Dr Caroline Tait
- Position: Research Fellow
- Areas of expertise: Social data science; visualization; spatial analysis; active travel; reducing road harm; carbon emissions
- Email: C.J.Tait@leeds.ac.uk
- Location: Institute for Transport Studies
- Website: Github | ORCID | White Rose
Profile
I completed my PhD at the Leeds Institute of Data Analytics where I used large observational datasets to evaluate cycling infrastructure and its impact on safety and participation. I am currently a Research Fellow in the Institute for Transport Studies.
I am Consultant in Public Health Medicine and have worked in various public health organisations including local authorities, the NHS, research NGOs, regional and national public health organisations.
Research interests
I am working on the following research projects:
- ELEVATE (Innovative Light ELEctric Vehicles for Active and Digital TravEl)
- HELMET (HEaLth iMpact of E-bikes and e-scooTers)
Qualifications
- Integrated Masters and PhD, Leeds Institute of Data Analytics, University of Leeds, 2023
- Masters in Public Health, University of York, 2015
- MB ChB, University of Leeds, 2000
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health
- General Medical Council