Naval engineer with a PhD in applied hydrodynamics and more than a decade of experience designing high-performance hulls and marine structures based on energy efficiency and regulatory compliance criteria. Specialist in resistance/propulsion, hydrodynamic optimization, and hull-propeller-appendage interaction using CFD RANS/URANS (OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+) and validation with ITTC channel tests. Leads the integration of FEM (ANSYS/NASTRAN) for structural dimensioning, modal analysis, frequency response, and fatigue (S-N curves and Miner’s rule), connecting the hydrodynamic response (waves, RAOs, slamming/whipping/springing) with the vibration and structural noise of the ship.

His proposal combines parametric shape design (multi-objective optimization, DOE) with a digital twin of in-service performance (full-scale corrections, ISO 19030), generating reductions in installed power of 5–10% in fast yachts and improvements in comfort (ISO 6954) in passenger vessels. He works with IACS/Class (DNV/LR/BV) and ISO frameworks (e.g., ISO 12215 for materials and structures in small craft), and V&V methodologies (ASME/ITTC) that ensure traceability of hypotheses, mesh, turbulence models (k-ω SST, DES/LES where applicable), and convergence.

In teaching, it applies constructive alignment with integrative projects: from the hull brief (mission, sea profile, EEXI/CII) to the optimized hull, propeller, and structural verification, concluding with design reviews and professional deliverables (plans, V&V reports, calculation notebooks, and class checklists). His approach prepares students for roles in shipyards, technical offices, superyacht marinas, and performance consulting.