Dr Sjaanie Koppel is an Associate Professor at Monash University's Accident Research Centre (MUARC), specializing in road safety research. She leads MUARC's Behavioural Science team and holds multiple leadership roles including Board Director of AAAM, ACRS Executive Member, and Associate Editor for Traffic Injury Prevention . Her research focuses on vulnerable road users, driver health assessment, and emerging mobility technologies. She leads major projects like NORTISS and smart vehicle systems for dementia drivers. Koppel holds a PhD in Psychophysiology and has received awards including the 2024 Women in Road Safety Award. Key collaborations include Safe Kids Worldwide and TÜV SÜD. Her work addresses older driver mobility, child occupant safety, and workplace road safety through innovative methods like driving simulations and naturalistic studies. She manages the National Road Safety Partnership Program (NRSPP) to improve corporate road safety practices. Recent research includes rideshare safety, pregnancy seatbelt use, and automated vehicle takeover behavior. Koppel has published 227+ outputs since 2002 and actively engages in policy advocacy through 56+ professional activities.
Oliver Carsten is a Professor of Transport Safety at the Institute for Transport Studies within the Faculty of Environment at the University of Leeds. His career spans over three decades, including leadership roles as Director of ITS (2004–2007) and Director of Research at ITS (2000–2004). PhD in History, University of Michigan MA in History, University of Michigan BA in Modern History, Oxford University Research focuses on integrating safety with emerging transport technologies, including: Road safety policy and accident causation Human-machine interfaces in vehicles Intelligent speed adaptation systems Naturalistic driving studies (e.g., UDRIVE, ecoDriver) His work has addressed European and global challenges through projects like XCYCLE (cyclist safety) and ADAS User Attentiveness. While no specific publications or awards are listed in the provided text, his career includes 15+ large-scale research initiatives funded by entities such as EPSRC, EC Framework Programmes, and UK government agencies. He leads the Human Factors and Safety research group and has advised on policy through roles like Chair of the Road User Behaviour Working Party for PACTS and membership in EU advisory bodies (GEAR 2030, C-ITS Platform). Teaching activities include courses on future transport technologies and traffic management.
Karel Brookhuis is a Professor in Clinical Neuropsychology at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. His research focuses on traffic psychology, driving behavior analysis, and transportation safety, particularly examining the effects of medications, impairments, and environmental factors on road users. Brookhuis utilizes driving simulator methodologies to investigate behavioral patterns in controlled environments. His research examines: Psychopharmacological impacts on driving performance Safety adaptations for visually impaired cyclists Alcohol consumption effects on next-day functioning Road engineering and speed limit compliance Publications demonstrate consistent focus on transportation neuropsychology with recent emphasis on medication effects and vulnerable road users. Awarded a Royal Decoration for scientific contributions, he has supervised 19 research students and contributes to European transportation safety initiatives.
Kristie Young is a Senior Research Fellow at the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC), within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University. She is actively involved in high-impact research on human factors in road safety, with a focus on distracted driving, driver behavior, and vehicle automation. She leads and contributes to numerous national and international research projects and is accepting PhD students. Education: Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours), Deakin University PhD in Human Factors, Monash University Kristie's research centers on human factors in road transport, particularly driver distraction, adaptation to in-vehicle technologies, Human Machine Interface (HMI) design, and automated vehicles. Her work integrates naturalistic driving studies, driving simulations, and surveys to understand real-world driver behavior. She investigates how drivers self-regulate their engagement with non-driving tasks and how technology can be designed to enhance safety. Her research has significant implications for road safety policy, vehicle design, and public education campaigns, especially targeting young and high-risk drivers. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in using naturalistic driving data to analyze driver distraction, self-regulation, and the role of executive function. There is also growing emphasis on automated vehicles, HMI design, and the application of AI for distraction detection. Her work spans cognitive psychology, transportation engineering, public health, and policy development. Scientific Awards: ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (2016) Best Paper by an Early Career Researcher (2013) Best Research Paper 2020 Monash Injury Research Institute Award for Outstanding Research by an Early Career Researcher (2011) MUARC 2024 Seeding Grant Kristie has secured competitive research grants, including an ARC DECRA grant, and leads major projects such as the implementation of the National Driver Distraction Roadmap and research on automated vehicles for high-risk drivers. She advises on policy through submissions to government inquiries and collaborates extensively with national and international institutions. Her research is supported by organizations such as the Australian Research Council, Transport for NSW, and the Road Safety Trust (UK). Kristie is a key member of the Human Factors and Sustainable Safety team at MUARC, contributing to one of Australia’s leading road safety research centers. Her work involves interdisciplinary collaboration with psychologists, engineers, and public health experts, and she utilizes advanced facilities such as the Integrated Facility for Recording Driver and Road User Behaviour.
