Krysta Chauncey
About Krysta Chauncey
Krysta Chauncey is a Principal Researcher and Team Lead at Motional, where she focuses on enhancing human decision-making and task performance through research. With extensive experience in cognitive science and human-computer interaction, she has held various research roles across multiple organizations since 2002.
Current Role at Motional
Krysta Chauncey serves as a Principal Researcher and Team Lead at Motional, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads research projects aimed at enhancing human decision-making and task performance, particularly in the context of automation and robotics. Her work focuses on designing research methodologies that align with various business and product goals, contributing to the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology.
Previous Experience in Research and Development
Prior to her current role, Chauncey accumulated extensive experience in research and development across various organizations. She worked as a Cognitive Scientist at Charles River Analytics from 2018 to 2022, and as a Senior Member of Technical Staff at Draper from 2016 to 2018. Her earlier roles included positions as a User Experience Researcher at Fidelity Investments and a Usability Specialist at Continuum, where she focused on enhancing user experience through research.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Chauncey holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from Tufts University, where she also completed her M.S. in the same field. She earned a Certificate in User Experience from Bentley University. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Duke University, where she obtained a B.A. in Linguistics, Neuroscience, and German. This diverse educational background supports her expertise in research methodologies and human-computer interaction.
Expertise in Research Methodologies
Krysta Chauncey possesses a strong background in both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Her expertise includes designing research methodologies that align with business, brand, product, and experience goals. She specializes in psychophysiology, focusing on the relationship between psychological processes and physiological responses. Chauncey is passionate about formulating research questions that yield insightful and actionable intelligence.
Teaching and Academic Contributions
Chauncey has contributed to academia through her role as an Instructor at Tufts University from 2008 to 2014. During this time, she taught courses related to her expertise in human-computer interaction and experimental psychology. Additionally, she served as a Postdoc in the Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory at Tufts University and as a Post-doctoral Associate at the National Research Council, further enhancing her academic credentials.