جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Hari Balasubramanianمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hydrodynamic modeling
• Ship-bridge simulator development
• Marine materials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hari Balasubramanian is an Assistant Professor with expertise in ocean engineering and naval architecture. He teaches courses including Ship Dynamics (Maneuvering and Seakeeping), Ship Statistics, and Applied Naval Architecture. Ph.D. and M.S. in Ocean Engineering from Florida Atlantic University B.E. in Marine Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University His research focuses on hydrodynamic modeling for ship-bridge simulators, maneuvering behavior analysis of ocean-going and inland vessels, and floating offshore systems for renewable energy applications. Previous work includes NASA-funded numerical hydrodynamic modeling to study iceberg melt/erosion rates and corrosion analysis in marine materials. Professional experience includes serving as a marine engineer on LNG carriers (Mitsui OSK Lines, Teekay Shipping) and coordinating complex maintenance operations during dry-dock periods. He has also acted as a Peer Reviewer for the Journal of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and Paper Committee Chair for SNAME (Southeast Chapter).

Richard Mercierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Experimental hydrodynamics
• Numerical hydrodynamics
• Global design and analysis of offshore structures
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Richard Mercier holds a position in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University and serves as the Shell Director at the Offshore Technology Research Center. His office is located at DLEB 310C, and he can be contacted via phone at 979-845-6000 or email at rsmercier@tamu.edu. Educational Background: Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1985) Research Interests span experimental and numerical hydrodynamics, global design and analysis of offshore structures, dynamics of deepwater mooring systems, and scale model testing of floating structures. His work focuses on integrating physical experiments with computational modeling to address complex challenges in offshore engineering systems.

Srinivas Sriramulaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• System Safety and Reliability Modeling
• Sustainable Infrastructure for Energy Transition
• Risk-Based Inspection and Asset Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Srinivas Sriramula is a Senior Lecturer (Reader-equivalent) and Dean for International Student Recruitment at the School of Engineering, University of Aberdeen. He joined the university in 2009 as a Lecturer, was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2017, and previously worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Surrey (2006–2009) on the CREDO project. His research spans system safety and reliability modeling, sustainable infrastructure for energy transition, risk-based inspection of offshore structures, stochastic multi-scale mechanics of composites, and machine learning for spatial variability. Key themes include corrosion analysis, pipeline integrity, and reliability of floating wind turbines. Stochastic finite element-based reliability Corrosion degradation in marine environments Multi-scale composite material analysis Machine learning for pipeline risk assessment Dynamic reliability of offshore assets His 2023–2025 publications focus on hydrogen exposure effects, corrosion clusters, pipeline collapse pressure, and wind turbine cable reliability. Awards include Fellow of the Safety and Reliability Society, 2021 Principal’s Excellence Award, and 2015 University of Aberdeen Teaching Award. He has supervised 13 PhD graduates, including Michael Olatunde and Abraham Mensah (2024), and serves as reviewer for major journals.

Doug Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Safety Management
• Human Factors
• Resilience Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Doug Smith serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering within Memorial University of Newfoundland's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, joining the department in September 2019. His academic credentials include: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) in Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering (2011) Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering (2014), focusing on hydrodynamic interactions of floating bodies Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Ocean and Naval Architecture (2019), specializing in Arctic shipping safety through human factors and resilience engineering Research centers on advancing safety frameworks for socio-technical systems using Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM) and resilience measurement techniques. Key applications span: Arctic marine operations and offshore safety Healthcare system modeling (nursing workflows) Community infrastructure resilience Marine structural design and hydrodynamics He actively supervises Master's and PhD students while teaching core courses including Ship Resistance and Propulsion, Ship Structures I, and Ocean Systems Design. His development of DynaFRAM software enables dynamic visualization of functional signatures in socio-technical systems, facilitating interdisciplinary safety analysis across domains.

