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Natasha Merat

University of Leeds

Leeds, LS2 9JT

United Kingdom

  • University of Leeds

SCHOLARLY PAPERS

13

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812

TOTAL CITATIONS

5

Scholarly Papers (13)

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1.

Using Driver Monitoring to Estimate Readiness in Automation: A Conceptual Model Based on Simulator Experimental Data

Number of pages: 28 Posted: 21 Nov 2023
Rafael Cirino Goncalves, Courtney M. Goodridge, Jonny Kuo, Michael G. Lenne and Natasha Merat
University of Leeds, University of Leeds, Queensland University of Technology, affiliation not provided to SSRN and University of Leeds
Downloads 137 (544,251)

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Vehicle Automation, Driver Readiness, Evidence Accumulation Model, Driver State Monitoring, Human Factors

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Effects of Non-Driving Related Task Modality and Difficulty on Drivers’ Visual Attention and Cognitive Load During Automated Driving

Number of pages: 28 Posted: 23 Apr 2025
Vishnu Radhakrishnan, Birsen Donmez, Dengbo He, Mahdi Rezaei, Henrik Lind and Natasha Merat
affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Toronto, affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Leeds, affiliation not provided to SSRN and University of Leeds
Downloads 109 (654,668)

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DMS, Eye Tracking, ECG, EDA, NDRT, Automated Driving

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How Do Passengers of Automated Vehicles Experience Comfort on Road? An Interview Study

Number of pages: 62 Posted: 25 Feb 2025
Chen Peng, İBRAHIM ÖZTÜRK, Ruth Madigan, Sina Nordhoff, Sascha Hoogendoorn-Lanser, Marjan Hagenzieker and Natasha Merat
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Leeds, Delft University of Technology, Delft University of Technology, affiliation not provided to SSRN and University of Leeds
Downloads 95 (759,537)

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automated vehicle, comfort, users, interview, age

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Investigating Driver Responses to Automated Vehicles in a Bottleneck Scenario: The Impact of Lateral Offset and Ehmi

Number of pages: 22 Posted: 10 Jul 2024
Yang Li, Yee Mun Lee, Ruth Madigan, Armin Grunwald, Barbara Deml and Natasha Merat
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, University of Leeds, University of Leeds, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and University of Leeds
Downloads 77 (875,328)
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AV-MV communication, AV behaviour, Implicit communication, eHMI, Bottleneck Scenario

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Balancing Comfort Deceleration Rate and Environmental Impact at Crosswalks and Intersections in Automated Driving

Number of pages: 43 Posted: 19 Dec 2024
Stefanie Carlowitz, Ruth Madigan, Courtney M. Goodridge, Jana Hilz, Claus Marberger, Philipp Alt, Michael Schulz, Sabine Osswalt, Arnd Engeln and Natasha Merat
affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Leeds, University of Leeds, Hochschule der Medien, affiliation not provided to SSRN, Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch GmbH, Hochschule der Medien and University of Leeds
Downloads 76 (837,727)
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Automated Vehicles, Driving Comfort, Deceleration, Crosswalk, Pedestrians, Intersection

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High-Speed Curve Negotiation: Can Differences in Expertise Account for the Different Effects of Cognitive Load?

Number of pages: 25 Posted: 19 Mar 2024
Matea Ćelić, Sadegh Arefnezhad, Sacha Vrazic, Jac Billington and Natasha Merat
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and University of Leeds
Downloads 58 (1,000,027)

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Driving, distraction, cognitive load, expertise, racing

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The effect of Augmented Reality on Pedestrians’ Gaze Patterns and Crossing Probability while Interacting with Automated Vehicles

Number of pages: 36 Posted: 26 Sep 2025
Yue Yang, Yee Mun Lee, Wilbert Tabone, Jorge García, Riender Happee, Joost de Winter and Natasha Merat
University of Leeds, University of Leeds, affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Leeds, Delft University of Technology, Delft University of Technology and University of Leeds
Downloads 53 (1,074,648)

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augmented reality, Automated Vehicles, Pedestrian Safety, Gaze Behaviour, Visual Load, Crossing Decisions

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Effect of Environmental Factors and Individual Differences on Subjective Evaluation of Human-Like and Conventional Automated Vehicle Controllers

Number of pages: 23 Posted: 12 May 2022
Foroogh Hajiseyedjavadi, Erwin Boer, Richard Romano, Evangelos Paschalidis, Chongfeng Wei, Albert Solernou, Deborah Forster and Natasha Merat
Birmingham City University, University of Leeds, University of Leeds, University of Leeds, University of Glasgow, University of Leeds, University of Leeds and University of Leeds
Downloads 48 (1,109,210)
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Driver behaviourReal-time feedbackAutomated Vehicle Driving styleHighly automated driving (HAD)

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Can a Preview of an Upcoming Curve Mitigate the Effects of Cognitive Load on Expert and Non-Expert Drivers’ Vehicle Control?

Number of pages: 33 Posted: 09 May 2025
Matea Ćelić, Jac Billington and Natasha Merat
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and University of Leeds
Downloads 46 (1,121,190)

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curve negotiation, curve preview, directional cue, cognitive load, driving expertise

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When Takeovers Require Cognitive Control: Effects of Partial Automation and Cognitive Load on Driver-Initiated Responses to Traffic Hazards on Urban Roads

Number of pages: 44 Posted: 02 Feb 2026
Hao Qin, Rafael Gonçalves, Courtney M. Goodridge and Natasha Merat
University of Leeds, University of Leeds, University of Leeds and University of Leeds
Downloads 41 (1,263,436)

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cognitive load, Safety-Critical Driver Performance, Silent Automation Failure, Complex Driving Environment

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Service Quality and Trust in Shared Automated Vehicle Acceptance: An Extended UTAUT2 Analysis

Number of pages: 40 Posted: 10 Sep 2025
Patrick Dichabeng, Natasha Merat and Gustav Markkula
affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Leeds and University of Leeds
Downloads 39 (1,222,651)

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user acceptance, shared automated vehicles, ride-sharing, car-sharing, segmented shared spaces, acceptance model

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Drivers have Impaired Working Memory under High Cognitive Load and Visual Distraction: Safety Implications for Transitions of Control from Vehicle Automation

Number of pages: 35 Posted: 31 Mar 2026
Rafael Cirino Goncalves, Hao Qin, Jonny Kuo, Michael G. Lenne and Natasha Merat
University of Leeds, University of Leeds, Queensland University of Technology, affiliation not provided to SSRN and University of Leeds
Downloads 28 (1,385,945)

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Vehicle automation, Visual Distraction, Cognitive load, Ambient Occlusion, N-Back Task, Driver State Monitoring

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Knowledge, attitudes and experience: Understanding the factors that shape ADAS use across five European Countries

Number of pages: 62 Posted: 11 Jul 2026
Ruth Madigan, İBRAHIM ÖZTÜRK, Myriam Metzulat, Barbara Metz and Natasha Merat
University of Leeds, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and University of Leeds
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ADAS, Vehicle Automation, human factors, driver attitudes, Driver Behaviour