Lecturing in Degree Courses

• Lecture General Psychology 1
• Literature colloquium socio-technical systems
• Supervision of student projects, BSc, MSc, and PhD theses

• Analysis, evaluation and design of human-machine systems
• Computer-based performance evaluation and certification
• Computer-based training and e-learning
• Personnel selection using computer-based tests
• Technology acceptance and evaluation
  

These topics are addressed in research and development projects related to aviation security

Several service and consultancy projects related to the above mentioned areas of applied research.

since May 2009
Head of Institute Humans in Complex Systems

since Jan 2008
Professor at FHNW

Lecturing at the University of Zurich (1999–2015), FHNW (since 2008), ETH Zürich (1999–2008), and at Zurich University of the Arts (2009–2012)

Scientific research activities at the University of Zurich (1999–2008) and at the Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany (2001–2008)

Studies of psychology, neurophysiology, neuropsychology and informatics at the University of Zurich, Lizentiat (MSc) in Psychology 1998, Doktorat (PhD) 2003

• Aviation Security
• Cognitive psychology
• Ergonomics and human factors
• Human-machine interaction
• Quantitative methods

• European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC)
  
• Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
  
• IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society
  
• IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
  
• IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society
  
• Society for Work Science (Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft)
  
• SwissErgo
  

ResearchGate
Frontiers Loop

1. Buser, D., Schwaninger, A., Sauer, J., & Sterchi, Y. (2023). Time on task and task load in visual inspection: A four-month field study with X-ray baggage screeners. Applied Ergonomics, 111, 1-9. doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2023.103995 [PDF]
2. Sprenger, D.A., & Schwaninger, A. (2023). Video demonstrations can predict the intention to use digital learning technologies. British Journal of Educational Technology, 00, 1-22. doi:10.1111/bjet.13298 [PDF]
3. Zeballos, M., Fumagalli, C.S., Ghelfi, S.M., & Schwaninger, A. (2023). Why and how unpredictability is implemented in aviation security - A first qualitative study. Heliyon, 9(3), Article e13822. doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13822 [PDF]
4. Huegli, D., Merks, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2022). Benefits of decision support systems in relation to task difficulty in airport security X-ray screening. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. doi:10.1080/10447318.2022.2107775 [PDF]
5. Riz à Porta, R., Sterchi, Y., & Schwaninger, A. (2022). How realistic is threat image projection for X-ray baggage screening? Sensors 2022, 1-15. doi:10.3390/s22062220 [PDF]
6. Wyssenbach, T., Zeballos, M., Loosli, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2022). Nonverbal behavior of interviewers infuences the competence ratings of observers in recruitment interviews: a study investigating social infuence using 360-degree videos with virtual reality and 2D screen displays. Virtual Reality, 26, 669-686. doi:10.1007/s10055-021-00540-3 [PDF]
7. Sprenger, D.A., & Schwaninger, A. (2021). Technology acceptance of four digital learning technologies (classroom response system, classroom chat, e-lectures, and mobile virtual reality) after three months’ usage. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 18(8), 1-17. doi:10.1186/s41239-021-00243-4 [PDF]
8. Tautz, D., Sprenger, D.A., & Schwaninger, A. (2021). Evaluation of four digital tools and their perceived impact on active learning, repetition and feedback in a large university class. Computers & Education, 175, 1-17. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2021.104338 [PDF]
9. Buser, D., Sterchi, Y., & Schwaninger, A. (2020). Why stop after 20 minutes? Breaks and target prevalence in a 60-minute X-ray baggage screening task. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 76, 1-10. doi:10.1016/j.ergon.2019.102897 [PDF]
10. Degroote, C., Schwaninger, A., Heimgartner, N., Hedinger, P., Ehlert, U., & Wirtz, P.H. (2020). Acute stress improves concentration performance: Opposite effects of anxiety and cortisol. Experimental Psychology 67(2), 88-98. doi:10.1027/1618-3169/a000481 [PDF]
11. Huegli, D., Merks, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2020). Automation reliability, human-machine system performance, and operator compliance: A study with airport security screeners supported by automated explosives detection systems for cabin baggage screening. Applied Ergonomics, 86, 1-12. doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103094 [PDF]
12. Buser, D., Sterchi, Y., & Schwaninger, A. (2019). Effects of time on task, breaks, and target prevalence on screener performance in an X-ray image inspection task. Proceedings of the 53rd IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Chennai, India, October 1-3, 2019, 1-6. doi:10.1109/CCST.2019.8888408 [PDF]
13. Chavaillaz, A., Schwaninger, A., Michel, S., & Sauer, J. (2019a). Expertise, automation and trust in X-ray screening of cabin baggage. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 1-11. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00256 [PDF]
14. Chavaillaz, A., Schwaninger, A., Michel, S., & Sauer, J. (2019b). Work design for airport security officers: Effects of rest break schedules and adaptable automation. Applied Ergonomics, 79, 66-75. doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2019.04.004 [PDF]
