Dr Oleksandra Molloy

Dr Oleksandra Molloy

Senior Lecturer

   2023 - Diploma in Aviation Safety, International Air Transport Association (IATA, Canada)

   2018 - PhD in Human Factors, School of Aviation, Faculty of Science, The University of New South Wales (Australia)

   2013 - MSc in Human Factors, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Nottingham (UK)

   2013 - Graduate Research Diploma in Theory and Methodology of Professional Education, Flight Academy of National Aviation University (Ukraine)

   2011 - Graduate Research Diploma in Theory and Methodology of Professional Education, National University of Educational Management of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences (Ukraine)

   2008 - Master of Education/ English, State Teachers' Training University (Ukraine)

   2007 - Bachelor of Education/ English, State Teachers' Training University (Ukraine)

UNSW Canberra
School of Science

As a behavioural scientist, I explore various aspects that influence safety, aspects of human factors, human performance and human-machine interaction. My specific area of expertise is in developing training interventions to improve operators' behaviour and non-technical skills (i.e., risk management, situation awareness, etc.).  

Through my research, I aim to address the issue of risk management of young novice operators, behavioural improvement, and training methods to facilitate behavioural changes. Sustainable and efficient training programs will benefit young operators in improving their behaviour, reducing a number of errors associated with their behaviour, and ultimately improve safety. My most significant research contribution relate to road safety via impact on the industry, rules and regulations, in relation to speed management and young driver training. In the areas of aviation and human factors, I have informed industry about the non-technical skills that are important in the process of forming pilots' professional competency. In addition, my research examines the effect of AI in training, defence, ethics and its role in decision-making of operators. Importantly, I conduct the research on the topics of Ukraine (i.e., UAV, aviation, safety and security).

I lead the Human Factors Research Group, a team of Aviation staff, as well as research and professional staff. I supervise PhD and Honours students. In addition, I lead a number of faculty initiatives to build capacity and presence of research in the school. Outside my University role, my duties extend to the Chair-Elect at the Training Technical Group at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, and the Director of Education and Board Member of Women in Aviation Australian Chapter.

Prior to beginning the position at UNSW Canberra, I held positions with the School of Aviation (UNSW), and overseas. Specifically, I worked at the University of Nottingham (UK), and in the National Technical University of Ukraine, and the Flight Academy of National Aviation University (Ukraine). I have also worked in the industry as a Human Factors Specialist working on a number of projects in transport safety, and as PPL/CPL/ATPL Instructor.

