Join us 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.
PhD Showcase: 16 Topics
Academics4Rail (6 PhDs):
- Aerodynamics of freight trains
- Electromagnetic compatibility
- Additive manufacturing in wheel reprofiling
- Digital communications for virtual coupling
- Prognostics and health management approach for railway asset maintenance
- Driving assistance
PhDs EU-Rail (10 PhDs):
- Innovations implementation in railways
- Gender equality in the railway sector
- Education and training in railways
- Rail-enabled urban logistics
- Fast night train operations
- Bridge-train dynamics normative framework
- Human factors in digital command and control systems
- Economic impact (KPI) of rail research programs
- Inclusion & accessibility of individuals with intellectual disability
- ICT platforms for reliable and interoperable ERTMS systems
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Format: Listen-only attendee mode with moderated Q&A.
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