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Dr. Sakdirat Kaewunruen is a Professor and Reader in Railway and Civil Engineering at the University of Birmingham, UK. He leads the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE) and convenes the BEng/MEng Railway Engineering and MSc Structural Engineering programs. His roles include Chief Editor of Frontiers in Transportation and Transit Systems and member of EU-funded research initiatives like RISEN and S-CODE.
Education:
- PhD in Civil Engineering (Structures/Railway Infrastructure), University of Wollongong, Australia
- MBA (Executive), Australian Graduate School of Management
- BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology
Research Interests: Focuses on resilient transport infrastructure, train-track interaction dynamics, smart materials, risk management, and sustainability. His work integrates advanced modeling, sensor technologies, and circular economy principles to enhance railway systems' reliability and environmental impact.
Awards:
- NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Award (Australia)
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Sciences Long-term Fellowship
- World Top 100 Most Cited Scientist in Civil Engineering (Stanford University)
Grants & Projects: Secured over £15M in research funding, including EU H2020 and UK DfT projects. Leads initiatives like RISEN (Euro1.2M) and collaborates with MIT, University of Illinois, and Southwest Jiaotong University.
Labs & Teams: Coordinates interdisciplinary teams in railway resilience, smart infrastructure, and sustainable urban systems. Active in ISO/BSI standards for railway sleepers and recycling of rolling stocks.
