Offshore Structural Reliability Professors and Supervisors

Ole BallingView profile

Professor

Aarhus UniversityDenmark

Ole Balling is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark, specializing in multibody dynamics and vibration analysis. His work bridges theoretical mechanics with practical applications in renewable energy and agricultural systems, leveraging advanced computational modeling for industrial-scale engineering challenges. His primary research interests include Multibody Dynamics for structural simulation, Operational Modal Analysis in rotating machinery, Wind Turbine Engineering (focusing on gearboxes and blades), and Soil-Vehicle Interaction for agricultural/military applications. He also develops Digital Twin frameworks for agricultural vehicles and investigates Vibration Control in robotic systems, with strong emphasis on experimental validation and energy-efficient design. Recent publications (2020-2023) reveal concentrated expertise in offshore wind turbine reliability (gear microgeometry, tower vibrations), soil mechanics modeling (aggregate fracture, drawbar pull testing), and autonomous vehicle mobility frameworks. A recurring theme is the application of operational modal analysis to diverse systems—from parallel manipulators to wind turbine hubs—demonstrating cross-domain adaptability of his core methodologies in dynamics and control. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source materials. Grants and project leadership highlight sustained NATO collaboration, including the ongoing Next Generation NATO Reference Mobility Model (NG-NRMM) (extending to August 2025) and Mobility Assessment Methods for Autonomous Military Ground Systems . Past projects include INNOMILL (2015-2018) for large-component machining, BioXtek (2014-2017) for agricultural technology, and Low Bottom Soft Soil Modeling (2013-2017) for terrain damage reduction. He operates within the Mechatronics and Dynamics section of the department, utilizing laboratories for vibration testing, soil mechanics experiments, and multibody simulation. Current work focuses on autonomous military vehicle assessment and wind turbine gearbox optimization, with future projects targeting energy-efficient accelerator magnets and large-scale machining cell development.

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Cormac RealeView profile

Lecturer

University of BathUnited Kingdom

Cormac Reale is a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Bath, where he contributes to the Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems (SES). He joined the university in 2019 after postdoctoral positions at Delft University of Technology and University College Dublin. Education: PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, University College Dublin (2015) Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, First Class Honours), University College Cork (2011) His research focuses on geotechnical risk, infrastructure resilience, and probabilistic assessment of aging systems such as railway slopes and flood embankments. He employs field data, laboratory testing, and stochastic modeling to evaluate degradation and optimize maintenance strategies. His work extends to offshore foundations, particularly for renewable energy applications, and integrates remote sensing techniques like InSAR for infrastructure monitoring. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in applying advanced geotechnical testing (e.g., CPT), probabilistic methods, and remote sensing to assess infrastructure under climate stress. Topics include pile installation modeling, InSAR coherence prediction, and liquefaction risk in flood defences, indicating a focus on predictive modeling and resilience in civil infrastructure. Scientific Contributions: Active editorial board member, Georisk: Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards (since Dec 2024) He leads and collaborates on multiple research grants, including projects funded by The Royal Society, EPSRC, and The British Academy, focusing on offshore wind, storm wave loading, and coal tip safety. He is open to supervising doctoral students in geotechnical risk, unsaturated soils, and climate resilience. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable infrastructure and climate action. He is affiliated with research initiatives such as the Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems and contributes to national and international collaborations, particularly in the Netherlands and Croatia. His work integrates field-based monitoring with computational modeling to support evidence-based infrastructure management.

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Brad BuckhamView profile

Professor

University of VictoriaCanada

Brad Buckham is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria (UVic). He leads the West Coast Wave Initiative (WCWI) and co-directs the Pacific Regional Institute for Marine Energy Discovery (PRIMED), focusing on marine energy technologies and resource assessment. His expertise spans underwater vehicle dynamics, finite element methods, and offshore mechanics. Dr. Buckham’s research emphasizes wave energy conversion, grid integration, and community-based renewable energy solutions. He has been recognized with 2018 Excellence in Teaching awards from Engineers and Geoscientists of BC and Engineers Canada. His work bridges academia and industry through collaborations like AXYS Technologies, deploying wave buoys for resource assessment. Key areas include tidal and wave energy systems, control design for energy converters, and techno-economic feasibility studies. Research outputs span hydrodynamic modelling, mooring dynamics, and policy frameworks for marine energy deployment. He actively contributes to student-led projects through WCWI, fostering innovation in renewable energy technologies.

