Our Team
A dynamic and diverse group of over 100 experts dedicated to advancing railway research and education, BCRRE includes academics, researchers, industrial fellows, professional services staff, lab technicians, and teaching fellows working together to drive innovation and excellence in the railway sector. From pioneering research projects to hands-on teaching and essential support services, each team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of railways. We're passionate about our work and committed to significantly impacting our field and beyond.
Meet our Team
Research Fellows
Research Fellows
- Dr Adnan Ashraf Power Electronics
- Dr Chris Morris
- Dr David Kirkwood Operations Simulation
- Dr Faisal Hardan Power Electronics
- Dr Graeme Yeo Condition Monitoring and NDT
- Dr Gemma Nicholson Railway Operations Analysis
- Dr Huayu Duan Railway Mechatronics & Control Systems
- Dr Joseph Preece Data Analysis &Integration
- Dr Jiaqi Ye Robotics and Smart Sensors
- Dr Li He Digital Twin Development
- Dr Linxiao Li Railway Mechatronics & Control Systems
- Dr Mani Entezami Condition Monitoring and NDT
- Dr Mohammad Meraj Power Electronics & Energy storage
- Dr Osama Olaby Mechatronics Systems
- Dr Paul Weston Condition Monitoring and NDT
- Dr Olutayo Omotoso Power Electronics & Short-term energy storage
- Dr Qian Fu Data Integration and Cybersecurity
- Dr Rabee Jibrin Railway Traction & Decarbonisation
- Dr Silvia Umiliacchi Railway Operations Simulation
- Dr Vishant Shingari Virtual & Augmented Reality
- Dr Xinnan Lyu Digital Twin Development
- Dr Zhan Xu Railway Traction Systems
- Halise Kilicoglu Power Electronics
- Hongzhi Dong Railway Traction Systems
Teaching Fellows
Teaching Fellows
Professional Services
Professional Services
- Katherine Roberts - Senior Administrator
- Sarah Yeo - Operations Manager
- Thomas Harvey - IT Manager
- Alec Gillham - Business Engagement Partner (Future Mobility)