Igor Dolgov

About Igor Dolgov

As a Human Factors engineer and research leader, I’ve spent over 20 years at the intersection of psychology and safety-critical engineering. My focus is simple but high-stakes: designing and certifying the hardware and software that make autonomous and crewed flight safer and more intuitive.Currently, at Reliable Robotics, I am leading the Human Factors effort to certify the world’s first gate-to-gate autoflight system for commercial use. This project is the latest in a career defined by pioneering \'firsts\': I previously established the flight deck philosophy for Joby Aviation’s S-4 eVTOL and helped launch Uber Copter in NYC. These industry milestones are grounded in my earlier work as a Tenured Associate Professor at NMSU, where I managed $5.7M in FAA and NASA research focused on the fundamental trust and safety of autonomous systems.I’m a Princeton CS alum and ASU Ph.D. with a passion for building safe and reliable autoflight systems that will define the next generation of aviation.Core Expertise: FAA Certification (Part 23/25/135), Human-Machine Interaction, Human-Autonomy Teaming, eVTOL/UAS Interface Design, UXR, and Research Leadership.

Experience

1. Staff Human Factors Engineer

   Reliable Robotics Corporation

   Dec 2024 — Present · Mountain View, CA, US

   This new role perfectly aligns with my dedication to advancing aviation safety and human factors. I’m incredibly excited to collaborate with such an experienced and accomplished team at Reliable Robotics. Together, we’ll play a key role in ushering in a new age of flight—helping to shape a safer and more accessible future for all.

Education

• Arizona State University

  Master's degree, Experimental Psychology

  2003 — 2005

• Arizona State University

  Ph.D., Psychology - Arts, Media, & Engineering

  2005 — 2009

• Princeton University

  B.S.E., Computer Science (w/a certificate in Robotics and Intelligent Systems)

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Human Computer Interaction
• Psychology
• Statistics
• Research
• Higher Education
• Data Analysis
• Teaching
• Machine Learning
• Matlab
• Algorithms
• Research Design
• Programming
• C++
• Spss
• Qualitative Research
• Technical Writing
• Computer Science
• Java
• Mathematical Modeling
• Experimental Design
• Educational Technology
• E-Learning
• University Teaching
• Data Mining
• Science
• Simulations
• Quantitative Research
• Theory
• Artificial Intelligence
• Distance Learning
• Instructional Design
• Lecturing
• Pattern Recognition
• Sas
• Survey Design
• Quantitative Analytics
• Program Evaluation
• Physics
• Scientific Writing
• Grant Writing