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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Leeds, Main
Full Time
Oct 2026
3 Year
Understanding driver response to automated vehicles, and how factors such as fatigue and distraction affect performance. Investigating driver state during and after automation, especially eye movements and driver attention. Understanding the interaction between automated vehicles and other road users, establishing the value of external communication for smooth traffic flow in a mixed environment. We have opportunities for prospective postgraduate researchers in the Human Factors and Safety research group. Example projects and funding opportunities can be found in our PhD directory.
