Dr. Kristie Young

Biography

Kristie Young is a Senior Research Fellow at the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) specializing in applied human factors research, particularly in the area of road transport. With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology (Honours) from Deakin University and a PhD in Human Factors from Monash University, she possesses over 20 years of experience in her field. Her main research interests include driver adaptation to in-vehicle technology, distracted driving, Human Machine Interface (HMI) design, and vehicle automation. Kristie has actively engaged in numerous projects, including the Australian Naturalistic Driving Study and others focusing on the impact of wearable technology on driver performance and the acceptability of in-vehicle technologies. She has specialized knowledge in designing HMI systems aimed at reducing distracted driving and improving safety. In 2016, she was awarded the ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) for her project on driver self-regulation and distraction, which utilized naturalistic driving and simulation methods. Kristie’s expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in contexts related to human factors, automated vehicles, and connected vehicle technologies.

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