High-Speed Rail-Vehicle Interaction Course
About our
The High-Speed Vehicle-Road Interaction Course explores the synergy between road infrastructure and high-performance vehicles, focusing on safety, efficiency, and sustainability. It addresses the application of advanced technologies in sensors, V2X communications, and control systems to optimize traffic and the user experience. It focuses on data analysis, modeling, and simulation of critical scenarios, including collisions and congestion, using tools such as traffic simulation and risk analysis, crucial for road planning and management. The course provides practical knowledge in the design of smart roads, the development of autonomous vehicles, and the implementation of mobility strategies. It offers experience in laboratories dedicated to vehicle connectivity, road safety, and traffic data analysis, in compliance with regulations such as ISO 26262 and safety standards such as Euro NCAP. This training prepares students for professional roles such as traffic engineers, mobility analysts, road safety specialists, and V2X systems developers, driving innovation in the automotive and infrastructure sectors.
High-Speed Rail-Vehicle Interaction Course
- Format: Online
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
699 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Mastery of Vehicle-Road Interaction in High-Speed Scenarios
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Understand the complex dynamics of vehicle-road interaction under high-speed conditions, including aerodynamic and contact forces.
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Evaluate the structural behavior of vehicles under extreme loads, considering the strength and durability of the materials.
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Apply mathematical models and computer simulations to predict and analyze the stability and performance of vehicles at high speed.
2. Advanced Analysis and Simulation of Rotor Performance
## What Will You Learn in the Advanced Rotor Performance Analysis and Simulation Course?
In this intensive course, you will delve into the fascinating world of rotor analysis and simulation, acquiring cutting-edge knowledge and skills to optimize rotor performance and ensure structural integrity. You will learn to:
1. Analyze the complex dynamic couplings that influence rotor behavior, including:
* **Flap–Lag–Torsion**: You will understand the interaction between flap, lag, and torsion movements of the rotor blades, and how these affect stability and performance.
* **Whirl Flutter**: You will identify and analyze the aeroelastic instability phenomenon known as whirl flutter, which can be catastrophic, and learn how to mitigate it.
* **Fatigue**: You will evaluate the service life of rotor components under cyclic loads, using advanced simulation tools to predict fatigue and prevent failures.
2. Design and dimension rotor structures using composite materials, mastering finite element (FE) analysis techniques:
* Dimensioning of **Composite Laminates**: You will learn to optimize the arrangement and design of composite laminates to maximize strength and minimize weight.
* Design of **Joints**: You will master the design of bonded, bolted, and other joining techniques critical to rotor integrity.
* Analysis of **Bonded Joints**: You will study the behavior of bonded joints, identifying potential failure modes and optimizing their design.
3. Implement advanced techniques to ensure rotor safety and durability, including:
* **Damage Tolerance**: You will apply damage tolerance principles to assess the rotor’s ability to withstand unintended damage and determine safe operating time.
* * **NDT (UT/RT/Thermography)**: You will become familiar with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques such as ultrasound (UT), radiography (RT), and thermography, to detect and evaluate internal defects in rotor components.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. In-depth Evaluation of High-Speed Rotor Behavior
- Identify and understand the key failure modes in high-speed rotors: flap–lag–torsion, analyzing their influence on rotor stability.
- Investigate the whirl flutter phenomenon, including its causes, propagation mechanisms, and mitigation strategies.
- Evaluate the fatigue resistance of rotors, considering service life and design criteria to optimize durability.
- Master the techniques for dimensioning and analyzing laminates in composites, applying finite element (FE) methods to predict structural behavior.
- Apply knowledge to the design and evaluation of structural joints, including bolted and bonded joints, using FE to ensure integrity.
- Explore the concepts of damage tolerance, evaluating rotor capacity to resist damage and failure.
Explore and understand the use of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques such as UT/RT/thermography for early defect detection and rotor condition monitoring.
5. Analysis and Design of Rotors for High-Speed Vehicle-Track Interaction
5. Analysis and Design of Rotors for High-Speed Vehicle-Track Interaction
- Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
- Dimension laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints with FE.
- Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
6. Development of Models and Evaluation of Rotor Performance in High-Speed Contexts
- Modeling High-Speed Aerodynamic Effects: You will understand how speed affects airflow and rotor performance.
- Rotor Stability and Dynamics Analysis: You will study phenomena such as flap-lag-torsion, essential for safety and design.
- Rotor Fatigue and Life Assessment: You will learn to predict component lifespan and design for fatigue.
- Design and Analysis of Composite Materials: You will specialize in the use of composites for rotors, including laminates and bonded materials.
- Numerical Simulation and Finite Element (FE) Analysis: You will use FE to simulate the structural and aerodynamic behavior of rotors.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Techniques: You will implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography) for defect detection.
Who this program is for:
High-Speed Rail-Vehicle Interaction Course
- Engineers with degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Professionals working in OEM rotorcraft/eVTOL, MRO, technical consulting, or technological research and development companies.
- Experts in areas such as flight testing, aeronautical certification, avionics, control systems, and flight dynamics, who wish to deepen their knowledge.
- Officials from regulatory bodies and experts in urban air mobility (UAM) eVTOL professionals who need to acquire compliance skills.
Recommendations: Prior knowledge of aerodynamics, control theory, and strength of materials is recommended. Fluency in Spanish or English at level B2+/C1 is required. Bridging tracks are available to address any knowledge gaps.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Module 1 — Vehicle-Track Interaction Domain
1.1 Fundamentals of vehicle-track interaction: key concepts and relevant parameters.
1.2 High-speed vehicle dynamics: modeling and simulation.
1.3 Aerodynamics and contact forces in vehicle-track interaction.
1.4 Stability and control analysis in high-speed scenarios.
1.5 Track design and its influence on vehicle-track interaction.
1.6 Suspension systems and their impact on performance.
1.7 Assessment of wear and fatigue in the track and vehicle.
1.8 Testing and validation methods for vehicle-track interaction.
1.9 Legislation and regulations related to high-speed rail.
1.10 Case studies: examples of success and failure in high-speed rail.
2.2 Fundamentals of High-Speed Rotor Aerodynamics
2.2 CFD Modeling and Simulation of Rotors: Principles and Applications
2.3 Stability and Control Analysis of Rotors in High-Speed Environments
2.4 Advanced Rotor Design Optimization Techniques
2.5 Composite Materials and Their Application in High-Performance Rotors
2.6 Evaluation of the Dynamic Behavior of Rotors Under Variable Loads
2.7 Rotor Design for High-Speed Vehicle-Track Interaction
2.8 Next-Generation Simulation and Analysis Tools
2.9 Experimental Validation and Testing of High-Speed Rotors
2.20 Case Studies: Real-World Applications and Challenges in Rotor Design
3.3 Introduction to High-Speed Vehicle-Track Dynamics
3.2 Fundamentals of Tire-Pavement Interaction
3.3 Factors Affecting Vehicle Stability and Control
3.4 Suspension Systems and Their Influence on Behavior
3.5 Modeling and Simulation of Vehicle-Track Interaction
3.6 Analysis Tools and Specialized Software
3.7 Case Studies: Applications in High-Speed Scenarios
3.8 Relevant Standards and Regulations
3.9 Design of Tests and Trials for High-Speed Vehicles
3.30 The Future of Vehicle-Track Interaction
2.3 Fundamentals of Rotor Theory
2.2 Rotor Flow and Aerodynamic Models
2.3 Numerical Simulation Methods (CFD and BEM)
2.4 Rotor-Flow Interaction Simulation
2.5 Advanced Simulation Tools and Software
2.6 Data Analysis and Results Visualization
2.7 Validation and Calibration of Simulation Models
2.8 Design Applications of Rotors
2.9 Case Studies: Rotor Simulation Under Different Conditions
2.30 Future Trends in Rotor Simulation
3.3 Principles of Rotor Design Optimization
3.2 Design Parameters and Their Influence on Performance
3.3 Optimization Methods and Algorithms
3.4 Aerodynamic and Structural Optimization of Rotors
