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BA(Psychology and Industrial Relations), MProp
Elisabeth is passionate about cyclist safety and active travel. Her PhD research aims to increase understanding of the individual, road and traffic factors that influence objective and perceived safety when motor vehicles pass bicycles. She has been part of successful multidisciplinary research teams for projects at both CARRS-Q and IHBI and is skilled in both quantitative and qualitative research.
DOCTORAL RESEARCH
“Motor vehicles passing cyclists: the cyclist and driver perspectives”
THESIS SUPERVISORS
Professor Narelle Haworth, Adjunct Professor Divera Twisk and Dr Naohide Yamamoto (School of Psychology and Counselling)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Cyclists and car interactions
- Cycling as transport
- Inclusive bicycle riding
- Risk perceptions in traffic environments
- Obesity and the built environment
AWARDS
Chartered Institute of Building Post-Graduate Excellence Award