The content of Human Performance Optimization is unique in terms of the focus, breadth, and scope of the individual chapter contributions. Moreover, this book was developed in response to a pressing need, first directed by the Chief of Staff of the Army, to examine current and future developments in behavioral, cognitive, and social neuroscience that may allow organizations to enhance individual worker and team performance. This volume captures a wide range of approaches, both with an eye to describing state of the art knowledge, and projecting what may become applicable in the near future.The variety of social, technological, and scientific issues make this book indispensable in our time. Organizations of all sorts, but especially those who operate in "in extremis" or high-stakes settings, are seeking to improve the performance of their workers. The chapters' breadth and accessibility will allow strategic leaders of organizations to evaluate breaking news in HPO, and will also serve as an up-to-date review of the field for scientists involved in human performance research.

DedicationAbout the EditorsContributorsContentsForeword by Raymond T. OdiernoAcknowledgments1. Optimizing Human PerformanceMichael D. Matthews and David M. Schnyer2. Metabolic Enhancement of the Soldier BrainKarl E. Friedl and Stephen J. Grate3. Nutrition, Genetics, and Human Performance during Military TrainingErin Gaffney-Stomberg and James P. McClung4. Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Major Depressive DisorderRevathy U. Chottekalapanda, Paul Greengard, and Yotam Sagi5. Computational Approaches to Human Performance in Moderate and Extreme SettingsLogan T. Trujillo6. Brain-Computer Interfaces and Neurofeedback for Enhancing Human PerformanceRanganatha Sitaram, Andrea S?nchez-Corzo, Mariana Zurita, Constanza Levican, Daniela Huepe-Artigas, Juan Andr?s Mucarquer, and Mat?as Ram?rez7. Evolution of Physiological Status Monitoring for Ambulatory Military ApplicationsWilliam J. Tharion, Karl E. Friedl, Mark J. Buller, Natalia Henao Arango, and Reed W. Hoyt8. Neuroprosthetics for Human Performance OptimizationYin Jui Chang, Gautam Krishna, and Benito R. Fern?ndez9. Mitigating Stress Response to Optimize Human PerformanceJames Ness and Josephine Q. Wojciechowski10. The Role of Sleep in Human Performance and Well-BeingNita Lewis Shattuck, Panagiotis Matsangas, Vincent Mysliwiec, and Jennifer L. Creamer11. Exoskeletons: State-of-the-art, Design Challenges and Future DirectionsPriyanshu Agarwal and Ashish D. Deshpande12. Enhancing Human Cognitive Capital by Harnessing the Brain's Inherent NeuroplasticitySandra B. Chapman, Lori G. Cook, Asha K. Vas, and Ian H. Robertson13. Optimizing Cognitive PerformanceValerie E. Martindale14. Strategies to Improve Learning and Retention During TrainingHenry L. Roediger, III, John F. Nestojko, and Nicole Smith15. Examining the Influence of Adaptive Instructional Techniques on Human Performance for Tasks Conducted in Extremely Stressful Work EnvironmentsRobert Sottilare and Stephen Goldberg16. Non-Cognitive Amplifiers of Human Performance: Unpacking the 25/75 RuleMichael D. Matthews, Richard M. Lerner, and Hubert Annen17. Leading Teams to Optimize PerformanceLissa V. Young18. The Ethics of Human Enhancement: An Overview and FrameworkJanice H. Laurence and Joshua A. Carlisle19. Human Performance Optimization: Synthesis and IntegrationMichael D. Matthews and David M. SchnyerIndex