Emily A. Thomas, PhD
Associate Director, Auto Safety
Work At CR
Emily leads the occupant protection and vulnerable road user safety programs at CR’s Auto Test Center, including the child car seat program and rear-seat safety evaluations for all of Consumer Reports’ new vehicles for testing. Her expertise extends to crash safety, vehicular heatstroke prevention, and child passenger safety.
Experience and Education
Emily has 15 years of automotive safety experience, including as a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) since 2015. She serves on the Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies (CChIPS) Industry Advisory Board. Emily holds a PhD in pediatric injury biomechanics from Drexel University and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Latest Articles by Emily A. Thomas, PhD
Best Booster Seats for Kids
January 12, 2025
January 12, 2025
Why You Should Never Dress Your Child in a Bulky Winter Coat for Car Rides
November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024
How to Avoid Common Car Seat Installation Mistakes
September 13, 2024
September 13, 2024
Best Harnessed-Booster Car Seats
April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024
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