Katarina Bohman

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Katarina Bohman’s research centers on automotive safety, with a particular focus on child occupant protection during complex crash scenarios. Her work investigates how restraint systems, such as seat belts, perform in non-traditional impact events like run-off-road incidents, where terrain and vehicle dynamics introduce unique injury risks. In her highly cited 2017 study on seat belt pre-pretensioner effects on child-sized dummies during run-off-road events, Bohman demonstrated how advanced belt technologies can mitigate injury in these understudied but dangerous situations. By combining real-world crash data with experimental dummy testing, she has helped bridge a critical gap between standard frontal-impact safety and the more unpredictable forces encountered in off-road environments. Her contributions are especially valuable for improving child restraint design and informing regulatory standards. With 12 citations for this key paper, Bohman’s work is gaining recognition for its practical implications in reducing severe injuries among vulnerable vehicle occupants. Her research continues to shape safer restraint systems for all passengers, even in the most challenging crash scenarios.