Patrick Cullen
About Patrick Cullen
Patrick Cullen is a Technical Specialist at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2020, focusing on human-machine interface strategies for autonomous and driver assistance technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology and has extensive experience in technical writing and research design.
Work at Navistar
Patrick Cullen has been employed at Navistar Inc since 2020 as a Technical Specialist. In this role, he conducts vehicle- and component-level validation testing for human-machine interface designs. He leads the development of strategies for human-machine interfaces, particularly focusing on autonomous and driver assistance technologies. Additionally, he is responsible for planning and managing customer clinics and user evaluations to improve user experience in Navistar vehicles. Prior to his current position, he served as a Senior Project Engineer - Human Machine Interface at Navistar from 2019 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Cullen holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Experimental Psychology (Behavioral Neuroscience) from Kent State University, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in the same field from Kent State University between 2008 and 2011. His undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles, completed from 2005 to 2007. His academic background supports his expertise in technical writing, research, and experimental design.
Background
Before joining Navistar, Patrick Cullen worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee from 2013 to 2017. He also served as a Human Factors Scientist at Exponent from 2017 to 2019 in the Greater Chicago Area. His early career included positions as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at UCLA from 2005 to 2008 and as a Graduate Student at Kent State University from 2008 to 2013. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in research methodologies and human factors.
Achievements
Patrick Cullen has demonstrated a strong ability to thrive in high-paced, collaborative environments. His work focuses on producing actionable data through targeted research, which is essential for developing user experience strategies. His experience in conducting validation testing and user evaluations has contributed to enhancing the user experience in vehicle technologies at Navistar. His background in human-machine interface design and human factors science has positioned him as a key contributor to advancements in autonomous and driver assistance technologies.