Claes Eskilsson

Claes Eskilsson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction, Urban and Environmental Engineering at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science. He is a key member of the AAU BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research initiative and leads the Research Group for Marine and Coastal Construction. He also holds an external position as Senior Researcher at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden since July 2017.

His research focuses on marine renewable energy systems, particularly wave energy converters (WECs) and floating offshore wind turbines. He specializes in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), numerical modeling, mooring engineering, and hybrid simulation techniques that combine physics-based models with machine learning. His work aims to improve the efficiency, survivability, and scalability of offshore energy platforms through advanced simulation and experimental validation.

The recent articles reflect a strong trend toward high-fidelity hydrodynamic modeling, comparative numerical studies, and the integration of machine learning for performance prediction in marine energy systems. His publications span topics from slack-moored platforms to multi-cylindrical breakwaters and spectral element simulations, indicating a broad and deep engagement with offshore renewable technologies.

Scientific Projects and Leadership:

• RESCUER (2024–2028): Principal Investigator – Resilient Solutions for Coastal, Urban, Estuarine and Riverine Environments.
• CHiS-WeC (2023–2026): Principal Investigator – COmposites, Hybrid testing and SImulations for a disruptive Wave Energy Converter.
• VALID (2020–2023): Co-Investigator – Verification through Accelerated testing Leading to Improved wave energy Designs.
• ISLINGTON (2022–2024): Supervisor – Improved Soil-cable Interaction mooring simulations.
• Competitive Renewable Energy Platforms (2023–2026): Project Participant – Based on Shipbuilding Methods.

He has advised PhD students, including Bárður Joensen, and has secured significant research funding, such as a EUR 2 million grant for the Wavepiston wave energy project. He is actively involved in professional events, including the European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference, and has contributed to media coverage on ocean energy innovations. His research is supported by a strong publication record of 95 works, including journal articles, conference papers, and reports.

Laboratories and Research Groups: He is affiliated with the Research Group for Marine and Coastal Construction and contributes to the AAU BLUE marine and maritime research environment, which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration on sustainable offshore solutions.