Claudio Alexis Rodriguez Castillo

Claudio Alexis Rodriguez Castillo is a Research Fellow at the University of Strathclyde, specializing in Naval Architecture, Ocean And Marine Engineering. He is also an Associate Professor at the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) until May 2025 and previously served as Project Manager at UFRJ's Laboratory of Ocean Technology (LabOceano) from 2006-2011.

• Doctor of Science, Ocean Engineering, UFRJ (2010)
• Master in Science, Ocean Engineering, UFRJ (2004)
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Naval Engineer, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI) (2001)

His research focuses on offshore renewable energy systems, including floating offshore wind turbines and hydrogen production feasibility analysis. Recent work explores parametric resonance, structural design optimization, and climate resilience in marine environments.

Recent publications emphasize floating offshore wind configurations, hydrogen production systems, and data-driven operational profiles for ocean energy applications. Collaborations involve institutions in Brazil and the UK.

• Best Ph.D. thesis in Ocean Engineering, Brazil (2011)
• Best M.Sc. thesis in Ocean Engineering, Brazil (2017)

Actively involved in projects like OceaEnAqua (climate change mitigation platforms) and Ocean REFuel (green fuel systems), with 36 total projects and 127 research outputs. Accepting PhD students for interdisciplinary marine engineering research.