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Professor Ian Masters is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Swansea University, affiliated with the School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His primary research focuses on marine and tidal energy systems, including tidal turbine blade dynamics, CFD modeling of wave machines, and environmental impact analysis of marine energy sites. He co-founded the Low Carbon Research Institute Marine Consortium (LCRI Marine) in 2006, driving research into renewable energy from oceanic and riverine systems. He previously served as Financial Director of Swanturbines Ltd, a marine renewable energy company.
His research interests span tidal and wave energy converters, fluid-structure interaction, and offshore engineering. Notable contributions include the development of the Remote River Energy System, a low-maintenance turbine design for remote areas, and pioneering work on flexible polymer-based materials for energy harvesting. He collaborates extensively with industry and governmental bodies, such as the Marine Energy Task Group for Wales, to advance marine energy standards and industrial relevance.
Recent publications emphasize advanced modeling techniques (e.g., phase field formulations for fracture mechanics) and field studies on tidal farm interactions with coastal environments. His work bridges computational innovation with real-world applications, addressing challenges like turbine array performance, material fatigue, and energy-grid integration. He supervises PhD students exploring topics such as fatigue-resistant elastomers, structural health monitoring, and tidal turbine simulation.
Professor Masters is based at the Energy Security Research Institute on Swansea’s Bay Campus and actively contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives, including the Morgan Advanced Studies Institute. His research aims to optimize renewable energy systems while minimizing environmental impacts, reflecting Swansea’s commitment to net-zero carbon futures.
