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Congratulations to the nominees for the Best Student Award at the 9th International Conference on Driver Distraction an Inattention!

Their innovative research is making a significant impact on the field of traffic safety, and we look forward to their presentations during the conference. Here are the nominees:

• Ali Arabian, University of Leeds: Asynchrony of directional auditory warnings and visual information in driving: analysis of eye movement patterns and driver responses
• Anna Warchoł-Jakubowska, Uniwersytet SWPS: Exploring visual attention dynamics in tram driving. Differentiating between expert and novice drivers for gaze-enhanced training
• Ina Marie Koniakowsky, BMW Group: The role of mental models on the effectiveness of driver monitoring systems in reducing driver distraction: insights from a driving simulator study
• Myriam Metzulat, Würzburger Institut für Verkehrswissenschaften GmbH (WIVW): Still fit to drive? - How car sickness affects takeover and driving performance
• Nikita Rajendra Sharma, TU Dortmund University: Effect of conflicting information on driving behaviour in a lane change task
• Rory Coyne, University of Galway & Tobii: Examining driver fatigue during conditionally automated driving using contactless physiological measurement
• Yee Thung Lee, University of Leeds: Using a driving simulator study to evaluate drivers' hazard avoidance under different automation levels during day- and night-time conditions 

The jury consists of the co-chairs of the conference Jonas Bärgman, Michael Regan, Alexandra Fort, Christophe Jallais and James Sayer together with selected members from the Scientific Committee.

Best of luck to all the nominees! The award includes a $500 prize, a diploma, and free registration for the next DDI conference in 2026. The prize ceremony will take place during the closing session on October 24th.