Robert Thomson

Professor at Vehicle Safety

My research in road safety began in 1988 when I began post graduate studies with the UBC Accident Research Team in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Since then I have worked in almost all areas of road and traffic safety. Crash testing, accident analysis, numerical modeling, and analyzing vehicle test data have been my methods to understand why and how we are injured in a crash.

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Showing 74 publications

2024

Pedestrian trajectory prediction method based on the Social-LSTM model for vehicle collision

Yong Han, Xujie Lin, Di Pan et al
Transportation Safety and Environment. Vol. 6 (3)
Journal article
2023

Probabilistic Prediction of Collisions between Cyclists and Vehicles Based on Uncertainty of Cyclists’ Movements

Di Pan, Yong Han, Qianqian Jin et al
Transportation Research Record. Vol. 2677 (3), p. 1151-1164
Journal article
2023

COMPARISON OF HEAD-NECK KINEMATICS BETWEEN ISOLATED FINITE ELEMENT (FE) HEAD-NECK MODEL AND FULL-BODY MODEL IN LOW SEVERITY REAR-END IMPACT

I Putu Alit Putra, Johan Iraeus, Fusako Sato Sakayachi et al
27th ESV Conference Proceedings
Paper in proceeding
2022

Finite element human body models with active reflexive muscles suitable for sex based whiplash injury prediction

I Putu Alit Putra, Johan Iraeus, Fusako Sato Sakayachi et al
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. Vol. 10
Journal article
2022

Analysis of control strategies for VIVA OpenHBM with active refexive neck muscles

I Putu Alit Putra, Robert Thomson
Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology. Vol. 21
Journal article
2022

Using occurrence data to map the elements of a risk model

Scott MacKinnon, Yaser Farag, Panagiotis Sotiralis et al
Proceedings of the 32nd European Safety and Reliability Conference, ESREL 2022 - Understanding and Managing Risk and Reliability for a Sustainable Future, p. 3151-3156
Paper in proceeding
2021

Identifying and Characterizing Types of Balance Recovery Strategies Among Females and Males to Prevent Injuries in Free-Standing Public Transport Passengers

Jia Cheng Xu, Ary P. Silvano, Arne Keller et al
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. Vol. 9
Journal article
2021

Optimization of Female Head–Neck Model with Active Reflexive Cervical Muscles in Low Severity Rear Impact Collisions

I Putu Alit Putra, Johan Iraeus, Fusako Sato Sakayachi et al
Annals of Biomedical Engineering. Vol. 49 (1), p. 115-128
Journal article
2021

Human Response to Longitudinal Perturbations of Standing Passengers on Public Transport During Regular Operation

Simon Krasna, Arne Keller, Astrid Linder et al
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. Vol. 9
Journal article
2021

A biomechanical quantification of an effective balance recovery strategy in free-standing females and males using OpenSim

Jia Cheng Xu, Ary P. Silvano, Jiota Nusia et al
Conference proceedings International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury, IRCOBI. Vol. 2021-September, p. 335-336
Paper in proceeding
2021

The Head AIS 4+ Injury Thresholds for the Elderly Vulnerable Road User Based on Detailed Accident Reconstructions

He Wu, Yong Han, Di Pan et al
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. Vol. 9
Journal article
2020

Evaluation of injury thresholds for predicting severe head injuries in vulnerable road users resulting from ground impact via detailed accident reconstructions

Liangliang Shi, Yong Han, Hongwu Huang et al
Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology. Vol. 19 (5), p. 1845-1863
Journal article
2020

A new approach for uncertainty analysis of ETW Rider Head Injury Reconstruction via Coupling Response Surface and Monte Carlo methodologies

Yong Han, Jiashao Xu, Robert Thomson et al
Forensic Science International. Vol. 309
Journal article
2020

Kinematics Evaluation of Female Head-Neck Model with Reflexive Neck Muscles in Low-Speed Rear Impact

I Putu Alit Putra, Johan Iraeus, Jason Fice et al
Other conference contribution
2019

The European Road Safety Decision Support System on Risks and Measures

Heike Martensen, Kevin Diependaele, Stijn Daniels et al
Accident Analysis and Prevention. Vol. 125 (05), p. 344-351
Journal article
2019

Implementation and Calibration of Active Reflexive Cervical Muscles on Female Head-Neck Model

