P4. UNISTRA
Introduction of the organization
Established on January 1, 2009, in the heart of Europe, the University of Strasbourg stands as a unique and pioneering model of university consolidation in France, merging the former Louis Pasteur, Marc Bloch, and Robert Schuman universities. European by nature and international by design, the University prioritizes training and research initiatives that foster partnerships with both European and global universities and major industrial players. Spanning four campuses across Strasbourg, it is one of the largest universities in France, welcoming nearly 55,000 students. The University’s research excellence is evidenced by numerous prestigious awards, including eighteen Nobel Prizes won by world-renowned researchers. Within this vibrant academic ecosystem, the Multi-scale Materials and Biomechanics Team participates in the ProtAct-Us project. This team is part of ICube, a research laboratory focused on engineering, computing, and imaging sciences, with particular applications in biomedical engineering, environmental sciences, and sustainable development—a key research center at the University of Strasbourg.
Role in the project
ProtAct-Us aims to reduce the long-term consequences of road crashes by influencing policies, regulations, and standards for more inclusive road safety improvements. The University of Strasbourg (UNISTRA) leads the “Evaluation Concept and Use Case Definition” working group, which aims to establish a robust scientific framework integrating insights from social sciences, humanities, industry, and practical implementation needs. The group’s objectives include analyzing accident data to identify priorities for preventing serious injuries and long-term consequences across all road user groups, defining reference use cases for these groups, and developing a methodology for injury mitigation and benefit assessment. UNISTRA plays a crucial role in addressing head and neck injuries, and it leads a use cases group focusing on “motorcycles, bicycles, and new micro-mobility concepts.” UNISTRA is also responsible for evaluating developed countermeasures, such as helmets, helmet usage, and improved regulatory standards.
UNISTRA:
iCube Laboratory