Current Students
Topic: Biomechanics of intracranial trauma.
Jeff hopes his research will contribute to a better understanding of how injury occurs during an impact to the head.
'What is most rewarding about studying at CASR is that I am working in an area that is beneficial to society and working with people that have diverse backgrounds and qualifications' Jeff says.
'I believe a major issue in road safety is speeding and reducing speed limits for all traffic. Another important countermeasure is integrating intelligent vehicle systems into the future car fleet'.
Topic: Potential effects of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on crashes on Australian rural roads.
Jamie's research aims to predict the effect that ESC will have on Australian rural crashes.
Jamie hopes his research will contribute to a reduction in the number of fatal and serious injury crashes on rural roads. One of the key issues in road safety, Jamie believes 'is excessive speeds and poor infrastructure on rural roads. As well as the fact that some new vehicles still do not include ESC and other safety systems as a standard feature'.
And on working at CASR 'what is great about studying at CASR is that it is a research faculty and not a teaching faculty. I'm surrounded by other people who are conducting research'.
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Topic: Characteristics of pedestrian headform impacts.
Daniel's research aims to quantify how different factors influence the results of pedestrian headform impact tests. For example, the speed and mass of the headform and the stiffness of the bonnet.
Daniel hopes his research will assist in introducing appropriate regulatory testing for pedestrian protection, and will help understand ways in which vehicles can be designed to be safer for pedestrians in the event of a collision.
Daniel enjoys studying in the multi disciplinary environment CASR provides. 'It gives me a broader understanding of road safety issues, instead of just what I am working on'.
'I believe a major issue in road safety is protection for vulnerable road users. A lot of emphasis is given to designing vehicles to keep their occupants safe, because that is what sells. However, around 20% of the Australian road toll is pedestrians, so it makes sense to design vehicles with their safety in mind as well'.
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