Bárður Joensen

Bárður Joensen serves as an Assistant Professor in Ocean Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of the Faroe Islands. His academic role encompasses teaching courses in Fluid Mechanics, Structural Design, Energy Engineering, and introductory engineering, while maintaining an active research program focused on marine renewable energy systems.

His research centers on computational modeling of ocean energy phenomena, with specialized expertise in large-scale wave dynamics, wave-current interactions, and hydrodynamic optimization of wave/tidal energy converters. Joensen employs advanced numerical methods including spectral wave modeling and fully nonlinear potential flow simulations to address challenges specific to the North Atlantic marine environment surrounding the Faroe Islands. His work bridges theoretical fluid dynamics with practical engineering applications for sustainable energy extraction.

Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory advancing wave energy conversion technologies through economic feasibility studies, hydrodynamic analysis of oscillating water columns, and innovative data-driven modeling approaches. Key contributions focus on optimizing energy capture in Faroese waters while addressing site-specific challenges like intense wave-current interactions and harsh marine conditions.

Joensen currently leads the MAIWCIF research project (2024-2027), which systematically maps wave-current interaction zones in Faroese waters to identify optimal locations for wave energy converter deployment. This initiative demonstrates his commitment to translating academic research into practical solutions for regional renewable energy development.