In recent years, significant attention has been given to the development of marine renewable energy. The offshore wind energy, in particular, has experienced remarkable growth and continues to expand world-wide. Fixed offshore turbines are limited to shallow waters near shores. Floating turbines in deep water, however, offer some distinct advantages over fixed structures, including (i) access to more powerful wind resources farther offshore, (ii) elimination of visual impact, (iii) further flexibility in site selection, (iv) a versatile, integrated hull design solution that can be applied at different sites, and (v) easier installation procedure. Design, control and analysis of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines, however, is a complex process and involves a number of challenging, coupled problems. The goal of this project is to develop computational tool that can be used by the scientific and engineering community (the offshore wind turbine industry) to design and analyse the motion and response of floating offshore wind turbines.
For informal enquiries about the project, contact Dr Masoud Hayatdavoodi (m.hayatdavoodi@dundee.ac.uk)
For general enquiries about the University of Dundee, contact doctoralacademy@dundee.ac.uk
Our research community thrives on the diversity of students and staff which helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for postgraduate research. We welcome applications from all talented individuals and are committed to widening access to those who have the ability and potential to benefit from higher education.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have obtained, or expect to obtain, a first or 2.1 UK honours degree, or equivalent for degrees obtained outside the UK in a relevant discipline.
English language requirement: IELTS (Academic) score must be at least 6.5 (with not less than 5.5 in each of the four components). Other, equivalent qualifications will be accepted. Full details of the University’s English language requirements are available online: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: Email Dr Masoud Hayatdavoodi (m.hayatdavoodi@dundee.ac.uk) to (1) send a copy of your CV and (2) discuss your potential application and any practicalities (e.g. suitable start date).
Step 2: After discussion with Dr Hayatdavoodi, formal applications can be made via our direct application system. When applying, please follow the instructions below:
Apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Civil Engineering: Civil engineering research degrees | University of Dundee.
Please select the study mode (full-time/part-time) and start date agreed with the lead supervisor.
In the Research Proposal section, please:
- Enter the lead supervisor’s name in the ‘proposed supervisor’ box
- Enter the project title listed at the top of this page in the ‘proposed project title’ box
In the ‘personal statement’ section, please outline your suitability for the project selected.
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