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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.
