Tim Finnigan

Professor Tim Finnigan is a faculty member and Head of School in the School of Engineering at the University of Tasmania. He is actively involved in research, supervision, and academic leadership, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainability. His work is supported by ongoing grants and collaborations in green hydrogen and wave energy technologies.

Education:

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, University of Western Australia (1996–1999)
• MASc in Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia (1992–1994)
• BASc in Engineering Physics, University of British Columbia (1986–1991)

His research interests span renewable energy, hydrogen technologies, electricity markets, wave and tidal energy, fluid mechanics, and sustainable engineering. He applies principles from physical oceanography and mechanical design to develop practical energy solutions, particularly for remote communities.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in ocean-based renewable energy, especially wave and tidal systems, with focus on hydrodynamics, control strategies, and biomimetic designs. His work integrates experimental, computational, and field-based approaches to improve energy capture and system efficiency.

No scientific awards are listed in the provided text.

Professor Finnigan is currently supervising two doctoral students in areas of green hydrogen and acoustic sensing. He leads a funded project on green hydrogen for remote power supply (2023–2026), funded by 1376775 B.C. LTD and the University of Tasmania, with a total of $400,000. This project aims to integrate renewable energy into remote systems using hydrogen technologies to reduce emissions and costs.

He is associated with no specific lab or team mentioned in the text, but his research outputs and grants suggest leadership in sustainable energy systems and ocean engineering initiatives at UTAS.