15. Chavaillaz, A., Schwaninger, A., Michel, S., & Sauer, J. (2019c). Some cues are more equal than others: Cue plausibility for false alarms in baggage screening. Applied Ergonomics, 82, 1-8. doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2019.102916 [PDF]
16. Hättenschwiler, N., Mendes, M., & Schwaninger, A. (2019). Detecting bombs in X-ray images of hold baggage: 2D versus 3D imaging. Human Factors, 61(2), 305-321. doi:10.1177/0018720818799215 [PDF]
17. Hättenschwiler, N., Merks, S., Isenschmid, M., & Schwaninger, A. (2019). X-Ray Screening von registriertem Gepäck: 2D vs. 3D Technologie und Evaluation eines On-Screen Alarm Resolution Protokolls. 65. Frühjahrskongress der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft (GfA), Dresden, 27. Februar - 1. März, 2019, 1-6. [PDF]
18. Hättenschwiler, N., Merks, S., Sterchi, Y., & Schwaninger, A. (2019). Traditional visual search vs. X-ray image inspection in students and professionals: Are the same visual-cognitive abilities needed? Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 1-17. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00525 [PDF]
19. Merks, S., Hättenschwiler, N., Zeballos, M., & Schwaninger, A. (2019). X-Ray Screening von registriertem Gepäck: Werden dieselben visuell-kognitiven Fähigkeiten für die Arbeit mit 2D und 3D Technologie benötigt? 65. Frühjahrskongress der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft (GfA), Dresden, 27. Februar - 1. März, 2019, 1-6. [PDF]
20. Riz à Porta, R., Sterchi, Y., & Schwaninger, A. (2019). Gibt es Threat-Image-Projection-Artefakte bei Luftsicherheitskontrollen mit Röntgengeräten? Eine erste Ratingstudie. 65. Frühjahrskongress der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft (GfA), Dresden, 27. Februar - 1. März, 2019, 1-6. [PDF]
21. Schwaninger, A., & Merks, S. (2019). Single-view, multi-view and 3D imaging for baggage screening: What should be considered for effective training? Aviation Security International, February 19, 32-35. [PDF]
22. Sterchi, Y., Hättenschwiler, N., & Schwaninger, A. (2019). Detection measures for visual inspection of X-ray images of passenger baggage. Attention, Perception, & Psychophysics, 1-15. doi:10.3758/s13414-018-01654-8 [PDF]
23. Chavaillaz, A., Schwaninger, A., Michel, S., & Sauer, J. (2018). Automation in visual inspection tasks: X-ray luggage screening supported by a system of direct, indirect or adaptable cueing with low and high system reliability. Ergonomics, 1-14. doi:10.1080/00140139.2018.1481231 [PDF]
24. Hättenschwiler, N., Merks, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2018). Airport security X-ray screening of hold baggage: 2D versus 3D imaging and evaluation of an on-screen alarm resolution protocol. Proceedings of the 52th IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Montréal Canada, October 22-25, 2018, 1-5. [PDF]
25. Hättenschwiler, N., Sterchi, Y., Mendes, M., & Schwaninger, A. (2018). Automation in airport security X-ray screening of cabin baggage: Examining benefits and possible implementations of automated explosives detection. Applied Ergonomics, 72, 58-68. doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2018.05.003 [PDF]
26. Kolokytha, S., Flisch, A., Lüthi, T., Plamondon, M., Visser, W., Schwaninger, A., Hardmeier, D., Costin, M., Vienne, C., Sukowski, F., Hassler, U., Dorion, I., Gadi, N., Maitrejean, S., Marciano, A., Canonica, A., Rochat, E., Koomen, G., & Slegt, M. (2018). Creating a reference database of cargo inspection X-ray images using high energy radiographs of cargo mock-ups. Multimedia Tools and Applications 77(2), 9379-9391. doi:10.1007/s11042-017-4937-x [PDF]
27. Merks, S., Hättenschwiler, N., Zeballos, M., & Schwaninger, A. (2018). X-ray screening of hold baggage: Are the same visual-cognitive abilities needed for 2D and 3D imaging? Proceedings of the 52th IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Montréal Canada, October 22-25, 2018, 1-5. [PDF]
28. Riz à Porta, R., Sterchi, Y., & Schwaninger, A. (2018). Examining threat image projection artifacts and related issues: A rating study. Proceedings of the 52th IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Montréal Canada, October 22-25, 2018, 1-4. [PDF]
29. Yang, J., & Schwaninger, A. (2018). The ability of face viewpoint transformation remains immature at age of 12: Evidence from recognition of faces with different familiarity in children. Japanese Psychological Research, 60(2), 1-9. doi:10.1111/jpr.12190 [PDF]
30. Hättenschwiler, N., Sterchi, Y., Michel, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2017). Relevanz von Wissen über Alltagsgegenstände und visueller Inspektionsstrategie für die Gepäckkontrolle mit Röntgengeräten. 63. Frühjahrskongress der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft (GfA), Brugg AG, 15.-17. Februar, 2017, 1-5. [PDF]
31. Kolokytha, S., Flisch, A., Lüthi, T., Plamondon, M., Schwaninger, A., Visser, W., Hardmeier, D., Costin, M., Vienne, C., Sukowski, F., Hassler, U., Dorion, I., Gadi, N., Maitrejean, S., Marciano, A., Canonica, A., Rochat, E., Koomen, G., & Slegt, M. (2017). Improving customs’ border control by creating a reference database of cargo inspection X-ray images. Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems Journal 2(3), 60-66. doi:10.25046/aj020309 [PDF]
32. Michel, S., Hättenschwiler, N., Zeballos, M. & Schwaninger, A. (2017). Comparing e-learning and blended learning for threat detection in airport security X-ray screening. Proceedings of the 51th IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Madrid Spain, September 23-26, 2017, 1-6. doi:10.1109/CCST.2017.8167810 [PDF]
