جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Hydropower
• Marine Renewable Energy
• Turbulence
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Davide Poggi is a Full Professor at the Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI), Politecnico di Torino. He serves as Deputy Coordinator of the Doctoral College in Civil and Environmental Engineering and is a member of the Interdepartmental Center Ec-L - Energy Center Lab. His academic and research leadership spans hydropower, marine renewable energy, turbulence, and hydrology. Research Interests: His work focuses on renewable energy systems, particularly hydropower and marine energy, fluid mechanics, boundary layer dynamics, urban heat islands, and sustainable water resource management. He investigates soil-atmosphere interactions, turbulence in canopy flows, and climate impacts on water availability. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a strong emphasis on environmental fluid mechanics, urban climatology, and hydrological modeling. Key themes include turbulence structure in open channels, urban heat island quantification, rainfall simulation, and passive scalar transport in vegetated flows. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges civil engineering, atmospheric science, and environmental sustainability. Scientific Projects: GAG: Goccia a Goccia (2023–2026) – Scientific Director TRAME – Sea Hydroelectric Energy Transformation ALPIMED CLIMA (2019–2022) – Scientific Director RESBA (2017–2020) – Risk Prevention in ALCOTRA Territories PIGAL – Floating Platforms for Offshore Wind WARECALC – Water Resources Vulnerability to Climate Change Advising and Grants: He supervises multiple PhD students including Maria Elena Alfano, Elia Buono, and Francesca Bassani. He has led numerous competitively funded projects from EU, regional, and commercial sources, covering hydropower innovation, coastal resilience, and climate adaptation. His commercial consulting includes hydraulic design, dam safety, and rainfall simulation systems. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Energy Center Lab (Ec-L) and leads experimental research in fluid dynamics and renewable energy systems. His team conducts lab-scale simulations of natural rainfall and studies turbulent flows in engineered and natural environments.

Zhechen Houمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Offshore Geotechnics
• Soil-Fluid-Structure Interaction
• Centrifuge Model Testing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Zhechen Hou is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia's School of Earth and Oceans, affiliated with the Oceans Institute. His research focuses on developing techniques to prepare carbonate samples with field-representative engineering properties and investigating microscopic sediment behaviors. He collaborates with the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis (CMCA) and works within the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for Transforming Energy Infrastructure through Digital Engineering (TIDE ITRH). Previously, he served as a Research Associate at the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub on Offshore Floating Facilities. His educational background includes: PhD in Offshore Geotechnical Engineering from University of Western Australia (2017-2020) MSc (Cum Laude) in Offshore and Dredging Engineering from Delft University of Technology (2014-2016) BEng in Ocean and Naval Engineering from Tianjin University (2010-2014) Hou's research spans offshore geotechnics, soil-fluid-structure interaction, and renewable energy infrastructure. His work integrates centrifuge testing, numerical modeling, and data mining to address challenges in offshore pipeline/cable design, pile foundations, and wind farm installations. Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on time-dependent soil behavior, seabed infrastructure interactions, and damage assessment of submarine systems. His scientific recognitions include: Faculty Scholarship for International Research Fees (2017) ITRH Offshore Floating Facilities Scholarship (2017) Cum Laude distinction (2016) Hou actively collaborates with the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS) and contributes to industry standards development, including the API-ISO subsea infrastructure design guidelines. His work bridges academic research and industrial applications for both traditional energy and renewable energy sectors.

Rui Shengjieمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Ocean Engineering
• Offshore Renewable Energy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rui Shengjie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from Zhejiang University (2022) and a Bachelor’s degree from the China University of Geosciences (Wuhan, 2017). His research focuses on offshore geotechnics and ocean engineering, addressing challenges in marine environments and renewable energy systems. He has been a Marie Curie Research Fellow at the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) and a Visiting Researcher at NTNU (Norway). **Education:** PhD, Geotechnical Engineering, Zhejiang University, 2022 BEng, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), 2017 His research interests span offshore geotechnics (foundation analyses, seabed-structure interaction), ocean engineering (mooring systems, floating wind turbines), and offshore renewable energy . He has collaborated globally, presenting at MIT, Oxford, ETH Zurich, and others. Dr. Rui serves on editorial boards for Ocean Engineering and Frontiers in Marine Science , and chairs sessions at major conferences like ASME OMAE2024. **Awards:** Bright Spark Lecturer (ISSMGE, 2025) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (EU, 2023) Excellent PhD Thesis Awards (2022-2023) He has reviewed over 40 journals and contributed to international committees like ISSMGE TC104 and TC209. His work emphasizes sustainable offshore energy solutions and seabed dynamics, with active participation in global research networks.

