Faryal Khalid

Dr. Faryal Khalid is a Lecturer in Offshore Wind Technology at the University of Exeter, affiliated with the Department of Engineering within the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences. She is also appointed as the Programme Lead for MEng Environmental Engineering, effective January 2025. Her work is deeply integrated with Exeter Marine and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals including Affordable and Clean Energy, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Climate Action, and Life Below Water.

Research Interests:

Dr. Khalid specializes in offshore renewable energy systems, with a focus on the reliability, dynamics, and environmental integration of offshore wind and wave energy technologies. Her research spans:

• Subsea power cable dynamics under complex ocean conditions
• Floating offshore wind turbine mooring systems, including active load-reduction technologies like the IMS (Intelligent Mooring System)
• Risk and reliability assessment for offshore energy deployments
• Numerical modelling and mechanical characterisation of marine structures
• Environmental impact on offshore aquaculture and energy systems

Her interdisciplinary approach combines engineering analysis with geospatial and environmental data to optimize system performance and sustainability.

Although specific publications are not listed in the provided text, her research activities indicate a strong focus on experimental and numerical validation of offshore technologies, particularly in collaboration with industrial partners and international test sites like EMEC in Orkney, Scotland.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants:

Dr. Khalid has led and contributed to multiple collaborative research and innovation projects funded through national and international programs. These include:

• CableDyn: Investigating dynamic loading and fatigue of subsea cables under 3D wave and current conditions.
• WEDUSEA: Grid-connected 1MW floating wave energy converter demonstration at EMEC.
• Bilateral UK & US Offshore Wind R&D Programme: Commercialization of active mooring components for floating wind.
• OffAqua: Assessing environmental impacts on structural risk for offshore aquaculture.
• Floating Wind Joint Industrial Project: Scaled prototype testing of the IMS for floating wind applications.
• Dynamic Load Reduction and Station Keeping Mooring System: Physical and numerical testing of IMS for load reduction.
• MaRINET2: European collaboration on offshore renewable energy research infrastructure.
• OPERA: Providing open-access operating data for wave energy development.

These projects highlight her leadership in translating research into real-world applications through strong industry partnerships.

Labs and Research Teams:

Dr. Khalid is embedded in Exeter’s marine and renewable energy research ecosystem, contributing to Exeter Marine and collaborating with leading European research infrastructures. Her work benefits from access to experimental facilities and field data from test sites such as EMEC, supporting both numerical simulations and physical testing.