33. Sterchi, Y., Hättenschwiler, N., Michel, S. & Schwaninger, A. (2017). Relevance of visual inspection strategy and knowledge about everyday objects for X-ray baggage screening. Proceedings of the 51th IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Madrid Spain, September 23-26, 2017, 1-6. doi:10.1109/CCST.2017.8167812 [PDF]
34. Wyssenbach, T., Sterchi, Y., & Schwaninger, A. (2017). Simulationsunterstützte soziotechnische Optimierung von Luftsicherheitskontrollstellen.63. Frühjahrskongress der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft (GfA), Brugg AG, 15.-17. Februar, 2017, 1-6. [PDF]
35. Baeriswyl, S., Krause A., & Schwaninger, A. (2016). Emotional exhaustion and job satisfaction in airport security officers - Work-family conflict mediator in the job demands-resources model. Frontiers in Psychology, 7, 1-13. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00663 [PDF]
36. Flisch, A., Lüthi, T., Plamondon, M., Hartmann, S., Visser, W., Schwaninger, A., Hardmeier, D., Costin, M., Vienne, C., Sukowski, F., Hassler, U., Dorion, I., Canonica, A., Rochat, E., Koomen, G., & Slegt, M. (2016). ACXIS - Automated comparison of X-ray images for cargo scanning. Future Security 2016, Berlin Germany, 13.-14. September, 2016, 435-442. [PDF]
37. Hättenschwiler, N., Michel, S., Kuhn, M., Ritzmann, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2016). Eine erste explorative Studie zur Relevanz von Wissen über das Aussehen von Alltagsgegenständen bei der Röntgenbildbeurteilung in der Luftsicherheit. 62. Frühjahrskongress der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft (GfA), Aachen, 02.-04. März, 2016, 1-6. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.2675.6083 [PDF]
38. Kolokytha, S., Flisch, A., Lüthi, T., Plamondon, M., Hartmann, S., Visser, W., Schwaninger, A., Hardmeier, D., Costin, M., Vienne, C., Sukowski, F., Hassler, U., Dorion, I., Canonica, A., Rochat, E., Koomen, G., & Slegt, M. (2016). Creating a reference database of cargo inspection X-ray images using high energy CT of cargo mock-ups. Proceedings of the 2016 IEEE International Conference on Imaging System & Techniques, Chania Greece, October 4-6, 2016, 249-254. doi:10.1109/IST.2016.7738232 [PDF]
39. Schwaninger, A. (2016). Determinants of airport security X-ray screeners' detection performance. Aviation Security International, 22(4), 28-29. [PDF]
40. Sterchi, Y., & Schwaninger, A. (2016). Eine erste Simulation zur Optimierung des Durchsatzes beim Einsatz automatischer Sprengstoffdetektion für die Handgepäckkontrolle an Flughäfen.62. Frühjahrskongress der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft (GfA), Aachen, 02.-04. März, 2016, 1-6. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.4772.7604 [PDF]
41. Visser, W., Schwaninger, A., Hardmeier, D., Flisch, A., Costin, M., Vienne, C., Sukowski, F., Hassler, U., Dorion, I., Marciano, A., Koomen, G., Slegt, M., & Canonica, A. (2016). Automated comparison of X-ray images for cargo scanning. Proceedings of the 50th IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Orlando USA, October 24-27, 2016, 268-275. doi:10.1109/CCST.2016.7815714 [PDF]
42. Hättenschwiler, N., Michel, S., Kuhn, M., Ritzmann, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2015). A first exploratory study on the relevance of everyday object knowledge and training for increasing efficiency in airport security x-ray screening. Proceedings of the 49th IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Taipei Taiwan, September 21-24, 2015, 25-30. doi:10.1109/CCST.2015.7389652 [PDF]
43. Hättenschwiler, N., Michel, S., Kuhn, M., Strebel, N., & Schwaninger, A. (2015). Relevanz situativer Einflussfaktoren auf die Arbeit von Luftsicherheitskontrollpersonal bei der Röntgenbildbeurteilung - eine Arbeitsanalyse. 61. Frühjahrskongress der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft (GfA), Karlsruhe, 25.-27. Februar, 2015, 1-5. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.4510.6164 [PDF]
44. Mendes, M., Michel, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2015). Steigerung der Erkennungsleistung von Cargo Screenern. 61. Frühjahrskongress der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft (GfA), Karlsruhe, 25.-27. Februar, 2015, 1-6. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.3986.3288 [PDF]
45. Sterchi, Y., & Schwaninger, A. (2015). A first simulation on optimizing EDS for cabin baggage screening regarding throughput. Proceedings of the 49th IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Taipei Taiwan, September 21-24, 2015, 55-60. doi:10.1109/CCST.2015.7389657 [PDF]
46. Hardmeier, D., Müller, C., & Schwaninger, A. (2014). Certification of airport security officers using multiple-choice tests: A pilot study. Proceedings of the 48th IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Rome Italy, October 13-16, 2014, 230-235. doi:10.1109/CCST.2014.6987005 [PDF]
47. Michel, S., Hättenschwiler, N., Kuhn, M., Strebel, N., & Schwaninger, A. (2014). A multi-method approach towards identifying situational factors and their relevance for x-ray screening. Proceedings of the 48th IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Rome Italy, October 13-16, 2014, 208-213. doi:10.1109/CCST.2014.6987001 [PDF]
48. Michel, S., Mendes, M., de Ruiter, J., Koomen, G., & Schwaninger, A. (2014). Increasing X-ray image interpretation competency of cargo security screeners. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 44, 551-560. doi:10.1016/j.ergon.2014.03.007 [PDF]
