Peer-reviewed output, 2022–2026

Publications

Journal articles first, then conference proceedings, then edited volumes and chapters. The authoritative record is ORCID.

Journal articles · Conference proceedings · Edited volumes · Book chapters

Journal articles

  • 2026

    Archetype-based analysis of single-pilot operations risk: evidence from small jet incident and accident narratives

    Pechlivanis, K., Ziakkas, D. & Chazapis, S. Journal of Air Transport Management, 137, 103085.
    Systems archetype classification of 279 safety narratives — 237 NASA ASRS incident reports and 42 small jet accident investigations — identifying the recurring feedback structures behind single pilot operations risk, and proposing a system-aware Single Pilot Resource Management framework.
    10.1016/j.jairtraman.2026.103085

  • 2026

    Prompt engineering in generative AI applications for commercial single pilot operations (SiPO): an emerging competency

    Pechlivanis, K. & Ziakkas, D. Journal of Air Transport Management, 131, 102916.
    10.1016/j.jairtraman.2025.102916

  • 2026

    The evolutionary de-crewing of airline cockpits: a historical and analytical perspective

    Pechlivanis, K. & Ziakkas, D. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 1–24.
    10.1080/1463922X.2025.2610278

  • 2025

    Single pilot concept of operations: hazard identification and mitigation measures

    Pechlivanis, K. & Harris, D. The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology, 1–24.
    10.1080/24721840.2025.2481880

  • 2023

    Artificial intelligence applications in aviation accident classification: a preliminary exploratory study

    Ziakkas, D. & Pechlivanis, K. Decision Analytics Journal, 9, 100358.
    10.1016/j.dajour.2023.100358

Conference proceedings

Indexed proceedings

  • 2025

    Enhancing aviation risk assessment through artificial intelligence: the single pilot operations case study

    Ziakkas, D., Pechlivanis, K. & Plioutsias, A. Transportation Research Procedia, 88, 305–314.
    10.1016/j.trpro.2025.05.037

  • 2025

    Emerging technologies in aviation competency-based training and assessment: the simulated air traffic control environment (SATCE) influence on communication competency

    Ziakkas, D., Waterman, N. & Pechlivanis, K. HCII 2024 Late Breaking Papers. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 15381. Springer.
    10.1007/978-3-031-76824-8_25

  • 2023

    Extended reality in aviation training: the commercial single pilot operations case

    Pechlivanis, K., Ziakkas, D. & Del Cid Flores, A. HCII 2023 Late Breaking Papers. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 14060. Springer.
    10.1007/978-3-031-48060-7_18

  • 2023

    Towards eMCO/SiPO: a human factors efficacy, usability and safety assessment for direct voice input (DVI) implementation in the flight deck

    Ziakkas, D., Harris, D. & Pechlivanis, K. Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, HCII 2023. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 14018. Springer.
    10.1007/978-3-031-35389-5_15

  • 2022

    The implementation of competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) framework in aviation manpower planning

    Ziakkas, D., Suckow, M. W. & Pechlivanis, K. 34th Conference of the European Association for Aviation Psychology. Transportation Research Procedia, 66, 226–239.

AHFE and IHSI International

  • 2026

    Implementation of human–AI teaming in the single pilot operations era

    Pechlivanis, K., Ziakkas, D., Lekea, I. & Henneberry, D. Advances in Human Factors of Transportation, AHFE 2026, vol 224.
    10.54941/ahfe1007832

  • 2026

    Investigating human errors — mistakes and violations in just culture transportation operations

    Pechlivanis, K., Ziakkas, D. & Henneberry, D. Human Error, Reliability, Resilience and Performance, AHFE 2026, vol 213.
    10.54941/ahfe1007561

  • 2026

    Moving towards Industry 5.0: competency-based training assessment and sector unification

    Pechlivanis, K., Ziakkas, D. & Akylidis, K. IHSI 2026: Disruptive and Innovative Technologies, vol 200.
    10.54941/ahfe1007107

  • 2026

    Challenges in the implementation of resilience in flight operations: the role of safety management systems

    Sarikaya, I., Ziakkas, D., Bokas, E., Pechlivanis, K., Plioutsias, A. & Henneberry, D. AHFE 2026, vol 213.
    10.54941/ahfe1007552

