Amir R. Nejad

Amir R. Nejad is a Professor at the Department of Marine Technology, NTNU, and leads the Marine Energy Systems and Autonomics (MESA) research group. He chairs the EAWE WindEurope Scientific Track Committee and co-founded the Drivetrain Technical Committee at the European Academy of Wind Energy (EAWE). He is also involved in ISO committees, editorial boards of journals like Wind Energy Science, and contributes to standards for offshore wind energy.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Marine Technology, NTNU (top 10% international ranking)
• M.Sc. Subsea Engineering, University of Aberdeen (Distinction)
• B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Tehran University (Honors)

Research Interests: Focus on stochastic and reliability-based design, dynamic modeling of electro-mechanical systems, fault detection, and condition monitoring in marine and offshore renewable energy applications. Key areas include wind turbine drivetrains, floating offshore systems, and digital twin technology.

Awards:

• 2x Best Lecturer, NTNU (2015-2016, 2019-2020)
• Best Poster Award, Torque Conference 2016
• Nowitech Ph.D. Fellowship, 2012-2015

Advising & Grants: Supervises Ph.D. students in drivetrain design and offshore systems. Leads projects on marine system dynamics and vibration through the MD Lab. Collaborates with industry on drivetrain testing and reliability.

Labs & Teams: Director of the Marine System Dynamics and Vibration Lab (MD Lab), fostering innovation in offshore renewable energy systems and digital twin applications.