49. Poulakos, S., Roethlin, G., Schwaninger, A., Smolic, A., & Gross, M. (2014). Alternating attention in continuous stereoscopic depth. In R. Bailey & S. Kuhl (Eds.), Proceedings of the ACM Symposium on Applied Perception (pp. 59-66). New York: ACM. doi:10.1145/2628257.2628260 [PDF]
50. Schwaninger, A. (2014). A personal view: The story of bob. Aviation Security International, 20(4), 44. [PDF]
51. Thomas, L., Schwaninger, A., Heimgartner, N., Hedinger, P., Hofer, F., Ehlert, U., & Wirtz, P.H. (2014). Stress-induced cortisol secretion impairs detection performance in x-ray baggage screening for hidden weapons by screening novices. Psychophysiology, 51(9), 1-9. doi:10.1111/psyp.12229 [PDF]
52. Halbherr, T., Schwaninger, A., Budgell, G.R., & Wales, A. (2013). Airport security screener competency: a cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis. International Journal of Aviation Psychology, 23(2), 113-129. doi:10.1080/10508414.2011.582455 [PDF]
53. Mendes, M., Michel, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2013). Cargo screening: Enhancement of human factors. Aviation Security International, October 2013. [PDF]
54. Mendes, M., Schwaninger, A., & Michel, S. (2013). Can laptops be left inside passenger bags if motion imaging is used in X-ray security screening? In E. Rusconi, K.C. Scott-Brown & A. Szymkowiak, Neuroscience perspectives on Security: Technology, Detection, and Decision Making(pp. 38-47). Göttingen: Frontiers Media SA.
55. Mendes, M., Schwaninger, A., Strebel, N., & Michel, S. (2012). Why laptops should be screened separately when conventional x-ray screening is used. Proceedings of the 46th IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Boston MA, October 15-18, 2012. doi:10.1109/CCST.2012.6393571 [PDF]
56. Sury, Ph., Nef, J., & Schwaninger, A. (2012). Application of blended learning in air cargo security. In Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft (Ed.). Gestaltung nachhaltiger Arbeitssysteme, 731-734. [PDF]
57. Sury, Ph., Ritzmann, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2012). Initial results of web based blended learning in the field of air cargo security. Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE International Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), 1-6. doi:10.1109/CCST.2012.6393572 [PDF]
58. Chiller-Glaus, S.D., Schwaninger, A., Hofer, F., Kleiner, M., & Knappmeyer, B. (2011). Recognition of emotion in moving and static composite faces. Swiss Journal of Psychology, 70(4), 233-244. doi:10.1024/1421-0185/a000061 [PDF]
59. Mendes, M., Schwaninger, A., & Michel, S. (2011). Does the application of virtually merged images influence the effectiveness of computer-based training in x-ray screening? Proceedings of the 45th IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Mataro Spain, October 18-21, 2011. doi:10.1109/CCST.2011.6095881 [PDF]
60. Schwaninger, A. (2011). Computer-based training: advantages and considerations. Aviation Security International, 17(6), 18-23. [PDF]
61. Schwaninger, A., & Yang, J. (2011). The application of 3D representations in face recognition. Vision Research, 51, 969-977. doi:10.1016/j.visres.2011.02.006 [PDF]
62. Sury, P., Schwaninger, A., & Nef, J. (2011). Improving secure handling of air cargo by means of web based blended learning. Proceedings of the 45th IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Mataro Spain, October 18-21, 2011, 1-3. doi:10.1109/CCST.2011.6095940 [PDF]
63. Sury, Ph., Riesen, P., Nef, J., & Schwaninger, A. (2011). Using a blended learning instructional design for secure handling of air cargo. In Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft (Ed.): Mensch, Technik, Organisation - Vernetzung im Produktentstehungs- und -herstellungsprozess, 845-848. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.1692.5680 [PDF]
64. Yang, J., & Schwaninger, A. (2011a). Yang's iris illusion: External contour causes length-assimilation illusions. Japanese Psychological Research, 53(1), 15-29. doi:10.1111/j.1468-5884.2010.00455.x [PDF]
65. Yang, J., & Schwaninger, A. (2011b). Turn right or turn left? Heuristic of adhering to the direction of destination. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 25(5), 703-707. doi:10.1002/acp.1741 [PDF]
66. Hardmeier, D., Jaeger, M., Schibli, R., & Schwaninger, A. (2010). Effectiveness of computer-based training for improving detection of improvised explosive devices by screeners is highly dependent on the types of IEDS used during training. Proceedings of the 44th Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, San Jose California, October 5-8, 2010. doi:10.1109/CCST.2010.5678717 [PDF]
67. Michel, S., Mendes, M., & Schwaninger, A. (2010). Can the difficulty level reached in computer-based training predict results in x-ray image interpretation tests? Proceedings of the 44th Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, San Jose California, October 5-8, 2010. doi:10.1109/CCST.2010.5678729 [PDF]
68. Schwaninger, A., Hardmeier, D., Riegelnig, J., & Martin, M. (2010). Use it and still lose it? The influence of age and job experience on detection performance in x-ray screening. GeroPsych: the Journal of Gerontopsychology and Geriatric Psychiatry, 23(3), 169-175. doi:10.1024/1662-9647/a000020 [PDF]
69. von Bastian, C.C., Schwaninger, A., & Michel, S. (2010). Color impact on security screening. Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, 25(10), 33-38. doi:10.1109/MAES.2010.5631724 [PDF]
