Huizhong Cao

Doctoral Student at Production Systems

Huizhong is a researcher specializing in cognitive ergonomics, mental workload, and manufacturing digitalization innovation. With expertise in design and prototype-based experimentation, her work integrates human-centered design with advanced technologies. She focuses on assessing and optimizing mental workload in industrial environments, leveraging digital twins and XR platforms to improve decision-making, collaboration, and productivity.

Engaged in the industrial metaverse, Huizhong's research aligns with Industry 5.0 principles, emphasizing sustainability and human-centricity. Her visionary approach redefines human-computer interaction, combining physiological assessment with immersive technologies to create intuitive, efficient systems. She is committed to advancing innovation at the intersection of cognitive science, technology, and manufacturing.

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2025

Exploring the current applications and potential of extended reality for environmental sustainability in manufacturing

Huizhong Cao, Henrik Söderlund, Mélanie Despeisse et al
EcoDesign for Circular Value Creation: Volume I. , p. 515-531
Book chapter
2025

Human-centered design of VR interface features to support mental workload and spatial cognition during collaboration tasks in manufacturing

Huizhong Cao, Francisco Garcia Rivera, Henrik Söderlund et al
Cognition, Technology and Work. Vol. In Press
Journal article
2025

Beyond Videoconferencing: How Collaborative Tools Make Virtual Design Reviews Work

Francisco Garcia Rivera, Asreen Rostami, Huizhong Cao et al
Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Vol. 15790 LNCS, p. 96-112
Paper in proceeding
2025

Cognitive ergonomics: Triangulation of physiological, subjective, and performance-based mental workload assessments

Emmie Fogelberg, Huizhong Cao, Peter Thorvald
Frontiers in Industrial Engineering. Vol. 3
Journal article
2024

Integrating Dynamic Digital Twins: Enabling Real-Time Connectivity for IoT and Virtual Reality

Lejla Erdal, Ammar Gubartalla, Paulo Victor Lopes et al
Proceedings - Winter Simulation Conference. Vol. In Press, p. 2987-2998
Paper in proceeding
2024

Challenges and opportunities to advance manufacturing research for sustainable battery life cycles

Björn Johansson, Mélanie Despeisse, Jon Bokrantz et al
Frontiers in Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 4
Journal article
2024

VR interaction for efficient virtual manufacturing: mini map for multi-user VR navigation platform

Huizhong Cao, Henrik Söderlund, Mélanie Despeisse et al
Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering. Vol. 52, p. 335-345
Paper in proceeding
2024

The Creation of a Multi-User Virtual Training Environment for Operator Training in VR

Henrik Söderlund, Sebastian Zamola, Jim Boström et al
Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering. Vol. 52, p. 173-184
Paper in proceeding

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