T.J.C. van Terwisga

T.J.C. van Terwisga is a Professor at the Ship Hydromechanics and Structures department of Delft University of Technology (Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering). His research focuses on cavitation phenomena, vortical flows, and microbubble dynamics, with applications in ship hydrodynamics and marine technology.

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering (specialization in cavitation physics)
• Editorial Board Member: The Journal of Ocean Technology (2006–present)

Research Interests:

• Cavitation inception and erosion mechanisms
• Air lubrication systems for ship drag reduction
• Underwater shipping noise propagation
• Bubble dynamics in vortical flows
• Experimental fluid mechanics
• Hydrofoil performance optimization

Scientific Contributions:

• Developed advanced calibration methods for microbubble measurement systems
• Investigated air lubrication regime transitions under varying flow conditions
• Studied cavitation onset in counter-rotating vortex flows
• Explored bubble capture mechanisms in vortical flows
• Contributed to underwater soundscape modeling for maritime operations

Editorial Roles:

• Editor, The Journal of Ocean Technology (2006–present)
• Editor, The Journal of Ocean Technology (2009–present)