Tsung-Chow Su

Tsung-Chow (Joe) Su is a Professor in the Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), located in Boca Raton, Florida. His research focuses on fluid mechanics, environmental engineering, and nanotechnology applications, with emphasis on fluid-structure interactions, piezoelectric shell vibrations, and energy-related systems. He has contributed extensively to the study of underwater robotics, scour protection for marine pipelines, and bioengineering solutions for pollutant capture.

Education:

• Eng.Sc.D., Ocean Engineering, Columbia University (1974)
• M.S., Aeronautics, California Institute of Technology (1970)
• B.S., Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University (1968)

Research Interests:

• Industrial and Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• Design Problems Involving Nanotechnology
• Fluid-Structure Interactions
• Piezoelectric Shell Vibrations
• Energy Systems and Undergraduate Research

Recent Publications highlight advancements in underwater inflatable sonar arrays, scour mitigation for pipelines, and hybrid aerial-underwater robotic systems. His work bridges theoretical fluid dynamics with practical applications in marine infrastructure, pollution control, and autonomous systems.

Teaching includes courses like Advanced Fluid Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics for Ocean Engineering, and Nanotechnology.

Labs/Teams: His research involves collaborations in coastal engineering, robotics, and environmental fluid mechanics, though specific lab names are not explicitly stated in the provided texts.