Outline

The flow field and hydrodynamic forces around ships and marine structures are investigated using the theoretical and computational fluid dynamics to understand the relationship between the hull or structure form and the performance. Many ship related projects such as optimum hull form design, low drag body design and new propulsor development are carried out. Experimental fluid dynamics techniques are also used for investigation. The fish-like underwater vehicle is also investigated. The practical fish like robots (the squid robot with two undulating side fins) are constructed and tested in the towing tank. Other hydrodynamic research topics are studied in many fields, such as marine environmental engineering.