70. Yang, J., & Schwaninger, A. (2010). Face inversion effect emerges under critical configural discrepancy. Swiss Journal of Psychology, 69(3), 159-165. doi:10.1024/1421-0185/a000018 [PDF]
71. Bolfing, A., & Schwaninger, A. (2009). Selection and pre-employment assessment in aviation security x-ray screening. Proceedings of the 43rd IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Zurich Switzerland, October 5-8, 2009. doi:10.1109/CCST.2009.5335571 [PDF]
72. Hofer, F., Wetter, O.E., Graf, R., Guo, Y., & Schwaninger, A. (2009). Using learning content management systems as highly adaptive and efficient supporting tool for (recurrent) training - an applied perspective. Proceedings of the 43rd IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Zurich Switzerland, October 5-8, 2009. doi:10.1109/CCST.2009.5335566 [PDF]
73. Koller, S.M., Drury, C.G., & Schwaninger, A. (2009). Change of search time and non-search time in X-ray baggage screening due to training. Ergonomics, 52(6), 644-656. doi:10.1080/00140130802526935  [PDF]
74. Meinhardt-Injac, B., Meinhardt, G., & Schwaninger, A. (2009). Does matching of internal and external facial features depend on orientation and viewpoint? Acta Psychologica, 132, 267-278. doi:10.1016/j.actpsy.2009.07.011 [PDF]
75. Michel, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2009). Human-machine interaction in x-ray screening. Proceedings of the 43rd IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Zurich Switzerland, October 5-8, 2009. doi:10.1109/CCST.2009.5335572 [PDF]
76. Schwaninger, A. (2009). Why do airport security screeners sometimes fail in covert tests? Proceedings of the 43rd IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Zurich Switzerland, October 5-8, 2009. doi:10.1109/CCST.2009.5335568 [PDF]
77. Schwaninger, A., & Wales, A.W.J. (2009). One year later: How screener performance improves in x-ray luggage search with computer-based training. Proceedings of the Ergonomics Society Annual Conference 2009, 381-389. doi:10.1201/9780203872512.ch40 [PDF]
78. Schwaninger, A., Lobmaier, J., Wallraven, C., & Collishaw, S. (2009). Two routes to face perception: Evidence from psychophysics and computational modeling. Cognitive Science, 33, 1413-1440. doi:10.1111/j.1551-6709.2009.01059.x [PDF]
79. Steiner-Koller, S.M., Bolfing, A., & Schwaninger, A. (2009). Assessment of X-ray image interpretation competency of aviation security screeners. Proceedings of the 43rd IEEE Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Zurich Switzerland, October 5-8, 2009. doi:10.1109/CCST.2009.5335569 [PDF]
80. Veres-Injac, B., & Schwaninger, A. (2009). The time course of processing external and internal features of unfamiliar faces. Psychological Research, 73(1), 43-53. doi:10.1007/s00426-008-0147-5 [PDF]
81. von Bastian, C.C., Schwaninger, A., & Michel, S. (2009). The impact of color composition on X-ray image interpretation in aviation security screening. Proceedings of the 43rd IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Zurich Switzerland, October 5-8, 2009. doi:10.1109/CCST.2009.5335539 [PDF]
82. Wales, A., Halbherr, T., & Schwaninger, A. (2009). Using speed measures to predict performance in x-ray luggage screening tasks. Proceedings of the 43rd IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Zurich, October 5-8, 2009. doi:10.1109/CCST.2009.5335536 [PDF]
83. Wales, A.W.J., Anderson, C., Jones, K.L., Schwaninger, A., & Horne, J.A. (2009). Evaluating the two-component inspection model in a simplified luggage search task. Behavior Research Methods, 41(3), 937-943. doi:10.3758/BRM.41.3.937 [PDF]
84. Wetter, O.E., Koerner, F., & Schwaninger, A. (2009). Does musical training improve school performance? Journal of Instructional Science, 37, 365-374. doi:10.1007/s11251-008-9052-y [PDF]
85. Bolfing, A., Halbherr, T., & Schwaninger, A. (2008). How image based factors and human factors contribute to threat detection performance in x-ray aviation security screening. HCI and Usability for Education and Work, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 5298, 419-438. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-89350-9_30 [PDF]
86. Ghylin, K.M., Schwaninger, A., Drury, C.G., Redford, J., Lin, L., & Batta, R. (2008). Screening enhancements: Why don’t they enhance performance? Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 52nd Annual Meeting, September 22-26, New York City, NY USA. doi:10.1177/154193120805200433 [PDF]
87. Guo, Y., Schwaninger, A., & Gall, H. (2008). An architecture for an adaptive and collaborative learning management system in aviation security. 17th IEEE International Workshop in Enabling Technologies: Infrastructures for Collaborative Enterprises, Workshop for Distributed and Mobile Collaboration (DMC 2008), Rome, June 23-25, 2008. doi:10.1109/WETICE.2008.26 [PDF]
88. Hardmeier, D., & Schwaninger, A. (2008). Visual cognition abilities in x-ray screening. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Research in Air Transportation, ICRAT 2008, Fairfax, Virginia, USA, June 1-4, 2008, 311-316. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.4335.7924 [PDF]
89. Hayward, W.G., Rhodes, G., & Schwaninger, A. (2008). An own-race advantage for components as well as configurations in face recognition. Cognition, 106, 1017-1027. doi:10.1016/j.cognition.2007.04.002 [PDF]
90. Koller, S.M., Hardmeier, D., Michel, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2008). Investigating training, transfer and viewpoint effects resulting from recurrent CBT of x-ray image interpretation. Journal of Transportation Security, 1(2), 81-106. doi:10.1007/s12198-007-0006-4 [PDF]
