Technology
With over 100 years of expertise in Marine Technology, Newcastle remains an international leader for novel technological solutions for the sustainable use of the seas. Our breadth of expertise provides a unique multi-disciplinary network addressing all facets of ocean technology.
- Low carbon shipping and clean ballast water solutions are addressing environmental protection and sustainability;
- Novel structural approaches seek to mitigate damage and protect human life;
- Beneath the ocean surface, novel bio-inspired technological solutions offer improvements in subsea exploration.
Also, with unique combined wind, wave and current testing facilities, Newcastle is a leader in the development of offshore renewable energy technologies.
The theme of Technology relates to all research that focuses on the development or assessment of any marine related technology or systems. This topic is divided into four sub topics:
- Design and production
- Management and operation
- Environmental protection
- Society and people
Find out more about the sub topics and the people involved. You can also download presentations and videos for this topic and sub topics.
Schools involved in Technology research include:
- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
- School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
- School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
- School of Marine Science and Technology
- School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering