Vehicle Safety Tech & Traffic Deaths in Iraq | Dr. Husam Muslim | TEDxBaghdad
Substandard vehicle design significantly contributes to the high rate of traffic-related deaths and disabilities in Iraq. By improving vehicle safety design, it is possible to save over 5,000 lives annually and reduce disabilities by 50%. Adopting Global NCAP testing protocols and UN vehicle safety standards can play a pivotal role in reducing traffic crashes and advancing Iraq’s progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 3.6: halving road traffic deaths by 2030. Dr. Husam is an accomplished researcher specializing in Automated Driving Systems (ADS), human factors, and traffic safety. With a Ph.D. in engineering from the University of Tsukuba, he has significantly contributed to defining global safety standards, publishing high-impact papers, and leading innovative experiments on driver behavior and automation. At the Japan Automobile Research Institute, he bridges cutting-edge research with real-world applications, focusing on scenario-based evaluations, traffic safety in low-income regions, and advanced driver assistance systems. Fluent in Arabic, Japanese, and English, Dr. Husam is also a dedicated mentor, educator, and collaborator, working with institutions worldwide to advance mobility safety and accessibility. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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