# overview
My research has been in the areas of offshore measurements, experimental wave kinematics, dredging and dredged material

placement.

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4012 Fluid Mechanics And Thermal Engineering

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University of Rhode Island - (Kingston, Rhode Island, United States)

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University of Rhode Island - (Kingston, Rhode Island, United States)

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The Ohio State University - (Columbus, Ohio, United States)

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Etimating production and booster pump location for long distance pumping

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Comparison of experimental irregular water wave elevation and kinematic data with new hybrid wave model predictions

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Recent wave kinematics experimental studies

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BENEFITS AND COSTS OF PROVIDING SEA EXPERIENCE TO OCEAN ENGINEERING STUDENTS.

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Nonlinear decomposition of a 2-D wave field

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EMPIRICAL MODELING OF BRINE PLUMES EMANATING FROM A SUBMERGED MULTIPORT DIFFUSER.

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KINEMATICS OF 2-D TRANSIENT WATER-WAVES USING LASER DOPPLER ANEMOMETRY

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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

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LASER-DOPPLER ANEMOMETER MEASUREMENTS OF IRREGULAR WATER-WAVE KINEMATICS

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Numerical simulation on dynamics of suction piles during lowering operations

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Application of the TAMU dredging cost model to long distance transport

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A bucket wheel dredge system for offshore tin mining beyond the 50 m water depth

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Near-Field Resuspension Model for a Cutter Suction Dredge

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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

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SIMULATING DREDGED-MATERIAL PLACEMENT AT OPEN-WATER DISPOSAL SITES

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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

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SubMaroon: A student experience in submarine design and racing

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MEASUREMENT OF BRINE JET HEIGHT AND DILUTION

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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

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Experimental study of kinematics of large transient wave in 2-D wave tank

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Cooperative teaching of ocean engineering capstone design course by industry and academia

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Dredging alternatives for delivering sand for beach nourishment

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Ocean scout: Conversion to a multi-service vessel

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Kodiak Pier 3 - Ship motion tests for a solid fill and pile supported pier

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Hybrid wave model for unidirectional irregular waves .2. Comparison with laboratory measurements

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Estimating production and booster pump location for long distance pumping

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Hybrid wave model for unidirectional irregular waves .1. Theory and numerical scheme

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Modeling cap placement at New York Mud Dump site

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COMPONENT WAVE INTERACTIONS AND IRREGULAR WAVE KINEMATICS

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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

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Hybrid wave-mode modelling and wave kinematics

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Dynamic analysis of a semisubmersible-type bucket ladder dredge

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TRACKING OF SALINITY PLUMES GENERATED BY BRINE DISCHARGES INTO THE NORTHWESTERN GULF OF MEXICO.

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Mathieu instability of a spar platform with mooring and risers

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Methodology for manufacturing topsoil using sediment dredged from the Texas gulf intracoastal waterway

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In select applications, AUVs work faster, cheaper than tethered vehicles

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Graphic method for improved Indonesian navy submarine design acquisition; The investigation of small (midget) naval submarine development

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TWO PHASE ANNULAR FLOW APPROXIMATION USING 1-D FLOW EQUATIONS COUPLED WITH A DRIFT FLUX MODEL FOR CONCURRENT FLOW IN VERTICAL OR NEAR VERTICAL CHANNELS

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Experimental study on suction pile heave resonance during lowering operations

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DIVER BREATHING GAS PRODUCED THROUGH CAVITATION IN SEA-WATER

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The estimation of production and location of pumps for a cutter suction dredge using a long distance pipeline

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MEASUREMENT OF BRINE JET HEIGHT AND DILUTION - CLOSURE

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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

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Predictive model for drag embedment anchor performance in clay seabed

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INSTRUMENTATION AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR MEASURING BRINE PLUMES IN COASTAL WATERS.

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The effect of nonlinear multi-contact coupling with gap between risers and guide frames on global spar motion analysis

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE IN UNDERWATER ACOUSTICS FOR OCEAN ENGINEERING STUDENTS.

