Senior Research Engineer
Dominic Tough is a Senior Research Engineer specialising in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) at Thatcham Research, where he has contributed to automotive risk intelligence for eight years. A graduate of Coventry University with a degree in Automotive Engineering Technology, Dominic leads critical research projects that inform Thatcham Research’s insurer partners about emerging vehicle technologies and their safety implications. His expertise encompasses real-world testing methodologies, conducting comprehensive evaluations at Thatcham Research’s Gamston test facility to assess ADAS performance under various scenarios. Dominic actively collaborates with industry-leading organisations, including the Association of British Insurers, the Society of Motor Manufacturers, and MIT’s Automated Vehicles Research program. His work extends to government partnerships with the Centre for Connected and Automated Vehicles, positioning him at the forefront of automotive safety research. Through rigorous testing and analysis, Dominic provides essential insights that shape insurance risk assessment and regulatory understanding of modern vehicle safety systems.