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Narakorn SrinilView profile

Associate Professor

Newcastle UniversityUnited Kingdom

Dr. Narakorn Srinil is an Associate Professor in Subsea Engineering at the School of Engineering, Newcastle University. He leads the FlexNARA research team focusing on Fluid-Flexible Structure Interactions for offshore infrastructure. His work bridges offshore oil & gas and renewable energy sectors, emphasizing predictive modeling of ocean current, wave, and ice loads. Reader/Associate Professor in Subsea Engineering, Newcastle University (since 2022) PhD Supervision in projects like 'Renewable Energy from Natural Flow Phenomena' (2021-2025) EPSRC Grant Holder for CableDyn (2022-2025) and MUFFINS (2018-2022) Royal Society & NSFC Awardee for High-Fidelity Modeling of Flow-Induced Vibrations (2019-2022) Research spans flow-induced vibrations (VIV, MFIV, IIV, WCIV) in offshore/maritime engineering, energy transition systems, and carbon capture pipelines. Key methodologies include phenomenological models, CFD simulations, and experimental validations in circulating water flumes. Recent publications analyze vortex-induced vibrations in S-shaped risers, turbulence characteristics in pulsatile flows, and AI-driven multiphase flow predictions. Awards include British Council Eco-NICE (2024-2026), EPSRC CableDyn (2022-2025), and Royal Society collaborations. Teaching involves advanced modules: MAR8052 - Dynamics of Subsea Installations , MAR8069 - Renewable Marine Structures , and MAR8011 - Offshore Installation Dynamics . Supervised over 50 MSc theses on topics like slug flow FIV, pipeline fatigue analysis, and hybrid riser systems.

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Riccardo RivaView profile

Researcher

Technical University of DenmarkDenmark

Riccardo Riva is a Special Consultant at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems at the Technical University of Denmark , specializing in wind turbine engineering and aeroelastic stability analysis. His work focuses on combining high-fidelity numerical modeling with machine learning for wind farm optimization, structural response prediction, and control system development. Key research areas: Wind turbine structural dynamics, surrogate modeling, and data-driven control systems Active supervisor in 4 PhD projects (2024-2027) related to wind farm co-design and structural modeling Recent publications address uncertainty propagation, vortex-induced vibrations, and multi-fidelity modeling approaches His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable Energy) and 9 (Infrastructure Innovation). Current projects emphasize digital twin technology and floating offshore wind farm optimization.

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Asger Bech AbrahamsenView profile

Researcher

Technical University of DenmarkDenmark

Asger Bech Abrahamsen serves as a Senior Researcher at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in structural integrity, materials science, and superconducting applications for wind energy systems. His work spans experimental and computational research in offshore wind turbine components, recycling of composite materials, and high-temperature superconducting technologies. His research focuses on critical challenges in wind energy sustainability, including: Recycling value chains for decommissioned wind turbine blades Corrosion protection systems for offshore structures Pitch bearing reliability and damage accumulation Superconducting components for next-generation wind turbines Uncertainty quantification in floating wind turbine design His fingerprint analysis reveals expertise in Wind Turbine Engineering (100%), Superconducting Materials (87%), and Offshore Wind Turbines (30%). Abrahamsen actively supervises multiple PhD projects and leads the HTSComponentTestLab initiative for high-temperature superconducting component testing. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward circular economy solutions for wind energy infrastructure and advanced modeling of thermal-mechanical systems. Professional engagements include organizing industry workshops like 'Metal Structures and Components of Wind Turbines' (2020) and 'Vind Energi Innovation kursus' (2019), alongside conference participation at events such as the World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (2017). His media contributions address wind turbine recycling challenges and superconducting wind turbine development.