I Putu Alit Putra, Johan Iraeus, Robert Thomson et al
Conference poster
2019

Equestrian-related injuries, predictors of fatalities, and the impact on the public health system in Sweden

Lauren Meredith, Robert Thomson, Robert Ekman et al
Public Health. Vol. 168, p. 67-75
Journal article
2019

Comparison of control strategies for the cervical muscles of an average female head-neck finite element model

I Putu Alit Putra, Johan Iraeus, Robert Thomson et al
Traffic Injury Prevention. Vol. 20 (sup2), p. S116-S122
Journal article
2019

Analyses of injuries to equestrians in a Swedish district over a 16-year period

Lauren Meredith, Karin Brolin, Robert Ekman et al
Translational Sports Medicine. Vol. 2 (5), p. 264-272
Journal article
2019

Analysis of SHRP2 Data to Understand Normal and Abnormal Driving Behavior in Work Zones

Carol A. Flannagan, Selpi Selpi, Pinar Boyraz Baykas et al
Report
2018

Difference between car-to-cyclist crash and near crash in a perpendicular crash configuration based on driving recorder analysis

Daisuke Ito, Kosei Hayakawa, Yuma Kondo et al
Accident Analysis and Prevention. Vol. 117, p. 1-9
Journal article
2018

Horse riding injuries and factors for predicting injuries to the head

Lauren Meredith, Robert Ekman, Robert Thomson
Other conference contribution
2018

Horse-related incidents and factors for predicting injuries to the head

Lauren Meredith, Robert Ekman, Robert Thomson
BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine. Vol. 4 (1)
Journal article
2018

Painting the picture of horse-related injuries in Sweden and factors for preventing injuries to the head

Lauren Meredith, Robert Ekman, Robert Thomson
Conference proceedings International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury, IRCOBI. Vol. 2018-September, p. 313-314
Paper in proceeding
2018

Application of energy derivative method to determine the structural components' contribution to deceleration in crashes

Kei Nagasaka, Koji Mizuno, Robert Thomson
Traffic Injury Prevention. Vol. 19 (6), p. 651-656
Journal article
2018

Implementation and Calibration of the LS-DYNA PID Controller for Female Cervical Muscles

I Putu Alit Putra, Johan Iraeus, Robert Thomson
Other conference contribution
2017

Comparison of Real Accident and Near Miss Incident of Cyclist Collisions Based on Drive Recorder

Mizuno Koji, Kosei Hayakawa, Yuma Kondo et al
Proceedings of the 2017 JSAE Annual Congress (Spring)
Paper in proceeding
2016

Compatibility Assessment: can the current ADAC MPDB test properly assess compatibility?

Heiko Johannsen, Robert Thomson
2016 IRCOBI Conference Proceedings - International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury, p. 635-636
Paper in proceeding
2016

Assessment of the impact speed and angle conditions for the EN1317 barrier tests

Nikil Abraham, Bidisha Ghosh, Ciaran Simms et al
International Journal of Crashworthiness. Vol. 21 (3), p. 211-221
Journal article
2016

Selection of the most appropriate roadside vehicle restraint system - the SAVeRS project

F. La Torre, C. Erginbas, Robert Thomson et al
Transportation Research Procedia. Vol. 14, p. 4237-4246
Paper in proceeding
2015

The Effect of Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) on Road Fatality Reduction in Sweden

Jonathan Jonsson, Nils Lübbe, Johan Strandroth et al
Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Future Active Safety Technology Towards Zero Traffic Accidents (FAST-zero 2015)
Other conference contribution
2015

Improved method for roadside barrier length of need modeling using real-world trajectories

N. S. Johnson, Robert Thomson, H. C. Gabler
Accident Analysis and Prevention. Vol. 80, p. 162-171
Journal article
2015

Further development of the RED method to vehicle structural performance: assessment of crash compatibility

Aleksandra Krusper, Robert Thomson
International Journal of Vehicle Safety. Vol. 8 (1), p. 65-84
Journal article
2015

The effect of curve geometry on driver behaviour in curves by using naturalistic driving data

Andréa Palmberg, Jakob Imberg, Selpi Selpi et al
Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Future Active Safety Technology Towards Zero Traffic Accidents (FAST-zero 2015)
Paper in proceeding
2013

