Our Team
A dynamic and diverse group of over 140 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
- Chris Phillimore Engineering Sensors & Condition Monitoring
- 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
- Ms Mia Kalogjera
- Mr Stephen Kent Teaching Fellow/Research Fellow
- Ms Zena Green
Industrial Fellows
Industrial Fellows
- Stephen Mills - Senior Industrial Fellow
- Achila Mazini - Industrial Engagement Fellow
- Calum Phelan - Industrial Engagement Fellow
Professional Services
Professional Services
- Jenny Illingsworth - Head of Business & Operations
- Kevin Blacktop - Head of Programme Delivery
- Robert Hopkin - Head of SME and International Engagement
- Rachel Eade - Business Development Manager
- Richard Jones - Strategic Development Partner
- Karminder Johal - Communications Officer
- Alec Gillham - Strategic Development Partner