Refereed Journal Publications 

 
Computational/Mathematical Cognitive Modeling
 
1. Liu, Y. (1996). 
"Queueing network modeling of elementary mental processes", 
Psychological Review, vol. 103, pp. 116-136.
 
2. Wu, C., and Liu, Y. (2008).
	"Queuing network modeling of the Psychological Refractory Period (PRP),"
	Psychological Review, to appear in Oct 2008 issue.
 
3. Liu, Y., Feyen, R., and Tsimhoni, O. (2006). 
	"Queueing Network-Model Human Processor (QN-MHP): A Computational Architecture for multitask performance in human-machine systems,"
	ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 37-70.
 
4. Wu, C., and Liu, Y. (2008).
	"Queueing network modeling of transcription typing,"
	ACM Transactions on Computer Human Interaction, in May 2008 issue.

5. Liu, Y. (1997) 
"Queueing network modeling of human performance of concurrent spatial and verbal tasks
IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, Cybernetics, vol. 27, pp. 195-207.
 
6. Wu, C., Liu, Y. , Walsh, C. (in press).
	"Queueing network modeling of a real-time psychophysiological index of mental workload--P300 in evoked brain potential (ERP),"
	IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics.
 
7. Lim, J., and Liu, Y. (in 3rd round review)
  "Reinforcement learning in eye movement: Modeling the influences of top-down and bottom-up processes,"
	IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics.
 
8. Wu, C., and Liu, Y. (2007).
	"Queueing network modeling of driver performance and workload,"  
	IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 528-537.
 
9. Wu, C., Tsimhoni, O., and Liu, Y. (in press).
	"Development of an adaptive workload management system with the Queuing Network-Model Human Processor (QN-MHP),"
	IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, in press.
 
10. Lim, J., Tsimhoni, O., and Liu, Y. (in 3rd round review)
	"Investigation of driver performance with night vision and pedestrian detection systems, Part 1: Empirical study on visual cluster and search behavior."
 
11. Lim, J., Tsimhoni, O., and Liu, Y. (in 3rd round review)
	"Investigation of driver performance with night vision and pedestrian detection systems, Part 2: Queueing network performance modeling."
 
12. Wu, C., and Liu, Y. (2007).
	"Interface makeover of a software tool for modeling human performance and workload,"  
	Ergonomics in Design, Spring 2007.
 
13. Wu, C., and Liu, Y. (2008).
	"Development and evaluation of a software package for predicting human performance and workload in human-machine interface design and evaluation,"
	Computers and Industrial Engineering. in press.
 
14. Liu, Y. (1996) 
        "Quantitative assessment of effects of visual scanning on concurrent task performance", 
         Ergonomics, vol. 39.

15. Liu, Y. (1996) 
        "Interactions between memory scanning and visual scanning in process monitoring", 
         Ergonomics, vol 39.
 
16. Murray, J., and Liu, Y. (1997) 
        "Hortatory operations in highway traffic management",
	IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, vol. 27.

17. Murray, J., and Liu, Y. (1997)
        "Cognitive ergonomics in hortatory operations",   
         International Journal of Cognitive Ergonomics, vol. 1.

 
Engineering Aesthetics and Affect

18. Liu, Y. (2003)
"Engineering Aesthetics and Aesthetic Ergonomics: Theoretical Foundations and a Dual-Process Methodology",
Ergonomics, vol. 46, pp. 1273-1292.
 
19. Liu, Y. (2003)
"The Aesthetic and the Ethic Dimensions of Human Factors and Design",
Ergonomics, vol. 46, pp. 1293-1305.
 
20. Bauerly, M., and Liu, Y. (2008)
	"Evaluation and improvement of interface aesthetics with an interactive genetic algorithm (IGA),"
	International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, in press.
 
21. Bauerly, M., and Liu, Y. (2006)
	"Computational modeling and experimental investigation of effects of compositional elements on interface and design aesthetics." 
	International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, Vol. 64, No. 8, pp. 670-682.
 
22. Bauerly, M., and Liu, Y. (2008)
	"Effects of symmetry and grouping on interface and design aesthetics." 
	International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, vol 24, no. 3, pp. 275-287.
 
23. Pomales-Garcia, C., and Liu, Y. (2007)

                    "Excellence in engineering education: Views of undergrad engineering students,"

                   Journal of Engineering Education, July 2007.

 
24. Schmidt, K., Liu, Y., and Sridharan, S. (2007)
	"Webpage aesthetics, performance, and usability: Design variables and their effects," to appear in Ergonomics.
 
25. Pomales-Garcia, C., and Liu, Y. (2006)
	"Web-based distance learning technology: The impacts of module length and format," 
	American Journal of Distance Education. Vo. 20, No. 3. pp. 163-179. 
	Winner of Mildred and Charles Wedemeyer Award.

                   

26. Pomales-Garcia, C., and Liu, Y. (2006)
	"Web-based distance learning technology: The effects of instructor video on information recall and aesthetic ratings,"
	International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning. Vol. 3, No. 3. pp. 55-70.

 

27. Pomales-Garcia, C., and Liu, Y. (2006)

	"Web-based distance learning technology: Interface design variables and their effects," 

                     International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, Vol 3 No. 5. pp. 27-42

 
 
Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics 
 
28. Feyen, R., Liu, Y., Chaffin, D., Jimmerson, G., and Joseph, B. (1999). 
        "Integrating ergonomic analysis into the design setting", 
         Ergonomics in Design, vol.7, no. 2.

29. Feyen, R., Liu, Y., Chaffin, D., Jimmerson, G., and Joseph, B. (2000).
        "Computer aided ergonomics: A case study of incorporating ergonomics analysis into workplace design,"
         Applied Ergonomics, vol. 31, pp. 291-300.

30.  Liu, Y., Zhang, X., and Chaffin, D. (1997)
        "Perception and visualization of human posture information for computer aided ergonomic analysis,"  
         Ergonomics, vol 40.
 
31. Murray, J., and Liu, Y. (1995).
        "AutoCAR--A decision support tool for freeway traffic controllers",
         Computers and Industrial Engineering, 29.
              
32.  Liu, Y., and Wickens, C.D. (1994). 
        "Mental workload and cognitive task automaticity: An evaluation of subjective and time estimation metrics",
         Ergonomics, 37.
 
33.  Liu, Y., Fuld, R., and Wickens, C.D. (1993). 
        "Monitoring behavior in manual and automated scheduling systems", 
         International Journal of Man-machine Studies, 39.
 
34.  Liu, Y, & Wickens, C.D. (1992).  
       "Use of computer graphics and cluster analysis in aiding relational judgment",
         Human Factors , 34(2).
 
35.  Liu, Y., and Wickens, C.D. (1992). 
        "Visual scanning with or without spatial uncertainty and selective and divided attention",
         Acta Psychologica, 79(2).
 
36. Wickens, C. D., and Liu, Y. (1988).
        "Codes and modalities: A success and a qualification", 
         Human Factors, 30, 599-616. 

 
 

Refereed Book Chapters

 

Liu, Y. (1997).  

        "Software-user interface design".  
         In G. Salvendy (Ed.), Handbook of Human Factors 
         and Ergonomics, (2nd Ed.), pp. 1689-1724, New York: Wiley.

Book
        Wickens, C.D., Gordon, S., and Liu, Y. (1998).
        Introduction to Human Factors Engineering (1st edition). 
        New York: Addison-Wesley-Longman. ISBN: 0-321-01229-1.
 
       Wickens, C.D., Lee, J., Liu, Y. , and Gordon, S. (2003).
        Introduction to Human Factors Engineering (2nd edition).