BIOGRAPHY

Safe transportation is central to the health, quality of life, and economic well being of society. Thus, the deaths and injuries that result from motor vehicle crashes place a heavy burden on society. The primary objective of my research is to help advance safe transportation in the United States (US) and around the globe by conducting behavioral studies to: reduce deaths and injuries associated with motor vehicle crashes; and enhance the safe mobility of individuals who are unable or choose not to drive a motor vehicle.

My research at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) has focused on all segments of the population, with a particular emphasis on groups at special risk for crash involvement and/or injury including children, young beginning drivers, and older adults. In general, my research involves:

1. Identifying risks and protective factors related to crashes and crash-related injuries using a variety of research approaches including survey methods, direct observation and naturalistic driving studies, and secondary data analysis.

2. Contributing to the development and evaluation of evidence-based interventions, programs, and policies to reduce crashes and injuries, and enhance safe mobility more generally.

3. Identifying methodologies, approaches, and processes to facilitate wide dissemination of effective countermeasures.