Lucy Paoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Systems
• Wind Energy Systems
• Sensor Fusion
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lucy Pao is a Professor and Palmer Endowed Chair in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. She serves as Director of the Control Systems, Sensor Fusion, and Robotics Laboratory and is a Fellow at the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI). Palmer Endowed Chair Professor Control Systems, Sensor Fusion, and Robotics Laboratory Director Courtesy Professor, Aerospace Engineering Sciences Richard and Joy Dorf Professor (2009-2014) Her research focuses on control systems for wind energy, multisensor fusion, haptic interfaces, and robotics. Recent work emphasizes floating offshore wind turbines, control co-design, and optimization of wind farms. Her 15 most recent publications address advanced control frameworks for wind turbines, including Lyapunov-based stability, multi-loop control tradeoffs, and haptic interface innovations. Key sub-fields include floating offshore wind, motion control, and sensor fusion. Fellow, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI) Richard and Joy Dorf Professor (2009-2014) General Chair, 2013 American Control Conference Founding Scientific Director, Center for Research and Education in Wind (CREW)

Yuriy Drobyshevskiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Offshore Engineering
• Naval Architecture
• Marine Operations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yuriy Drobyshevski is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Earth and Oceans, The University of Western Australia. He is a CEng, MRINA-registered naval architect with over 30 years of experience in offshore, shipping, and maritime consultancy. Previously, he served as an Adjunct Professor at Australian Maritime College, supervising PhD candidates and contributing to academic publications. Education: Bachelor's Degree: Institute of Maritime Engineers, Odessa (1986) PhD: Awarded after 9 years of professional work as a salvage and consulting engineer Research Interests: Focuses on directional engineering, wave spectrum analysis, sea state modeling, and response analysis under extreme conditions such as tropical cyclones. Specializes in floating installations, mooring systems, and marine operations design. His work integrates response-based analysis methods for offshore structures and operational safety. Professional Experience: Technical Director of a Ukrainian shipping company (1996–2001) 13 years with INTECSEA/Worley’s floating systems division (2001–2014) Independent consultant via NavTec Pty Ltd (2018–present) Grants & Labs: Experience includes leading engineering projects and advisory roles but no specific grants or lab affiliations mentioned. Active in industry-research collaborations.

Mike Efthymiouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Offshore Engineering
• Structural Reliability
• Oil & Gas Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mike Efthymiou is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Earth and Oceans and the UWA Oceans Institute, University of Western Australia. Previously a Professor of Offshore Structures (2013–2022), his career spans over 30 years with Shell, where he pioneered FLNG technology and contributed to ISO standards in structural reliability and safety. He holds patents in offshore technologies and serves on the Board of Directors of Cyprus Hydrocarbons Company. Education: PhD in Civil & Structural Engineering (University of Manchester, UK). Research focuses on offshore structural integrity, mooring systems, tropical cyclone impacts, and fatigue analysis. His recent articles emphasize probabilistic frameworks for riser fatigue, FPSO mooring systems under extreme weather, and composite retrofitting of marine structures. Grants include ARC ITRH projects on offshore floating facilities (2014–2022). His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for sustainable infrastructure and climate action.

Henrik Bredmoseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Water Wave Modelling
• Applied Mathematics
• Numerical Methods
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Henrik Bredmose is a Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) within the Department of Wind and Energy Systems. His research focuses on water wave dynamics, applied mathematics, and numerical methods, with a specific emphasis on violent flows and offshore engineering challenges. He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Bristol and DHI Water & Environment, contributing to both academic and industrial projects. Education: Mathematical Modelling of Nonlinear Irregular Water Waves (PhD, DTU, 1999-2002). Research interests include computational fluid dynamics (CFD), floating wind turbine hydrodynamics, extreme wave load prediction, and design wave methodologies. His recent work addresses aero-elastic stability of wind turbines, second-order force models for non-slender structures, and optimization of floating wind farm layouts. Key projects include FloatLab (2023-2027) and FloatStep, focusing on advanced hydrodynamic analysis and design tools for offshore wind energy systems. Collaborations span international teams, addressing challenges in wave-structure interaction and turbine dynamics. He advises PhD students on topics like floating wind farm modeling and monopile wave impact loads. His contributions include the DeRisk Database, providing extreme design wave data for offshore structures.

