Richard Romano

Richard Romano is Visiting Professor at the University of Leeds' Institute for Transport Studies and Staff Researcher at General Motors. His interdisciplinary work bridges engineering and behavioral science to optimize human-automation interaction.

Research develops simulation frameworks for testing autonomous vehicle systems, with focus on pedestrian interaction models and motion cueing algorithms. Current projects analyze how drivers evaluate automated driving styles and manage control transitions.

Over 143 publications advance real-time simulation methodologies for vehicle dynamics. He directs projects on human-centered AV design funded by EPSRC and leads doctoral training in human factors engineering.