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'.
Topic: Road safety and mobility of older drivers in rural versus urban areas.
James intends for his research to provide a better understanding of the mobility and safety issues that face rural older drivers and how these compare to those of urban older drivers.
Driving and mobility are important for senior drivers in general but are likely to be even more so for senior drivers in rural or remote areas. This is due to few alternative options for mobility. However, the conditions of the driving environments that they face may put them at an increased risk of serious or fatal injuries when involved in crashes.
James hopes that his research will identify ways in which older drivers can continue to drive and maintain their mobility and independence but at the same time minimise their exposure to risk.
James believes that "the best thing about studying at CASR is that you are part of a group that is dedicated to providing high quality research and contributing to automotive safety. The research environment at CASR motivates my enthusiasm for helping to improve the safety of older drivers".
James commenced his PhD in 2009 after receiving the Road Safety Research Scholarship generously provided by the Royal Automobile Association of South Australia
Blair Turner has commenced his PhD at CASR on the topic of Reducing road casualties on rural roads through reduced speeds. Blair has extensive research experience from New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Australia and is known to many in his current role at ARRB.
Topic: examining the causes of motorcycle crashes in Australia.
Adrian Weissenfeld commenced his PhD in 2010 after receiving a scholarship from Motorcycle Australia. His research will consist initially of analysing in-depth crash investigation data, with the aim of developing a course of study which examines rider behaviour, attention and awareness.
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