Chris Lee, University of Windsor

Research

Driver behavior Driving simulator Road safety Car-following model Highway Human psychology Lane-changing model Surrogate safety measure

Latest papers

Assessing impacts of traffic signal countdown timers on safety and efficiency at signalized intersections.
Journal of safety research · 2026 · senior author
Utilising raw psycho-physiological data and functional data analysis for estimating mental workload in human drivers.
Ergonomics · 2025 · senior author
Conditional Generative Adversarial Network-Based roadway crash risk prediction considering heterogeneity with dynamic data.
Journal of safety research · 2025 · senior author

All 20 publications

Latest funding

Analysis of distracted driving behaviors for development of in-vehicle warning strategies to improve road safety
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$25,000
Developing Advanced Road Safety Analysis Techniques based on Understanding of Human Psychology and Behavior
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$156,000
Understanding Passenger Car-Heavy Vehicle Interactions and Conflicts on Roadways*for Developing Proactive Traffic Safety Strategies
NSERC · 2014 · Principal investigator
$110,000

All 4 grants and awards

20 publications.

01

Assessing impacts of traffic signal countdown timers on safety and efficiency at signalized intersections.

Veerakumar VK, Lee C

Journal of safety research2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2026.01.004 PMID: 41786420

02

Utilising raw psycho-physiological data and functional data analysis for estimating mental workload in human drivers.

Eniyandunmo D, Shin M, Lee C, Anwar A, Kim E, Kim K, Kim YH, Lee C

Ergonomics2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2024.2379949 PMID: 39037945

03

Conditional Generative Adversarial Network-Based roadway crash risk prediction considering heterogeneity with dynamic data.

Park N, Park J, Lee C

Journal of safety research2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2024.12.001 PMID: 39986844

04

Effects of integrated takeover request warning with personal portable device on takeover time and post-takeover performance in level 3 driving automation.

Talukder N, Lee C, Kim YH, Balasingam B, Biondi F, Murugan AS, Kim E

Journal of safety research2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2024.09.016 PMID: 39998533

05

Predicting Driver's mental workload using physiological signals: A functional data analysis approach.

Lee C, Shin M, Eniyandunmo D, Anwar A, Kim E, Kim K, Yoo JK, Lee C

Applied ergonomics2024Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2024.104274 PMID: 38521001

06

Cross-cultural comparison of body dimensions and trends: an analysis of ANSUR and Size Korea datasets for automotive seating design.

Kang J, Jeon H, Kim E, Kim K, Jung H, Lee C

Ergonomics2024Senior author

DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2023.2206073 PMID: 37083452

07

Applying the Accumulator model to predict driver's reaction time based on looming in approaching and braking conditions.

Durrani U, Lee C

Journal of safety research2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2023.07.008 PMID: 37718057

08

Analysis of driver characteristics, self-reported psychology measures and driving performance measures associated with aggressive driving.

Hassan A, Lee C, Cramer K, Lafreniere K

Accident; analysis and prevention2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2023.107097 PMID: 37163853

09

Analysis of effects of driver's evasive action time on rear-end collision risk using a driving simulator.

Shah D, Lee C

Journal of safety research2021Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2021.06.001 PMID: 34399920

10

Predicting driver reaction time and deceleration: Comparison of perception-reaction thresholds and evidence accumulation framework.

Durrani U, Lee C, Shah D

Accident; analysis and prevention2021

DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2020.105889 PMID: 33248429

Analysis of distracted driving behaviors for development of in-vehicle warning strategies to improve road safety

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Lee, Chris C

Keywords: data analysis; distracted driving; driver behavior; driving simulator; road safety; warning; weather

$25,000

Developing Advanced Road Safety Analysis Techniques based on Understanding of Human Psychology and Behavior

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Lee, Chris

Keywords: road safety; driver behavior; traffic simulation; surrogate safety measure; human psychology; vehicle trajectory; car-following model; lane-changing model; driving simulator; highway

$156,000

Understanding Passenger Car-Heavy Vehicle Interactions and Conflicts on Roadways*for Developing Proactive Traffic Safety Strategies

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Lee, Chris

$110,000

Understanding the impact of traffic flow interruption and vehicle mix on congestion and safety for solving cross-border traffic issues

Principal investigatorNSERC2008Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Lee, Chris

$96,500

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Civil and Environmental Engineering
Mechanical, Automotive, & Materials Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering

Co-authors at University of Windsor, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Eunsik Kim

Mechanical, Automotive, & Materials Engineering

4 shared papers, latest 2025

Balakumar Balasingam

Electrical and Computer Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2024

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Driver behavior Dear Professor Lee, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Assessing impacts of traffic signal countdown timers on safety and efficiency at signalized intersections." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Analysis of distracted driving behaviors for development of in-vehicle warning strategies to improve road safety" (2022), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]