  • 2026

    The role of workforce planning in the implementation of human–AI teaming in transportation

    Ziakkas, D., Sarikaya, I., Pechlivanis, K. & Henneberry, D. AHFE 2026, vol 224.
    10.54941/ahfe1007833

  • 2026

    The role of cultural intelligence in human performance

    Ziakkas, D., Henneberry, D. & Pechlivanis, K. AHFE 2026, vol 213.
    10.54941/ahfe1007553

  • 2026

    Cultural dynamics in next-generation cockpit design: integrating human factors, inclusivity and system resilience

    Henneberry, D., Ziakkas, D., Bokas, E. & Pechlivanis, K. IHSI 2026, vol 200.
    10.54941/ahfe1007086

  • 2026

    Harnessing emerging technologies to enhance decision-making in competency-based training and assessment

    Henneberry, D., Ziakkas, D., Lekea, I. & Pechlivanis, K. IHSI 2026, vol 200.
    10.54941/ahfe1007101

  • 2025

    The implementation of AI in eVTOL safety management systems

    Ziakkas, D., Pechlivanis, K. & Henneberry, D. Advances in Human Factors of Transportation, AHFE 2025, vol 186.
    10.54941/ahfe1006501

  • 2025

    Human performance in high-reliability transportation systems: the role of cultural intelligence

    Ziakkas, D., Pechlivanis, K. & Henneberry, D. AHFE 2025, vol 199.
    10.54941/ahfe1006824

  • 2025

    The role of advanced air mobility in the future of safe transportation

    Ziakkas, D., Henneberry, D. & Pechlivanis, K. AHFE 2025, vol 199.
    10.54941/ahfe1007020

  • 2025

    The role of artificial intelligence and future applications in the implementation of aviation fatigue risk management systems

    Ziakkas, D., Henneberry, D. & Pechlivanis, K. IHIET-AI 2025: Artificial Intelligence and Future Applications.
    10.54941/ahfe1005928

  • 2024

    The role of artificial intelligence in transportation safety management systems: the aviation Safety II case study

    Ziakkas, D. & Pechlivanis, K. Safety Management and Human Factors, AHFE 2024, vol 151.
    10.54941/ahfe1005296

  • 2024

    Application of emerging technologies in electric vertical take-off and landing CBTA training

    Ziakkas, D., Henneberry, D. & Pechlivanis, K. Human Factors in Design, Engineering and Computing, AHFE 2024, vol 159.
    10.54941/ahfe1005776

  • 2024

    Role of AI in weather prediction, flight planning, route optimization and scheduling

    Ziakkas, D., Pechlivanis, K. & Flores, A. IHSI 2024, vol 119.
    10.54941/ahfe1004506

  • 2024

    The role of digital twins in the certification of advanced air mobility (AAM) systems

    Ziakkas, D., St-Hilaire, M. & Pechlivanis, K. IHSI 2024, vol 119.
    10.54941/ahfe1004512

  • 2023

    The artificial intelligence certification challenges in future single pilot operations (SiPO)

    Ziakkas, D., Suckow, M. & Pechlivanis, K. Human Factors in Transportation, AHFE 2023, vol 95.
    10.54941/ahfe1003848

  • 2023

    Assessment of pilots' training efficacy as a safety barrier in the context of enhanced flight vision systems (EFVS)

    Ziakkas, D., Pechlivanis, K. & Dillman, B. Human Factors and Simulation, AHFE 2023, vol 83.
    10.54941/ahfe1003568

  • 2023

    Artificial intelligence implementation in the design of single pilot operations commercial airplanes

    Ziakkas, D., Pechlivanis, K. & Flores, A. IHSI 2023, vol 69.
    10.54941/ahfe1002910

  • 2023

    The implementation of artificial intelligence in aviation collegiate education: a simple to complex approach

    Ziakkas, D., Pechlivanis, K. & Keller, J. IHSI 2023, vol 69.
    10.54941/ahfe1002863

  • 2022

    Artificial intelligence in the aviation decision-making process: the transition from extended minimum crew operations to single pilot operations (SiPO)

    Ziakkas, D., Plioutsias, A. & Pechlivanis, K. Artificial Intelligence and Social Computing, AHFE 2022, vol 28.
    10.54941/ahfe1001452

Edited volumes and authored books

  • 2026

    Cultural intelligence in aviation: bridging social attitudes, culture, and safety in a global environment

    Editor

    Ziakkas, D., Pechlivanis, K. & Plioutsias, A. (Eds.). CRC Press. ISBN 9781041133629.

