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Janet Veldstra is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, Department of Clinical & Developmental Neuropsychology. Her work focuses on traffic psychology, sustainable mobility, and the societal impacts of transportation innovations. She leads multidisciplinary projects like MOCOLODO (mobility post-lockdown sustainability) and SMiLES (logistics sustainability). Funded by NWO, ZonMW, and EU Horizon 2020, her research explores automated vehicle acceptance, medication effects on driving, and climate change mitigation strategies. She advises PhD students on mobility behavior and pharmacology-related traffic safety. Veldstra collaborates with 18+ industry partners and government bodies, contributing to urban mobility policy through the Urban Mobility Observatory (UMO). Her expertise spans behavioral interventions for sustainable transport and human factors in emerging technologies.
- Education: PhD in Psychology
- Key Roles: PhD Coach, Project Lead (MOCOLODO/SMiLES), Consortium Member (UMO)
Research interests include: pharmacological influences on driving performance, public acceptance of CAVs, and behavioral barriers to sustainable mobility adoption. She publishes in journals like Transportation Research Part F and One Earth, and engages in public outreach through media interviews and policy consultations.
- Funded Projects: €5M+ across 5+ grants
- Public Engagement: Advisor to Dutch ministries and NGOs on mobility policy
