Deakin University

Deakin University is Victoria’s top university for graduate employment and a leader in applied research that delivers real-world impact. With a strong commitment to shaping safer transport systems, Deakin leads pioneering road safety research through the Safe Future Mobility Research Lab and the Virtual Reality (VR) Lab. Our researchers tackle pressing challenges in road safety evaluation, emerging technologies, road user behaviour, vulnerable road users, VR based training, heavy vehicle safety, and connected and automated vehicles. Deakin works closely with federal and state transport departments and agencies, ensuring that research outcomes are translated into practical policies and solutions that improve safety on our roads.