Fuel iX Fortify
Conducted UX research, market analysis, and competitive benchmarking to recommend marketing strategy and enhance the usability of a B2B enterprise AI security tool (automated red-teaming).
Tony Lee
Product | UX Researcher
Virginia Tech
- Ph.D. Cognitive Engineering
- M.S. Human Factors Engineering & Ergonomics
- B.S. Industrial & Systems Engineering | HCI
About Me
I am a Ph.D. student at Virginia Tech; co-advised by Dr. Rafael N. C. Patrick & Dr. Taylan Topcu. I specialize in the intersection of Human Factors Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Systems Engineering.
I am interested in making systems more efficient, intuitive, accessible, and enjoyable to use for all users.
Fuel iX Copilot
Evaluated the impact of Fuel iX Copilot (Agentic AI) on workplace productivity and conducted UX research to define Beta release criteria and key Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD).
RainFly Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Led a six-month NSF‑funded formative UX research program — five monthly evaluation cycles with practicing OSINT analysts — that iteratively refined an open-source intelligence platform toward deployment readiness.
XR Community of Practice
Led a mixed-methods stakeholder analysis (N=232 survey, focus groups, SME interviews) identifying the socio-technical barriers to eXtended Reality (XR) adoption at an R1 university, and delivered a stakeholder needs framework and external development guide.
XR Safety Training Module
Directed the end-to-end development of a VR fire safety training module with an external vendor, ran iterative usability cycles, and tested its impact on learner performance and self-efficacy against traditional training.
Air Traffic Control VR Training
Assessed the usability and operational readiness of a 3D Map Visualization VFR Training Tool for remote Air Traffic Control/Management (ATC/M) training through remote testing with certified professional controllers. Published in IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors.
Other Projects
Hawkeye Evo
Designed and evaluated an outdated proprietary video analysis software to enhance accessibility and productivity.
XR Vehicle Productivity [UK]
Investigated the effect of eXtended Reality (XR) non-driving related tasks (NDRT) on driver situational awareness.
VR Teams Productivity
Evaluated the usability of multiple VR team productivity platforms and investigated its integration potential.
TimeOff Mobile App
Designed a parental control mobile app that restricts children's access to social media platforms.
CARID System
Designed a Lv.3 AV center information display system that allows users to customize their driving experience.
Leadership & Involvement
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President
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) at Virginia Tech
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Social Media Director
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) at Virginia Tech
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Communications and Outreach Manager
INCOSE — Virginia Tech Chapter
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Faculty Committee
Virginia Tech Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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Event Coordinator
Virginia Tech Center for Human-Computer Interaction
Publications
Ph.D. Cognitive Engineering
In progress
M.S. Human Factors Engineering & Ergonomics
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Thesis
Multi-Stakeholder Perspective on Socio-Technical XR Implementation in Higher Education Curricula
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Conference Paper
Advancing Pedagogical Innovation: Educational Supplemental XR Module Guide
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Conference Paper
How to Effectively Implement eXtended Reality into Higher Education Curricula? A Report on Stakeholder Analysis and Diverging Needs
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Journal Article
An Iterative Design Method for Advancing Air Traffic Control and Management Training Through Immersive VFR 3D Map Visualization