Patrick Urassa
About
About Me:
Patrick is a Ph.D. candidate in Technology Implementation and Railway Management. His academic journey has been driven by the desire to contribute to the transformation of the railway industry into a more efficient, safe, and sustainable mode of transportation.
Research Focus:
His research focuses on advancing the state-of-the-art in railway automation, specifically targeting Grade of Automation Level 3 (GoA3) on regional railway lines. He is committed to exploring innovative solutions that will enhance operational efficiency while ensuring the highest levels of safety and reliability. These will revitalize the regional lines and enable to catch up with current demand economically, socially and environmentally.
Academic Journey:
As a Ph.D. candidate, Patrick actively engaged in rigorous academic research, collaborating with industry experts, and staying up to date of the latest developments in railway technology. His role is to develop a demonstrator that showcases the practical implementation of GoA3 on regional lines, contributing valuable insights to the field. Patrick actively participate in industry conferences, seminars, and networking events to foster collaborations and exchange ideas with fellow professionals. He believes that by working together, we can shape the future of railway management in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Career Aspirations:
Beyond his academic pursuits, He aspires to translate his research findings into real-world applications that revolutionize railway management.
Let's Connect:
He is always open to connecting with like-minded individuals who share an interest in railway technology, automation, and management. Whether a fellow researcher, industry expert, or someone simply curious about the exciting developments in this field, Patrick is open to engaging in meaningful conversations and collaborations.
Feel free to reach out, connect, and join him on this exciting journey of technological innovation in the railway industry.
Competencies
Research
Title: Technology Implementation and Railway Management.
The aim is to develop a driverless train operation mechanism on the regional lines which will include developing of demonstrator. The outcome of this research will provide more capacity on existing railway infrastructure without having to build a new railway tracks. This will reduce delay and dwell time at the train station that might be caused by train operators, also will shorten the headway between trains and consequently lead to more efficient timetable. As the result, train runs safely at closer interval, thus more train will be on the tracks and eventually, the capacity of railway infrastructure increased, and pave the way for sustainable and future-proof mobility.
Publications
2023
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Urassa, Patrick Emanuel;
Habte, Haileleoul Sahle;
Mohammedseid, Awel.
(2023)
Crack influence and fatigue life assessment in rail profiles: a numerical study.
Frontiers in Built Environment
Academic article
Journal publications
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Urassa, Patrick Emanuel;
Habte, Haileleoul Sahle;
Mohammedseid, Awel.
(2023)
Crack influence and fatigue life assessment in rail profiles: a numerical study.
Frontiers in Built Environment
Academic article
Knowledge Transfer
2023
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Academic lectureUrassa, Patrick Emanuel; Olsson, Nils Olof Emanuel. (2023) Autonomous Train: Ridership perspective. KTH The 12th Annual Swedish Transport Research Conference - STRC , Stockholm 2023-10-16 - 2023-10-17