Phone
02 5114 5184
Location
Canberra
  • Journal articles | 2023
    Ebrahim Y; Molesworth BRC; Molloy O, 2023, 'The Link between Individual Predictors of Risk and Risky Flight Behavior: A Systematic Review', International Journal of Aerospace Psychology, 33, pp. 35 - 60, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/24721840.2022.2139700
    Journal articles | 2023
    Molloy O; Molesworth B; Li J, 2023, 'Examining Self-Reported Young Novice and Young Experienced Drivers’ Speeding Behavior: An Exploratory Study', Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 67, pp. 1331 - 1336, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/21695067231193652
    Journal articles | 2023
    Molloy O; Molesworth BRC; Williamson A; Senserrick T, 2023, 'Improving young drivers' speed compliance through a single dose of feedback', Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 95, pp. 228 - 238, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2023.04.006
    Journal articles | 2022
    Molloy O, 2022, 'How to Provide Effective Feedback to Young Learners: Lessons Learnt from Driver Training', Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, 10, pp. 83 - 94, http://dx.doi.org/10.17265/2328-2142/2022.03.001
    Journal articles | 2021
    Molloy O; Molesworth B; Williamson A, 2021, 'On-road study investigating the mode of feedback delivery on young drivers’ speed management', Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 76, pp. 393 - 402, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2020.11.009
    Journal articles | 2019
    Molloy O; Molesworth BRC; Williamson A, 2019, 'Which cognitive training intervention can improve young drivers’ speed management on the road?', Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 60, pp. 68 - 80, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2018.09.025
    Journal articles | 2018
    Molloy O; Molesworth B; Williamson A, 2018, 'The Effect of Cognitive-Based Training on Young Drivers' Speed Management Behaviour: An On-Road Study', In Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting., 62, pp. 1970 - 1974, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1541931218621446
    Journal articles | 2018
    Molloy O; Molesworth BRC; Williamson A, 2018, 'Cognitive training interventions to improve young drivers’ speed management behaviour: Effects, implications, and perspectives', Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 55, pp. 325 - 340, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2018.03.001
    Journal articles | 2018
    Molloy O; Molesworth BRC; Williamson A, 2018, 'Improving young drivers’ speed management behaviour through feedback: A cognitive training intervention', Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 54, pp. 324 - 337, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2018.02.010
    Journal articles | 2016
    Krasnova O; Kushnir O, 2016, 'Regulation skills of emotional states as a major component of professional reliability of flight crew', Higher Education
    Journal articles | 2012
    Krasnova O; Kushnir O, 2012, 'The problem of incompatibility between some aspects of pilots' professional training and requirements for operation of modern aircrafts', Problems of Professional Training, pp. 56 - 60, https://nau.edu.ua/en/menu/research/student-research.html
    Journal articles | 2011
    Krasnova O; Molloy O, 2011, 'The method of project as a priority area in the development of educational innovations in teaching foreign languages at universities', Theory and methodology of education management, pp. 48 - 56
  • Conference Papers | 2023
    Molloy O; Molesworth B; Li J, 2023, 'Examining Self-Reported Young Novice and Young Experienced Drivers’ Speeding Behavior: An Exploratory Study', in Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, SAGE Publications, pp. 1331 - 1336, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/21695067231193652
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Molloy O; Molesworth BRC; Li J, 2023, 'Examining Self-Reported Young Novice and Young Experienced Drivers’ Speeding Behavior: An Exploratory Study', in Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, SAGE Publications, Washington D.C., presented at Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., 23 October 2023 - 27 October 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/21695067231193652
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Nanyonga A; Wasswa H; Molloy O; Turhan U; Wild G, 2023, 'Natural Language Processing and Deep Learning Models to Classify Phase of Flight in Aviation Safety Occurrences', in 2023 IEEE Region 10 Symposium, TENSYMP 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TENSYMP55890.2023.10223666
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Nanyonga A; Wasswa H; Turhan U; Molloy O; Wild G, 2023, 'Sequential Classification of Aviation Safety Occurrences with Natural Language Processing', in AIAA AVIATION 2023 Forum, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, presented at AIAA AVIATION 2023 Forum, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2023-4325
    Conference Abstracts | 2022
    Don Bernard T; Molloy O, 2022, 'The Effect of Feedback on a Student Pilots’ Performance: A Flight Simulator Experiment', in Proceedings of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia, Victoria, presented at HFESA-22, Victoria, 16 October 2022 - 19 October 2022, https://www.ergonomics.org.au/
    Conference Papers | 2022
    Murray J; Molloy O; Wild G; Richardson S, 2022, 'Safety Review of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations', in AIAA AVIATION 2022 Forum, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2022-3417
    Conference Abstracts | 2022
    O’Leary J; Molloy O, 2022, 'Effectiveness of anti-speeding messages on young drivers’ speed management behaviour', in Proceedings of the Australasian Road Safety Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, presented at Australasian Road Safety Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, 27 September 2022 - 30 December 2022, https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/
    Conference Abstracts | 2021
    Molloy O; Molesworth B; Williamson A, 2021, 'The impact of the medium in which feedback is presented on young drivers’ speed management behaviour', in Proceedings of the 2021 Australasian Road Safety Conference, Australasian College of Road Safety, Melbourne, pp. 34 - 34, presented at Australasian Road Safety Conference, Melbourne, 28 September 2021 - 30 September 2021, https://az659834.vo.msecnd.net/eventsairaueprod/production-pecbookings-public/e51d764662164964a96025aa991a9538
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Molloy O; Molesworth B; Williamson A, 2020, 'EXAMINING THE MEDIUM IN WHICH FEEDBACK IS DELIVERED ON YOUNG DRIVERS’ SPEED MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR: AN ON-ROAD STUDY', in Proceedings of the 2020 HFES 64th International Annual Meeting, Virtual, pp. 2013 - 2017, presented at HFES 64th International Annual Meeting, Virtual, 05 October 2020 - 08 October 2020, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1071181320641488
    Theses / Dissertations | 2018
    Krasnova O, 2018, Improving Young Drivers' Speed Management Behaviour, The University of New South Wales, http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/59508
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Molloy O; Molesworth B; Williamson A, 2018, 'THE EFFECT OF COGNITIVE-BASED TRAINING ON YOUNG DRIVERS’ SPEED MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR: AN ON-ROAD STUDY', in Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 2018 Annual Meeting, SAGE Journals, Philadelphia, pp. 1970 - 1974, presented at Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 2018 Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, 01 October 2018 - 05 October 2018, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1541931218621446
    Conference Abstracts | 2016
