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Mina Saghafian

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Mina Saghafian

Researcher
Department of Design

mina.saghafian@ntnu.no
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Human Factors, Safety and Design in Safety Critical Systems

Automation and Remote Operation Technologies

PhD in Organizational Psychology

PhD topic: Immersive Visual Technology and Organizational Change -MSCA Training Network

Publications

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2025

  • Alsos, Ole Andreas; Saghafian, Mina; Veitch, Erik Aleksander; Sitompul, Taufik Akbar; Petermann, Felix-Marcel; Papachristou, Eleftherios. (2025) Mind the Kayak! Informing UX Design of Autonomous Vehicles through Edge Case Testing in the Field. Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Saghafian, Mina; Sætren, Gunhild Birgitte; Moltubakk, Stine Thordarson; Bertheussen, Lene Elisabeth; Park, Jooyoung; Alsos, Ole Andreas. (2025) Human Factors and Design Principles for Safe Remote Operations in the Petroleum Sector. Research Publishing Services
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Skogstad, Martin Rasmussen; Saghafian, Mina. (2025) Predicting Acceptance of Future Technology Through Technology Readiness, Resistance to Change and Workplace Technological Experiences. Research Publishing Services
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2024

  • Alsos, Ole Andreas; Saghafian, Mina; Veitch, Erik Aleksander; Petermann, Felix-Marcel; Sitompul, Taufik Akbar; Park, Jooyoung. (2024) Erfaringer fra prøvedriften av en selvkjørende byferge: Implikasjoner og anbefalinger for en selvkjørende fergetjeneste i Trondheim . Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Report
  • Pantelatos, Leander Spyridon; Alsos, Ole Andreas; Saghafian, Mina; Smogeli, Øyvind; St. Clair, Asun Lera. (2024) A mixed-method approach for assessing passengers’ perspectives of autonomous urban ferries. Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International (AHFE International)
    Academic article
  • Veitch, Erik Aleksander; Alsos, Ole Andreas; Saghafian, Mina; Petermann, Felix-Marcel; Sitompul, Taufik Akbar; Park, Jooyoung. (2024) Dataset on passenger acceptance during autonomous ferry public trials: Questionnaires and interviews. Data in Brief
    Academic article
  • Sætren, Gunhild Birgitte; Vaag, Jonas Rennemo; Saghafian, Mina; Wigum, Jan Petter; Helde, Roger. (2024) Teaching advanced technology (ADAS) and use of touch screens in driver training in Norway. Cognition, Technology & Work
    Academic article
  • Saghafian, Mina; Vatn, Dorthea Mathilde Kristin; Moltubakk, Stine Thordarson; Bertheussen, Lene Elisabeth; Petermann, Felix-Marcel; Johnsen, Stig Ole. (2024) Understanding automation transparency and its adaptive design implications in safety–critical systems. Safety Science
    Academic article
  • Alsos, Ole Andreas; Saghafian, Mina; Veitch, Erik; Petermann, Felix-Marcel; Sitompul, Taufik Akbar; Park, Jooyoung. (2024) Lessons learned from the trial operation of an autonomous urban passenger ferry. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives (TRIP)
    Academic article

2023

  • Pantelatos, Leander Spyridon; Saghafian, Mina; Alsos, Ole Andreas; St. Clair, Asun Lera; Smogeli, Øyvind. (2023) The Role of a Human Host Onboard of Urban Autonomous Passenger Ferries. International Academy, Research and Industry Association (IARIA)
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Vatn, Dorthea Mathilde Kristin; Johnsen, Stig Ole; Saghafian, Mina. (2023) Challenges and emerging practices in design of automation. Research Publishing Services
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Saghafian, Mina; Moltubakk, Stine Thordarson; Bertheussen, Lene Elisabeth; Vatn, Dorthea Mathilde Kristin; Johnsen, Stig Ole; Alsos, Ole Andreas. (2023) The Effectiveness of Adaptive Automation in Human-Technology Interaction. Research Publishing Services
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Wigum, Jan Petter; Sætren, Gunhild Birgitte; Helde, Roger; Saghafian, Mina; Vaag, Jonas Rennemo. (2023) Is the education of driver instructors in Norway in line with the technological development?. Research Publishing Services
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2022

  • Sætren, Gunhild Birgitte; Stenhammer, Hege Christin; Doornich, June Borge; Sørnes, Jan-Oddvar; Saghafian, Mina. (2022) Psychological Safety in Crisis Preparedness and Management Training Context. Research Publishing Services
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Saifeddine hadj sassi, Mohamed; Saghafian, Mina; Battisti, Federica; Carli, Marco. (2022) A New Model for Cognitive IVT based on IoT for Critical Safety Solutions: Firefighter Use Case. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2021

