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Vivek Kant is a human factors researcher whose work bridges cognitive engineering, sociotechnical systems theory, and emerging technologies. His primary research areas include cognitive work analysis (CWA), symbolic interactionism, and the human factors of nanotechnology. Kant’s major contribution lies in extending traditional CWA frameworks to account for embodied, embedded, and socially situated processes—moving beyond purely cognitive or engineering perspectives. His 2018 paper, “Varieties of being ‘Social’: Cognitive work analysis, symbolic interactionism, and sociotechnical systems,” has garnered 4 citations and is notable for integrating sociological theory with engineering-based approaches to model human work in complex technological contexts. Kant has also critically engaged with nanotechnology and human factors engineering, examining how human capital and social dynamics shape small-scale robotics research. His work on extending CWA to nanotechnology (2015, 2 citations) highlights the convergence of Nano-, Bio-, Info-, and Cognitive Science (NBIC) technologies, emphasizing the need for holistic, socially aware frameworks. Through his research, Kant challenges conventional boundaries in human factors, advocating for richer, more interdisciplinary understandings of how humans interact with advanced technologies.