Vikram Singhمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Offshore Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vikram Singh is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS) within the School of Earth and Oceans at The University of Western Australia (UWA), specializing in offshore geotechnical engineering with emphasis on foundation systems for offshore wind turbines. His methodology integrates geotechnical centrifuge modelling, field testing, and advanced numerical analysis to address complex soil-structure interactions in marine environments. His academic credentials include: PhD in Offshore Geotechnical Engineering from The University of Western Australia (awarded 2022) Master of Technology in Geotechnical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (awarded 2016) Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from Rajasthan Technical University (awarded 2015) Vikram's research centers on modeling fine-grained soil behavior under large deformations, strain-rate dependency in soft sediments, and performance of anchoring systems for floating offshore structures. His work develops constitutive models capturing soil sensitivity and viscoplastic effects, enabling 'whole-life' geotechnical analysis of offshore foundations. Key innovations include non-local regularization techniques for sensitive clays and ring penetrometer characterization of interface friction. Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals dominant themes in constitutive modeling of fine-grained soils, large deformation analysis, and low-stress interface behavior. His work bridges computational mechanics with practical offshore applications, particularly in wind turbine foundation design and plate anchor performance. The research consistently addresses challenges in deepwater sediment characterization and soil-structure interaction under cyclic loading. Prestigious recognitions include: The 24th Dr Baden Clegg Award (2nd place, 2025) University of Western Australia 2024 Aspire Award (sole university recipient) Best Presenter Award at Indian Symposium on Offshore Geotechnics (2024) Overseas Research Grant (2019) Ad Hoc Top Up Scholarship (2017) Commonwealth of Australia Research Training Program Scholarship UWA international stipend Additional top-up scholarships Vikram actively mentors the next generation of engineers while securing critical research funding: Supervision: 2 PhD students (UWA and external), 3 Master of Professional Engineering students Research Funding: ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (during PhD), RIGSS Joint Industry Project consultancy, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute collaborations Professional Leadership: Committee member of Society for Underwater Technology OSIG Perth, technical committee for EAGE/SUT Workshop on Integrated Site Characterisation He operates within the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS) at UWA, collaborating closely with the UWA Oceans Institute and maintaining industry partnerships with organizations like the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute. His team includes key academic mentors Professors Sam Stanier, Britta Bienen, and Mark Randolph, alongside industry stakeholders in offshore renewable energy projects.

Barbara Simpsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Structural Engineering
• Natural Hazards Mitigation
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Barbara Simpson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Stanford University. Her work focuses on structural engineering design, natural hazards mitigation, and climate-resilient infrastructure. She earned her undergraduate degree in architectural engineering from the University of Kansas, where she was drawn to the problem-solving aspects of structural engineering. Education: B.S. in Architectural Engineering (University of Kansas) Her research explores how structures respond to dynamic forces like earthquakes, tsunamis, and climate-driven disasters. Recent projects include studying floating offshore wind turbines and accelerating structural simulations using graphics processors for real-time analysis. She aims to integrate these insights into building codes to improve infrastructure resilience against extreme events. While no specific articles or awards are detailed here, her work emphasizes tangible practical outcomes and fostering innovative design methods. Current projects prioritize computational advancements to model complex urban systems and climate impacts. Advising and grants are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Her research aligns with interdisciplinary efforts to address global environmental challenges through engineering solutions.

Surya Teja Kandukuriمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Model based fault diagnosis
• Prognostic System Health Management
• System Identification
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Surya Teja Kandukuri is a Researcher at the Department of Engineering Sciences at the University of Agder, Norway. His work focuses on fault diagnosis, prognostic health management, and control systems for renewable energy applications, particularly wind and hydroelectric power systems. Education: PhD in Mechatronics, University of Agder (2014-2018) MSc in Systems and Control, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands (2003-2006) B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Nagarjuna University, India (1999-2003) Research Interests: Dr. Kandukuri specializes in model-based fault diagnosis and prognostic system health management for complex engineering systems. His research integrates system identification, estimation, and control theory with advanced machine learning techniques to develop predictive maintenance solutions for renewable energy infrastructure. He has particular expertise in wind turbine systems, where he has developed innovative approaches for monitoring pitch systems, detecting electrical faults in induction motors, and assessing performance degradation over time. His work extends to hydroelectric power plants through the PHMHydro project, where he applies similar health monitoring principles to water turbine systems. The integration of physics-based models with deep learning frameworks represents a key innovation in his research approach, enabling more accurate and timely fault detection in critical infrastructure. Publications Trends: Dr. Kandukuri's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on health monitoring systems for renewable energy infrastructure. His recent work (2022-2025) shows increasing integration of deep learning techniques with traditional signal processing methods for fault diagnosis. There's a clear progression from wind turbine systems to broader applications in hydroelectric power, reflecting expanding research scope. His collaborations span multiple countries and institutions, particularly with Norwegian and international research partners. Research Groups: Intelligent Mechatronics (iTron) Intelligent Monitoring Projects: Performance and Health Monitoring for Hydroelectric Powerplants (PHMHydro)

