Itiel Dror

Background: I am interested in how the brain and cognitive system perceives and interprets information. I obtained a PhD from Harvard University in cognitive neuroscience. My work focuses on the cognitive architecture that underpins expertise.

Current research: I research expert performance in the real world, examining medical surgeons, military fighter pilots, front line police, forensic analysts, and experts from a variety of other domains. My research provides insights into the inherent trade-offs of being an expert. In the forensic domain, for example, I have demonstrated how contextual information can influence the judgments and decision making of experts. I have shown that even fingerprint, pathologists and DNA experts can reach different conclusions when the same evidence is presented within different extraneous contexts.

Publications and projects: I have published over 150 research articles, and I am currently working on a number of major research projects aimed at providing a better understanding of expert decision making and finding ways to make their judgments more reliable. I also train and work with numerous police forces and agencies to implement cognitive best practices. My research has been covered in Science, Nature, as well as The Economist and other top publication outlets.

More information and publications are available at: http://www.cci-hq.com/dr.-itiel-dror.html