91. Michel, S., Koller, S.M., & Schwaninger, A. (2008). Relationship between level of detection performance and amount of recurrent computer-based training. Proceedings of the 42nd Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Prague, October 13-16, 2008, 299-304. doi:10.1109/CCST.2008.4751318 [PDF]
92. Schwaninger, A., Bolfing, A., Halbherr, T., Helman, S., Belyavin, A., & Hay L. (2008). The impact of image based factors and training on threat detection performance in X-ray screening. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Research in Air Transportation, ICRAT 2008, Fairfax, Virginia, USA, June 1-4, 2008, 317-324. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.1299.3526 [PDF]
93. von Bastian, C.C., Schwaninger, A., & Michel, S. (2008). Do multi-view X-ray systems improve X-ray image interpretation in airport security screening? Zeitschrift für Arbeitswissenschaft, 3, 166-173. doi:10.3239/9783640684991 [PDF]
94. Bolfing, A., & Schwaninger, A. (2007). Measurement formulae for image-based factors in X-ray imagery. VICOREG Technical Report, November 26, 2007. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.4445.0802 [PDF]
95. Chiller-Glaus, S. D., Schwaninger, A., & Hofer, F. (2007). Identity verification from photographs in travel documents: The role of display duration and orientation on performance. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 51st Annual Meeting (pp. 1327-1330). Santa Monica, CA: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. doi:10.1177/154193120705101910 [PDF]
96. Drury, C.G., Ghylin, K.M., & Schwaninger, A. (2007). Large-scale validation of a security inspection model. In P.D. Bust (Ed.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Contemporary Ergonomics (CE2007), 17-19 April 2007, Nottingham, UK (pp. 209-214). London: Taylor & Francis. [PDF]
97. Koller, S.M., Hardmeier, D., Michel, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2007). Investigating training and transfer effects resulting from recurrent CBT of X-ray image interpretation. In D. S. McNamara & J. G. Trafton (Eds.), Proceedings of the 29th Annual Cognitive Science Society (pp. 1181-1186). Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.1823.6403 [PDF]
98. Michel, S., de Ruiter, J.C., Hogervorst, M., Koller, S.M., Moerland, R., & Schwaninger, A. (2007). Computer-based training increases efficiency in X-ray image interpretation by aviation security screeners. Proceedings of the 41st Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Ottawa, October 8-11, 2007. doi:10.1109/CCST.2007.4373490 [PDF]
99. Michel, S., Koller, S.M., Ruh, M., & Schwaninger, A. (2007). Do "image enhancement" functions really enhance X-ray image interpretation? In D. S. McNamara & J. G. Trafton (Eds.), Proceedings of the 29th Annual Cognitive Science Society (pp. 1301-1306). Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.4969.3682 [PDF]
100. Schwaninger, A., Hofer, F., & Wetter, O.E. (2007). Adaptive computer-based training increases on the job performance of X-ray screeners. Proceedings of the 41st Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Ottawa, Canada, October 8-11, 2007, 117-124. doi:10.1109/CCST.2007.4373478 [PDF]
101. Schwaninger, A., Michel, S., & Bolfing, A. (2007). A statistical approach for image difficulty estimation in X-ray screening using image measurements. Proceedings of the 4th Symposium on Applied Perception in Graphics and Visualization, ACM Press, New York, USA, 123-130. doi:10.1145/1272582.1272606 [PDF]
102. Schwaninger, A., Schuhmacher, S., Wallraven, C., & Bülthoff, H. (2007). Using 3D computer graphics for perception: The role of local and global information in face processing. Proceedings of the 4th Symposium on Applied Perception in Graphics and Visualization, ACM Press, New York, USA, 19-26. doi:10.1145/1272582.1272586 [PDF]
103. Vogel, J., Schwaninger, A., Wallraven, C., & Bülthoff, H.H. (2007). Categorization of natural scenes: local versus global information and the role of color. ACM Transactions on Applied Perception, 4(2), 1-21. doi:10.1145/1278387.1278393 [PDF]
104. Bolfing, A., Michel, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2006a). Assessing image difficulty in x-ray screening using image processing algorithms. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Research in Air Transportation, ICRAT 2006, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro, June 24-28, 2006, 253-258. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.2025.6480 [PDF]
105. Bolfing, A., Michel, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2006b). A statistical approach for automated image difficulty estimation in X-ray screening using image processing algorithms. Proceedings of the 4th International Aviation Security Technology Symposium, Washington, D.C., USA, November 27 - December 1, 2006, 384-388. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.1168.2801 [PDF]
106. Ghylin, K.M., Drury, C.G., & Schwaninger, A. (2006). Two-component model of security inspection: application and findings. 16th World Congress of Ergonomics, IEA 2006, Maastricht, The Netherlands, July, 10-14, 2006. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.2216.8567 [PDF]
107. Hardmeier, D., Hofer, F., & Schwaninger, A. (2006a). The role of recurrent CBT for increasing aviation security screeners’ visual knowledge and abilities needed in X-ray screening. Proceedings of the 4th International Aviation Security Technology Symposium, Washington, D.C., USA, November 27 - December 1, 2006, 338-342. doi:10.5167/uzh-97987 [PDF]