EDR Pre-Crash Data: Potential for Applications in Active Safety Testing

Robert Thomson, Jesper Sandin, Omar Bagdadi et al
Proceedings of the 23rd Conference of the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles
Paper in proceeding
2013

FIMCAR – INFLUENCE OF SEAS ON FRONTAL IMPACT COMPATIBILITY

Mattias Stein, Heiko Johannsen, Robert Thomson
Proceedings of the 23rd Conference of the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles
Paper in proceeding
2013

Development of a Structural Interaction Assessment Criteria Using Progressive Deformable Barrier Data

Eduardo del Poso de Dios, Ignacio Lazaro, Pascal Delannoy et al
Proceedings of the 23rd Conference of the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles
Paper in proceeding
2013

EVERSAFE - Overview of Battery Safety and Safe Handling of Damaged Electric Vehicles

Marcus Wisch, Julien Ott, Mattias Boljen et al
Proceedings of the Fire In Vehicles Conference
Paper in proceeding
2013

Occupant Diversity in Modelling and Evaluation Related to SoftTissue Neck Injuries in Low Severity Impact

Astrid Linder, Robert Thomson, Mats Svensson et al
Proceedings of the 16th International Conference Road Safety on Four Continents: Beijing, China. 15-17 May 2013
Paper in proceeding
2013

Proposal for a Frontal Impact and Compatibility Assessment Approach Based on the European FIMCAR Project

Heiko Johannsen, Thorsten Adolph, Mervyn Edwards et al
Traffic Injury Prevention. Vol. 14 (1), p. 105-115
Journal article
2012

FIMCAR – Frontal Impact and Compatibility Assessment Research: How to test self and partner protection

Heiko Johannsen, Thorsten Adolph, Robert Thomson et al
Proccedings of the Transportation Research Arena
Paper in proceeding
2012

Car-Car Testing to Establish Compatibility Characteristics

Peter Sandqvist, Robert Thomson, Anders Kling et al
International Conference on Crashworthiness
Paper in proceeding
2012

FIMCAR Strategies and Priorities for Frontal Impact Compatibility

Robert Thomson, Heiko Johannsen, Mervyn Edwards et al
International Conference on Crashworthiness
Paper in proceeding
2012

Development of Compatibility Assessments for Full Width and Offset Frontal Impact Test Procedures in FIMCAR

Heiko Johannsen, Thorsten Adolph, Holger Schwedhelm et al
International Conference on Crashworthiness
Paper in proceeding
2011

Influence of front/rear drive force distribution on the lateral grip and understeer of all-wheel drive vehicles

Matthijs Klomp, Robert Thomson
International Journal of Vehicle Design. Vol. 56 (1/2/3/4), p. 34-48
Journal article
2011

FIMCAR - Frontal Impact and Compatibility Assessment Research: Strategy and First Results for Future Frontal impact Assessment

Heiko Johannsen, Thorsten Adolph, Robert Thomson et al
Proceedings of the 22 Technical Conference of Enhanced Safety of Vehicles
Paper in proceeding
2010

Are Driving and Overtaking on Right Curves More Dangerous than on Left Curves?

Sarbaz Najib Othman, Robert Thomson, Gunnar Lanner
Annals of Advances in Automotive Medicine - 54th Annual Scientific Conference, p. 253-264
Paper in proceeding
2010

Truck frontal underride protection-compatibility factors influencing passenger car safety

Aleksandra Krusper, Robert Thomson
International Crashworthiness Conference, ICRASH 2010
Other conference contribution
2010

Energy-absorbing FUPDs and their interactions with fronts of passenger cars

Aleksandra Krusper, Robert Thomson
International Journal of Crashworthiness. Vol. 15 (6), p. 635 — 647-
Journal article
2009

The Influence of Sub-Frame Geometry on a Vehicle’s Frontal Crash Response

Chung-Kyu Park, Robert Thomson, Aleksandra Krusper et al
Proceedings of 21st International Conference on Enhanced Safety of Vehicles, p. 11-
Paper in proceeding
2009

Identifying Critical Road Geometry Parameters Affecting Crash Rate and Crash Type

Sarbaz Najib Othman, Robert Thomson, Gunnar Lanner
Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM), 53rd Annual Meeting - October 4-7, 2009 - Baltimore, p. 155-165
Paper in proceeding
2008

