Jury
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Dr. Peter Sweatman Dr. Sweatman was appointed Director of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute UMTRI) in September 2004. He came to UMTRI after a long career in transportation research and development in his native Australia, and with extensive international connections. Dr. Sweatman is an international leader in the scientific field of heavy vehicle-infrastructure interaction. He is a strong advocate for performance-based standards (PBS) as an improved method for regulating heavy vehicles. His work has been influential in developing truck size and weight evaluation tools for the Federal Highway Administration and the world’s first comprehensive PBS regulatory regime for Australia. Dr. Sweatman’s research has crossed the boundaries of traditional engineering disciplines and his work has been widely recognized in the fields of vehicle design and engineering, vehicle safety, road safety, driver performance, highway condition monitoring, heavy vehicle standards and regulations, and transport economics and policy. He has a strong interest in advanced safety systems which help drivers to avoid crashes, and in communication technology which will not only prevent crashes but also improve traffic flow. Prior to joining UMTRI in 2004, Dr. Sweatman built Roaduser Systems Pty Ltd, which specializes in research and development of the operations, productivity, and safety of heavy vehicles. He was also a Chief Scientist with Australian Road Research Board, founding and developing its heavy vehicle research program. He has also served on the Board of the Driver Education Centre of Australia, as chairman of the Australian Road Transport Suppliers Association and on the Executive of SAE-A. Dr. Sweatman was awarded a 2002 Centenary Medal for Service to Australian Society in Transportation Engineering by the prime minister of Australia. He earned bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a doctorate in vehicle dynamics from the University of Melbourne. Current Affiliations:
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