Theano Leventopoulouمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Hydrodynamics
• Structural Analysis
• Floating Photovoltaics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Theano Leventopoulou serves as a PhD Research Fellow at the Department of Engineering Sciences, University of Agder, Norway, specializing in hydrodynamic and structural analysis of floating photovoltaic systems for marine renewable energy applications. Her academic foundation includes a Master of Engineering in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering. Professional experience encompasses an internship at MARIN focused on towed transport modeling and a role at Damen Naval as Shock & Noise Specialist conducting Finite Element Analysis and onboard verifications. Research interests center on hydroelastic behavior of offshore floating solar platforms, with emphasis on wave-structure interactions, structural integrity under marine conditions, and optimization of floating photovoltaic concepts. Her work bridges naval architecture principles with renewable energy infrastructure development. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on hydroelastic modeling of floating photovoltaic systems, analyzing responses to regular waves and interconnected configurations. This research trajectory supports the expansion of ocean space utilization for sustainable energy generation. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. As an active PhD candidate, Leventopoulou operates under faculty supervision within University of Agder's research framework. Her Research Fellow position indicates dedicated funding for doctoral research, contributing to the institution's offshore engineering initiatives focused on marine renewable energy solutions.

• Naval Engineering
• Maritime Transport
• Ship Auxiliary Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luis Manuel Carral Couce is a Professor in the Department of Naval and Industrial Engineering at the Polytechnic School of Engineering of Ferrol, University of A Coruña. His academic career spans over two decades with extensive contributions to naval engineering research and education. His research interests focus on Naval Engineering , Maritime Transport , and Ship Auxiliary Systems . Specifically, he investigates anchoring and mooring systems for ships and floating devices, fishing and towing equipment, maritime transport logistics, and the design-production of artificial reefs for marine ecosystem restoration. His work integrates engineering principles with environmental sustainability considerations in marine applications. An analysis of his recent publications (2019-2023) reveals a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability in maritime operations, marine safety protocols, and innovative naval structure design. His research bridges theoretical engineering with practical maritime applications, often addressing real-world challenges in ship design, marine operations, and coastal environmental protection. Professor Carral Couce has secured numerous research projects funded by diverse entities including the European Union, Xunta de Galicia, Universidad Marítima Internacional de Panamá, and various industrial partners. His research group, the Mixed Engineering Group, focuses on practical engineering solutions for maritime challenges. He actively supervises final degree and master's projects, with records showing continuous supervision since 2013. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Equipment and Services, Logistics and Maritime Transport, Occupational Safety in Strategic Economic Sectors, and Auxiliary Systems of the Ship across both undergraduate and graduate programs in Naval and Oceanic Engineering.

Brad Buckhamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Underwater Vehicles
• Dynamics and Control
• Finite Element Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brad Buckham is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria (UVic). He leads the West Coast Wave Initiative (WCWI) and co-directs the Pacific Regional Institute for Marine Energy Discovery (PRIMED), focusing on marine energy technologies and resource assessment. His expertise spans underwater vehicle dynamics, finite element methods, and offshore mechanics. Dr. Buckham’s research emphasizes wave energy conversion, grid integration, and community-based renewable energy solutions. He has been recognized with 2018 Excellence in Teaching awards from Engineers and Geoscientists of BC and Engineers Canada. His work bridges academia and industry through collaborations like AXYS Technologies, deploying wave buoys for resource assessment. Key areas include tidal and wave energy systems, control design for energy converters, and techno-economic feasibility studies. Research outputs span hydrodynamic modelling, mooring dynamics, and policy frameworks for marine energy deployment. He actively contributes to student-led projects through WCWI, fostering innovation in renewable energy technologies.

Peter Middendorfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aerospace Engineering
• Lightweight Design
• Manufacturing Technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Peter Middendorf is a Professor and Head of the departments Lightweight Design and Simulation and Manufacturing Technologies at the Institute of Aircraft Design, University of Stuttgart. His research focuses on lightweight design principles, advanced manufacturing technologies, and wind energy systems. He leads projects in aircraft design, sustainable aviation, and wind energy innovation, including the Stuttgart Wind Energy initiative. Key research areas include aerodynamic optimization, floating offshore wind turbines, lidar-based control systems, and wind farm layout design. He has contributed to advancements in mooring system optimization, turbine load reduction, and energy production efficiency. His work integrates computational fluid dynamics (CFD), machine learning for predictive maintenance, and experimental validation through wind tunnel testing. Collaborations span industry and academia, addressing challenges in renewable energy integration and grid stability. Prof. Middendorf oversees the Stuttgart Wind Energy Chair, established in 2004, which pioneers wind turbine system analysis and sustainable energy solutions. His team investigates noise reduction, grid compatibility, and cost-effective wind energy technologies.

