I joined Aston University in February 2019 to work as a lecturer in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. The previous nine and a half years I have been employed by Newcastle University as a (senior) research associate. I have worked within the Newrail’s research centre, developing innovative concepts for rail freight and logistics orienated services. I have also been responsible the NewRail’s teaching and learning portfolio, including a PhD opportunity scheme in Organisation, Management and Economics of Train Movement and Rail systems design.

My educational background includes Technology, Organisation and Management of Train Movement. My Ph.D thesis was on Analysis and Evaluation of Formation Yard Performances.

Prior to my engagements at Newcastle University, I have worked as a teaching assistant and researcher in the Transportation Systems branch of the MIT/Portugal programme, where he lectured on Transportation Planning and Performance Assessment, Freight Transport and Logistics Processes as well as Railway Engineering.

• Simulation Modelling;
• Transport and Logistics;
• Rail Freight; 
• Systems Design;
• Queueing Theory;
• Investment Ananlysis.

• Freight Transport Organisation and Management, Rail freight in particular;
• Freight Interchanges, Shunting Facilities, Yards and Terminals;
• Freight Systems Design;
• Freight Transport Systems Performances;
• Safety and Security of Transport Systems;
• Urban Freight Logistics;
• Urban Freight by rail;
• Rail Education and Training.

• RailUniNet - International Academic Network of universities specialising in rail research and education;
• UIC Rail Ambassadors Scheme;
• The National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR);
• The Science Advisory Board;
• The Research Cooperative;
• Rail Research UK Association (RRUKA);
• Tyne and Wear Freight Partnership;
• International Association of Railway Operations Research (IAROR);
• Rail Alliance: networking organisation in the rail sector;
• RailFuture: the UK's leading independent organisation campaigning for better rail services for both passengers and freight;
• Rede de Pesquisa em Transportes (RPT);
• ITS-Conference, "POLITEHNICA" University of Bucharest (PUB) – special guest, member of  the scientific committee;
• Eurasian Economic Club of Scientists (EECSA);
• International Conference of Logistics, Economics and Environmental Engineering (ICLEEE);
• Transport Problems, International Scientific Journal (TP);
• Action 11 - Sustainability, Newcastle University;
• Centro de Sistemas Urbanos e Regionais (CESUR).
• Rail Ambassador, within the UIC Rail Ambassadors schemes.

• 2019 – date: Lecturer, Aston School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University.
• 2017 – 2019: Senior Research Associate, School of Engineering, Newcastle University.
• 2009 - 2017: Research Associate, School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering, Newcastle University

Phone Number: 0121 204 3886

Email: [email protected]

Room number: MB 222C

Coordinator of RailUniNet - academic networks of universities specialising in rail education and research.

Coordinator of the ASTONRail strategic partnership.

A member of the international technical advisory board of King AbdulAziz University (KAU), in Saudi Arabia. The board’s vision is to expand the experience in applied research for mechanical engineering, computer networking, electrical and civil engineering, focusing on the development and strategic implementation of railway innovative technologies, and solutions with links to the major players in the rail industry as well as research institutions.

Descripter 1 - UK HEA

Completeing PGCert learning and teaching in higher education.

Enrolled on PGDip learning and teaching in higher education.

Responsible for ALSI Seminars

Received an award from the EU Erasmus + programme(€450k) for 3 years (2020 - 2023). The main objective of the ASTONRail project is to develop a portfolio (toolkit) of innovative methods, approaches and professional practices for rail skills development to improve and modernise the current rail higher education provision in Europe. The ASTONRail project consists of eight leading European Universities and rail sector representative bodies (SAPIENZA, KTH, EURNEX, UNIZA, TU WILDAU, University of Malaga and University of Zagreb). Endorsed by UIC (International Union of Railways), the ASTONRail project will equip current and future rail employee with the skills and competences required for a successful career in the railways. The project will set up a strategic partnership to work towards innovate in rail higher education and draft a common EU-wide standard for developing rail skills and competences. as a result, the project will be a key European reference in the field of rail university degree programmes, higher education provisions and rail skills development. 

Editor of Sustainable Rail Transport, Springer.

Associate Editor of Urban Rail Transit, Springer.

STEM Certificate Holder for hosting and collaborating with Nuffield Research Placement students on a live R&D project