Rakotonirainy Andry

Rakotonirainy Andry is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q). His research focuses on transportation safety, automated vehicles, human factors, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). He leads interdisciplinary projects exploring driver behavior, connected vehicle technologies, and the societal impacts of automation. Key areas include accident prevention, human-vehicle interaction, and equity in transport systems.

His work integrates machine learning, simulation studies, and behavioral analysis to address challenges in road safety. Notable contributions include studies on driver stress detection, automated vehicle acceptance, and the Australian Naturalistic Driving Study (ANDS). He collaborates with institutions globally, advancing innovations like connected vehicle pilots and multimodal AI for traffic safety.

Research interests span automated driving systems, vulnerable road user protection, and policy implications of emerging technologies. His findings contribute to safer transportation policies and technologies, emphasizing both technical and human-centric perspectives.