    Krasnova O; Molesworth B; Williamson A, 2016, 'The positive influence of feedback on young drivers’ speed management', in Proceedings of the International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology, Brisbane, Australia, presented at International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology (ICTTP2016), Brisbane, Australia, 02 August 2016 - 05 August 2016
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Krasnova O; Molesworth B; Williamson A, 2016, 'Understanding the effect of feedback on young drivers' speeding behavior', in Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, pp. 1979 - 1983, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1541931213601452
    Conference Abstracts | 2015
    Krasnova O; Molesworth BRC; Williamson A, 2015, 'The effect of training approaches and feedback for young and novice drivers on the relationship between the actual and perceived speed', in Proceedings 19th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Melbourne, presented at 19th Triennial Congress IEA, Melbourne, 09 August 2015 - 14 August 2015, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281181436_The_effect_of_training_approaches_and_feedback_for_young_and_novice_drivers_on_the_relationship_between_the_actual_and_perceived_speed
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Krasnova OLEKSANDRA; Molesworth BRETT; Williamson ANN, 2015, 'The effect of cognitive-based training interventions on driver speed management behavior: A driving simulator study', SAGE, Los Angeles, USA, pp. 1796 - 1800, presented at Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 59th Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, USA, 26 October 2015 - 30 October 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1541931215591388
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Krasnova OLEKSANDRA; Molesworth BRETT; Williamson ANN, 2015, 'The effect of training approaches and feedback for young and novice drivers on the relationship between the actual and perceived speed', in Proceedings 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA, Melbourne, VIC, Australica, pp. 14 - 21, presented at 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA, Melbourne, VIC, Australica, 09 August 2015 - 14 August 2015, http://ergonomics.uq.edu.au/iea/proceedings/Index_files/papers/860.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Krasnova O; Kushnir O, 2013, 'Application of Human Factors Methods in Non-Technical Professional Training in Aviation', in Aviation and Space: Achievements and Perspectives, Ukraine, pp. 112 - 118, presented at Olga Kushnir, Ukraine, 02 September 2013 - 06 September 2013
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Krasnova O; Artemenko L; Molloy O, 2012, 'Formation of the students’ communication competence in the process of learning foreign languages', in Molloy O (ed.), Proceedings of XII International scientific conference “Ukraine on the way of socio-economic transformations in terms of globalisation, Kirovograd: KNTU, Ukraine, pp. 400 - 410, presented at Ukraine on the way of socio-economic transformations in terms of globalisati, Ukraine, 10 April 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Krasnova O; Melnik T, 2012, 'The peculiarities of intercultural communication in the period of globalisation', in Molloy O (ed.), Proceedings of XII International scientific conference “Ukraine on the way of socio-economic transformations in terms of globalization”, Kirovograd: KNTU, Ukraine, pp. 150 - 157, presented at Ukraine on the way of socio-economic transformations in terms of globalisation, Ukraine, 10 April 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Krasnova O; Molloy O, 2012, 'Relevance of CRM (Crew Resource Management) for safety assurance of flights at the modern stage.', NAU, Ukraine, pp. 220 - 224, presented at Ukrainian scientific-practical conference of young scientists and students “Students’ Aviation and Cosmonautics: status, achievements and perspectives, Ukraine, 03 September 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Krasnova O, 2012, 'Human behaviour in emergency evacuation simulation.', in Proceedings of the National Aviation University Series Pedagogy Psychology, Ukraine, pp. 196 - 201, presented at Aviation and Space: Achievements and Perspectives, Ukraine, 03 September 2012 - 07 September 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Krasnova O, 2012, 'Relevance of CRM (Crew Resource Management) in flight safety assurance.', Ukraine, pp. 56 - 64, presented at Aviation and Space: Achievements and Perspectives, Ukraine, 03 September 2012 - 07 September 2012
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Krasnova O, 2011, 'Improvement educators' professional competence in distance learning.', in Theory and Methodology of Professional Education, Ukraine, pp. 85 - 90, presented at Alliance of sciences: scientist to scientist. Part 5: Theory and Methodology of Professional Education., Ukraine, 05 December 2011 - 09 December 2011
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Krasnova O, 2011, 'The effective methods of teaching foreign languages in a higher educational establishment', in Proceedings of the 11th International scientific conference “Ukraine on the way of socio-economic transformations in terms of globalisation”., Kirovograd: KNTU, Ukraine, pp. 226 - 230, presented at Ukraine on the way of socio-economic transformations in terms of globalisation, Ukraine, 11 May 2011
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Krasnova O, 2011, 'The effectiveness of distance educational technologies in the system
of improving professional competence of university lecturers.', in Theory and Methodology of Professional Education, Ukraine, pp. 56 - 62, presented at Problems and perspectives of linguistic investigation in globalisation processes:, Ukraine, 26 September 2011 - 30 September 2011
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Krasnova O, 2011, 'The formation of students’ linguo-cultural and socio-cultural competence in a higher educational establishment.', in Molloy O (ed.), Proceedings of the 11th International scientific conference “Ukraine on the way of socio-economic transformations in terms of globalization”, Kirovograd: KNTU, Ukraine, presented at Ukraine on the way of socio-economic transformations in terms of globalization, Ukraine, 11 May 2011
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Krasnova O, 2010, 'Distance education as a modernized form of education in universities of Ukraine', in Science in cyberspace: Materials of VI International Scientific Conference. Part 3: The Humanities and Social Sciences, Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, pp. 24 - 30, presented at Science in cyberspace: Materials of VI International Scientific Conference, Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, 12 April 2010
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Krasnova O, 2010, 'Peculiarities of introducing distance learning of foreign languages in higher educational establishments', in Science in cyberspace: Materials of VI International Scientific Conference. Part 3: The Humanities and Social Sciences., Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, pp. 56 - 60, presented at Science in cyberspace, Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, 12 April 2010
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Molloy O, 2010, 'Transformation of socio-economic systems through introduction of information communication technologies.', Dnipropetrovsk Publisher, Ukraine, pp. 101 - 105, presented at Proceedings of the 3d International scientific-practical conference “Formation problems of new economy of XXI century”., Ukraine, 31 May 2010
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Krasnova O, 2009, 'Standardisation of education in cyberspace.', in Conference Proceedings of the National Technical University, Ukraine, pp. 32 - 36, presented at Ukraine on the way of socio-economic transformations in the period of globalisation, Ukraine, 07 September 2009 - 09 September 2009

