2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT - AUTO21

6 Driving innovation through research excellenceAUTO21 RESEARCH STRUCTUREThe AUTO21 Network recognizes that theautomobile plays a larger role in today's societythan just transporting people and materials frompoint A to point B. It affects the labour force, urbanplanning, government policy, the health and safetyof factory workers and vehicle occupants, andthe environment.Six key theme areas were created to ensure AUTO21projects encompass all areas of the vehicle's impact.Each theme is led by a Theme Coordinator whofacilitates the work of the project leaders withinthat theme.Theme A Health, Safety and Injury Prevention Dr. Anne Snowdon, University of WindsorTheme B Societal Issues and the Future Automobile Dr. Charlotte Yates, McMaster UniversityTheme C Materials and Manufacturing Dr. Jennifer Jackman, Natural Resources CanadaTheme D Powertrains, Fuels and Emissions Ms. Lisa Graham, Environment CanadaTheme E Design Processes Dr. Roy Pick, University of WaterlooTheme F Intelligent Systems and Sensors Dr. Denis Gingras, Université de SherbrookeFuture AUTO21 projects will continue to explore issues within these areas.