Frontiers in Science

Frontiers in Science is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of science and technology.


Francesco Biondi

Research Scientist, Jaguar Land Rover, UK

Research Areas

HMI, Autonomous vehicle, Warning system, distracted driving, cognitive psychology, applied psychology

Publications: Journals

[1]  Rossi, R., Gastaldi, M., B iondi, F. , & Mulatti, C. (2012). Evaluating the Impact of Processing Spoken Words on Driving. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2321(1), 66-72. doi: 10.3758/s13421-014-0450-x
[2]  Rossi, R., Gastaldi, M., B iondi, F., Mulatti, C. (2013). Warning Sound to Affect Perceived Speed in Approaching Intersection: Experiment with a Driving Simulator. Procedia Social and Behavioral Science, 87, 269-278. doi: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.10.609
[3]  Rossi R., Gastaldi, M., B iondi F. , Mulatti C. (2013). O ppel-Kundt Illusion and lateral optic flow manipulation in affecting perceived speed in approaching roundabouts: experiments with a driving simulator. Proceedings of the 92nd Transportation Research Board meeting, Washington, D.C., January13-17, 2013.
[4]  Strayer, D.L., Cooper, J.M., Turril, J., Coleman, J., Medeiros-Ward, N., & B iondi, F. (2013). Measuring Cognitive Distraction in the Automobile (June 2013). AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Retrieved from: https://www.aaafoundation.org/sites/default/files/MeasuringCognitiveDistractions.pdf
[5]  Biondi, F., Rossi, R., Gastaldi, M, & Mulatti, C. (2014). B eeping ADAS: reflexive effect on drivers’ behavior. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 25, 27-33. doi: 10.1016/j.trf.2014.04.020
[6]  Rossi, R., Gastaldi, M., Gecchele, G., Biondi, F ., Mulatti, C. (2014). Traffic-calming measures affecting perceived speed in approaching bends with on-field validated virtual environment. T ransportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2434, 35-43. doi: 10.3141/2434-05
[7]  Sanbonmatsu, D.M., Strayer, D.L., Biondi, F. , Behrends, A.A., & Moore, S.M. (2015). Cell Phone use diminishes Self-Awareness of the Adverse Effects of Cell Phone Use on Driving. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review. doi: 10.3758/s13423-015-0922-4
[8]  Strayer, D.L, Turril, J., Cooper, J.M., Coleman, J.R., Medeiros-Ward, N, & Biondi, F. (in press). Assessing Cognitive Distraction in the Automobile. Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Biondi, F. , Turrill, J., Coleman, Cooper, J.M., & Strayer, D.L. (2015). Cognitive Distraction Impairs Drivers' Anticipatory Glances: An On-Road Study . Proceedings of the Eighth International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training and Vehicle Design.
[2]  Biondi, F. , Mulatti, C. (2012). Stroop: the loneliness of the target (and the distractor). XVIII Congresso nazionale della Sezione di Psicologia Sperimentale dell’Associazione Italiana di Psicologia, September 20-23, 2012, Chieti: Italy
[3]  Rossi, R., Gastaldi, M., B iondi, F. , & Mulatti, C. (2012). Evaluating the impact on driving of the processing of spoken words: Experiments with a driving simulator. Transportation Research Board (TRB) 91st annual meeting, Washington, D.C., January 22-26, 2012.
[4]  Rossi R., Gastaldi, M., B iondi F. , Mulatti C. (2012). Warning sound to affect perceived
[5]  Rossi R., Gastaldi, M., B iondi F. , Mulatti C. (2012). Warning sound to affect perceived speed in approaching roundabout: experiments with a driving simulator. XIX Convegno Annuale della Societa’ Italiana dei Docenti di Trasporti, Padova, IT, Ottobre 18-19, 2012
[6]  Rossi R., Gastaldi, M., B iondi F. , Mulatti C. (2013). Effects on lateral position of perceptual measures in affecting drivers’ perceived speed. 4th International Conference on Road Safety and Simulation. Rome, IT, October 23-25, 2013.
[7]  Rossi, R, Gastaldi, M., Gecchele, G., B iondi, F. , & Mulatti, C. (2014). Effectiveness of traffic calming measures at dangerous intersections: a validation and a simulated study. Presented at the 93rdTransportation Research Board annual meeting. Washington DC, January 12nd – 16th.
[8]  Biondi, F., Strayer, D.L., Rossi, R., Gastaldi, M., & Mulatti, C. (2014). Advanced driver assistance systems: are they really safe? Measuring and reducing the impact of warnings on drivers’ distraction. Presented at the 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Paris, July 8-13, 2014.
[9]  Biondi, F. , & Strayer, D.L. (2014). Does cognitive distraction alter the way we anticipate hazards on the roadway. Presented at the 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Paris, July 8-13, 2014
[10]  Biondi, F. , Strayer, D.L., Rossi, R., Gastaldi, M., & Mulatti, C. (2014). ADAS: redundant warnings speed up drivers’ reaction. Presented at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society conference – Europe chapter. Lisbon, October 8-10
[11]  Biondi, F. , Strayer, D.L., Drews, F. (2014). Autonomous vehicle: are you aware of them? Presented at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society conference – Europe chapter. Lisbon, October 8-10
[12]  Behrends, A.A., Sanbonmatsu, D.M., Strayer, D.L., B iondi, F. , & Moore, S.M. (2015). Cell Phone Use Diminishes Self-Awareness of the Adverse Effects of Cell Phone Use on Driving. To be presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Long Beach, CA.