Topic: Maritime Offshore Renewable Activities and Their Safety Management

Lecturer: Professor Chengi Kuo, University of Strathclyde

Time: October 20, 2024, (16:30-17:30), UTC+8

Tencent Meeting: 852-183-794

Biography:

Professor Chengi Kuo is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and the recipient of prestigious awards such as the Froude Medal from the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and the William H. Webb Gold Medal from the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers in the U.S.

Professor Kuo graduated from the University of Glasgow with both a bachelor’s and a Ph.D. in ship hull vibration. He has worked closely with local shipyards, focusing on the application of computer technology in ship design. During his time in the U.S., he gained extensive industry experience, later joining the University of Strathclyde to lead various educational and research initiatives. In 1982, he pioneered the 3C teaching method, aimed at enhancing students’ professional competence, confidence, and communication skills. Between 1993 and 2009, he conducted nearly 5,000 specialized workshops for working engineers worldwide using an interactive knowledge and experience-based teaching approach.

Professor Kuo has authored five books and published over 150 academic papers. He also has substantial offshore work experience on North Sea support vessels. His areas of expertise include the application of computers in ship technology, ship stability, offshore support for hydrocarbon exploration and production, educational methodologies, and safety management. In recent years, he has been particularly active in research focused on enhancing the safety of maritime offshore renewable energy activities.

Edited by: Li Tiantian, Wang Jingjing

Source: School of Transportation and Logistics Engineering