Jacqueline Zimmermann
About Jacqueline Zimmermann
Jacqueline Zimmermann is a Senior Scientist at Exponent, specializing in human factors and performance related to safety and compliance. She has extensive experience in academia and research, including positions at the University of Toronto, University of Oxford, and Rotman Research Institute.
Current Role at Exponent
Jacqueline Zimmermann currently serves as a Senior Scientist at Exponent, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she leads multidisciplinary teams to evaluate human factors issues across various domains, including user experience, product testing, and litigation consulting. Her work involves analyzing how different factors influence human information processing and reaction times, particularly in relation to safety and compliance with warnings.
Previous Experience at Exponent
Prior to her current role, Jacqueline Zimmermann worked at Exponent as a Scientist from 2018 to 2020. During this time, she contributed to projects that assessed human factors within various contexts, enhancing the understanding of user interactions with products and systems.
Academic Background and Education
Jacqueline Zimmermann has an extensive academic background in psychology. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree with High Distinction from the University of Toronto, followed by a Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology at the same institution. Her education has provided a strong foundation for her research and professional endeavors.
Teaching Experience
Jacqueline Zimmermann has significant teaching experience in psychology. She served as a Course Instructor at the University of Toronto Mississauga from 2016 to 2018, where she lectured on topics such as Human Memory and Psychology and Law. Additionally, she was a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Toronto from 2013 to 2018, supporting the Department of Psychology.
Research and Specialization
Jacqueline Zimmermann specializes in human factors and human performance, particularly in the context of vehicle, pedestrian, and micromobility safety. Her research focuses on user information-seeking behavior and compliance with warnings and instructions, with applications in driving, workplace environments, and product handling. She has also conducted research at various institutions, including a research stay at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1.