Awards

ACED-Kingfar Researcher Award

The ACED-Kingfar Researcher Award recognizes and supports outstanding academic research achievements in Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) across Asian countries. The award focuses on honoring original and rigorous HFE research work, as well as promoting HFE academic excellence and knowledge sharing across Asia.

The award acknowledges exceptional HFE research that demonstrates rigorous methodology, significant academic innovation, and potential impact in the HFE field or real-world applications to the society.

  • Nominees are Masters or PhD students currently enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral programme in HFE or related fields, or researchers actively engaged in HFE-related research.
  • Nominees must be affiliated with an academic institution, research organization, or enterprise located in Asia.
  • Submitted work must be original research in HFE-related fields, evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles, dissertation chapters, conference proceedings, or research reports with rigorous validation.
  • Nominees must have made a major contribution to the research, preferably as the first or corresponding author.
  • The research must demonstrate academic rigor and a clear contribution to HFE knowledge, such as new theoretical frameworks or innovative methodological approaches.
  • A total grant amount of USD 2,000 is provided annually.
  • The funds may be used to conduct further research, or cover travel, accommodation, or registration expenses for research presentation at the ACED Conference.
  • Each awardee is presented with a certificate of recognition.

Submission Information

Please combine all supporting documents into a single PDF file and submit it via the official ACED website.

Note: Submissions from China should be sent through Kingfar to ACED.

Upload the following requirements:

  • CV/Résumé including current mailing and email address.
  • Supporting documents for current status (e.g., student ID, graduation certificate, or employment/job title).
  • Research summary highlighting objectives, methodology, key findings, and academic contributions.
  • Full copy of the journal article, dissertation chapter, or academic report.
  • Deadline for submission: July 30 2026.
  • Please submit to fredericktey@gmail.com                  
  • For submissions from China, please email your submission to 18001240303@kingfar.cn

ACED Fellow Award

The ACED Fellow Award for Outstanding Contributions in Ergonomics and Design (The ACED Fellow Award).

The ACED Fellow Award is presented to recognize distinguished professionals who have made sustained and outstanding contributions to the advancement and application of ergonomics and design.

The award acknowledges leadership, innovation, and impact in promoting ergonomics and design knowledge, education, and solutions that improve human well-being and system performance to the society.

ACED Student Design Award

The ACED Student Design Award celebrates outstanding student achievements in human-centered design and ergonomics. It honors innovative projects that demonstrate creativity, usability, and real-world impact in improving human well-being. This award reflects ACED’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of designers and ergonomists who bring fresh perspectives and practical solutions to the field.

Each ACED member society organizes its own student design competition and identifies its top winner. These winners are then nominated by the respective society presidents, ensuring that the award represents the best student work from across the Asia-Pacific region. This process highlights the collaborative spirit of ACED and the importance of peer recognition within the community.

Final awardees are selected by the 2 immediate past ACED presidents, ensuring fairness. Winners are celebrated at the ACED Conference and featured across ACED’s communication channels, providing them with visibility and opportunities to connect with leading professionals in ergonomics and design.

  • Nominees are students registered into an ergonomics programme recognised by ACED member societies.
  • Each awardee is presented with a certificate of recognition.