Astrid Linder is a prominent Swedish researcher and expert in the field of traffic safety, particularly focusing on gender differences in vehicle crash safety. She is known for her pioneering work on the development of female crash test dummies, which aim to improve car safety standards for women. Linder has held various key positions in the field, including her role at the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI). Her research has significantly contributed to raising awareness about the need for gender-specific data in automotive safety and has influenced regulatory changes at both national and international levels.