
David J. LeBlanc
Group Head, Associate Research Scientist, Engineering Systems
Location
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, Room 215 2901 Baxter Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Education
- PhD, Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan
- MS, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
- BS, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
Research Interests
Dr. LeBlanc’s research focuses on the automatic and human control of motor vehicles, particularly requirements for, and assessments of, advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS), connected vehicle systems, and automated driving systems (ADS). He has led dozens of projects with government and industry sponsorship, and has publications in national and international journals addressing topics featuring both light and heavy vehicles, as well as vulnerable road users. He is a frequent collaborator in interdisciplinary research with experts in statistics, data science, human factors, and behavioral sciences.
Additional Information
Website: https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/david-j-leblanc-umtri-webpage/home