Graduate Studies in Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering
Program Overview
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial
University offers graduate programs leading to master of
engineering (M.Eng.) and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees in
ocean and naval architectural engineering, including the related
fields of hydrodynamics, marine structures, underwater vehicles,
and ocean environmental engineering.
The ocean and naval architectural engineering program at Memorial
University is the only one of its kind in Canada. It is renowned
for its unique approach, diverse research projects and exceptional
faculty, which includes top researchers. Graduate studies in ocean
and naval architectural engineering can be pursued in areas such
as:
- marine hydrodynamics;
- marine structures;
- underwater vehicles;
- Arctic engineering;
- ocean environmental engineering;
- offshore safety; and
- marine simulation.
M.Eng students complete five graduate courses and a research thesis
that usually takes two years.
The PhD program, which normally takes three years to complete, comprises of two courses beyond the master's level and an original research thesis.
Facilities
The faculty has large, well-equipped facilities and a dedicated technical support staff.
Students can access 4,500 square metres of laboratories.
All research is supported by a comprehensive computer-aided engineering centre.
Facilities available to students include a 60-meter towing/wave
tank and a structures lab with cold rooms and highly-specialized
testing equipment.
Research in ocean engineering is complemented by several research
groups on campus, providing ideal opportunities for field work and
graduate research projects.
The faculty’s Ocean Engineering Research Centre (OERC) is involved in research, development and consulting in most areas of ocean engineering including the offshore petroleum and shipping industries. Scale model experiments, numerical modeling, software development and structural testing are some of the activities within the OERC.
Admission Requirements
Admission is limited and competitive. Applicants should have an engineering bachelor's degree in computer engineering or a related discipline.
Applications can be submitted online at www.mun.ca/sgs/.
The application deadline for fall admission is November 1 of the
previous year.
Applicants from institutions where English is not the language of
instruction must include proof of English proficiency.
Most students begin studies in September. Applicants who wish to enter programs at other times are considered on an individual basis.
For more information:
Office of Associate Dean (Graduate Studies)
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Newfoundland
Canada, A1B 3X5
T: (709) 864-8900
F: (709) 864-3480
Faculty and Research Areas:
Bachmayer, R., PhD Johns Hopkins University:
Underwater systems, dynamics and control.
Daley,
C.G., Dr. Tech. Helsinki University of Technology:
Arctic naval architecture and ocean engineering; ship structures;
contact failure processes; chaos; ice mechanics.
Haddara,
M.R., PhD Berkeley: Ship motion vibration; structural
dynamics; risk based maintenance.
Qui,
W., PhD Dalhousie University: Ship and offshore
hydrodynamics.
Peng, H., PhD Dalhousie University: Marine
hydrodynamics; wave modeling; wave-structure interaction.
Veitch,
B., Dr. Tech. Helsinki University of Technology:
Offshore safety, marine simulation, propulsion, occean
environmental risk engineering.
Walker, D., PhD Memorial University: Underwater
vehicles and performance evaluation.
