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Last updated 21st August 2025
Biography
After gaining a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manchester Metropolitan University, my early career was spent in the automotive industry, initially in testing and homologation of specialist vehicles and then as a design engineer developing steering and suspension for commercial vehicles. During this period I worked for an engineering consultancy and gained experience working with major clients such as Volvo and on secondment at Leyland DAF Trucks.
In 1998 I moved to Manchester Metropolitan University to become the first member of staff at the newly formed Rail Technology Unit. I have subsequently built up a wide range of skills and experience in the field of railway vehicle rigid multi-body dynamics and wheel-rail interface engineering. I have led a range of industrial R&D projects in these specialised areas for the rail industry on-behalf of clients in the UK and worldwide.
Through involvement in a number of research projects I have developed specialist knowledge of rail rolling contact fatigue (RCF) and have led several projects for the Rail Safety and Standards Board researching the fundamental causes of RCF and the application of a range of control measures to be adopted by the industry.
I joined the University of Huddersfield in July 2012 where I am Assistant Director of the Institute of Railway Research.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Wheel and rail wear, defects and rolling contact fatigue
- Railway asset management
- Improving rail vehicle dynamic performance, including active suspensions
- Wheel-rail interface condition monitoring and inspection
- Use of big data to improve railway operations and safety (SPADs and driver competence)
Research Degree Supervision
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Projects
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Real-time Adhesion Estimation for Improved Rail Transportation
Brant, J. (PI) & Stow, J. (PI)
1/11/24 → 31/01/25
Project: Research
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Leaves on the line: Characterising leaf based low adhesion on railway rails
Lewis, R., Trummer, G., Six, K., Stow, J., Alturbeh, H., Bryce, B., Shackleton, P. & Johnstone, L. B., 1 Jul 2023, In: Tribology International. 185, 11 p., 108529.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access12 Citations (Scopus) -
Optimisation of wheelset maintenance by using a reduced flange wear wheel profile
Muhamedsalih, Y., Tucker, G. & Stow, J., 1 Feb 2023, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit. 237, 2, p. 253-265 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus) -
At the limit? Using operational data to estimate train driver human reliability
Harrison, C., Stow, J., Ge, X., Gregory, J., Gibson, H. & Monk, A., 1 Oct 2022, In: Applied Ergonomics. 104, 8 p., 103795.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile8 Citations (Scopus) -
Squats on the Great Britain rail network: Possible root causes and research recommendations
Muhamedsalih, Y., Hawksbee, S., Tucker, G., Stow, J. & Burstow, M., 1 Aug 2021, In: International Journal of Fatigue. 149, 10 p., 106267.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Controlling a Rail Vehicle with Independently-Rotating Wheels
Farhat, N., Ward, C., Shaebi, O., Crosbee, D., Stow, J., Wang, R., Goodall, R. & Whitley, M., 14 Feb 2020, Advances in Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks: Proceedings of the 26th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics, IAVSD 2019, August 12-16, 2019, Gothenburg, Sweden. Klomp, M., Bruzelius, F., Nielsen, J. & Hillemyr, A. (eds.). Springer, p. 31-39 9 p. (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
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Towards A Valid Model Of Train Braking System At Low Adhesion Condition
Alturbeh, H. (Speaker), Machado Dos Santos, J. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Stow, J. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
24 Aug 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Optimising the Design, Maintenance and Operation of Branch Lines
Stow, J. (Speaker), Smith, A. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Nash, C. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Ojeda Cabral, M. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Whiteing, A. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
9 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Further development of the Red Aspect Approaches to Signals (RAATS) toolkit
Harrison, C. (Speaker), Ge, X. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Stow, J. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), El Rashidy, R. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Newall, M. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
9 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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13th World Congress on Railway Research
Stow, J. (Chair)
8 Jun 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Investigating the benefits of dependable speed measurement
Brant, J. (Speaker), Alturbeh, H. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Stow, J. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
7 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Red Signal Faults Could Be Reduced Further Thanks to Big Data Software
Zhao, Y. & Stow, J.
9/06/17 → 14/06/17
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment