Human Factors and Performance in Critical Environments

Dates: May 12-14
Duration: 3 Days (24 hours of in-person group training)
Location: On site - Campus ISAE-SUPAERO - 10 avenue Marc Pélegrin 31400 Toulouse
Price: 800€ ex. VAT (960€ inc. VAT)

Class size: minimum 5, maximum 10 participants.

Discover how human performance impacts space missions with this immersive training program. Whether you're an engineer, researcher, healthcare professional, or simply passionate about space, this course offers actionable insights into optimizing human-system interactions in complex environments.

Why Attend?

  • Learn from leading experts in aeronautics, cognitive science, and space systems design.

  • Gain practical experience through case studies and hands-on exercises.

  • Enhance your understanding of physiological and cognitive monitoring tools.

  • Develop critical thinking skills to solve real-world challenges in space missions.

Expert Instructors

  • Vsevolod Peysakhovich: Lecturer and researcher in neuroergonomics and human factors at ISAE-SUPAERO – An aeronautical engineer and PhD in information sciences, Vsevolod Peysakhovich is an expert in complex systems, human-machine interaction, and human factors, with strong experience in both academic research and industrial projects.

  • Frédéric Dehais: Professor at ISAE-SUPAERO, Frédéric Dehais is an expert in neuroergonomics and brain-computer interfaces. He studies the effects of stress on flight performance and co-founded HINFACT, a company dedicated to optimized pilot training.

  • Stéphanie Lizy-Destrez: Trainer and course designer – Professor at ISAE-SUPAERO and co-founder of the Spaceflight Institute, expert in space systems design, exploration trajectories, and crewed station architecture.

Who Should Attend?

Professionals working in high-stakes operational or decision-making environments, such as the aerospace, space, defense, healthcare, energy, and crisis management sectors. Also intended for engineers, researchers, or executives undergoing career transitions who wish to acquire key skills in human factors and performance in critical contexts.

Prerequisites

Scientific bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Teaching method

Active learning approach.
A combination of theoretical lectures, practical work, and case studies drawn from industrial and operational contexts (experimental design, real-world scenario analysis, and industrial feedback).

Academic coordinator
Stéphanie LIZY-DESTREZ – s.lizy-destrez@spaceflightinstitute.com

Administrative and technical support
Ugo BONNET – +33 6 19 15 25 79 – u.bonnet@spaceflightinstitute.com

Professional objectives

  1. Understand and analyze the impacts of human factors on the performance and safety of aerospace systems.

  2. Master the tools and methodologies for physiological and cognitive monitoring to assess human performance.

  3. Develop a scientific and pragmatic approach to the design and analysis of human-system interactions.

Content

  • Understanding human factors in critical environments (stress, cognitive overload, ergonomics, etc.)

  • Analysis of accidents and incidents in aerospace to identify improvement opportunities

  • Mastery of physiological and cognitive monitoring tools (eye-tracking, biometric sensors, etc.)

  • Contributions of cognitive science and neuroergonomics to optimize decision-making and human-machine coupling

  • Application to human spaceflight challenges: launcher, module, and station architectures, and the impact of extreme environments

Secure Your Spot

Only 10 spots available. Reserve now to enhance your career in space and human factors engineering.

Admission requirements

Meet the prerequisites.
A pre-training multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ) will be conducted to adapt the content and training approach.

Assessment

Attendance Tracking during the session.
Pre-assessment test on the first day to check prerequisites. Learning assessment is performed during the session via quizzes after each theory module and evaluation of practical exercises.

We offer individualized touch points during the program and a follow-up interview with the trainee after 3 months, to assess the benefit of the training on the professional objective targeted, and to provide support.

Accessibility and Adaptation for People with Disabilities

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all individuals, including people with disabilities. People with disabilities may have specific needs for training, and we do our utmost to make our training programs accessible. If you have specific needs or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us, and we will be happy to accommodate you!

Disability support contact : Magali DOURY - magali.doury@d-cisif.fr

Certification on completion of training

At the end of the course, participants will receive a training certificate, confirming the skills and knowledge acquired during the course. 

Teaching resources

Slide decks and exercise materials.
Practical simulations and use of eye-tracking and electrocardiography tools.
Documented case studies.
Trainee resources will be available online.

Technical resources

Use of Moodle and Wooclap platforms.

Personal equipment required

Note-taking materials.
Mobile phone.