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Jeffrey Michael is an Assistant Scientist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Management. He is affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy and holds the Leon S. Robertson Faculty Development Chair in Injury Prevention (2019–2022). As Coordinator of the New Mobility Initiative, he leads research on equitable and safe mobility technologies.
Education:
- EdD, University of West Virginia, 1988
- BA, San Francisco State University, 1984
Dr. Michael's research centers on transportation safety, injury prevention, and health equity. His work explores how emerging technologies—such as autonomous vehicles, e-scooters, and shared mobility—can be harnessed to reduce traffic fatalities and improve access to healthcare and economic opportunities, especially for underserved populations. He emphasizes policy development and scientific evidence to guide equitable deployment of new mobility systems.
His recent publications highlight trends in transportation equity, teen driving safety, autonomous vehicle policy, and the intersection of sleep science and driving safety. These works appear in journals like Health Equity, Injury Prevention, and Sleep, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to public health and transportation.
Scientific Awards:
- Leon S. Robertson Faculty Development Chair in Injury Prevention (2019–2022)
- Secretary’s Gold Medal Award for Outstanding Achievement (2016)
- Administrators Appreciation Award for Innovative Leadership (2016)
- American Trauma Society Distinguished Achievement Award (2004)
- Friends of EMS Award (2003)
Dr. Michael has served as principal government author for major safety guidance documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, including Road to Zero. He advises on national and international road safety policy and collaborates with the City of Baltimore on mobility experiments. His work integrates research, policy, and practice to advance a safer, more equitable transportation future.
Laboratories & Initiatives:
- New Mobility Initiative, Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy
- Leon S. Robertson Faculty Development Chair in Injury Prevention