Pedro Valero Mora is a Professor at the University of Valencia , affiliated with the Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy and the Department of Behavioural Science Methodology . He leads research at the Universitat de València Research Institute of Transit and Road Safety (INTRAS) and contributes to the GIDOP Optimal Development Research Group . PhD in Psychology (Universitat de València, 1996) Specializes in Human-Computer Interaction , Driving Simulation , and Data Visualization Develops tools for Statistical Analysis and Educational Technology Focuses on Transportation Safety , Behavioral Science , and GIS Applications His recent work analyzes driving performance through GIS mapping , fatigue studies , and mindfulness impacts . Publications emphasize automated data visualization and road safety in university campuses. Research spans 26 years, including collaborations on EU COST Action TU1101 and ViSta software development.
Roles & Affiliations: Camilla Warnicke is an Associate Professor affiliated with Social Work at Örebro University. She currently serves as a visiting researcher at Stockholm University's Institute of Interpreting and Translation, and works part-time as a research funding advisor at Region Örebro County's Grants Office (RÖL). She is also a researcher and teacher at the Sign Language Interpreter and Deaf-Blind Interpreter Education program in Örebro. She holds an authorized interpreter certification between Swedish and Swedish Sign Language (STS). Research Interests: Her work focuses on social equality, participation, and interaction dynamics between individuals and society. Key areas include interpretation between Swedish and Swedish Sign Language, deaf populations, and deafblindness. She employs Conversation Analysis (CA) to study remote interpreting practices in services like the Swedish Video Relay Service (VRS). Collaborations: Active in multidisciplinary projects such as 'Remote interpreting between spoken and signed languages' (Region Örebro), 'Social equality and road safety' (funded by Swedish Transport Administration), and 'Better communication in congenital deafblindness' (Forte-funded with Linköping University). She also collaborates with the National Knowledge Center for Deafblind Issues (Nkcdb). Teaching & Supervision: Supervises doctoral student Charlotte Ryman at Örebro University's Department of Health Sciences. Teaches at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, including courses on remote interpreting and medical research funding. Leads courses at Stockholm University's sign language interpreting program. Awards & Recognition: None explicitly mentioned in the text. Labs & Teams: Part of research groups 'Deafblindness in a Multidisciplinary Perspective' and 'Social Work and Care across the Life Course (SAOL)'. Involved in initiatives like the 'Sign Language and Deaf-Blind Interpreter Education' program at Fellingsbro Folk High School.
Cris Burgess is a Researcher in the Department of Psychology at the University of Exeter. They are affiliated with the Social, Environmental and Organisational and Cognition research groups. Research Interests Rule-governed behaviour Road user behaviour, particularly rule-breaking Design and evaluation of driving/riding-related recidivism prevention and casualty reduction interventions Novice driver/rider education and training Relationships between traffic offending and mainstream criminal behaviour Social identity and driving behaviour, especially in armed forces drivers Video identification of suspects Qualifications BSc MSc PhD (University of Exeter)
Ben Waterson is a Professor in Transportation at the University of Southampton within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He has been a member of the Transportation Research Group since 1997, specializing in traffic control, traveler behavior, and AI applications. His research focuses on improving urban traffic systems, air quality, and safety using VR and AI. Education: BSc (1st Class Honours) in Statistics, University of Reading (1996) MSc in Operational Research (Distinction), University of Southampton (1997) PhD in Data Fusion for Real-Time Traffic Monitoring (2005) Research Interests: His work spans road transport, AI-driven traffic control, traveler behavior analysis, and VR applications. Recent projects include narrow passage driving simulations and coordinated signal control algorithms. Teaching: He teaches modules such as Transport Modelling (CENV6153), Highway and Traffic Engineering (CENV3060/CENV6171), and Transport Management and Safety (CENV6168). He supervises projects on topics like self-calibrating traffic lights and virtual reality train stations. Awards: William W. Millar Prize (2017) Grants/Projects: EPSRC-funded IVP Signals project Siemens-funded Future SCOOT Algorithm AI Development Project Labs/Groups: Member of the Transportation Research Group and Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute.
