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

UCL
2015 - 2023Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering A+Research about the hydrodynamics of bulbous bows using Machine Learning and CFD analysis

UCL
2014 - 2014CPD Certification Submarine Design Course PassModules 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 - 2012Master of Science (MSc) Naval Architecture and Marine EngineeringClassification 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 - 2011Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Mechanical Engineering 2:1First 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 2010Airport Representative
MICS Ltd - Malta - Yacht Surveys and Consultancy
Aug 2011 - Sept 2011ApprenticeCarried out gross tonnage calculations, compiled super yacht fire and safety plans, and prepared quotes for super yacht repairs

Oceanus Marine
Nov 2012 - Aug 2013Naval ArchitectShadowed surveys for vessels >500GT on behalf of insurance companies, private parties and the Maltese Flag.

UCL
Jan 2013 - Oct 2013ConsultantConsultancy 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 2014Assistant Visiting LecturerLecturer 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 - nowProject 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 - nowLecturer (Teaching) in Engineering Design and Industry Engagement
Jul 2023 - nowResearch Associate
Aug 2016 - Dec 2023Towing Tank Manager
Aug 2016 - Sept 2023Research Assistant
Feb 2014 - Aug 2016

BMT
Jul 2017 - Sept 2017Industrial Placement
Licenses & Certifications

CPD in 'A Heave Plate Experiment', 'Triswach Motion Experimental Analysis', 'Utility of Heavy Left Ships to Hull Cleaning'
SNAME - Student SectionSept 2014
'Deep Water Construction Vessel 'AEGIR''
Royal Institution of Naval ArchitectsOct 2014
CPD in ' Detailed Powering and Seakeeping Forecasting for Minimal Fuel Consumption in the Next Generation Weather Routing Algorithms'
SNAMESept 2014
CPD in 'