Mirjam Fürth

Mirjam Fürth serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, where she founded the Fürth Laboratory. Her research integrates numerical and experimental hydrodynamics with applications spanning naval architecture, wave energy harvesting, seakeeping, high-speed craft dynamics, wave downtime analysis, aquaculture, and marine wearable robotics. The lab operates as a subject matter expert in marine data analytics and ship health monitoring, leveraging specialized facilities including the Davidson Laboratory's high-speed towing tank.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Ocean Engineering from University of Southampton (2014)
• B.S. & M.S. in Naval Architecture from The Royal Institute of Technology (2011)

Dr. Fürth's research program demonstrates exceptional breadth in marine hydrodynamics, with high-speed craft dynamics addressing critical safety and performance challenges, while wave energy harvesting research contributes to sustainable ocean energy solutions. Her innovative work in marine wearable robotics and aquaculture reflects forward-looking applications, complemented by practical expertise in ship health monitoring systems. This interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical fluid dynamics with real-world maritime engineering problems through advanced computational modeling and physical experimentation.

Recent publications (2019-2020) reveal consistent focus on hydrodynamic validation techniques, particularly in seakeeping-sloshing interactions, gravity wave prediction, and high-speed craft performance optimization. These works demonstrate methodological rigor through combined numerical-experimental approaches, advancing core naval architecture principles while addressing emerging challenges in offshore structures and marine renewable energy systems.

Her professional recognition includes:

• ASCE Excellence in Civil Engineering Education (ExCEEd) Fellow

Dr. Fürth mentors undergraduate and graduate students within the Fürth Laboratory's collaborative research environment. While specific grant details aren't documented in available materials, her lab's operational scope and facility access indicate robust external funding support for experimental hydrodynamics research.

The Fürth Laboratory operates from Stevens' ABS Engineering Center with direct access to the Davidson Laboratory's high-speed towing tank. The group maintains active collaborations across Stevens' Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Systems and Enterprises, and School of Business, while cultivating international partnerships with research institutions in Sweden, the United Kingdom, Japan, and industry stakeholders worldwide.