Klaire Somoray

Dr Klaire Somoray (they/she) is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the College of Healthcare Sciences. They completed their PhD at Queensland University of Technology, within the Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety Queensland (CARRS-Q).

Dr Somoray's research interests include human-centred interventions, exploring the intricate relationships between humans, technology, and AI and understanding how technology shapes our daily lives. Their research program is structured around two inter-connected areas: 

1. Technology and Society: This research focuses on the societal impacts of technology, big data, and AI. They specifically examine the impact of technology, big data, and AI on people's well-being, mental health and safety. 

2. Technology and Physical safety: Drawing from their background in road safety, Dr Somoray explores the intersection of transportation and emerging technologies. This research focuses on developing human-centred digital interventions to elevate the potential benefits and reduce the risks associated with innovations such as autonomous vehicles and personal mobility devices (e.g., e-scooters).