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NEARSHORE HYPOXIA IN THE BOTTOM WATER OF THE NORTHWESTERN GULF OF MEXICO FROM 1981 TO 1984

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Cooperative teaching of ocean engineering capstone design course by industry and academia

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MEASUREMENT OF A NEGATIVELY BUOYANT PLUME IN THE COASTAL WATERS OFF FREEPORT, TEXAS

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Submerged ordnance and unrestrained cylinder movement in coastal zone

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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

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Environmental impact of offshore brine disposal associated with petroleum storage activities

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Physical Modeling of Draghead for Hopper Dredges

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United States Army - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States)

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Texas A&M University; Ocean Engineering; 3145 TAMU

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Luai, Andres B (2013-05). Experimental Measurements and Numerical Prediction of the Effect of Waves on Mooring Line Forces for a Container Ship Moored to Pile Supported and Solid Wall Docks. Master's Thesis.

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Young, Dustin Ray (2009-12). Forces on laboratory model dredge cutterhead. Master's Thesis.

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Adair, Robert Fletcher (2004-12). Estimating production and cost for clamshell mechanical dredges. Master's Thesis.

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Drake, Aaron C. (2011-10). Experimental Modeling and Laboratory Measurements of Drag Embedment Anchors Subjected to In-Plane and Out-Of-Plane Loading. Master's Thesis.

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Wilson, Derek Alan (2010-12). A Dredging Knowledge-Base Expert System for Pipeline Dredges with Comparison to Field Data. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Lewis, Joshua Mark (2014-12). Measuring the Effects of Cutter Suction Dredge Operating Parameters on Minor Losses due to Fixed Screens Installed at the Suction Inlet. Master's Thesis.

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Manikantan, Arun (2010-07). Comparing Methods for Measuring the Volume of Sand Excaveted by a Laboratory Cutter Suction Dredge Using an Instrumented Hopper Barge and a Laser Profiler. Master's Thesis.

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Paparis, Nicholas Alexander (2017-05). Clamshell Mechanical Dredge Production and Cost Estimation. Master's Thesis.

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Dismuke, Colin Patrick (2012-05). Experimental Investigation of the Flow Field in the Vicinity of the Suction Inlet of a Model Cutter Suction Dredge. Master's Thesis.

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Girani, Joseph (2014-05). Experimental Measurement of a Model Pipeline Dredge Entrance Loss Coefficient and Modification of a Spreadsheet for Estimating Model Dredge Performance. Master's Thesis.

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Zhi, Yuanzhe (2013-08). Physical Modeling of the Motions of a Container Ship Moored to a Dock with Comparison to Numerical Simulation. Master's Thesis.

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de Oliveira Junior, Paulo Tadeu (2016-05). Experimental Measurements of the Minor Loss due to Fixed Screens at Suction Entrance for a Cutterhead Model Dredge. Master's Thesis.

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Knoll, Alex Baxter (2014-08). Laboratory Measurements of Wave Forcing and Reactions on a Model Submerged Mesh Breakwater. Master's Thesis.

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Cenac, William (2011-05). Vertically Loaded Anchor: Drag Coefficient, Fall Velocity, and Penetration Depth using Laboratory Measurements. Master's Thesis.

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Paul, Ephraim Udo (2011-02). Laboratory Experiments and Hydrodynamic Modeling of a Bed Leveler Used to Level the Bottom of Ship Channels after Dredging. Master's Thesis.

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Permenter, Rusty (2010-12). Comparison of Experimental and Theoretical Forces on a Model Dredge Cutterhead. Master's Thesis.

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Koo, Bon-Jun (2004-11). Evaluation of  the effect of contact between risers and guide frames on offshore spar platform motions. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Hollinberger, Thomas E. (2010-05). Cost Estimation and Production Evaluation for Hopper Dredges. Master's Thesis.

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Wowtschuk, Bohdon Michael (2016-05). Production and Cost Estimating for Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge. Master's Thesis.

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Shin, Chong-Suk (2017-05). Efficient Mooring Systems for Semisubmersible  Floating Offshore Wind Turbines. Master's Thesis.

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Henriksen, John Christopher (2009-12). Near-Field Sediment Resuspension Measurement and Modeling for Cutter Suction Dredging Operations. Doctoral Dissertation.