3.5 Parametric Design and Automation
3.6 Tools and Software for Optimization
3.7 Rotor Design for Different Applications
3.8 Sensitivity and Robustness Analysis
3.9 Case Studies: Rotor Optimization
3.30 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
4.3 Metrics and Criteria for Evaluating Rotor Performance
4.2 Measurement and Testing Methods
4.3 Performance Analysis Under Different Flight Regimes
4.4 Evaluation of Efficiency and Energy Consumption
4.5 Stability and Control Analysis
4.6 Vibration and Noise Analysis
4.7 Tools and Software for Evaluation
4.8 Case Studies: Rotor Evaluation in Real-World Scenarios
4.9 Risk and Safety Assessment
4.30 Trends in Performance Evaluation
5.3 Design Principles for High Speed
5.2 Aerodynamic and Structural Considerations
5.3 Material Selection and Manufacturing Processes
5.4 Design of High-Speed Airfoils
5.5 Stability and Control Analysis
5.6 Design of Control Systems and Actuators
5.7 Design of Rotors for Different High-Speed Applications
5.8 Tools and Software for Design
5.9 Case Studies: Design of High-Speed Rotors
5.30 Certification and Safety Considerations
6.3 Modeling of Rotors and Their Components
6.2 Modeling of Control Systems and Actuators
6.3 Modeling of Rotor-Flow Interaction
6.4 Simulation Methods and Performance Analysis
6.5 Evaluation of Performance under different operating conditions
6.6 Tools and software for modeling and evaluation
6.7 Sensitivity analysis and optimization
6.8 Case studies: Rotor modeling and evaluation
6.9 Model validation and verification
6.30 The future of rotor modeling
7.3 Design concepts for high speed
7.2 Aerodynamic and structural considerations
7.3 Advanced airfoil design
7.4 Stability and control analysis
7.5 Drive and control system design
7.6 Material selection and manufacturing processes
7.7 Tools and software for design and analysis
7.8 Case studies: Design and analysis of high-speed rotors
7.9 Model validation and verification
7.30 Future perspectives in rotor design
8.3 Design of high-speed rotors
8.2 Component and material selection
8.3 Integration of systems and subsystems
8.4 Manufacturing process and Assembly
8.5 Performance Testing and Validation
8.6 Implementation of Control and Safety Systems
8.7 Case Studies: Rotor Implementation
8.8 Maintenance and Operation Considerations
8.9 Standards and Regulations
8.30 Future of Rotor Implementation
4.4 Fundamentals of High-Speed Rotor Aerodynamics
4.2 Flow Analysis and Compressibility Effects
4.3 Rotor-Track Interaction Modeling
4.4 Advanced Numerical Simulation Methods (CFD, FEM)
4.5 Experimental Validation and Model Calibration
4.6 Vibration Measurement and Analysis Techniques
4.7 Rotor Stability and Control Assessment
4.8 Rotor Failure Analysis and Safety
4.9 Environmental Impact and Energy Efficiency of Rotors
4.40 Case Studies: Rotor Performance Evaluation in Different Scenarios
5.5 Fundamentals of High-Speed Rotor Design
5.5 Principles of Vehicle-Track Interaction in High-Speed Rail
5.3 Modeling and Simulation of Rotor Systems
5.4 Aerodynamic Design of Rotors for Optimal Performance
5.5 Analysis of the Structure and Materials of High-Speed Rotors
5.6 Evaluation of the Dynamic Behavior of Rotors
5.7 Optimization of Rotor Design for Different Environments
5.8 Integration of Rotors into High-Speed Propulsion Systems
5.9 Testing and Validation of Rotors in High-Speed Environments
5.50 Design for the Manufacturing and Maintenance of Rotors
6.6 Principles of High-Speed Rotor Modeling
6.2 Advanced Rotor Simulation Techniques
6.3 Validation of Rotor Models with Real Data
6.4 Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization of Rotor Design
6.5 Evaluation of Rotor Aerodynamic Performance
6.6 Rotor-Track Interaction Modeling
6.7 Simulation of High-Speed Rotor Dynamics
6.8 Implementation of Rotor Control Algorithms
6.9 Structural and Fatigue Analysis of Rotors
6.60 Presentation of Rotor Modeling Results and Conclusions
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
See “Calendar & Calls for Applications,” “Scholarships & Grants,” and “Fees & Financing” in the SEIUM mega-menu.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).