Kevin Oldknow

Kevin Oldknow is an accomplished Associate Professor at Simon Fraser University, specializing in vehicle track interaction. With a diverse background in academia and industry, Oldknow has held several significant roles, including Senior Advisor in Academic Planning and the inaugural Director of Sustainable Energy Engineering. Additionally, Oldknow serves as a Rail Research Associate at the Monash Institute of Railway Technology and previously founded Oldknow Consulting Inc., specializing in wheel-rail consulting. Oldknow's extensive industry experience includes positions at L.B. Foster Company, Portec Rail Products, and Kelsan Technologies Corporation, contributing to advancements in friction management and engineering applications. Academically, Oldknow holds a Ph.D. and multiple graduate degrees from the University of British Columbia and has furthered professional development through executive programs at prestigious institutions.