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Prof. dr. D. (Dick) de Waard is an Adjunct Professor in Traffic Psychology and Sustained Mobility at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. He holds a 0.9 FTE position, indicating part-time engagement. He has been affiliated with the University since 1983, progressing from a research associate to his current role. His academic career includes roles as a lecturer, associate professor, and adjunct professor.
- Education: Experimental Psychology (University of Groningen, 1983–1989)
- Research Interests: Traffic psychology, driver behavior, human factors in transportation, cognitive aging, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). He focuses on impaired driving detection, effects of automation, and mobility of older adults.
Research Contributions: Over 200 publications, H-index 34 (Scopus), and editorial roles in journals like International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics. His work explores behavioral adaptation to automation, cycling safety, and driver monitoring systems. Recent studies include AI-driven driving assessment, effects of drugs on driving performance, and infrastructure impact on traffic safety.
Awards: Winner of the 1996 Snijders-Kouwerprijs. He has supervised over 12 PhD students and co-organized major conferences like the International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology.
Grants and Labs: Coordinated national and European projects on transportation safety. Active in the TRAIL Research School and various scientific committees. His lab focuses on traffic psychology, neuropsychological assessments, and human-vehicle interaction.