Harry Bradford Binghamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nonlinear Ocean Waves
• Coastal Engineering
• Ocean Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Harry Bradford Bingham is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on nonlinear ocean waves and their interaction with marine structures, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable oceans and energy. He specializes in numerical methods, coastal engineering, and wave energy systems. Key research areas include fluid mechanics, potential flow modeling, and the development of high-fidelity numerical models for marine systems. His work spans topics such as wave energy converters, wind propulsion optimization for ships, and hydrodynamic response analysis of offshore structures. Recent publications highlight advancements in machine learning applications for hydrodynamic calculations, comparative studies on floating offshore wind turbines, and cost-benefit analyses for sustainable maritime technologies. He oversees multiple interdisciplinary projects, including PhD supervision in areas like propeller noise reduction, ship hydro-elasticity, and wind propulsion systems. Bingham collaborates globally, contributing to datasets like the DeRisk Database. His research emphasizes practical solutions for maritime sustainability and energy efficiency.

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Reliability
• Risk Assessment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Franck SCHOEFS is a Professor at the University of Nantes, specializing in Civil Engineering and Materials Science. He leads the Master of Science in Civil Engineering program, directs the TRUST Group (40 members) at GeM, and oversees the Sea and Litoral Research Institute (IUML) with 600+ researchers. His research focuses on stochastic modeling of material degradation, structural reliability, risk assessment, and marine infrastructure maintenance. He has authored 50+ journal papers, co-edited 8 books, and developed 3 commercial software tools. Education & Career: ENS Cachan alumnus, PhD in Civil Engineering (1996), HDR accreditation (2007), promoted to Professor (2010), 1st Class (2013), and Exceptional Class (2015). He advises the President of the University on Marine Renewable Energy. Research Contributions: Key projects include the French PPP MAREO (2008–2012), EU MEDACHS (2000–2006), and DURATINET (2007–2013). His work spans biofouling effects on offshore structures, corrosion modeling, and reliability analysis of marine systems. Notable innovations include patents for BIOCOLMAR (biofouling monitoring) and Chlordetect (chloride content measurement). Awards: Valedictorian (1992), TRB AFF40 Award (2013), Knight of the French Order of the Academic Palms (2011), and IMdR Research & Industry Award. He reviews for 30+ journals and chairs international conference committees. Advising & Leadership: Directed 20 PhD theses, oversees IUML as Director since 2017, and chairs the French Scientific Network for Risk Management in Civil Engineering. His expertise includes advising French ministries, ANR, and international bodies. Labs & Teams: Heads the TRUST Group and the IUML’s ‘Material and Structure’ group. Collaborates on floating offshore wind turbines, marine growth impacts, and climate change effects on infrastructure durability.

• Pulsatile Flow Dynamics
• Periodic Flow Dynamics
• Flow-Structure Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lian Gan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering at Durham University. His research focuses on pulsatile and periodic flow dynamics, flow-structure interactions, and experimental/computational fluid mechanics. He holds a BEng (UK MEng equivalent) from the National University of Singapore and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. Dr. Gan’s work spans fluid dynamics applications in engineering and biomedicine, including vortex dynamics in cardiac flows and development of novel ventricular assist devices. He is a developer of advanced experimental techniques like Tomographic PIV and sparse track-enhanced volumetric measurements. His lab combines experimental and computational methods (e.g., LES) to study scalar mixing, momentum delivery, and fluid-structure interactions. Recent publications emphasize vortex ring formation, polygonal cylinder wakes, and biomedical device innovation. His research has led to collaborations with cardiologists and physicists. Dr. Gan supervises PhD students across fluid mechanics and bioengineering nodes, with annual applications opening in late October. Labs/Teams: Gan Lab - Pulsatile & Periodic Flow Dynamics

• Coastal Engineering
• Ocean Engineering
• Renewable Energy Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Haoyu Ding is a Researcher in the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering at the University of Bath. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy and climate action. He holds a PhD from the University of Bath, supervised by Jun Zang and Colin Blenkinsopp, focusing on integrated wave energy converter-breakwater systems. His research interests include coastal engineering, fluid dynamics, and machine learning applications in structural analysis. Key areas of study include nonlinear wave loading on offshore structures, floating solar systems, and hydroelastic responses under extreme wave conditions. He has published widely in journals like Coastal Engineering and Physics of Fluids, with notable work on Gaussian process models for predicting wave forces on vertical cylinders. His research is funded by EPSRC grants, including the SEASWALLOWS project investigating severe storm wave loads on offshore wind turbines. Collaborations include institutions such as the University of Oxford and DTU (Denmark), leveraging computational fluid dynamics and experimental facilities. His contributions address challenges in renewable energy infrastructure resilience and marine structural integrity.

