis and Simulation Tools to Plan Reopening of Places of Worship", Institute of Industrial Engineers-Publisher, University Park, United States
  • Chao Shi, Ayala Cohen and Ling Rothrock, 2019, "The Influence of Textual and Graphical Information on Interface Design"
  • Chao Shi and Ling Rothrock, 2019, "An Eye-Tracking Evaluation of Visual Thesaurus Gauge Shapes"
  • Jingwen Li, Guodong Pang and Ling Rothrock, 2017, "Peer-based Gamification of Challenging Concepts in Engineering Education: Lesson Learned"
  • Chao Shi and Ling Rothrock, 2017, "Influence of Time Stress on Graphical and Textual Task Performance"
  • Benjamin Noah, Jingwen Li and Ling Rothrock, 2017, "An Evaluation of New Console Technology – Large Display – in Process Control Display"
  • Benjamin Noah and Ling Rothrock, 2015, "An Evaluation Framework for Handheld Devices within the Refinery Industry", Institute of Industrial Engineers-Publisher
  • Jung Hyup Kim, Ling Rothrock and Jason Laberge, 2015, "Arousal and performance in a process monitoring task using signal detection theory"
  • Ben Noah and Ling Rothrock, 2015, "Using eye tracking for live measures of workload in a refinery control room process monitoring task"
  • H. Yang, R. Singareddy, Ling Rothrock and S. Kumara, 2013, "VisOSA: Visualizing Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Comorbidities"
  • Jing Yin and Ling Rothrock, 2011, "An Inductive Inference Model to Elicit Noncompensatory Judgment Strategies", pp. CD-ROM
  • Namhun Kim, Jaekoo Joo, Ling Rothrock, Richard A Wysk and Young-Jun Son, 2011, "Human Behavioral Simulation using Affordance-based Agent Model", pp. CD-ROM
  • Jung Hyup Kim, Ling Rothrock, Anand Tharanathan and Hari Thiruvengada, 2011, "Investigating the Effects of Metacognition in Dynamic Control Tasks", pp. CD-ROM
  • Namhun Kim, Ling Rothrock, Richard A Wysk and Jaekoo Joo, 2010, "An Affordance-based Formalism for Modeling Human-involvement in Complex Systems for Prospective Control"
  • Lindsey Colosi, Ling Rothrock, Russell R Barton, Jeffrey Banks and Karl M Reichard, 2010, "Effects of Personnel Availability and Competency on Fleet Readiness"
  • Hari Thiruvengada, Namhun Kim, Ling Rothrock and Richard A Wysk, 2008, "A Systematic Approach for Developing a Computable Model for Gibson’s Affordance Using Finite State Automata", pp. CD-ROM
  • Namhun Kim, Dongmin Shin, Richard A Wysk and Ling Rothrock, 2008, "The Hierarchical Modeling of Human Planning Activities with Affordances Using Finite State Automata (FSA)", pp. CD-ROM
  • Hari Thiruvengada and Ling Rothrock, 2007, "Affordance-based Computational Model of Driver Behavior on Highways: A Colored Petri Net Approach"
  • Hari Thiruvengada, Damodar Bhandarkar and Ling Rothrock, 2006, "Time Windows-based Team Performance Measures: Design and Implementation", IEEE, 2
  • Hari Thiruvengada and Ling Rothrock, 2006, "HCI Implications of a Colored Petri Net Model for Gibson’s Affordance", pp. CD-ROM
  • Timothy W Simpson, P. Iyer, Ling Rothrock, Mary I Frecker, Russell R Barton, Kimberly Barron and M. Meckesheimer, 2005, "Metamodel-Driven Interfaces for Engineering Design: Impact of Delay and Problem Size on User Performance", American Inst. Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc., pp. 3198-3208
  • Jing Yin, Ling Rothrock and Alex Kirlik, 2005, "Using the Lens Model Framework to Characterize Compensatory and Noncompensatory Decision Making Strategies", pp. CD-ROM
  • Jeonghwan Jin and Ling Rothrock, 2005, "A Visualization Framework for Bounding Physical Activities – Towards a Quantification of Gibsonian-based Fields", pp. 397-401
  • Dongmin Shin and Ling Rothrock, 2005, "A Formal Model of Human-Automation Interaction", pp. CD-ROM
  • Bertan Altuntas, Richard A Wysk and Ling Rothrock, 2004, "A Formal Approach to Include A Human Material Handler in A CIM System", The Institute of Industrial Engineers, pp. 661-666
  • Ling Rothrock, Kimberly Barron, Timothy W Simpson, Mary I Frecker, Chris Ligetti and Russell R Barton, 2004, "Applying the Proximity Compatibility and the Control-Display Compatibility Principles toward Engineering Design Using Configural Interfaces", pp. 411-415
  • Kimberly Barron, Timothy W Simpson, Ling Rothrock, Mary I Frecker, Russell R Barton and Chris Ligetti, 2004, "Graphical user interfaces for engineering design: Impact of response delay and training on user performance", American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York, NY 10016-5990, United States, 3, pp. 11-20
