Trent Simmons

Trent’s master’s thesis focuses on how drivers respond to cyberattacks targeting connected vehicle systems, particularly blind-spot warning systems. Using a driving simulator, his research examines driver trust, behavior, and decision-making under false warnings to help improve the safety and resilience of connected and automated vehicle technologies.

Research projects

• Human Factors of Vehicular Cyberattacks
• Wearables in Cars

Presentations

1. Simmons, T. G., Agrawal, S., & Souders, D. J. (2027, January 10-14). Investigating driver behavior under cyberattacks in connected vehicle environments. 106th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), Washington, D.C.
2. Davis, E., D., Merwarth, O., Pallath, H., Patel, J., Patel, M. S,, Viehe, J., Agrawal, S., Souders, D. J., Cruz, J., & Simmons, T. G. (2025, August 18-20). Enhancing driver awareness of emergency service vehicles using smartwatch-based notification system [Poster]. Poster presentation at the 9th Annual Summer Creative Inquiry + Undergraduate Research Showcase, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.
3. Merwarth, O., Pallath, H., Patel, J., Patel, M. S., Viehe, J., Agrawal, S., Souders, D. J., Cruz, J., & Simmons, T. G. (2025, April 9-11). Enhancing driver awareness of emergency service vehicles using smartwatch-based notification system [Poster]. 20th Annual Focus on Creative Inquiry Forum, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.