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HeonYong KangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Hydroelasticity
• Offshore Structures
• Ocean Renewable Energy
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HeonYong Kang serves as Assistant Professor of Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University and Assistant Director of the Ocean System Simulation and Control Laboratory. His expertise bridges computational mechanics and offshore structural dynamics with applications in renewable energy systems. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Ocean Engineering, Texas A&M University (2014) M.S. in Ocean Engineering, Texas A&M University (2010) B.S., Pusan National University (2008) Dr. Kang's research focuses on hydroelastic interactions between waves and deformable floating structures, with emphasis on computational methods for real-time load mapping and renewable energy system optimization. His work integrates advanced wave mechanics, GPU parallel computation, and dynamic positioning control for offshore platforms and wind turbines. His 2013-2016 publications demonstrate consistent innovation in time-domain hydroelastic analysis, particularly for floating wind turbines and offshore platforms. Key themes include efficient load estimation algorithms, wave-structure interaction modeling, and statistical assessment of flexible structures under extreme wave conditions. His awards include: American Bureau of Shipping Scholarship (2012, 2013) ISOPE Outstanding Graduate Student (2012) Graduate Student Presentation Grant, Texas A&M University (2013) Civil Department Head Fellowship, Texas A&M University (2008) As Assistant Director of the Ocean System Simulation and Control Laboratory, Dr. Kang leads research on simulation methodologies and control systems for ocean renewable energy converters, with particular focus on wave energy devices and dynamic positioning systems for offshore operations.

Saidee HasanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Naval Engineering
• Coastal Engineering
• Offshore Structures
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Assistant Professor Saidee Hasan is a faculty member in the Department of Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh. His educational qualifications are: BSc in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangladesh MSc in Marine Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway His research focuses on Naval and Coastal Engineering disciplines, with specific expertise in ship-generated wave interactions, hydrodynamics of shallow water regions, and motion prediction of floating structures. Current work involves developing non-hydrostatic flow models using the XBeach simulation tool (developed by IHE, TU Delft, and Deltares) to enhance port safety during ship passage, mooring, and cargo operations. No scientific awards, student advisement records, or grant details are mentioned in the available text.