  • 2024

    Aviation workforce planning: the artificial intelligence and competency-based era

    Editor

    Ziakkas, D., Plioutsias, A. & Pechlivanis, K. (Eds.). Human Factors Horizons. ISBN 979-8325038396.

  • 2023

    Implementation guide for artificial intelligence in aviation: a human-centric guide for practitioners and organizations

    Ziakkas, D., Vink, LS., Pechlivanis, K. & Flores, A. ISBN 9798863704784. Spanish edition 2024, ISBN 979-8882120992; further editions in German, French, Turkish, Arabic and Chinese.

Three sole-authored companion guides published in 2026 — The Left Seat, The Right Seat and The Savvy Airline Passenger — are listed on the books page.

Book chapters

Investigating transport accidents (CRC Press, 2025)

Ziakkas, D. & Henneberry, D. (Eds.). 10.1201/9781003679493

  • AI in aviation safety: advancing accident classification and supporting safety management

    Ziakkas, D. & Pechlivanis, K.

  • NOD case study

    Ziakkas, D. & Pechlivanis, K.

  • Workload versus performance

    Ziakkas, D. et al.

Artificial intelligence and human performance in transportation (CRC Press, 2024)

Ziakkas, D. & Plioutsias, A. (Eds.). 10.1201/9781003480891

  • Prompt engineering in generative AI applications for transportation: an emerging competency

    Pechlivanis, K.

  • Artificial intelligence applications as cognitive artifacts in aviation distributed cognition

    Pechlivanis, K.

  • Artificial intelligence ethics in aviation

    Pechlivanis, K.

  • Common challenges and limitations of implementing AI in transportation

    Pechlivanis, K.

  • The role of AI in training and operations

    Ziakkas, D., Pechlivanis, K. & Kosmidou, A.

  • Safety management systems case study

    Plioutsias, A., Ziakkas, D. & Pechlivanis, K.

  • Emerging trends in AI technologies · Future directions in AI technologies · Conclusions

    Plioutsias, A., Ziakkas, D. & Pechlivanis, K.

Aviation workforce planning (Human Factors Horizons, 2024)

Ziakkas, D., Plioutsias, A. & Pechlivanis, K. (Eds.). ISBN 979-8325038396.

  • The impact of online interviewing on talent acquisition: a digital transformation in human resource management

    Pechlivanis, K. & Ziakkas, D.

  • Corporate social responsibility through AI integration in talent acquisition

    Pechlivanis, K.

  • Introduction to ethics and law in AI/CBTA integration to talent acquisition

    Pechlivanis, K. & Lekea, I.

  • Fostering diversity and inclusion in AI-CBTA frameworks for aviation talent acquisition

    Pechlivanis, K., Ziakkas, D. & Kosmidou, A.

  • Candidate preparation and guidelines

    Pechlivanis, K. & Ziakkas, D.

  • Workforce planning in an airline company: new hire pilots' recruitment procedure · Unpacking AI/CBTA-driven workforce planning · The future of aviation workforce planning

    Ziakkas, D. & Pechlivanis, K.

  • Final thoughts and recommendations for stakeholders

    Ziakkas, D., Pechlivanis, K. & Plioutsias, A.

Implementation guide for artificial intelligence in aviation (2023)

Ziakkas, D. & Vink, LS. (Eds.). ISBN 9798863704784.

  • Fatigue risk, human error and workload management with AI

    Ziakkas, D. & Pechlivanis, K.

  • Use of AI in recommendation systems, pricing optimization and revenue management

    Bendes, G. & Pechlivanis, K.

  • AI applications in customer feedback analysis, sentiment analysis and social media monitoring

    Bendes, G., Pechlivanis, K. & Ziakkas, D.

  • Importance of ethical and legal considerations in the responsible implementation of AI in aviation

    Plioutsias, A. & Pechlivanis, K.

  • Big data and safety intelligence possibilities

    Plioutsias, A., Pechlivanis, K. & Ziakkas, D.

  • AI applications in repair operations and spare parts management

    Plioutsias, A., Ziakkas, D. & Pechlivanis, K.

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