  • Saghafian, Mina; Laumann, Karin; Skogstad, Martin Rasmussen. (2021) Organizational Challenges of Development and Implementation of Virtual Reality Solution for Industrial Operation. Frontiers in Psychology
    Academic article
  • Saghafian, Mina; Sitompul, Taufik Akbar; Laumann, Karin; Sundnes, Kristina Josefin; Lindell, Rikard. (2021) Application of Human Factors in the Development Process of Immersive Visual Technologies: Challenges and Future Improvements. Frontiers in Psychology
    Academic article
  • Saghafian, Mina; Laumann, Karin; Skogstad, Martin Rasmussen. (2021) Stagewise Overview of Issues Influencing Organizational Technology Adoption and Use. Frontiers in Psychology
    Academic literature review
  • Saghafian, Mina; Grassini, Simone; Laumann, Karin; Skogstad, Martin Rasmussen. (2021) What Factors Contribute to the Perceived Usability of Virtual Reality Technology of Conservative Industrial Consumers. Springer
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Grassini, Simone; Saghafian, Mina; Thorp, Sebastian; Laumann, Karin. (2021) User Individual Characteristics and Perceived Usability in Immersive HMD VR: A Mixed Method Explorative Study. Springer
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2020

  • Saghafian, Mina; Laumann, Karin; Akhtar, Ragheeba Sadaf; Skogstad, Martin Rasmussen. (2020) The Evaluation of Virtual Reality Fire Extinguisher Training. Frontiers in Psychology
    Academic article
  • Saghafian, Mina; Gotcheva, Nadezhda; Laumann, Karin; Skogstad, Martin Rasmussen. (2020) Managerial Sense-making During Technological Changes. Research Publishing Services
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Journal publications

  • Pantelatos, Leander Spyridon; Alsos, Ole Andreas; Saghafian, Mina; Smogeli, Øyvind; St. Clair, Asun Lera. (2024) A mixed-method approach for assessing passengers’ perspectives of autonomous urban ferries. Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International (AHFE International)
    Academic article
  • Veitch, Erik Aleksander; Alsos, Ole Andreas; Saghafian, Mina; Petermann, Felix-Marcel; Sitompul, Taufik Akbar; Park, Jooyoung. (2024) Dataset on passenger acceptance during autonomous ferry public trials: Questionnaires and interviews. Data in Brief
    Academic article
  • Sætren, Gunhild Birgitte; Vaag, Jonas Rennemo; Saghafian, Mina; Wigum, Jan Petter; Helde, Roger. (2024) Teaching advanced technology (ADAS) and use of touch screens in driver training in Norway. Cognition, Technology & Work
    Academic article
  • Saghafian, Mina; Vatn, Dorthea Mathilde Kristin; Moltubakk, Stine Thordarson; Bertheussen, Lene Elisabeth; Petermann, Felix-Marcel; Johnsen, Stig Ole. (2024) Understanding automation transparency and its adaptive design implications in safety–critical systems. Safety Science
    Academic article
  • Alsos, Ole Andreas; Saghafian, Mina; Veitch, Erik; Petermann, Felix-Marcel; Sitompul, Taufik Akbar; Park, Jooyoung. (2024) Lessons learned from the trial operation of an autonomous urban passenger ferry. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives (TRIP)
    Academic article
  • Saghafian, Mina; Laumann, Karin; Skogstad, Martin Rasmussen. (2021) Organizational Challenges of Development and Implementation of Virtual Reality Solution for Industrial Operation. Frontiers in Psychology
    Academic article
  • Saghafian, Mina; Sitompul, Taufik Akbar; Laumann, Karin; Sundnes, Kristina Josefin; Lindell, Rikard. (2021) Application of Human Factors in the Development Process of Immersive Visual Technologies: Challenges and Future Improvements. Frontiers in Psychology
    Academic article
  • Saghafian, Mina; Laumann, Karin; Skogstad, Martin Rasmussen. (2021) Stagewise Overview of Issues Influencing Organizational Technology Adoption and Use. Frontiers in Psychology
    Academic literature review
  • Saghafian, Mina; Laumann, Karin; Akhtar, Ragheeba Sadaf; Skogstad, Martin Rasmussen. (2020) The Evaluation of Virtual Reality Fire Extinguisher Training. Frontiers in Psychology
    Academic article