Hassan Al Razi is a Bangladeshi zoologist and biodiversity conservationist currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy at the School of Human Sciences, University of Western Australia. His research focuses on primate behavioral ecology, with particular emphasis on endangered species in Bangladesh including Bengal slow lorises, hoolock gibbons, and Phayre's langurs. Affiliated with the university's research programs, he contributes to multiple international conservation initiatives addressing primate conservation challenges. His educational background includes a Master of Science in Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation (2017) and a Bachelor of Science in Zoology (2016), both from Jagannath University in Bangladesh. His thesis work examined Population Status, Habitat Preference and Threats of Phayre's Leaf Monkey in Satchari National Park. Al Razi's research interests span primate behavioral ecology, primate morphology and evolution, conservation biology, and biodiversity management. His work particularly emphasizes loris and chimpanzee conservation, with field studies conducted in Bangladesh's tropical forests. His fingerprint analysis reveals significant contributions to National Parks management, Lorisidae conservation, Anura studies, New Species discovery, Hylobatidae research, Nycticebus conservation, Sciuridae studies, and Tropical Forest ecology. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a strong focus on primate conservation challenges in Bangladesh, with particular attention to road infrastructure impacts, wildlife trafficking, habitat fragmentation, and community-based conservation strategies. His work spans multiple primate species including hoolock gibbons, slow lorises, and langurs, with increasing emphasis on digital monitoring of wildlife trade and climate change adaptation strategies. His scientific recognition includes the award for Population Status, Threats, and Conservation of Bengal Slow Loris (Nycticebus bengalensis) in Northeast Bangladesh (2017), which received significant media attention with coverage from 9 news outlets, mentions by 3 X users, and 5 readers on Mendeley. Al Razi actively collaborates with international researchers across multiple countries, contributing to global conservation initiatives including the Global Primate Roadkill Database. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to biodiversity conservation and environmental protection. While specific lab affiliations aren't detailed in the provided text, his research involves extensive fieldwork in Bangladesh's forest ecosystems and collaboration with international conservation networks.
Dr Hayley McDonald is a Research Fellow at the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC), Monash University, where she conducts impactful research in road safety and driver behaviour. She holds a PhD in driver behaviour and is actively contributing to the development of evidence-based strategies that enhance the safety of all road users. Research Interests: Her research focuses on understanding driver behaviour, particularly through the use of administrative data and online questionnaires. She has expertise in qualitative research methods, including interview analysis, and applies these to explore issues such as illegal smartphone use while driving, driver aggression, and the safety of vulnerable road users like novice and pregnant drivers. Her work spans both behavioural and organizational aspects of road safety, including safety culture in commercial and gig economy transport sectors. Research Trends: Her recent publications (2024–2025) reveal a strong focus on real-world driving behaviours using naturalistic data, public perceptions of emerging transportation modes (e.g., rideshare), and the evaluation of safety interventions. These studies are published in leading journals such as Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour and Journal of Safety Research , reflecting her contributions to transportation psychology and public health. Scientific Engagement: Hayley is actively involved in the academic and professional community. She has presented her work at international and national conferences and contributes to public discourse through media engagement. Notable press coverage includes research on parents texting while driving and the safety of ACT’s light rail network. Advising and Grants: She is accepting PhD students and plays a key role as a Chief Investigator on multiple competitive research projects, including: National Road Safety Partnership Program initiatives Baseline Road Safety Research Program projects on Driver Aggression and Road Rule 79A The Novice Driver Project Development of NORTISS (National Occupational Road Transport Injury Surveillance System) These projects are funded by major road safety bodies and involve collaboration with leading researchers across Australia. Labs and Teams: Hayley is embedded in the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC), a world-leading research centre in injury prevention and road safety. She collaborates extensively with interdisciplinary teams and contributes to MUARC’s mission through research, service, and policy impact. She also serves on the Monash University Early Career Academic Committee and is a member of the Australasian College of Road Safety’s Early Career Network.
