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Dr. Michael O'Shea is a Lecturer in Structural Engineering at the University College Cork (UCC), within the School of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. He holds a BEng, MEngSc, and PhD from UCC, and is a chartered engineer with over 15 years of industry experience in civil, structural, and offshore sectors. His research focuses on structural health monitoring, offshore renewable energy, and coastal infrastructure resilience. Notable projects include the Rossbeigh Cliff Bypass and Port Botany Expansion. Since 2020, he has secured over €1 million in research funding from SFI, GSI, SEAI, and industry partners. Current projects include the Horizon Europe WEDUSEA initiative and GEOBIM. He advises PhD students on structural health monitoring and subsea superconductors.
Education:
- BEng (Civil Engineering), UCC
- MEngSc (Environmental Engineering), University of Galway
- PhD (Structural Engineering), UCC
Research Interests: Coastal infrastructure monitoring under extreme wave loads, dynamic offshore structural analysis (floating wind, subsea superconductors), BIM integration in heritage structures, decarbonization of remote operations using marine energy, and sediment dynamics modeling.
Recent Research Trends: His publications emphasize advancing BIM-structural health monitoring systems, standardizing marine energy testing protocols, and subsea superconductor applications. Key contributions include seabed mobility indices and morphological modeling of coastal systems.
Awards/Recognition: Projects such as the Rossbeigh Cliff Bypass have received ACEI awards, highlighting industry impact.
Teaching & Service: Coordinates modules like CE1003 and CE2001. Professional roles include Engineers Ireland Chartership Review Panel and NSAI committees on BIM and ocean energy.
Labs/Teams: Engaged in MaREI Centre projects and collaborates on offshore renewable energy initiatives with industry and academic partners.
