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Biography
After graduating with a first class degree in Mechanical Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University, Adam undertook a PhD research programme investigating the fatigue and durability performance of truck components using a combination of in-field testing and computer simulation. This PhD was part of the EPSRC ‘Total Technology’ framework and was conducted in collaboration with Leyland Trucks.
Following the completion of his PhD in 2004, Adam joined the Rail Technology Unit at Manchester Metropolitan University. During his time at the Rail Technology Unit, Adam built up a wide range of expertise and knowledge in the field of wheel-rail interface engineering, vehicle dynamics simulation and vehicle-track interaction. Adam is a Chartered Mechanical Engineering and a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
In his current role Adam has led a number of industry sponsored research and enterprise projects for various clients, such as the Rail Safety and Standards Board and Network Rail. These have included the development of new wheel profile designs for the GB rail network and detailed modelling techniques for the evaluation of wear and rolling contact fatigue damage.
Adam joined the University of Huddersfield in July 2012 where he is currently Associate Director for the Institute of Railway Research. In this role Adam hopes to develop further relationships with clients and identify gaps in industrial enterprise, innovation and knowledge exchange for future development of the group.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Railway asset management
- Improving rail vehicle dynamic performance
- Wheel-rail interface condition monitoring and inspection
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Designing steel composition and microstructure to better resist degradation during wheel-rail contact
Bevan, A. (PI) & Molyneux-Berry, P. (PI)
1/07/15 → 30/06/17
Project: Research
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Image-based measurement of key wheel profile- dimensions
Sambo, B. (PI) & Bevan, A. (CoI)
3/05/24 → 30/05/24
Project: Research
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Implementation of Wheelset Life Optimisation Strategies
Bevan, A. (PI) & Evans, M. (CoPI)
1/09/24 → 31/08/25
Project: Research
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Rail Breaks Management Strategy – 50 by ‘30
Bevan, A. (PI) & Hughes, P. (CoI)
1/06/19 → 30/10/19
Project: Research
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Smart Maintenance and the Rail Traveller Experience
Iwnicki, S. (CoI), Bevan, A. (CoI) & Christodoulides, K. (CoI)
1/09/17 → 31/08/19
Project: Research
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Demonstration of a Condition Monitoring Scheme for a Locomotive Suspension System
Liu, X. & Bevan, A., 12 Aug 2025, In: Machines. 13, 8, 18 p., 719.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Rail surface damage management through monitoring and modelling
Boyacioglu, P. & Bevan, A., 1 Feb 2025, In: International Journal of Rail Transportation. 13, 2, p. 231-247 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Speed Restrictions for Track Buckling in Hot Weather - Reducing the Operational Impact Whilst Managing the Risks
Molyneux-Berry, P., Bevan, A. & Whitney, B., 10 Jun 2025, Proceedings of Railway Engineering 2025 conference. 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Power Loss Analysis of Axle Bearings of High-Speed Train Excited by Track Irregularity and Wheel Flat
Luo, Y., Zhang, W., Song, D., Zhang, F., Gu, F., Bevan, A. & Gong, J., 20 Oct 2024, Proceedings of the TEPEN International Workshop on Fault Diagnostic and Prognostic - TEPEN2024-IWFDP. Wang, Z., Zhang, K., Feng, K., Xu, Y. & Yang, W. (eds.). Springer, Cham, Vol. 141. p. 599-609 11 p. (Mechanisms and Machine Science; vol. 141 MMS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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A full generalization of the Gini index for bearing condition monitoring
Chen, B., Song, D., Gu, F., Zhang, W., Cheng, Y., Ball, A., Bevan, A. & Gu, J. X., 1 Apr 2023, In: Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. 188, 23 p., 109998.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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14th World Congress on Railway Research
Bevan, A. (Participant)
18 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Optimising Rail Depot Operations and Train Fleet Maintenance: A Combined Discrete Event Simulation and Scheduling Framework
Kandemir, C. (Speaker), Haynes, C. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Louadah, H. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Franchino, M. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Tucker, G. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Bevan, A. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
16 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Comparison of Options for Dynamic Response Analysis of Axle Bearings
Shackleton, P. (Speaker), Bevan, A. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Gowan, P. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
25 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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The UNIfied Conference of DAMAS, InCoME and TEPEN Conferences
Gu, F. (Member of programme committee), Lazaridis, P. (Member of programme committee), Gelman, L. (Member of programme committee), Mishra, R. (Member of programme committee), Bevan, A. (Member of programme committee), Pombo, J. (Member of programme committee), Sun, X. (Member of programme committee), Wang, Z. (Member of programme committee), Miao, H. (Member of programme committee), Luo, M. (Member of programme committee), Liang, B. (Member of programme committee), Zhou, Z. (Member of programme committee), He, Y. (Member of programme committee), Zhao, X. (Member of programme committee), Shi, D. (Member of programme committee) & Hu, Z. (Member of programme committee)
29 Aug 2023 → 1 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Using wheel impact load detector data for the identification of vehicle defects in freight wagons
Shackleton, P. (Speaker), Sztrauch, K. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Eickhoff, B. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Bevan, A. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
8 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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The UKRRIN Centre of Excellence in Rolling Stock
Iwnicki, S., Bevan, A., Crosbee, D., Pombo, J. & Antunes, P.
4/12/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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