108. Hardmeier, D., Hofer, F., & Schwaninger, A. (2006b). Increased detection performance in airport security screening using the X-ray ORT as pre-employment assessment tool. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Research in Air Transportation, ICRAT 2006, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro, June 24-28, 2006, 393-397. doi:10.5167/uzh-97986 [PDF]
109. Hofer, F., Hardmeier, D., & Schwaninger, A. (2006). Increasing airport security using the X-ray ORT as effective pre-employment assessment tool. Proceedings of the 4th International Aviation Security Technology Symposium, Washington, D.C., USA, November 27 - December 1, 2006, 303-308. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.3658.6487 [PDF]
110. Koller, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2006). Assessing X-ray image interpretation competency of airport security screeners. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Research in Air Transportation, ICRAT 2006, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro, June 24-28, 2006, 399-402.399-402. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.1037.2086 [PDF]
111. Lobmaier, J.S., Fischer, M.H., & Schwaninger, A. (2006). Objects capture perceived gaze direction. Experimental Psychology, 53(2), 117-122. doi:10.1027/1618-3169.53.2.117 [PDF]
112. Michel, S., Koller, S., Ruh, M., & Schwaninger, A. (2006). The effect of image enhancement functions on X-ray detection performance. Proceedings of the 4th International Aviation Security Technology Symposium, Washington, D.C., USA, November 27 - December 1, 2006, 434-439. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.3134.3607 [PDF]
113. Riegelnig, J., & Schwaninger, A. (2006). The influence of age and gender on detection performance and the response bias in X-ray screening. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Research in Air Transportation, ICRAT 2006, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro, June 24-28, 2006, 403-407. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.2085.7843 [PDF]
114. Schwaninger, A. (2006a). Reacting to the terror threat. Analysing, controlling and adapting to meet new threats. AIRPORT, 2006(5), 30-31. [PDF]
115. Schwaninger, A. (2006b). Airport security human factors: From the weakest to the strongest link in airport security screening. Proceedings of the 4th International Aviation Security Technology Symposium, Washington, D.C., USA, November 27 - December 1, 2006, 265-270. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.1561.4965 [PDF]
116. Schwaninger, A. (2006c). Threat image projection: enhancing performance? Aviation Security International, December 2006, 36-41. [PDF]
117. Schwaninger, A., Vogel, J., Hofer, F., & Schiele, B. (2006). A psychophysically plausible model for typicality ranking of natural scenes. ACM Transactions on Applied Perception, 3(4), 333-353. doi:10.1145/1190036.1190037 [PDF]
118. Schwaninger, A., Wallraven, C., & Cunningham, D.W., & Chiller-Glaus, S. (2006). Processing of facial identity and expression: A psychophysical, physiological and computational perspective. Progress in Brain Research, 156, 321-343. doi:10.1016/S0079-6123(06)56018-2 [PDF]
119. Vogel, J., Schwaninger, A., Wallraven, C., & Bülthoff, H.H. (2006). Categorization of natural scenes: Local vs. global information. Proceedings of the 3rd Symposium on Applied Perception in Graphics and Visualization, ACM Press, New York, USA, 33-40. doi:10.1145/1140491.1140498 [PDF]
120. Antifakos, S., Kern, N., Schiele, B., & Schwaninger, A. (2005). Towards improving trust in context-aware systems by displaying system confidence. MobileHCI'05, September 19-22, 2005, Salzburg, Austria. ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 111, 9-14. doi:10.1145/1085777.1085780 [PDF]
121. Collishaw, S.M., Hole, G.J., & Schwaninger, A. (2005). Configural processing and perceptions of head tilt. Perception, 34, 163-168. doi:10.1068/p5216 [PDF]
122. Hardmeier, D., Hofer, F., & Schwaninger, A. (2005). The X-ray object recognition test (X-ray ORT) - a reliable and valid instrument for measuring visual abilities needed in X-ray screening. IEEE ICCST Proceedings, 39, 189-192. doi:10.1109/CCST.2005.1594876 [PDF]
123. Hayward, W.G., Rhodes, G., Winkler, C., & Schwaninger, A. (2005). Own-race face effects in processing of configural and component information by Chinese observers. Journal of Vision, 5(8), 534-534. doi:10.1167/5.8.534
124. Hofer, F., & Schwaninger, A. (2005). Using threat image projection data for assessing individual screener performance. WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, 82, 417-426. doi:10.2495/SAFE050411 [PDF]
125. Schwaninger, A. (2005a). Increasing efficiency in airport security screening. WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, 82, 407-416. doi:10.2495/SAFE050401 [PDF]
126. Schwaninger, A. (2005b). Objekterkennung und Signaldetektion: Anwendung in der Praxis. In: B. Kersten & M. Groner (Eds.), Praxisfelder der Wahrnehmungspsychologie (pp. 108-132). Bern: Huber. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.2151.3203 [PDF]
127. Schwaninger, A. (2005c). X-ray imagery: Enhancing the value of the pixels. Aviation Security International, Oct 2005, 16-21. [PDF]
128. Schwaninger, A., & Mast, F.W. (2005). The face-inversion effect can be explained by the capacity limitations of an orientation normalization mechanism. Japanese Psychological Research, 47(3), 216-222. doi:10.1111/j.1468-5884.2005.00290.x [PDF]
129. Schwaninger, A., Hardmeier, D., & Hofer, F. (2005). Aviation security screeners visual abilities & visual knowledge measurement. IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 20(6), 29-35. doi:10.1109/MAES.2005.1412124 [PDF]
