Graham Shelton-Rayner

Following completion of his BSc in Biological Science at Coventry University Graham continued to collaborate with the faculty, resulting in the publication of 1 peer reviewed research article. This work acted as the catalyst for his PhD which he was awarded in 2009; involving the development and testing of a novel innate immunological chemiluminescent assay for the objective assessment of psycho-physiological stress; focusing on its potential application for assessing ergonomic interaction within the automotive industry (working in collaboration with and sponsored by Jaguar Land Rover Ltd). This work resulted in the publication of 4 peer reviewed research articles and has led to further JLR sponsored applied research.

Graham's current focus, again working in collaboration with JLR is in the use of Heart Rate Variability and its application as a non-invasive, low impact, near real-time assay of psycho-physiological stress (Project commenced 2012). His research has also aided in the development of a cross faculty, multidisciplinary research group at Coventry University which received initial start-up funding from the Vice Chancellor's investment fund (2011).

The aim of the Human Technology Centre (HTC) is to provide a truly integrated business-driven approach to human machine interface (HMI) customer-focused innovation, aligned to automotive and transport solutions; with the aim of pioneering a unique human-centered approach to design and engineering. 

• Shelton-Rayner, G.K., Macdonald, D.W., Chandler, S., Robertson, D., and Mian, R. (2010) 'Leukocyte Reactivity as an Objective Means of Quantifying Mental Loading During Ergonomic Evaluation'. Cellular Immunology 263 (1), 22-30. 
• Shelton-Rayner, G.K., Mian, R., Chandler, S., Robertson, D., and Macdonald, D.W. (2012) 'Leukocyte Responsiveness, a Quantitative Assay for Subjective Mental Workload'.International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 42, 25-33. 
• Shelton-Rayner, G.K., Mian, R., Chandler, S., Robertson, D., and Macdonald, D.W. (2011) 'Quantitative Physiological Assessment of Stress Via Altered Immune Functioning Following Interaction With Differing Automotive Interface Technologies'. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction 27 (9), 900-919. 
• Shelton-Rayner, G.K., Mian, R., Chandler, S., Robertson, D., and Macdonald, D.W. (2011) 'Quantifying Transient Psychological Stress Using a Novel Technique: Changes to PMA-Induced Leukocyte Production of ROS in vitro'. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics 17 (1), 3-13. 
• Mian, R., Shelton-Rayner, G.K., Harkin, B., and Williams, P. (2003) 'Observing a Fictitious Stressful Event: Haematological Changes Including Circulating Leukocyte Activation'. Stress: The International Journal on the Biology of Stress 6, 41-47. 

• Use of heart rate variability as an objective means of assessing altered mental loading following interaction with automotive technology: Working with Jaguar Land Rover this research aims to develop non-invasive objective techniques for assessing altered mental workload whilst driving.