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Hydrodynamics including CFD simulation and tank testing.
Marine renewable energy-related research, e.g. wave, wind, and tide energy devices.
Fluid-structure interaction.
Digital twin.
Advanced propulsion.

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Personal Statement

Dr Saishuai (David) Dai has been a research assistant (2015-2016), then a research associate (2016-2020) and then a research fellow (2020-2023) in the Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering at the University of Strathclyde at Glasgow. Since 2023, Dr Dai has taken on the role of the director of the Kelvin Hydrodynamics Laboratory and a lecturership in the department. 

Dr Dai's research mainly focuses on hydrodynamics tank testing and CFD simulations of hydrodynamics problems, including but not limited to offshore renewable energy (wind, wave, tidal), conventional floating structures (floating/fixed oil&gas platforms) and offshore vessels. 

Teaching Interests

NM978: Physical Testing of Offshore Renewable Energy Systems.

NM423:  Seakeeping and Manoeuvring.

NM522/969: Renewable Marine Energy Systems.

IDCORE CDT: Fluids and Structures.

 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Philosophy, Assessing the performance of OWC type wave energy converter, University Of Strathclyde

Award Date: 12 Dec 2016

Master in Science, Offshore floating structures, University Of Strathclyde

Award Date: 1 Nov 2011

Bachelor of Education, Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology JUST

Award Date: 1 Jun 2010

Keywords

  • Hydrodynamics
  • tank testing
  • wave structure interaction
  • CFD

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