Valentina Laface

Valentina Laface is an Assistant Professor at the Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria (UNIRC) and a researcher at the Natural Ocean Engineering Laboratory (NOEL). She holds a PhD in Ocean Engineering and specializes in advanced mathematical and statistical methods for ocean wave analysis, marine structure dynamics, and offshore renewable energy systems.

• Education: PhD in Ocean Engineering
• Key Research Areas: Ocean wave statistics, storm modeling, signal processing (wavelet transform, compressive sensing), wave forces on structures, offshore wind energy (floating wind turbines, tuned mass dampers)
• Grants: Participated in EU-funded projects including REWEC 3 (TENtec grant) and Marie Curie FP7-PEOPLE-2013-IRSES on multipurpose renewable energy platforms
• Editorial Roles: Topic editor for Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, reviewer for Applied Ocean Research and Ocean Engineering

Her work focuses on applying stochastic dynamics and nonlinear wave models to practical challenges like offshore wind turbine stability, structural fatigue analysis, and long-term storm impact assessments. She has developed simplified storm evolution models aligned with DNV GL standards for real-world engineering applications.