Jan Jacobمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Marine Biology
• Aquaculture
• Climate Mitigation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jan Jacob (M.Sc.) is a researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute in the Marine Algae Ecology and Applications Research Group , focusing on sustainable seaweed aquaculture for climate solutions. His PhD project, INNOVA , explores offshore cultivation of the green macroalga Ulva using floating structures made from renewable materials to enhance scalability. Doctoral research on Ulva reproduction and growth dynamics Developing 3D-printed and mesh-based prototypes for open-ocean aquaculture Monitoring biomass production, carbon/nutrient uptake, and ecological impacts in the North Sea and Gran Canaria Interdisciplinary approach merging engineering innovation with marine ecology His work aligns with the circular blue economy, addressing climate change through carbon sequestration and nutrient management using seaweed cultivation.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Fluid Dynamics
• Turbomachinery
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Giovanni Caramia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management at Polytechnic University of Bari (Poliba), specializing in fluid dynamics and computational modeling. His work bridges theoretical and applied engineering, focusing on advanced CFD techniques, renewable energy systems, and turbomachinery optimization. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor (ING-IND/08 - Fluid Machinery) Email: giovanni.caramia@poliba.it Research Interests Caramia's research spans computational fluid dynamics, energy transition strategies, and mechanical system optimization. Key areas include: Hydrogen combustion and fuel systems Cavitation and multiphase flow modeling OpenFOAM® software implementation Wind turbine and offshore energy systems Carbon neutrality pathways for Southern Italy Recent Publications Trends His 2023-2025 work emphasizes energy transition (green hydrogen, biomass), advanced CFD simulations (cavitation, floating wind turbines), and numerical method development. Articles highlight practical applications in renewable energy systems and industrial fluid machinery. Labs & Teams Current affiliations include Poliba's research groups focused on fluid machinery and energy systems, though specific lab names are not detailed in available texts.

Riccardo Rivaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Wind Turbine Engineering
• Aeroelastic Stability
• Structural Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Riccardo Riva is a Special Consultant at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems at the Technical University of Denmark , specializing in wind turbine engineering and aeroelastic stability analysis. His work focuses on combining high-fidelity numerical modeling with machine learning for wind farm optimization, structural response prediction, and control system development. Key research areas: Wind turbine structural dynamics, surrogate modeling, and data-driven control systems Active supervisor in 4 PhD projects (2024-2027) related to wind farm co-design and structural modeling Recent publications address uncertainty propagation, vortex-induced vibrations, and multi-fidelity modeling approaches His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable Energy) and 9 (Infrastructure Innovation). Current projects emphasize digital twin technology and floating offshore wind farm optimization.

Leonardo Andrès Alcayaga Romànمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Wind Energy Systems
• Atmospheric Sciences
• Turbulence Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leonardo Andrès Alcayaga Romàn is a Researcher at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His work focuses on wind energy systems with specific emphasis on atmospheric boundary layer dynamics, turbulence modeling, and lidar data processing. Institution: Technical University of Denmark Department: Wind and Energy Systems Contact: lalc@dtu.dk Research interests: Specializes in wind energy systems, particularly in: Atmospheric boundary layer characterization Coherent turbulence structure identification Lidar data processing algorithms Wind farm flow control optimization Space-time atmospheric modeling Publication trends: Recent works (2020-2022) demonstrate expertise in lidar technology applications (100% coverage), wind field analysis (84% overlap), and atmospheric structure modeling (79% relevance). The research combines computational methods (clustering algorithms, dynamic mode decomposition) with field measurements to improve wind energy systems performance. Project involvement: Active participant in DTWO: Federated Digital Twins for Wind-Offshore (2024-2027) and Turbulence for large floating wind turbines (2025-2028) projects. Previously completed PhD research on large-scale atmospheric structures at DTU Wind Energy (2017-2022).

Aditya Nairمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Renewable Energy
• Offshore Renewable Structures
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Aditya Nair is a PhD Researcher at Cranfield University , focusing on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Renewable Energy . His work involves computational modeling of offshore renewable structures and optimization of floating photovoltaics (FPV) for sustainable energy solutions. He collaborates with Dr. Luofeng Huang and Dr. Patrick Verdin in the Centre for Energy Decarbonisation and Recovery . Research Interests : Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for energy systems Renewable Energy Modeling Offshore Structure Hydrodynamics Thermal Management of Li-ion Batteries High-Performance Computing Applications Key Publications highlight advancements in: 2025: Hydrodynamic performance of modular rope mesh floating solar platforms 2022: Liquid cooling systems for 3S2P Li-ion battery configurations Education : Master’s in CFD from Cranfield University, with expertise in turbulence modeling, numerical methods, and data analysis. His work aligns with global energy transition goals through innovative simulation techniques.