  • Amy E. Bolton, Gwendolyn E. Campbell, Wendi L. Buff, Ling Rothrock, Damodar Bhandarkar and Urmila Kukreja, 2004, "TASP: A Flexible Alternative for Team Training and Performance Research", pp. Retrieved 6/8/06 from http://ntsa.metapress.com/ database
  • Hari Thiruvengada, Damodar Bhandarkar, Urmila Kukreja and Ling Rothrock, 2004, "TASP: A toolkit for human experimentation in a synthetic environment with a hybrid human-agent team"
  • Damodar Bhandarkar, Hari Thiruvengada, Ling Rothrock, Gwendolyn E. Campbell and Amy E. Bolton, 2004, "TASP: A Toolkit to Analyze Team Performance in a Complex Task Environment", pp. 929-934
  • Dongmin Shin, Richard A Wysk and Ling Rothrock, 2004, "Modeling and analysis of human task-performing process in manufacturing systems with human task and error classifications", American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York, NY 10016-5990, United States, 15, pp. 427-435
  • Jessica Munch and Ling Rothrock, 2003, "Modeling Human Performance in Supervisory Control: Informing Adaptive Aid Design", pp. CD-ROM
  • Patricia McDermott, Shaun Hutchins, Michael Barnes, Corey Koenecke, Doug Gillan and Ling Rothrock, 2003, "The Presentation of Risk and Uncertainty in the Context of National Missile Defense Simulations", pp. 562-567
  • Ling Rothrock and A. Kirlik, 2003, "Explorations in Modeling Human Decision Making in Dynamic Contexts", pp. 320-324
  • M. Wheatly, S. Narayanan, Richard J. Koubek, C. Harvey, Ling Rothrock, P. Smith, M. Haas and W. Nanry, 2003, "Biologically Inspired Analysis of Complex Systems: Back to Nature", Lawrence Erlbaum, 3, pp. 375-379
  • Ling Rothrock, Jose Ventura and Sungsoon Park, 2003, "An Optimization Methodology to Investigate Operator Impact on Quality of Service", pp. Retrieved 6/8/06 from http://ntsa.metapress.com/ database
  • Ling Rothrock, Sungsoon Park, Michael Barnes, Patricia McDermott, Shaun Hutchins and Doug Gillan, 2003, "Systematic Analysis of Risk Visualization Strategies for Homeland Defense", pp. 2083-2088
  • Ling Rothrock, 2002, "Adaptive Aiding Using Physiological Operator Functional State Assessment", The Dayton Area Graduate Studies Institute, pp. CD-ROM
  • Ling Rothrock and K. Ramachandran, 2002, "Use of a Configurable Telerobotics System to Measure and Model Human Supervisory Control Performance", pp. CD-ROM
  • D.W. Repperger and Ling Rothrock, 2002, "Using Genetic Algorithms to Help Design Human Machine Interface Systems", pp. CD-ROM
  • Ling Rothrock and C. Harvey, 2002, "Synthetic Task Environments for the study of collaboration in supervisory control teams"
  • D. Bejarano, Ling Rothrock and J. Warner, 2001, "Using Time Windows to Aid Situation Comprehension in a Highly Automated Control Environment", 2, pp. 972-975
  • Ling Rothrock and A. Kirlik, 2000, "The Use of Inductive Inference Models to Understand Human Performance in Supervisory Control Domains", IEEE, 2, pp. 1087-1092
  • Ling Rothrock, 2000, "Developing Performance Metrics in Pre-Deployment Systems Using the Abstraction Hierarchy", SCS, pp. 97-101
  • Ling Rothrock, 2000, "Domain-relevant Performance Analysis in Human-in-the-loop Discrete-event Simulations", Society for Computer Simulation International, pp. 652-657
  • Ling Rothrock, 1999, "Genetics-Based Inductive Inference Model to Represent Human Decision Strategies in a Supervisory Control Task", ASME Press, pp. 305-310
  • A. Kirlik, Ling Rothrock, N. Walker and A.D. Fisk, 1996, "Simple Strategies or Simple Tasks? Dynamic Decision Making in Complex Worlds", Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, pp. 184-188
  • Ling Rothrock, 1992, "Modeling Human Perceptual Decision-making Using an Artificial Neural Network", pp. II-448-452
  • Alex Kirlik and Ling Rothrock, 1991, "Constraints on neural net modeling to support display design for skilled decision-making", Publ by NASA, Washington, DC, USA, pp. 743

Research Projects

Honors and Awards

Service

Service to Penn State:

  • Academic Leadership and Support Work, Evaluator, Applications Reviewer, Schreyer Honors College, 2020 - 2020

Service to External Organizations:

  • Participation in or Service to Professional and Learned Societies, Member, International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), Technical Committee, June 2014
  • Organizing Conferences and Service on Conference Committees, Committee Member, Program Committee Member, SIMULTECH International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications, February 2011
  • Participation in Community Affairs, Board Member, Elder, Oakwood Presbyterian Church, 2004
  • Service to Governmental Agencies, Reviewer, National Science Foundation, January 2004
 


 

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