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Rachael Hill is a Human Factors Scientist within the Human Factors & Reliability Department at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). With a strong focus on enhancing human factors within the realms of nuclear power and particle accelerator physics, Rachael has dedicated her career to investigating and implementing improvements in various critical areas. Her research spans topics such as control room modernization, computer-based procedures, human-automation collaboration, cyber security, explainable artificial intelligence, and internal systems review.
Specializing in interface design, Rachael brings a unique blend of expertise and insight to her work, ensuring that human factors considerations are seamlessly integrated into complex technological systems. Her contributions play a role in optimizing the performance, safety, and reliability of nuclear power and particle accelerator facilities.
Rachael earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Brigham Young University - Idaho. This foundational education has equipped her with a deep understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamics, providing a solid framework for her impactful work in the field of human factors science. Through her innovative research and dedication to excellence, Rachael continues to make significant strides in advancing the safety and efficiency of critical infrastructure at INL with 34 publications across conferences, journals, and technical reports.
Specializing in interface design, Rachael brings a unique blend of expertise and insight to her work, ensuring that human factors considerations are seamlessly integrated into complex technological systems. Her contributions play a role in optimizing the performance, safety, and reliability of nuclear power and particle accelerator facilities.
Rachael earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Brigham Young University - Idaho. This foundational education has equipped her with a deep understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamics, providing a solid framework for her impactful work in the field of human factors science. Through her innovative research and dedication to excellence, Rachael continues to make significant strides in advancing the safety and efficiency of critical infrastructure at INL with 34 publications across conferences, journals, and technical reports.
Research Interests
- Control room modernization
- computer-based procedures
- human-automation collaboration
- cyber security
- explainable artificial intelligence
- internal systems review
- nuclear energy
- particle accelerator physics
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor, Psychology, Brigham Young University - Idaho
Award Date: Jan 1 2016
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Bridging the Gap Between Modern UX Design and Particle Accelerator Control Room Interfaces
Hill, R., Kovesdi, C., Mortenson, T., Polzin, M., Spielman, Z. & Le Blanc, K., Dec 8 2025, Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International. AHFE International, p. 441-450 10 p. (Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International; vol. 199).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Electric Grid Simulator For Human Factor Research
Huang, J., McJunkin, T. R., Li, R., Le Blanc, K. L. & Hill, R., Feb 12 2025Research output: Non-textual form › Software
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Evaluation of color in digital nuclear power plant control room displays
Le Blanc, K., Kovesdi, C., San Miguel, C., Spielman, Z. & Hill, R., May 2025, In: Applied Ergonomics. 125, 104429.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Human Factors Evaluation of a Machine Learning-Based Predictive Maintenance User Interface
Hill, R., Hall, A., Boring, R., Agarwal, V., Walker, C., Lin, L. & Lybeck, N., Jun 15 2025, Proceedings of Nuclear Plant Instrumentation and Control and Human-Machine Interface Technology, NPIC and HMIT 2025. American Nuclear Society, p. 370-379 10 p. (Proceedings of Nuclear Plant Instrumentation and Control and Human-Machine Interface Technology, NPIC and HMIT 2025).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Important Human Actions for Advanced Reactors: Implications for Human Factors: Implications for Human Factors
Mortenson, T., Hill, R., Park, J., Kovesdi, C. & Boring, R., Jun 15 2025, Proceedings of Nuclear Plant Instrumentation and Control and Human-Machine Interface Technology, NPIC and HMIT 2025. American Nuclear Society, p. 1080-1087 8 p. (Proceedings of Nuclear Plant Instrumentation and Control and Human-Machine Interface Technology, NPIC and HMIT 2025).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review