Floater dynamics and Mooring Analysis

Floating structures are just one type of problem where the fluid and solid dynamics are tightly coupled to create a Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) problem. We have been developing models that are accurate and robust enough to use on coastal, marine, and offshore engineering design and assessment, but many open challenges remain. Major focus on: floater mooring analysis, floating wind turbines, ship maneuvering and stability, and resulting wake/scour/vortex shedding effects.

Project:
Digital Twins for Agrivoltaic and Floating Solar Farms to Support Design Exploration, Deployment, and Multi-Objective Optimization for Setting Best Practices — funded by LSU IEI (2026)
Multi-Phase Modeling of Wave–Debris–Structure Interaction for Coastal Infrastructure Resilience in Louisiana — funded by Louisiana Sea Grant (2026)