Our Team
Joe McDonald, PhD, is CEO and Principal at Jumpseat Research. With 10+ years of Human Factors and User Experience research in industry, government, and academia, Joe understands the importance of delivering quality, actionable research on realistic timelines.
Joe’s research experience spans hardware and software technologies from startups to Fortune 50’s, in verticals ranging from consumer products to transportation/aerospace to medical devices.
Joe holds an MS and PhD in Human Factors from Georgia Tech, has authored 17+ peer-reviewed papers and conference proceedings, holds 5+ patents for product usability, served as a Human Factors Expert Witness, and led training and workshops on Human Factors / Ergonomics for professional organizations and corporate clients.
Dominique Engome Tchupo, PhD, is a Senior Human Factors Researcher at Jumpseat Research.
Dominique has over 6 years of industry and academic experience in Human Factors and User Experience research. Her industry experience spans both the consumer tech and healthcare industries.
Having moved often and lived in various countries growing up, Dominique brings a consideration for diversity. Her academic background of utilizing computer science tools to understand team behavior lent her both strong quantitative and qualitative skills.
Dominique has a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Rhode Island, has authored several peer-reviewed papers and conference proceedings, and has led a course in Human Factors and Ergonomics at URI.
Meghan Sellman currently serves as the Office Manager at Jumpseat Research.
Ms. Sellman graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Business Management from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, achieving this milestone a year ahead of schedule. Her educational journey has cultivated a profound interest in the realms of Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Human Resources, propelling her dedicated pursuit of a Master’s degree in these domains.
Beyond her academic accomplishments, Ms. Sellman brings to the table a dynamic and strong personality that plays a pivotal role in her ability to assist and guide others effectively. This, coupled with her adept business management and leadership skills, contributes to her ability for fostering a productive and harmonious work environment at Jumpseat Research.
Our PhD researchers are professional, curious, humble, courteous, and focused; the kind of expert partner you need alongside you to make an impression and deliver data-driven results.
Their industry acumen means they speak your language, and can deliver real ROI. With Jumpseat researchers, you can rest assured that findings are defendable and presentations are impactful.