Madjid Karimiradمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Offshore Renewable Energy
• Marine Structures
• Floating Wind Turbines
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Madjid Karimirad is a Reader (Associate Professor) in marine and coastal engineering at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), School of Natural and Built Environment. He specializes in offshore renewable energy structures, including floating and bottom-fixed wind turbines, wave energy converters, and floating solar units. His research focuses on coupled time-domain analysis of aero-hydro-servo-elastic systems and numerical modeling. Education: BSc (Mechanical/Marine Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 2005), MSc (Mechanical Engineering/Ships Structures, Sharif University of Technology, 2007), PhD (Marine Structures, NTNU, 2011). Professional qualifications include CEng, MIMechE, PGCHET, FHEA, FIMarEST, and FIMechE. Research interests include structural dynamics, hydrodynamics, and offshore mechanics. He has led projects totaling £1M, including the Floating Solar Supporting De-Carbonisation of N. Ireland (£400K). Current grants include SolarTwin (£300K) and CoWEC (£100K). He supervises 2 postdocs and 4 PhD students, with past advisees completing theses on offshore wind fatigue, floating solar, and uncertainty quantification. Awards include Fellowships from IMarEST (2018) and IMechE (2021), and a Top Scholar recognition from ScholarGPS (2024). He serves on editorial boards of journals like Marine Structures and Ocean Engineering. Active in international conferences, organizing sessions at OMAE and RENEW since 2014. Expertise spans European standards (Eurocodes, Norsok) and software (HAWC2, FAST, ANSYS, MATLAB). He teaches Hydraulics, Renewable Energy Systems, and Structural Design at QUB.

David M Ingramمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wave Energy
• Offshore Renewable Energy
• Tidal Energy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor David M Ingram is a Personal Chair in Computational Fluid Dynamics at the University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering. He holds a PhD in Numerical Simulation of Blast Wave Impacts from Manchester Metropolitan University (1992) and a BSc in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computing from the University of Greenwich (1988). His research focuses on renewable energy systems, particularly wave and tidal energy, offshore wind turbines, and computational fluid dynamics. Key research interests include hydrodynamic interactions in energy converters, fatigue life prediction of offshore structures, and marine spatial planning for renewable energy projects. He has led over 110 projects, including studies on mooring systems for floating turbines and green hydrogen production. Ingram advises UK parliamentary committees on renewable energy policy and collaborates internationally, such as with the National Taiwan Ocean University. His work has been featured in media like The Scotsman and The Times, highlighting contributions to coastal defense and sustainable energy. Ingram is actively involved in supervising PhD students and advancing open-source simulation tools for marine energy systems. His lab facilities, such as the FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility, enable testing under realistic wave and current conditions.

Low Ying Minمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Offshore Engineering
• Stochastic Dynamic Analysis
• Moorings and Risers
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Low Ying Min is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore. He holds leadership roles including Director of the Ocean Infrastructures and Renewables Cluster and Programme Manager for the MSc Offshore Technology. His research focuses on stochastic dynamic analysis of moorings and risers, with contributions to offshore engineering reliability and fatigue analysis. He serves as Associate Editor for the ASME Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering and editorial board member for Marine Structures and Ocean Engineering. Dr. Low earned a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2007) and MEng from Imperial College London (2000). His professional activities include organizing technical committees for the OMAE conference and ISSC Congress. Notable awards include the OMAE Appreciation Award (2019) and the Montrose Prize (2000). His research interests span floating structures, random vibration, and reliability analysis. Recent work emphasizes long-term fatigue analysis and extreme response prediction under stochastic loads. He has pioneered variance reduction techniques and surrogate modeling approaches to enhance computational efficiency in offshore structural analysis. Teaching areas include design of floating structures, moorings/risers, and wave hydrodynamics. Over 60 publications reflect his expertise in riser fatigue, seabed scour, and probabilistic modeling. Current projects focus on AI-driven reliability assessment and data-driven analysis of offshore systems.