130. Schwaninger, A., Lobmaier, J.S., & Fischer, M.H. (2005). The inversion effect on gaze perception reflects processing of component information. Experimental Brain Research, 167, 49-55. doi:10.1007/s00221-005-2367-x [PDF]
131. Schwaninger, A., Michel, S., & Bolfing, A. (2005). Towards a model for estimating image difficulty in X-ray screening. IEEE ICCST Proceedings, 39, 185-188. doi:10.1109/CCST.2005.1594875 [PDF]
132. Wallraven, C., Schwaninger, A., & Bülthoff, H.H. (2005). Learning from humans: Computational modeling of face recognition. Network: Computation in Neural Systems, 16(4), 401-418. doi:10.1080/09548980500508844 [PDF]
133. Antifakos, S., Schwaninger, A., & Schiele, B. (2004). Evaluating the effects of displaying uncertainty in context-aware applications. Sixth International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing, September 7-10, 2004, Nottingham, England. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 3205, 54-69. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-30119-6_4 [PDF]
134. Hofer, F., & Schwaninger, A. (2004). Reliable and valid measures of threat detection performance in X-ray screening. IEEE ICCST Proceedings, 38, 303-308. doi:10.1109/CCST.2004.1405409 [PDF]
135. Kern, N., Antifakos, S., Schiele, B., & Schwaninger, A. (2004). A model for human interruptability: Experimental evaluation and automatic estimation from wearable sensors. Eight IEEE International Symposium on Wearable Computers (ISWC '04), Volume 1, 158-165. doi:10.1109/ISWC.2004.3 [PDF]
136. Kleiner, M., Schwaninger, A., Cunningham, D.W., & Knappmeyer, B. (2004). Using facial texture manipulation to study facial motion perception. Proceedings of the 1st Symposium on Applied Perception in Graphics and Visualization, APGV 2004, Los Angeles, California, USA, August 7-9, 2004. doi:10.1145/1012551.1012602
137. Schwaninger, A. (2004a). Increasing efficiency in airport security screening. Proceedings of AVSEC World 2004, November 3-5, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
138. Schwaninger, A. (2004b). Computer based training: The enhancement of human factors. Aviation Security International, 2004(2), 31-36. [PDF]
139. Schwaninger, A., & Hofer, F. (2004). Evaluation of CBT for increasing threat detection performance in X-ray screening. In: K. Morgan and M. J. Spector (Eds.), The Internet Society 2004, Advances in Learning, Commerce and Security (pp. 147-156). Wessex: WIT Press. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.4051.8649 [PDF]
140. Schwaninger, A., Bridges, A.P., Drury, C., Durinckx, F., Durrant, P., Hodge, T., Hofer, F., Jongejan, R., Maguire, R.L., McClumpha, A., Neiderman, E., Steinmann, C., & Wüest, W. (2004). Principles and requirements for assessing X-ray image interpretation competency of aviation security screeners. White Paper, International Aviation Security Human Factors Technical Advisory Group (InterTAG), Competency Assessment Working Group (CAWG).
141. Schwaninger, A., Hardmeier, D., & Hofer, F. (2004). Measuring visual abilities and visual knowledge of aviation security screeners. IEEE ICCST Proceedings, 38, 258-264. doi:10.1109/CCST.2004.1405402 [PDF]
142. Schwaninger, A., Wallraven, C., & Bülthoff, H.H. (2004). Computational modeling of face recognition based on psychophysical experiments. Swiss Journal of Psychology, 63(3), 207-215. doi:10.1024/1421-0185.63.3.207 [PDF]
143. Schwaninger, A. (2003a). Reliable measurements of threat detection. AIRPORT, 2003(1), 22-23. [PDF]
144. Schwaninger, A. (2003b). Screener evaluation and selection. AIRPORT, 2003(2), 14-15. [PDF]
145. Schwaninger, A. (2003c). Training of airport security screeners. AIRPORT, 2003(5), 11-13. [PDF]
146. Schwaninger, A., Carbon, C.C., & Leder, H. (2003). Expert face processing: Specialization and constraints. In G. Schwarzer & H. Leder, Development of face processing (pp. 81-97). Göttingen: Hogrefe. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.1430.4249 [PDF]
147. Schwaninger, A., Ryf, S., & Hofer, F. (2003). Configural information is processed differently in perception and recognition of faces. Vision Research, 43,1501-1505. doi:10.1016/S0042-6989(03)00171-8 [PDF]
148. Schwaninger, A., Wallraven, C., Schuhmacher, S., & Bülthoff, H.H. (2003). News on facial views from humans and machine. Journal of Vision, 3(9), 837-837. doi:10.1167/3.9.837
149. Graf, M., Schwaninger, A., Wallraven, C., & Bülthoff, H.H. (2002). Psychophysical results from experiments on recognition & categorisation. Information Society Technologies (IST) programme, Cognitive Vision Systems - CogVis (IST-2000-29375). doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.3527.5762 [PDF]
150. Schwaninger, A. (2002). Visual cognition. AIRPORT, 2002(3), 20-21. [PDF]
151. Schwaninger, A., Lobmaier, J., & Collishaw, S.M. (2002). Role of featural and configural information in familiar and unfamiliar face recognition. 2nd international Workshop on Biologically Motivated Computer Vision, Tübingen, Germany, November 22-24, 2002. Lectures Notes in Computer Science, 2525, 643-650. doi:10.1007/3-540-36181-2_64 [PDF]
152. Wallraven, C., Schwaninger, A., Schuhmacher, S., & Bülthoff, H. (2002). View-based recognition of faces in man and machine: Re-visiting inter-extra-ortho. 2nd international Workshop on Biologically Motivated Computer Vision, Tübingen, Germany, November 22-24, 2002. Lectures Notes in Computer Science, 2525, 651-660. doi:10.1007/3-540-36181-2_65 [PDF]

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