Momchil Terziev

Momchil Terziev is a Lecturer in the Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, Faculty of Engineering. He is actively involved in research and teaching, with a strong focus on applied Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for marine applications. He also co-delivers joint teaching activities at Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, China, and has held visiting academic positions, including as a Visiting Professor at Universitas Diponegoro under the World Class University Visiting Professor Program.

His research expertise lies in the numerical modelling of fluid flow around ships, particularly addressing scale effects that lead to performance differences between model and full-scale vessels, and shallow water hydrodynamics. He also investigates discretisation uncertainty estimation, ship aero-hydrodynamics, and practical turbulence modelling techniques. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goal of sustainable infrastructure and clean energy through improved marine technology.

The most recent publications reflect a strong trend in advancing CFD methodologies for ship performance prediction, with emphasis on scale effects, shallow and confined water dynamics, and hybrid simulation approaches. These works are published in high-impact journals such as Ocean Engineering and Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, showing a consistent focus on validation, uncertainty quantification, and real-world naval applications.

Scientific Awards:

• Outstanding Poster Award (August 1, 2024)

Advising and Grants:
Dr. Terziev supervises PhD and research students and has led or co-led multiple funded research projects. He serves as Principal Investigator on projects such as Russel's Solitary Wave in the 21st Century and Computational Optimisation of the Vortex Turbine, and as Co-investigator on others including KMOU_Autonomous and a CPD course on seakeeping and manoeuvring. His funding sources include international collaborations and university programs, such as the Collaboration Program for Promoting International Joint Research with Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology.

Labs, Teams, and Professional Roles:
He is an active member of the maritime research community, serving as Deputy Editor for Elsevier and Editor for the journal Ocean Engineering. He has performed over 70 professional activities, including peer reviewing, editorial work, conference speaking, and outreach. He collaborates internationally and is part of a strong research network focused on marine hydrodynamics and renewable energy systems.