Author: Giuseppe Marinelli
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TRAFIKKLAB Research Presented at RSS 2026 in Naples
Researchers from TRAFIKKLAB and the Road Traffic Division at Nord University recently presented their work at the Road Safety and Simulation Conference (RSS 2026) in Naples, Italy, one of the leading international conferences dedicated to road safety, human behaviour, and simulation research. The presentation was delivered as Paper 182, titled “Seeing Through the Rider’s Eye:…
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Francesco Angioi completes his research stay at TRAFIKKLAB
During the spring of 2026, TRAFIKKLAB at NORD University had the pleasure of hosting Francesco Angioi, a PhD researcher from the University of Granada (Spain), for a two-month research stay as part of the international SARAH – SmArt Road for Assisted Human Driving project. The SARAH project investigates how smart road technologies influence driver behaviour,…
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First Phase of Data Collection Completed in Motorcycle Attention Study
TRAFIKKLAB at Nord University has successfully completed the first phase of data collection in a research project investigating how motorcycle-specific road markings may influence rider attention, behaviour, and safety in road curves. The project is funded by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and aims to provide evidence-based knowledge to support future road safety initiatives for…
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HARMO: TRAFIKKLAB Enters the Horizon Europe Arena
We are proud to announce a major milestone for TRAFIKKLAB and the Road Traffic Division at NORD University: the HARMO project has been selected for funding under the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme. This is the first Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action (RIA) involving our division and represents an important recognition of the research…
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New cooperation with University of Catania (Italy): welcome to Giovanni Andrea Dimauro
TRAFIKKLAB is pleased to announce the start of a new research collaboration with the University of Catania (Italy), aimed at advancing knowledge on road safety in complex traffic environments. As part of this cooperation, we are delighted to welcome Andrea, PhD candidate at the University of Catania, who will be a visiting researcher at Trafikklab…
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Using Driving Simulators to Build Safer Drivers: TRAFIKKLAB at the Trafikksikkerhetskonferansen 2026
The Trafikksikkerhetskonferansen 2026, organized as always in Oslo by Trygg Trafikk, brought together researchers, practitioners, educators, and policymakers with a shared goal: improving road safety through knowledge, innovation, and collaboration. During the conference, TRAFIKKLAB had the opportunity to contribute by presenting how simulation technologies are used in both driver education and traffic safety research, and…
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New SEA‑EU Research Opportunity: Human‑Centric Future Mobility at Nord University
Trafikklab is pleased to share an exciting international research opportunity now open within the SEA‑EU Alliance – European University of the Seas. A new Master‑level internship titled “Human‑Centric Future Mobility: Bridging VR Simulation, Automation, and Sustainable Transport Behavior” is available at Nord University, offering a unique chance to engage in cutting‑edge mobility research. A Research…
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Visit to Helsinki for the Erasmus+ Project: Simulation in Driving Teacher Education
From 28 to 30 January, TRAFIKKLAB staff, together with a representative from the Road Traffic Division from NORD University, carried out a study visit to Helsinki within the Erasmus+ small‑scale partnership “Development of Simulator Pedagogy in Traffic Teacher Education.” The project is coordinated by Hämeen ammatti‑instituutti Oy (Häme Vocational Institute) with Nord University as partner…
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International Collaboration: The SARAH Project Moves Forward with Meeting in Granada
During the week of January 22nd, TRAFIKKLAB further strengthened its international ties with a strategic visit to the University of Granada, Spain. The meeting took place at CIMCYC (Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center), a world-class facility with which we have maintained a successful collaboration for several years. A Multidisciplinary Approach: Engineering Meets Psychology One…
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New Publication: Exploring Short Training for Safer Touchscreen Use in Cars
We are excited to share our latest open‑access article in Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives:“How does short training on the use of in‑car touchscreen influence driving performance? Insights from a driving simulator study.” Touchscreens are now central to modern vehicles, offering navigation, entertainment, and climate control in one sleek interface. But with innovation comes a challenge:…