University of Strathclyde

Company Information

Summary:
UoS conducts world-leading research covering a broad-spectrum of topics from ship design to oceanography. Supported by state-of-the-art testing facilities, UoS hosts number of research centres including MarRI-UK, and collaborates with a wide-range of external partners.

Description:

The Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering (NAOME) is currently ranked number 1 in the United Kingdom based on Shanghai Rankings 2023. Our vision is to uphold our position as a world-leading centre of marine technology by developing a sustainable research environment that supports continuous improvement and growth. 

NAOME hosts state-of-the-art research facilities and conducts research which is useful for the industry. Our staff are internationally recognised for their expertise. We have the track record and kudos for leading major research thinking in ocean energy and maritime. 

Research Topics

Research at NAOME is organised into two central research units:

• Marine Transportation Research Unit
• Ocean Energy Research Unit

The units are bringing together academics working in closely related research areas, creating synergies and the critical mass for addressing all maritime and offshore research challenges to shape the sector's future.

NAOME's research topics include but are not limited to the following key areas:

• Advanced ship hydrodynamics
• Decarbonisation and maritime pollution prevention
• Digital twins & AI for ship systems
• Autonomous ships
• Maritime human factors
• Accident investigation
• Life cycle assessment of ships
• Marine design optimisation
• Maritime safety and risk
• Ship recycling
• Offshore decommissioning    
• Reliability and condition monitoring
• Computational fluid dynamics
• Ship stability and safety
• Structure and material research
• Offshore and subsea structures
• Offshore renewable energy

Facilities

Our facilities include:

• Kelvin Hydrodynamics Laboratory
• Virtual Reality Lab
• Full Mission Ship Bridge Simulator
• Marine Engineering Lab
• Fully Turbulent Flow Channel

Knowledge Exchange

NAOME is the global leader in maritime research and education and works closely with industry, demonstrating a clear pathway from research towards achieving on-the-ground industry impact.

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