Congratulations to Chao Wang, who successfully defended his thesis titled “Impact of Car-Cabin Environmental Parameters on Driving Performance: A Multimodal Approach” on April 12. Chao’s PhD thesis investigates the intricate relationship between Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and human cognitive performance, particularly within in-car environments. His research comprises three projects: a literature review on the effects of air quality, lighting, and thermal environments on cognition; a study on the impact of in-car CO2 levels and body odors using electroencephalography (EEG), functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), and other physiological measurements; and an examination of the Hue-Heat Hypothesis, highlighting how temperature and lighting interact to affect cognitive performance during driving. This work aims to enhance driving safety and optimize in-car environments, providing detailed insights into physiological responses under various conditions. In July, Chao will start a Postdoctoral position at Harvard Medical School!
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