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Katrin EllermannView profile

Professor

Graz University of TechnologyAustria

Katrin Ellermann is a University Professor (Professor) at the Institute of Mechanics , Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Austria. Her research spans rotordynamics , nonlinear vibrations , biomedical engineering (particularly aortic dissection modeling), and offshore systems . She has developed advanced numerical methods like the Numerical Assembly Technique and applied fractional derivative damping models to rotor systems. Her work integrates computational mechanics with applications in industrial machinery and cardiovascular diagnostics via impedance cardiography. Her research interests include: Stability and vibration analysis of mechanical systems Computational modeling of aortic dissection and thrombosis Application of polynomial chaos expansion and sensitivity analysis Control systems using Kalman filters and mechatronic simulations Nonlinear dynamics in offshore structures Advanced damping models via fractional calculus Recent publications focus on rotordynamics (balancing techniques, damping models) and biomedical simulations (SynthAorta dataset, false lumen thrombosis). She has also contributed to fault detection in railway and offshore systems.

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Rodrigo Castedo-HernandezView profile

Researcher

Technical University of MunichGermany

Rodrigo Castedo-Hernandez is a Research Associate at the Chair of Structural Analysis, Technical University of Munich. His work focuses on Wind Engineering and Computational Mechanics, with expertise in Isogeometric Analysis, Multiphysics simulations, and Structural Optimization. Education M.Sc. Computational Mechanics (2021-2024), Technical University Munich B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (2016-2020), Universidad de Valladolid Professional Experience 2020-2021: Mechanical Engineer at Renault España SA His research interests include advanced computational methods for offshore engineering, lightweight design, and reliable simulations in wind engineering. He is affiliated with the Chair of Structural Analysis led by Prof. Roland Wüchner, contributing to projects like WINSENT and FlexWing.

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Hadi AmlashiView profile

Associate Professor

University of South-Eastern NorwayNorway

Hadi Amlashi serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Process, Energy and Environmental Technology at the University of South-Eastern Norway's Faculty of Technology, Natural Sciences and Maritime Sciences (Campus Porsgrunn), where he leads the Renewable Energy and Advanced Construction Technologies Laboratory (REACT-Lab). His academic foundation includes: PhD in Structural Mechanics and Reliability from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Research focuses on sustainable design optimization and advanced materials development with strong emphasis on circular economy principles. The REACT-Lab pioneers AI-integrated approaches for offshore wind infrastructure, targeting material efficiency and lifecycle sustainability through computational modeling and experimental validation. Current funding initiatives feature: Fully-funded PhD position in AI & Sustainable Materials for Offshore Wind (deadline September 1st) MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 opportunities (proposal deadline September 10, 2025) The laboratory environment emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering disciplines and industry partners, providing graduate students with hands-on experience in sustainable technology development for real-world renewable energy applications.

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Roland RyndzionekView profile

Associate Professor

Gdańsk University of TechnologyPoland

Dr. Roland Ryndzionek is an Associate Professor at Gdańsk University of Technology with dual affiliations in the Department of Power Electronics and Electrical Machines and the Department of Mechanics of Materials and Structures. His research bridges electromechanical systems and renewable energy, specializing in: Piezoelectric ultrasonic motors with multi-rotor designs Fault-tolerant multiphase doubly-fed induction generators (DFIGs) for wind turbines Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) emulation of synchronous generators He leads the BLDFIG project (2023–present), developing gearless wind turbines using multiphase DFIGs, and co-leads the EU-funded DigiWind initiative for wind energy digitalization. His publications emphasize real-time control systems, harmonic reduction in power converters, and mechatronic integration, with recent work in IEEE Transactions and COMPEL journals. No awards or student advising roles are documented in available sources.

