Gerald Muller

Gerald Muller is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and the Environment. He is a core member of the Water and Environmental Engineering Group and Environmental Hydraulics research groups, and collaborates with the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute. His research focuses on hydraulic systems, coastal protection infrastructure, renewable energy systems, and historical engineering technologies.

• Active in EPSRC-funded REAL project for resilient coastal infrastructure
• Completed EU-funded HYLOW project on hydraulic optimization
• Consultancy work with aQysta Holding BV via HyPump project

Research interests include fluid dynamics modeling, hydropower innovation, and low-temperature waste heat recovery. He has been an invited speaker at DWA Energietage and Leichtweiss-Institute conferences (2012).

Recent publications emphasize theoretical advancements in hydraulic jumps, wave mechanics education, and historical engine adaptations for modern energy needs. His work bridges historical engineering principles with contemporary environmental challenges.

• Edwin Walker Prize (2025) recipient