Shi Cao (pronounced like SHER TSAO) studies human factors and ergonomics using both experiment and computational simulation methods. His current research focuses on modeling human performance and mental workload in complex human-machine interactions and developing cognitive engineering tools and innovative interfaces for quantitative human factors analysis and human performance optimization.He has ongoing research in the areas of (1) Human factors and cognitive ergonomics (e.g., driving, aviation);(2) Human performance and mental workload modeling, cognitive modeling;(3) Human-computer interaction, application of augmented and virtual reality.https://uwaterloo.ca/systems-design-engineering/profile/s34cao