Nino Fogliani

Nino Fogliani is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Engineering, University of Western Australia (UWA), and Senior Business Development Manager (TechWorks & OceanWorks) at the School of Earth and Oceans, UWA Defence and Security Institute. He holds dual affiliations with UWA's Oceans Institute and Defence and Security Institute.

His professional background includes extensive experience in offshore engineering, subsea systems, and project delivery for the energy industry. Fogliani focuses on innovation in marine renewable energy systems, subsea infrastructure design, and sustainable development goals. His work emphasizes technology development for pipelines, cables, and subsea systems to enhance reliability and reduce costs in renewable energy projects.

Research interests center on axial friction mechanics, seabed interaction dynamics, and bespoke design guidelines tailored for marine renewables. His publications analyze cable-pipe interactions, seabed stability, and lifecycle performance of offshore infrastructure. Notable contributions include studies on embedment behaviors under storm conditions and lateral resistance modeling for pipelines.

In grants and projects, he co-led a Woodside Energy-funded initiative (2023) exploring pyrolysis for plastic waste management in decommissioned energy assets. This reflects his broader commitment to sustainable solutions and circular economy principles in energy infrastructure.

Fogliani collaborates across academia and industry, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through research aligning with environmental protection and clean energy objectives. His work bridges technical innovation with practical implementation in offshore engineering sectors.