Bruce Mehler

Bruce Mehler is a research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AgeLab. He has a strong background in the development and application of non-invasive physiological monitoring technologies, with his research focused on cognitive load, stress management, attention allocation, and emotional arousal, particularly within the complex context of driving. Mehler’s research spans areas including driver behavior analysis, distraction impact assessment, and human interaction with automated driving systems. During his pre-doctoral studies, he exhibited significant interest in physiological monitoring technologies and co-founded a medical technology company. His work aims to enhance understanding of drivers’ psychological and physiological states under diverse technological and environmental conditions through multidimensional assessment approaches, providing scientific insights for improving future traffic safety and human-machine interface design.

• MIT AgeLab | Research Scientist
  • Integrates psychophysiological measurement with other evaluative methodologies to understand cognitive load, stress, attention, and emotional arousal in applied contexts. Senior member of the AHEAD and AVT consortium technology teams.
• NeuroDyne Medical Corporation | Senior Advisor
  • Worked in this role prior to joining MIT after serving as Director of Applications and Development.
• NeuroDyne Medical Corporation | Co-Founder
  • Co-founded the company in 1993.
• Davicon, Inc. | Director of Research and Development
  • Responsible for the company's research and development efforts.
• Biobehavioral Associates | Partner
  • Developed computer-based and paper-and-pencil questionnaires and assessment tools for psychological and behavioral medicine.
• Biobehavioral Institute of Boston | Associate Director, Faculty Member
  • Held administrative and teaching positions at the institute.

• Boston University | Master's in Psychology
  • Studied personality theory and completed pre-doctoral research in behavioral medicine at Boston University Medical Center.
• University of Washington | Bachelor of Science
• Marine Biological Laboratory | Graduate Research Program in Neural Systems and Behavior
  • Deepened his interest in physiological monitoring technologies through this summer graduate research program.