1. Australian Research Council Discovery Project #DP130104061

2. Australian Research Council Discovery Project #DP180102780

3. Australian Research Council Project DP #220103526

4. Research Grant from Road Safety Innovation Fund of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications (2021-2023)

5. Australian Army Research Scheme, Department of Defence (2023-2024).

 

 

1. The Sydney Airport HDR Prize 2019 is awarded for the best PhD or Master thesis in 2018.

2. Best Student Paper Award 2018 at the Annual Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Conference by the Human Factors and  Ergonomics Society, Training Technical Group (Philadelphia, USA, October, 2018). This award has been given in recognition of “The effect of cognitive-based training on young drivers’ speed management behavior: An on-road study” by Oleksandra Molloy, Brett Molesworth, & Ann Williamson.

3. Best Presentation Award 2018 granted by Ministry of Science and Education of Ukraine at the 3d International Scientific Conference for Bachelor, Master, Graduate Students and Young Researchers “Topical issues of humanities, technical and natural sciences”.

4. Winner of the Early Career SIG Competition 2016, entitled “What do you see as future applications of ergonomics in the next 10 years?” by Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Australia.

5. Best Student Paper Award 2015 at the Annual Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Conference by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Training Technical Group (Los Angeles, CA, USA, October, 2015).

6. HFESA Student Fellowship IEA 2015 by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Inc. (Melbourne, VIC, Australia, August).

7.  Best Postgraduate Course Representative 2013 -  The University of Nottingham.

8. The National Award/Grant as the Winner of the National Competition among Graduate Researchers to study abroad 2012. Section: Transport and transport infrastructure – Ministry of Education and Science, Youths and Sport of Ukraine.

Personal Affiliations

  • Director of Education, Board Member of Women in Aviation Australian Chapter.
  • Chair-Elect and Program Chair in Training Technical Group of the Human Factor and Ergonomics Society (USA).
  • Member of Chartered Institute of Human Factors and Ergonomics (CIEHF, UK), 
  • Member at Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA, Australia)
  • Member at Royal Aeronautical Society (UK/ Australia)
  • Member of Australian Women Pilots' Association (Australia)