Andrea Grech La Rosa, PhD CEng

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Engineer/Naval Architect with design & build, experimental, numerical, data analysis and project management experience

  • Education

    • UCL

      2015 - 2023
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering A+

      Research about the hydrodynamics of bulbous bows using Machine Learning and CFD analysis

    • UCL

      2014 - 2014
      CPD Certification Submarine Design Course Pass

      Modules in subsea structures, weight and volume relationships and propulsion systems.Occupied the naval architect's role in the group design project to develop a 'Deep Diving Littoral Submarine'

    • University College London, U. of London

      2011 - 2012
      Master of Science (MSc) Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

      Classification achieved - MeritThe course which compises one year's full time study is of a highly mathematical nature. The course is divided into three phases:a) the first comprises formal lectures, coursework and exams which may be catagorised in three main headings; Ship Structures, Ship Hydrodynamics and Ship dynamicsb) the second is the group Ship Design Design exercise which in my case relating to the design of a High Speed Ro-Ro Ferryc) the third relating… Show more Classification achieved - MeritThe course which compises one year's full time study is of a highly mathematical nature. The course is divided into three phases:a) the first comprises formal lectures, coursework and exams which may be catagorised in three main headings; Ship Structures, Ship Hydrodynamics and Ship dynamicsb) the second is the group Ship Design Design exercise which in my case relating to the design of a High Speed Ro-Ro Ferryc) the third relating to the Individual Research Project which was titled, "Analysis of a Hybrid Sailing Merchant Ship".All elements of the course are compulsory and it necessary to pass each element to be awarded the degree. Show less

    • L-Università ta' Malta / University of Malta

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Mechanical Engineering 2:1

      First degree in Mechanical Engineering. Modules in electrical, electronics, materials and manufacturing also covered. Focus on mechanics and ship related modules.

  • Experience

    • EC Language School

      Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
      Airport Representative
    • MICS Ltd - Malta - Yacht Surveys and Consultancy

      Aug 2011 - Sept 2011
      Apprentice

      Carried out gross tonnage calculations, compiled super yacht fire and safety plans, and prepared quotes for super yacht repairs

    • Oceanus Marine

      Nov 2012 - Aug 2013
      Naval Architect

      Shadowed surveys for vessels >500GT on behalf of insurance companies, private parties and the Maltese Flag.

    • UCL

      Jan 2013 - Oct 2013
      Consultant

      Consultancy work on a project in close collaboration with B9 Shipping and Rolls Royce. The work consisted of further developing the code I developed during my MSc individual project.

    • University of Malta

      Sept 2013 - Jan 2014
      Assistant Visiting Lecturer

      Lecturer in the final year of the Engineering course, for the module Ship Studies 2 - a module consisting of an introduction to ship resistance, manoeuvring and sea keeping.

    • UCL

      Feb 2014 - now

      Project manager for the upgrade of the UCL Towing Tank facility, and day-to-day running of the UCL Fluids LabManager of summer interns in the NAME (Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering) StudentsSupporting the MSC Naval Architecture, Submarine Design and MTEC modules. Support the MSC Naval Architecture, Submarine Design Course and MTEC ModulesDesign, manage and maintain in-house developed ship design tools

      • Sustainability Lead (Mech Space)

        Aug 2023 - now
      • Lecturer (Teaching) in Engineering Design and Industry Engagement

        Jul 2023 - now
      • Research Associate

        Aug 2016 - Dec 2023
      • Towing Tank Manager

        Aug 2016 - Sept 2023
      • Research Assistant

        Feb 2014 - Aug 2016
    • BMT

      Jul 2017 - Sept 2017
      Industrial Placement
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPD in 'A Heave Plate Experiment', 'Triswach Motion Experimental Analysis', 'Utility of Heavy Left Ships to Hull Cleaning'

      SNAME - Student Section
      Sept 2014
    • 'Deep Water Construction Vessel 'AEGIR''

      Royal Institution of Naval Architects
      Oct 2014
    • CPD in ' Detailed Powering and Seakeeping Forecasting for Minimal Fuel Consumption in the Next Generation Weather Routing Algorithms'

      SNAME
      Sept 2014
    • CPD in 'Engineering Forecasts and Monitoring for Offshore Construction Operations'

      SNAME
      Feb 2014
    • CPD in 'Influence of EEDI on Ship Design'

      Royal Institution of Naval Architects
      Sept 2014
    • CPD in 'Forecasting and Validating Pile Stick Up Stress and Motion for Jacket Structure Installation'

      SNAME
      Mar 2014
    • CPD in 'International Requirements for Offshore Support Vessels (OSVS)'

      Royal Institution of Naval Architects
      Apr 2014
    • CPD in 'Making Shipping Greener: Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) modelling in Challenging Environments

      Royal Institution of Naval Architects
      Jun 2014
    • CPD in 'International Regulations for Ship Recycling'

      The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)
      Sept 2014
    • CPD in 'Harmonisation of IACS Common Structural Rules'

      Royal Institution of Naval Architects
      Mar 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Andrea Grech La Rosa, PhD CEng
      RINA/LR Maritime Safety Award Royal Institute of Naval Architects Jun 2023
    • Awarded to Andrea Grech La Rosa, PhD CEng
      Certificate of Appreciation SNAME Oct 2017 Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding leadership, indomitable will and spirit, highly motivated participation and keen interest towards the advancement, progress and success of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Head of PR - UCL Student Section

      Issued by SNAME on Oct 2014
      SNAMEAssociated with Andrea Grech La Rosa, PhD CEng
    • Chair - UCL Student Section

      Issued by SNAME on Oct 2015
      SNAMEAssociated with Andrea Grech La Rosa, PhD CEng