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PhD Students

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VICKY MARTI-BARCLAY

University of Strathclyde (2023-2027)

Topic: “AI-Based Approaches for Ocean Forecast and Development of Ensemble Ocean Climate Data”

Bio: my background is in oceanography and marine renewable energy. Before coming to Strathclyde, I was a researcher in ocean renewable energy at Bangor University for nearly 3 years. I love being in (and on) the ocean doing water sports but out of season you’ll mostly find me in the forest doing orienteering. Webpage

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Strathclyde Co-Supervisors: Dr Neil Banas, Dr Laibing Jia

External supervisors: Dr Lucy Bricheno (National Oceanography Centre), Dr James Herterich (University College Dublin)​

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​JOHN-LUKE McWHIRTER

University of Strathclyde (2024-2028)

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Topic: "Hybrid Ocean Renewables in a Changing Climate"

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Bio: Aspiring Environmental Consultant interested in offshore wind generation and energy policy. Currently studying towards an MSc Sustainability & Environmental Studies at the University of Strathclyde.

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​Strathclyde Co-Supervisors: Dr Stephen Suryasentana, Dr Laibing Jia, Dr Abel Arredondo Galeana

External supervisors: Dr Paul Evans (Intertek Metoc), Dr Matt Lewis (Wood PLC), Elva Bannon (Wave Energy Scotland)

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JACK LEWIS (Department Of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde), first supervisor: Dr Laibing Jia

University of Strathclyde (2023-2027)

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Topic: "Optimisation of Offshore Wind Farm Placement and Operation Using AI and Ocean Forecasting"

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Bio: I have a background in marine renewable energy with a particular focus on Tidal and Wind energy and the generating forces behind them. I have previously worked as a researcher at Bangor university using our research outputs to collaborate with industry and progress the MRE sector. I enjoy surfing, climbing and mountaineering in my free time

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MERLIJN SURTEL (Department Mathematics and Statistics, University of Strathclyde), first supervisor: Dr Neil Banas

University of Strathclyde (2023-2027)

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Topic: "Optimisation of Offshore Wind Farm Placement and Operation Using AI and Ocean Forecasting"

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Bio:  I'm a computer scientist interested in machine learning and the mathematics behind it. Novel techniques for machine learning particularly intrigue me.

Research Interests: Machine Learning, Bayesian Deep Learning, Explainable AI, Modelling, Algorithms

Industrial Supervisor:  Dr Valerie Lavinia (NPL)

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PAWEL PANKA (Robert Gordon University), first supervisor: Dr Ciprian Zavoianu

(2024-2028)

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Topic: "Predictive analytics for subsea installation assets: enhancing efficiency, safety, and maintenance through data-driven models"

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MSc Students

Bhoomika Nagaraj.heif

​BHOOMIKA NAGARAJ

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University of Strathclyde (2025)

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Topic: "Coastal Zone Classification"

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Bio:

Bhoomika is a postgraduate student in Sustainability and Environmental Studies at the University of Strathclyde and a recipient of the prestigious GREAT Scholarship, awarded by the British Council for the academic year 2024 - 2025. She holds a background in Environmental Engineering and recently completed a GIS-based project titled "Mapping SDG Implementing Organisations in Scotland," which involved spatial analysis of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) implementation across communities in Scotland.

She also brings prior professional experience as an Environmental Engineer, where she was involved in environmental compliance, regulatory approvals, and impact assessments for industrial and construction projects. She is particularly interested in the intersection of geospatial tools, sustainability practices, and policy planning, and aims to contribute to practical, data-driven solutions for environmental challenges.​​

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​FILO MOLDOVAN

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University of Strathclyde (2025)

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Topic: Modelling fisheries displacement from floating offshore wind farms

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Undergraduates

Alumni​

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  • Dr Ke Deng, PhD (2020-2022), Kyoto University, “Heatwave analysis in east Asia and climate change impacts” > Data Analyst at Accenture, Tokyo

  • Dr Yi Wen, PhD, (2019-2022), Sichuan University, “wind and wave energy potential in China Sea and its sustainability” > Postdoctoral research fellow, National University of Singapore

  • Dr Mohammad Javad Alizadeh, PhD, (2017-2020), K.N. Toosi University of Tech., “Integration of Bayesian Model Averaging with Copula to investigate climate waves”

  • Sadaf Ismail, MSc (2021-2022), Kyoto University, “flooding as a natural disaster in west Asia and its relationship with ocean phenomena and climate change”

  • Soroosh Zarghani (2014-2017), KMSU, “Modeling and identifying trends in the wind and wave climate”

  • Mohamad Reza Mohammadifar (2014-2017), KMSU, “Wave data assimilation in the Caspian sea” ​

  • Tahereh Alinejad (2015-2017), University of Tehran, “Climate change impact on sediment transport of Rajaee Port and its environmental assessment”

  • Arash Ghaderi (2016-2017), University of Tehran (UT), “Impact of climate change on sediment transport and its environmental effects in Anzali port”

  • Hoda Shahidian (2015-2016), UT, “Wave energy potential assessment in Nowshahr using SWAN”

  • Mohamad Bagher Khazeni (2013-2015), KMSU, “Climate change impacts on wave characteristics in Chabahar”

  • Reza Bagheri (2013-2015), KMSU, “Evaluation of wind and wave characteristics in Asalouyeh using SWAN

  • Elaine Bramwell, MSc (2023-2024), University of Strathclyde, ​Topic: "What physical processes underlie multi-hazard risks and cascading impacts relating to storm surges and coastal flooding in the UK?"

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  • ​John-Luke McWhirter, MSc, University of Strathclyde (2023-2024), ​Topic: "What are the likely future impacts of climate change on existing and future offshore renewable assets across Scotland?", and Industry Project (CK973) in collaboration with Intertek: "How has the frequency and intensity of storms changed over time across Scotland and which offshore renewable assets are the most at risk?"

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  • Owen Fitzpatrick (2023-2024), University of Strathclyde, ​Industry Project (CL973) "UK renewable subsea cables mapping: A study on coastal vulnerability " in collaboration with Intertek

  • ​John-Luke McWhirter, MSc, University of Strathclyde (2023-2024), Industry Project (CL973) in collaboration with Intertek: "How has the frequency and intensity of storms changed over time across Scotland and which offshore renewable assets are the most at risk?"

  • Faye Van West, University of Strathclyde (2023-2024), CL448 Individual Project “How does the ocean climate change over the long term, and at what rate”

  • Adam Akram, University of Strathclyde (2023-2024), CL448 Individual Project “Sustainability of Ocean Renewable Energy in a Changing Climate”

  • ​Adwaith Kalathingal, MSc, University of Strathclyde (2024),  "Climatic changes in marine heatwave around India"

  • ​Filo Moldovan, University of Strathclyde (2024), ​Industry Project (CL973), ​Topic: "Collision risk associated with tidal turbine developments", ​Industrial Adviser: Dr Paul Evans (Intertek Metoc)

  • ​Harvey Keane, University of Strathclyde (2024), ​Topic: "Sustainability of Ocean Renewable Energy in a Changing Climate"

  • Ali Ahmed, University of Strathclyde (2024), ​Topic: "Impact of Climate Change on the Intensity and Frequency of Extreme Waves in the UK"​​

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