I am a Research Fellow in the Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering (NAOME) at the University of Strathclyde. My research focuses on the hydrodynamics of ships and offshore structures with recent emphasis on floating offshore renewable energy systems, including floating wind turbines, wave energy converters, and multi‑purpose offshore platforms. With over 20 years of experience in numerical modelling and experimental testing, I aim to bridge the gap between academic research and industry application. I currently lead industry‑funded projects on concept selection, design optimisation, and due diligence for floating offshore wind. I am a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), and Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (MRINA). I welcome collaboration in floating offshore renewables, experimental hydrodynamics, and blue economy systems.

• Hydrodynamics of floating offshore wind turbines (semisubmersibles, TLPs, barges; concept selection, design optimisation, due diligence)
• Wave energy converters – experimental and numerical optimisation, power take‑off (PTO) characterisation
• Multi‑purpose offshore platforms – integration of renewable energy, aquaculture, desalination
• Ship stability and dynamics – intact and damage stability, parametric rolling, nonlinear responses, extreme waves
• Fishing vessel safety – stability in waves, operational limits
• Oil and gas platforms – FPSOs, semisubmersibles, jack‑ups; hydrodynamic modelling and model testing
• Numerical simulation – frequency‑ and time‑domain methods using state‑of‑the‑art tools (OrcaFlex, OpenFAST, WAMIT, SESAM, ANSYS AQWA) and in‑house developed codes
• Experimental hydrodynamics – wave basin and towing tank model testing, validation of numerical codes
• Mooring systems – design, analysis, line tensions, global performance of floating structures
• Second‑generation intact stability criteria (IMO) – application to ships and offshore platforms

Numerical Modelling & Simulation

• Floating offshore wind: OpenFAST (full system dynamics), OrcaWave / OrcaFlex (hydrodynamics & mooring), WAMIT (diffraction/radiation), SESAM (GeniE, HydroD, SIMA), ANSYS AQWA

• Ship & offshore platform hydrodynamics: Time‑domain simulation of motions, stability, parametric rolling, nonlinear responses (in‑house codes)

• Mooring & station‑keeping: Static/dynamic analysis, line tension assessment, global performance of floating structures

• Programming & data analysis: MATLAB, Python, Fortran; extreme value analysis, post‑processing of experimental data

Experimental Hydrodynamics

• Design & execution of wave basin and towing tank model tests (scaling, instrumentation, data acquisition)

• Validation of numerical codes against physical measurements (uncertainty analysis, ITTC procedures)

• Facilities accessed: Kelvin Hydrodynamics Laboratory (Strathclyde), LabOceano (UFRJ, Brazil), Hydraulics Laboratory (University of Porto)

Specialist Domain Expertise

• Intact stability – application of IMO Second Generation Intact Stability Criteria to ships and offshore platforms

• Nonlinear ship dynamics – parametric rolling, extreme wave responses, safe basin erosion

• Fishing vessel safety – stability in waves, operational limits

• Floating wind substructures – concept selection, preliminary design, due diligence, stiff‑stiff tower dynamics

• Wave energy converters – experimental characterisation, PTO damping optimisation, hybrid numerical‑experimental methods

• Oil & gas structures – FPSOs, semisubmersibles, jack‑ups; model testing and operational guidance for Petrobras and other operators

Industry & Consultancy Capabilities

• Client‑facing project delivery – managing multi‑disciplinary workstreams, tight deadlines, and commercial confidence

• Technical reporting & presentation – clear communication of complex analysis to non‑specialist stakeholders

• Proposal writing & business development – identification of opportunities, scope negotiation, knowledge exchange contracts

I have extensive industrial engagement in floating offshore wind (SSE Renewables, Iberdrola, Wood, Oil States Industries, InterMoor, Hope Engineering), oil and gas (Petrobras, Engevix), and wave energy. My work includes concept selection, due diligence, hydrodynamic modelling (OrcaFlex, OpenFAST, WAMIT, SESAM), experimental model testing, and direct knowledge exchange / consultancy. I deliver actionable engineering insights to developers, OEMs, and operators, bridging academic research and real‑world offshore operations.

I teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in marine hydrodynamics and offshore renewable energy, including The Marine Environment and Renewable Marine Energy Systems at Strathclyde. Previously, I have delivered courses on experimental hydrodynamics, seakeeping, manoeuvring, wave energy conversion, and ocean fluid‑structure dynamics at UFRJ (Brazil), the University of Tokyo, and other partner institutions. I have supervised one PhD, five MSc, and fourteen undergraduate projects. I use real‑world case studies and flipped classroom methods to connect theory with industry practice.

Academic Degrees:

• DSc in Ocean Engineering – Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil (2010). Best PhD thesis award (CREA-RJ, 2011)
• MSc in Ocean Engineering – Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil (2004)
• BSc in Naval Engineering – National University of Engineering (UNI), Peru (1999) – 5‑year degree
• Postgraduate Specialisation in Offshore Systems – Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil (2004)

Professional Memberships & Chartership

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) – Engineering Council UK (2026)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) – UK (2026)
• Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (MRINA) – (2025)

Research & Professional Recognition

• Tier I Researcher – Peruvian National Science and Technology Registry (CONCYTEC).
• External Advisory Committee Member – Research Centre in Naval and Industrial Technologies (CITENI), University of A Coruña, Spain (2023–2026)
• Deputy Editor – Marine Systems & Ocean Technology (Springer, 2025–present)
• Former Chairman – ITTC Ocean Engineering Committee (2017–2021); member (2014–2017)
• Member – International Ship Stability R&D Committee (SRDC, 2011–present)

Awards

• Highlights 2024 – Polytechnic School, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
• Best MSc Thesis Award (Co‑Supervisor) – CREA‑RJ, Brazil (2017)
• Best PhD Thesis Award (Author) – CREA‑RJ, Brazil (2011)
• SOBENA Award (3rd place) – Best Technical Paper, Brazilian Society of Naval Engineering (2004)