Dr Jo-Ann Pattinson
- Position: Research Fellow
- Areas of expertise: Autonomous Vehicles; Internet of Things; Transport policy (Covid-19 and Decarbonisation); Privacy; Location Data, Regulation of Social Media; Cyberbullying; Civil Litigation; Negligence; Liability
- Email: J.M.Pattinson@leeds.ac.uk
- Website: ORCID
Profile
Postdoctoral Research and Impact Fellow at the Institute for Transport Studies specialising in the regulation of new technology and transport policy. I am interested in the impact law, policy and technology has upon people and society. My work focuses upon enhancing the impact of academic research upon transport policy. I am also an experienced litigation and dispute resolution solicitor entitled to practise law in England and Wales, formerly working in private practice acting in litigation disputes. My career began as a barrister and solicitor in the Northern Territory of Australia.
I hold a PhD in the regulation of social media, and a Master of Laws in Cyberlaw
Research interests
- Legal frameworks for shared operational responsibility in autonomous vehicles
- Shaping transport policy to create livable and sustainable environments, and improve resiliance to health emergencies
I am currently involved in the following projects:
TRACK (Transport Risk Assessment for Covid Knowledge) https://track-project.org.uk
RAILS (Responsible AI for long-term trustworthy autonomous systems) https://www.tas.ac.uk/responsibility-projects/responsibility-project-rails/
FAME (Framework for coordination of automated mobility in Europe) https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101069898
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Qualifications
- Legal Practitioner (Australia)
- Solicitor (England and Wales)
Professional memberships
- The Law Society of England and Wales
Student education
Module assistant, School of Law