Part of book/report

  • Alsos, Ole Andreas; Saghafian, Mina; Veitch, Erik Aleksander; Sitompul, Taufik Akbar; Petermann, Felix-Marcel; Papachristou, Eleftherios. (2025) Mind the Kayak! Informing UX Design of Autonomous Vehicles through Edge Case Testing in the Field. Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Saghafian, Mina; Sætren, Gunhild Birgitte; Moltubakk, Stine Thordarson; Bertheussen, Lene Elisabeth; Park, Jooyoung; Alsos, Ole Andreas. (2025) Human Factors and Design Principles for Safe Remote Operations in the Petroleum Sector. Research Publishing Services
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Skogstad, Martin Rasmussen; Saghafian, Mina. (2025) Predicting Acceptance of Future Technology Through Technology Readiness, Resistance to Change and Workplace Technological Experiences. Research Publishing Services
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Pantelatos, Leander Spyridon; Saghafian, Mina; Alsos, Ole Andreas; St. Clair, Asun Lera; Smogeli, Øyvind. (2023) The Role of a Human Host Onboard of Urban Autonomous Passenger Ferries. International Academy, Research and Industry Association (IARIA)
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Vatn, Dorthea Mathilde Kristin; Johnsen, Stig Ole; Saghafian, Mina. (2023) Challenges and emerging practices in design of automation. Research Publishing Services
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Saghafian, Mina; Moltubakk, Stine Thordarson; Bertheussen, Lene Elisabeth; Vatn, Dorthea Mathilde Kristin; Johnsen, Stig Ole; Alsos, Ole Andreas. (2023) The Effectiveness of Adaptive Automation in Human-Technology Interaction. Research Publishing Services
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Wigum, Jan Petter; Sætren, Gunhild Birgitte; Helde, Roger; Saghafian, Mina; Vaag, Jonas Rennemo. (2023) Is the education of driver instructors in Norway in line with the technological development?. Research Publishing Services
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Sætren, Gunhild Birgitte; Stenhammer, Hege Christin; Doornich, June Borge; Sørnes, Jan-Oddvar; Saghafian, Mina. (2022) Psychological Safety in Crisis Preparedness and Management Training Context. Research Publishing Services
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Saifeddine hadj sassi, Mohamed; Saghafian, Mina; Battisti, Federica; Carli, Marco. (2022) A New Model for Cognitive IVT based on IoT for Critical Safety Solutions: Firefighter Use Case. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Saghafian, Mina; Grassini, Simone; Laumann, Karin; Skogstad, Martin Rasmussen. (2021) What Factors Contribute to the Perceived Usability of Virtual Reality Technology of Conservative Industrial Consumers. Springer
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Grassini, Simone; Saghafian, Mina; Thorp, Sebastian; Laumann, Karin. (2021) User Individual Characteristics and Perceived Usability in Immersive HMD VR: A Mixed Method Explorative Study. Springer
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Saghafian, Mina; Gotcheva, Nadezhda; Laumann, Karin; Skogstad, Martin Rasmussen. (2020) Managerial Sense-making During Technological Changes. Research Publishing Services
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Report

  • Alsos, Ole Andreas; Saghafian, Mina; Veitch, Erik Aleksander; Petermann, Felix-Marcel; Sitompul, Taufik Akbar; Park, Jooyoung. (2024) Erfaringer fra prøvedriften av en selvkjørende byferge: Implikasjoner og anbefalinger for en selvkjørende fergetjeneste i Trondheim . Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Report

Teaching

TPD4853  Experts in team -  The fantastic four of the future oceans: human, technology, organization and the marine life (Spring 2023)

Outreach

2024

  • Lecture
    Saghafian, Mina. (2024) Guest talk on Human Factors in Safety Critical Systems (NSERC Alliance Seminar). Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Counsil of Canada, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada Guest talk on Human Factors in Safety Critical Systems (NSERC Alliance Seminar) , Online 2024-11-28 - 2024-11-28
  • Academic lecture
    Saghafian, Mina. (2024) Human Factors in Safety Critical Systems. Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada NSERC Alliance: Guest talk on Human Factors in Safety Critical Systems , Online 2024-11-28 - 2024-11-28

2023

  • Academic lecture
    Sætren, Gunhild Birgitte; Vaag, Jonas Rennemo; Saghafian, Mina; Wigum, Jan Petter; Helde, Roger. (2023) Teaching technology in driver training in Norway. CIECA CIECA workshop , Digital 2023-12-07 - 2023-12-07
  • Academic lecture
    Wigum, Jan Petter; Sætren, Gunhild Birgitte; Saghafian, Mina; Helde, Roger; Vaag, Jonas Rennemo. (2023) Is the education of driver instructors in Norway in line with the technological development?. European Safety & Reliablity Conference ESREL , Southampton 2023-09-04 - 2023-09-08
  • Academic lecture
    Saghafian, Mina; Johnsen, Stig Ole. (2023) Meaningful Human Control in Critical-Safety Systems. Norwegian Petroleum Society Digital Collaboration-Designing for The Future Today , Stavanger 2023-11-08 - 2023-11-09
  • Academic lecture
    Alsos, Ole Andreas; Petermann, Felix-Marcel; Saghafian, Mina; Sitompul, Taufik Akbar; Porathe, Stig Thomas; Aminoff, Hedvig. (2023) Presentation of the Shore Control Lab (SCL) and Lashfire. NTNU Department of Design Seminar: Maritime Human Factors , NTNU Nyhavna 2023-06-08 - 2023-06-08

2022

  • Academic lecture
    Sætren, Gunhild Birgitte; Stenhammer, Hege Christin; Doornich, June Borge; Sørnes, Jan-Oddvar; Saghafian, Mina. (2022) Psychological Safety in Crisis Preparedness and Management Training Context. ESREL ESREL 2022 - 32nd European Safety and Reliability Conference , Dublin 2022-08-28 -

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