Crash compatibility between heavy goods vehicles and passenger cars: structural interaction analysis and in-depth accident analysis

Aleksandra Krusper, Robert Thomson
International Conference on Heavy Vehicles, May 19-22, 2008, Paris, France
Paper in proceeding
2008

Influence of Drive Force Distribution on the Lateral Grip and Understeer

Matthijs Klomp, Robert Thomson
9th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control
Other conference contribution
2008

Study of Heavy Truck Accidents with Focus on Manoeuvres Causing Loss of Control

Sogol Kharrazi, Robert Thomson
International Journal of Vehicle Safety. Vol. 3 (1), p. 32-44
Journal article
2008

The Role of Vehicle Design on Structural Interaction

Robert Thomson, Aleksandra Krusper, Nikola Avramov et al
International Crahsworthiness Conference (ICRASH), July 22-25, Kyoto, Japan
Paper in proceeding
2008

Single-vehicle collisions in Europe: analysis using real-world and crash-test data

C. L. Naing, J. Hill, Robert Thomson et al
International Journal of Crashworthiness. Vol. 13 (2), p. 219-229
Journal article
2008

On Vehicle Design for Adaptive Front Structure

Bengt Pipkorn, Robert Thomson
International Conference on Crashworthiness
Paper in proceeding
2007

The Role of Road Infrastructure on Accident Rate

Robert Thomson, Sarbaz Najib Othman, Gunnar Lanner et al
Proceedings of the International Conference on Road Safety and Simulation
Paper in proceeding
2007

Car-Car Crash Compatibility: Development of Crash Test Procedures in the VC-COMPAT Project

Robert Thomson, Mervyn Edwards, Tiphaine Martin et al
International Journal of Crashworthiness. Vol. 12 (02), p. 137 - 151
Journal article
2007

Influence of Road Characteristics on Road Safety

Sarbaz Najib Othman, Robert Thomson
Proceedings of the 21st Technical Conference of Enhanced Safety of Vehicles
Paper in proceeding
2007

A study of the interaction between a guardrail post and soil during quasi-static and dynamic loading

Weijia Wu, Robert Thomson
International Journal of Impact Engineering. Vol. 34 (5), p. 883:898-
Journal article
2006

A Study on Protection of a Weak-Post W-beam Guardrail Anchored in Roadside Gravel

Weija Wu, Robert Thomson, Gunnar Lanner
Transportation Research Arena 2006, June 2006, Göteborg, Sweden
Other conference contribution
2006

Offset Eliminative Map Matching Algorithm for Intersection Active Safety

Tohid Ardeshiri, Sogol Kharrazi, Robert Thomson et al
2006 IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium, IV 2006; Meguro-Ku, Tokyo; Japan; 13 June 2006 through 15 June 2006 (1689609), p. 82-88
Paper in proceeding
2005

Passenger Vehicle Crash Test Procedure Developments in the VC-Compat Project

Robert Thomson, Mervyn Edwards
Proceedings of the 19th Technical Conference of Enhanced Safety of Vehicles
Paper in proceeding
2005

Correlation of Vehicle and Roadside Crash Test Injury Criteria

Douglas Gabauer, Robert Thomson
Proceedings of the 19th Technical Conference of Enhanced Safety of Vehicles
Paper in proceeding
2005

Effects of front wheels and steering-suspension systems during vehicle oblique collisions with a flared guardrail terminal

Weijia Wu, Robert Thomson
International Journal of Crashworthiness. Vol. 10 (5), p. 495--503-503
Journal article
2004

Compatibility Issues in the Road Network

Robert Thomson
Canadian Multidisciplinary road Safety Conference IX
Paper in proceeding
2004

Compatibility between passenger vehicles and road barriers during oblique collisions

Weijia Wu, Robert Thomson
International Journal of Crashworthiness. Vol. 9 (3), p. 245--253-253
Journal article
2004

Use of Harmonised European Accident Data Accident Databases for Roadside Infrastructure

Robert Thomson
Proceedings of the 1st European Road Congress
Other conference contribution
2004

Structural adaptivity for acceleration level reduction in passenger car frontal collisions

Linus Wågström, Robert Thomson, Bengt Pipkorn
International Journal of Crashworthiness. Vol. 9 (2), p. 121-127
Journal article

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Showing 14 research projects