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Marcelo ParedesView profile

Assistant Professor

Texas A&M UniversityUnited States

Marcelo Paredes serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University's Galveston campus, where he leads the Ocean Engineering Structures and Extreme Materials Research Laboratory. His work addresses critical structural challenges in marine and offshore infrastructure through advanced material analysis and computational modeling. His educational qualifications include: Sc.D. in Ocean and Naval Engineering, University of Sao Paulo (2012) Diploma in Marine Surveying, Lloyd's Maritime Academy (2008) B.S. in Naval Engineering, Escuela Politecnica del Litoral (2004) B.S. in Naval Sciences, Naval Academy, Salinas, Ecuador (1997) Dr. Paredes' research integrates solid mechanics with practical offshore engineering applications, specializing in fracture mechanics, fatigue analysis, and structural integrity assessment. His methodology combines experimental material testing with finite element simulations to develop life-extension solutions for aging offshore installations, particularly focusing on pipeline systems and marine structures subjected to extreme operational conditions. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on structural failure mechanisms in energy infrastructure, with recent work examining ductile tearing in rail tank cars, crack propagation in oil pipelines, and dynamic buckling in deepwater risers. These studies demonstrate methodological progression from fundamental material characterization toward system-level safety solutions for offshore energy operations. His recognition includes: Honorable mention for outstanding student paper from Brazilian Institute of Petroleum (2009) Academic Excellence Scholarship from Sao Paulo Research Foundation (2008-2012) 3rd Place Innovative Contest award for Hovercraft design project (2004) Departmental Academic Excellence Scholarship at Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral (2002-2004) Through his laboratory, Dr. Paredes directs experimental research on material behavior under extreme loading conditions, developing novel testing protocols and computational models to enhance structural reliability of offshore energy infrastructure while mentoring next-generation marine engineers.

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Anita MilewskaView profile

Professor

Gdańsk University of TechnologyPoland

Dr. Anita Milewska is a Professor at the Department of Transportation Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology. She maintains an active research profile with numerous publications spanning from 2002 to the present, with recent works published as late as 2025. Her office is located in Building A of the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, room 226, and she can be contacted at animilew@pg.edu.pl or anita.milewska@wilis.pg.gda.pl. Dr. Milewska's research interests span a wide range of transportation engineering topics with a particular focus on railway infrastructure, geotechnical aspects of transportation systems, and safety analysis. Her work demonstrates expertise in: Railway engineering and safety analysis, particularly at level crossings Geosynthetics applications in transportation infrastructure Subsoil/subgrade analysis and improvement techniques Transport of dangerous goods and associated risks Application of non-classical operational calculus to transportation problems Runway construction and soil improvement techniques Her recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate a consistent research trajectory focused on improving transportation infrastructure safety and reliability. She has developed innovative methods for soil improvement using explosive techniques (microblasting), analyzed geosynthetics behavior in railway structures, and studied the impact of dangerous goods transport on railway infrastructure. Her work frequently employs advanced mathematical modeling techniques including fuzzy logic, non-classical operational calculus, and metric spaces to solve complex transportation engineering problems. Dr. Milewska often collaborates with researchers like E. Mieloszyk, M. Wyroślak, and S. Grulkowski on interdisciplinary transportation research projects. Dr. Milewska is actively involved in research projects including the InfraNoise project, which focuses on "precise monitoring of the impact of railway traffic on the environment." She has taught 86 courses, demonstrating significant commitment to academic instruction alongside her research activities. While specific details about her students are not provided in the available information, her extensive publication record suggests she likely mentors graduate students in transportation engineering research.

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HeonYong KangView profile

Assistant Professor

Texas A&M UniversityUnited States

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.

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Roger CordesView profile

Professor

Texas A&M UniversityUnited States

Roger Cordes serves as Assistant Department Head and Professor of Practice in Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University, specializing in structural integrity analysis for offshore energy systems. His work bridges theoretical mechanics with practical marine engineering applications, particularly in deepwater infrastructure. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Northwestern University (1996) Executive M.B.A., University of Houston (2002) M.S. in Engineering Mechanics, Clemson University (1992) B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas (1991) His research centers on fatigue and fracture mechanics of marine structures, with significant contributions to pipeline girth weld analysis and HPHT equipment safety. Early career work focused on strain-rate effects in composite materials under dynamic loading, evolving toward offshore-specific challenges like riser fatigue in deepwater environments. This progression reflects industry shifts toward ultra-deep exploration where material failure risks escalate. Publication trends show consistent focus on structural reliability, with recent work (2013) addressing critical fatigue mechanisms in subsea pipelines while maintaining foundational expertise in fracture mechanics developed since the 1990s. The research portfolio demonstrates strong industry relevance through OMAE and OTC conference publications. Professional Credentials: Registered Professional Engineer Cordes provides engineering leadership as Assistant Department Head while maintaining active research. His dual expertise in mechanical engineering and business (via Executive M.B.A.) informs practical approaches to offshore challenges. No student advisement details or research grants are specified in available materials, and laboratory affiliations aren't documented.

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