Research Interests

• Mechanical system design
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Deep water housing design - ceramic, titanium, sapphire - for cameras, lasers, electronics, and batteries
• Thermal management
• Diver deployed and assisted efforts
• AUV Design

Research Projects

• OceanCubes Observatories - also see WHOI's Press Release

• Ceramics - External Pressure Housings - Design and Analysis - Housing Construction

• Thermal Management

• HROV Nereus (RIP)

• Polar Remote Interactive Marine Observatory (PRIMO) Mechanical System

• Martha's Vineyard Coastal Observatory

• Housing Design

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