Khashayar Kazemzadeh is a Lecturer in Transport Planning at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Department of Planning, Property and Environmental Management. He joined the university in August 2025 after serving as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Future Roads Fellow at the University of Cambridge, a Visiting Researcher at the University of Leeds, and a Postdoctoral Researcher at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. His research focuses on sustainable transport and urban mobility, leveraging interdisciplinary methods. Education: PhD in Transport and Road Engineering, Lund University Research Interests Modelling interactions between active mobility users (pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter riders) in shared urban spaces Assessing public transport quality and user experience in complex urban environments Evaluating adoption and impacts of powered micromobility (e-bikes, scooters) Using digital twins and brain response data (e.g., EEG) to analyze travel behaviour, perception, and comfort His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Sustainable Cities and Communities. He is actively seeking PhD students with quantitative research expertise to explore these areas further. External Positions Member of Standing Committee on Bicycle Transportation (ACD19), Transportation Research Board (TRB), August 2025–April 2028
Dr. Matthew Baldock is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide , affiliated with the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology and the Centre for Automotive Safety Research . With 20 years in road safety research, his work spans in-depth crash investigation, impaired driving, motorcycle safety, and driver distraction. Education : PhD in "Self regulation of the driving behaviour of older drivers" (2004), University of Adelaide. Research Interests : - Road Safety : Medical conditions in crashes, age-related driver/pedestrian risks. - Crash Analysis : In-depth investigations, forensic trauma studies. - Policy Development : Graduated licensing systems, traffic penalties, and infrastructure design. Article Trends : His recent publications focus on medical conditions in crashes, motorcycle safety innovations, pedestrian protection, and forensic biomechanics. Key methodologies include epidemiological analysis and collision dynamics evaluation. Supervision : Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD candidates in road safety disciplines.
Dick de Waard is a Professor in Clinical Neuropsychology at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen. His research focuses on traffic psychology, driver behavior analysis, and neuropsychological aspects of transportation safety. Research interests include cyclist safety, driving simulator studies, impact of medical conditions on driving performance, and automated vehicle-human interactions. His work integrates cognitive psychology with practical transportation solutions. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on traffic safety innovations, with recent trends exploring automated driving systems, AI applications in behavior assessment, and vulnerable road user protection. Research spans human factors engineering, behavioral analysis, and clinical neuropsychology. Research collaborations include national and international projects on traffic safety. Supervised 12 doctoral students and contributed to 7 research datasets in neuropsychology and transportation fields.
Dr. Damian Poulter is Reader in Psychology and Associate Head for Research & Knowledge Exchange at University of Greenwich. His ESRC and MRC-funded research examines human perception in traffic environments, focusing on novice driver risk and Intelligent Speed Assistance systems. Research investigates road safety psychology with emphasis on perceptual-cognitive mechanisms underlying driving performance. Current Road Safety Trust project promotes Intelligent Speed Assistance adoption in the UK. Recent publications focus on behavioral interventions and technology adoption models in transportation. Articles demonstrate strong methodological approaches including randomized trials and predictive modeling of driver behavior.
Dr Ruth Sims serves as Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Ergonomics at the University of Derby's School of Psychology within the College of Science and Engineering. Her work integrates ergonomics, human factors, and inclusive design with particular focus on ageing populations, disability inclusion, and behaviour change interventions across domestic, transport, and workplace environments. Her academic credentials include: BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Exeter (1998) MSc Ergonomics, Loughborough University (1999) PhD 'Design for All: methods and data to support designers', Loughborough University (2003) Certificates in Early Years Practice and Health & Social Care (Open University) Dr Sims' research centers on inclusive design solutions addressing real-world challenges for older and disabled populations. Her pioneering work on kitchen ergonomics examines historical usage patterns and contemporary adaptations, while her transport accessibility research spans public transit systems, road safety in emerging economies, and the development of the HADRIAN digital tool for virtual fitting trials. Recent projects focus on behaviour change interventions for musculoskeletal disorders and train driver safety, demonstrating practical applications of ergonomics in high-risk environments. Analysis of her publication history reveals consistent thematic evolution: from foundational anthropometric studies (2010-2012) toward integrated behaviour-change frameworks (2016-2023), with notable expansion into pandemic-responsive healthcare design (2023) and cross-species ergonomics applications (2021). Her work consistently bridges academic research and industry implementation through co-design methodologies. Professional recognition includes: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy She maintains active roles as Chartered Ergonomist and Human Factors Specialist, and Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society. As Pathway Lead for the MSc Behaviour Change (Ergonomics and Human Factors) programme, she supervises PhD candidates and delivers modules across undergraduate Psychology and postgraduate Ergonomics programmes. Her industry collaborations include the SaferBraIn project (India/Brazil road safety) and DEVICE initiative (child-focused design education), with grant funding supporting international data collection trials involving older/disabled participants. Dr Sims co-leads the Digital and Material Artistic Research Centre's inclusive design stream, advancing the HADRIAN toolkit for virtual accessibility assessment. Her global consortium work—particularly with Indian and Brazilian institutions—focuses on adapting European safety standards to emerging economies while developing culturally responsive design solutions for vulnerable road users.
