Amir R. Nejad

Amir R. Nejad is a Professor in the Department of Marine Technology at NTNU, leading the Marine Energy Systems and Autonomics (MESA) research group. He holds roles such as Chair of the EAWE WindEurope Scientific Track Committee and co-chair of the Drivetrain Technical Committee at the European Academy of Wind Energy (EAWE). His research focuses on stochastic design, reliability-based operation, dynamic modeling, and fault detection in marine and offshore renewable systems. Nejad is an editorial board member for journals like Wind Energy Science and Ocean Engineering, and a member of ISO committees on drivetrain health monitoring.

• Education:
  • PhD in Marine Technology, NTNU (2015)
  • MSc Subsea Engineering, University of Aberdeen (2012)
  • BSc Mechanical Engineering, Tehran University (2009)

His research interests emphasize offshore wind drivetrain reliability, condition monitoring, and digital twin applications. Recent work includes studies on blade bearing fatigue estimation, SCADA-based lifetime extension of drivetrains, and wake steering techniques in floating wind farms.

Key awards include multiple 'Best Lecturer' honors at NTNU and international conference recognitions. His research has been supported by grants such as the Nowitech Fellowship and DNV Education Fund.

• Key Projects: Marine System Dynamics and Vibration Lab (MD Lab) oversees projects on wind turbine drivetrains, floating offshore systems, and digital twin integration.
• Lab/Teams: MD Lab focuses on advancing marine energy systems through experimental and computational studies.