2022–2023

Säkrare utformning av lastbilsfront

Robert Thomson Injury Prevention
Swedish Transport Administration

2020–2020

Safe and Liveable Urban Streets: Integrating driver and the built environment perspectives for a sustainable transport system

Robert Thomson Injury Prevention
Lars Marcus Urban Design and Planning
Selpi Selpi Crash Analysis and Prevention
Jorge Gil Urban Design and Planning
Ioanna Stavroulaki Urban Design and Planning
Chalmers

2019–2021

Electrified Road Infrastructure - opportunities and barriers for different zero emission technologies

Robert Thomson Injury Prevention
Filip Johnsson Energy Technology
Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA)

2019–2022

Virtual Evaluation Tools for Pedestrian Safety – Safer Pedestrians

Robert Thomson Injury Prevention
VINNOVA

2019–2020

Transition to Transport System of the Future: Multi-Level Infrastructure Planning for Autonomous Vehicles

Pinar Boyraz Baykas Vehicle Safety
Selpi Selpi Vehicle Safety
Balázs Adam Kulcsár Automatic Control
Ivana Tasic Geology and Geotechnics
Robert Thomson Vehicle Safety
Nikolce Murgovski Mechatronics
Chalmers

2018–2022

Open Access Virtual Testing Protocols for Enhanced Road User Safety (VIRTUAL)

I Putu Alit Putra Vehicle Safety
Lotta Jakobsson Vehicle Safety
Robert Thomson Vehicle Safety
Alexandros Leledakis Vehicle Safety
Johan Iraeus Vehicle Safety
Astrid Linder Vehicle Safety
Jonny Genzel Vehicle Safety
Jobin John Injury Prevention
Mats Svensson Vehicle Safety
European Commission (EC)

29 publications exist
2017–2017

Creating a core-enabler for evaluating scenarios of mixed vehicular traffic

Selpi Selpi Vehicle Safety
Robert Thomson Vehicle Safety
Balázs Adam Kulcsár Automatic Control
Jordanka Kovaceva Vehicle Safety
Chalmers

2017–2019

Analysis of SHRP2 Data to Understand Normal and Abnormal Driving Behavior in Work Zones: Phase II

Pinar Boyraz Baykas Crash Analysis and Prevention
Robert Thomson Vehicle Safety
Selpi Selpi Vehicle Safety
Jordanka Kovaceva Vehicle Safety
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

1 publication exists
2017–2019

Virtual Vehicle Safety Assessment Step 2: Open Source Human Body Models and Crash Testing (Viva II)

Mats Svensson Vehicle Safety
Robert Thomson Vehicle Safety
Johan Iraeus Vehicle Safety
I Putu Alit Putra Vehicle Safety
Astrid Linder Vehicle Safety
VINNOVA

8 publications exist
2017–2018

Kartläggning av hästrelaterade skador samt deras orsaker och strategier för prevention

Robert Thomson Vehicle Safety
Lauren Meredith Vehicle Safety
Robert Ekman Building Design
Region Västra Götaland
Folksams forskningsstiftelse

2016–2019

Quantitative Driver Behaviour Modelling for Active Safety Assessment Expansion (QUADRAE)

Robert Thomson Vehicle Safety
Giulio Bianchi Piccinini Accident Prevention
Marco Dozza Accident Prevention
Jonas Bärgman Accident Prevention
Esko Lehtonen Vehicle Safety
Thomas Streubel Vehicle Safety
VINNOVA

7 publications exist
2015–2016

Analysis of SHRP2 Data to Understand Normal and Abnormal Driving Behavior in Work Zones: Phase I

Jordanka Kovaceva Vehicle Safety
Selpi Selpi Crash Analysis and Prevention
Robert Thomson Injury Prevention
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

2015–2018

Safety Causation, Benefits and Efficiency

Ingrid Skogsmo Vehicle and Traffic Safety Centre at Chalmers (SAFER)
Marianne Andersson Vehicle Safety
Li Hagström Traffic Safety Data
Robert Thomson Vehicle Safety
European Commission (EC)

1 publication exists
2015–2016

Driver modelling and cross-cultural analysis of driving styles based on large-scale driving data

Selpi Selpi Accident Prevention
Robert Thomson Vehicle Safety
Giulio Bianchi Piccinini Vehicle Safety
The Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT)

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