Heather Peng
Assistant Professor
B.Sc., M.A.Sc., PhD
I am an assistant professor of ocean and naval architectural engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. I obtained my B.Sc. (1990) and M.A.Sc. (1993) in the naval architecture program from Dalian University of Technology, China. My master's studies focused on numerical prediction of performance and pressure distribution on blades of highly-skewed propellers. I received my PhD in naval architecture in 2001, specializing in multi-hull ship resistance and motion in waves, from Dalhousie University. In 2005, I joined Oceanic Consulting Corporation, but before that I worked as a senior hydrodynamicist with Martec Limited in Halifax. I also worked as a part-time lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax and a lecturer in Dalian University of Technology, China.
I am an experienced researcher with expertise in marine/ship hydrodynamics. My research field is in the area of marine/ship hydrodynamics, development and application of marine hydrodynamics to ship and offshore structure design. I participated in the development of numerical prediction of ship motions and wave loads in both frequency and time domain which include hydrodynamic interactions of multiple floating bodies in waves. I also played a key role on development on coupled dynamic analysis of moored offshore structures and dynamic positioning during FPSO offloading. I have experience on numerical and experimental validation of planning hull motion in waves, numerical modeling of pack ice movement, multi-hull ship resistance, ship maneuvering and second-order wave generation in shallow water. Through numerous research and development contracts, I have extensive experience in initiating collaborative research with government agencies, marine and offshore industries. My work has been summarized through papers published in referred journals and international conferences.
