Date: 10 February, 9:00-12:00

Location: Online

Join Academics4Rail and PhDs for EU-Rail projects for a consolidated overview of the doctoral research ecosystem developed within Academics4Rail and PhDs EU-Rail, two initiatives supporting the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail JU). This webinar presents the complete portfolio of 16 PhD topics, offering a structured snapshot of current doctoral research directions and their relevance for Europe’s railway innovation agenda. Attendees will also have a chance to explore future academic railway research themes and learn more about KPI evaluation model for research programmes.

Presented Topics

Academics4Rail (6 PhDs):

1. Aerodynamics of freight trains
2. Electromagnetic compatibility
3. Additive manufacturing in wheel reprofiling
4. Digital communications for virtual coupling
5. Prognostics and health management approach for railway asset maintenance
6. Driving assistance

PhDs EU-Rail (10 PhDs):

1. Innovations implementation in railways
2. Gender equality in the railway sector
3. Education and training in railways
4. Rail-enabled urban logistics
5. Fast night train operations
6. Bridge-train dynamics normative framework
7. Human factors in digital command and control systems
8. Economic impact (KPI) of rail research programs
9. Inclusion & accessibility of individuals with intellectual disability
10. ICT platforms for reliable and interoperable ERTMS systems