Christian Hoyos, Ph.D.
About Christian Hoyos, Ph.D.
Christian Hoyos, Ph.D., is a Managing Scientist specializing in Human Factors, with extensive experience in user testing, research design, and data analysis. He holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Northwestern University and has worked in various roles related to human behavior and performance.
Current Role at Exponent
Christian Hoyos serves as the Managing Scientist in the Human Factors division at Exponent. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's focus on human behavior and performance. Prior to this role, he was a Senior Scientist in the same division from 2020 to 2022. His work involves applying insights from human factors to enhance product safety and usability.
Education and Expertise
Christian Hoyos has an extensive educational background in psychology. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and French Studies from Wesleyan University, completing his studies in 2011. He then pursued a Master's and a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology at Northwestern University, achieving his Ph.D. in 2017. His expertise includes user testing, research design, data analysis, consumer product safety, and child development.
Previous Experience at Northwestern University
Before joining Exponent, Christian Hoyos worked at Northwestern University in various capacities. He served as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2011 to 2017, where he engaged in research related to cognitive psychology. He briefly held the position of Research Associate in 2017 for two months, further enhancing his experience in academic research.
Professional Skills and Specializations
Christian Hoyos possesses a range of professional skills relevant to human factors research. His competencies include user testing, research and survey design, and data analysis. He is experienced in project management, particularly in projects that focus on human behavior and performance, which are critical in ensuring product safety and effectiveness.
Published Work and Contributions
As a published scientist, Christian Hoyos has contributed to the field of human factors through various research initiatives. His work aims to generate insights and solutions that improve understanding of human behavior, particularly in relation to consumer product safety and child development. He maintains a personal website where his work and contributions can be explored.