Tagged: Newcastle University

Academic Minute
5:00 am
Tue April 9, 2013

Dr. Tom Smulders, Newcastle University – Waterlogged Fingers and Gripping Ability

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Tom Smulders of Newcastle University explains why our fingers become wrinkly after prolonged exposure to water.

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Academic Minute
5:00 am
Mon June 11, 2012

Dr. Amy Guo, Newcastle University – Technology for Aging Drivers

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Amy Guo of Newcastle University explains the development of technology to address issues faced by aging drivers.

Amy Guo is a Researcher in Intelligent Mobility with the Transport Operations Research Group at Newcastle University. Guo’s research is focused on Intelligent Transport Systems, Intelligent Mobility, Travel Information and Age-related Driving Behavior.  Her current projects involve testing and evaluating the effectiveness of technologies in improving road safety and meeting the evolving mobility needs of aging populations.

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