Odd Magnus Faltinsen

Odd Magnus Faltinsen is a Professor of Marine Hydrodynamics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where he has been affiliated since 1976. He leads research at the Centre of Excellence on Autonomous Marine Operations and Systems (AMOS) and previously directed the Centre for Ship and Ocean Structures (CeSOS). His work spans hydrodynamics of ships, offshore structures, fish farms, and hydroelasticity, with contributions to analytical methods for wave loads and structural responses.

Education:

• Cand. Real. in Applied Mathematics, University of Bergen (1968)
• PhD in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan (1971)

Research Interests: Faltinsen's research integrates theoretical, numerical, and experimental approaches to marine hydrodynamics. Key areas include:

• Ship and Offshore Hydrodynamics: Motion analysis, wave loads, and stability of high-speed vessels and offshore platforms.
• Hydroelasticity: Fluid-structure interactions in sloshing, slamming, and flexible marine structures.
• Aquaculture Engineering: Hydrodynamic behavior of fish farms under wave-current interactions.
• Computational Methods: Development of harmonic polynomial cell (HPC) techniques for fluid simulations.

Publication Trends: His recent articles emphasize computational fluid dynamics, hydroelastic responses in marine structures, and sustainable marine technologies. Dominant themes include wave-current interactions, sloshing dynamics, and bio-inspired propulsion systems, reflecting interdisciplinary applications in renewable energy and aquaculture.

Awards and Honors:

• Fridtjof Nansen's Award (2011), ASME Lifetime Achievement Award (2013)
• Sobena International Award (2014), Wallace Lecture at MIT (2016)
• Elected to US National Academy of Engineering, Chinese Academy of Engineering, and multiple Norwegian academies.

Advising and Leadership: Faltinsen has supervised 59 PhD students and founded international conferences (BOSS, FAST, Hydroelasticity). He leads experimental and numerical research teams at NTNU's marine laboratories, focusing on wave basins and CFD validation.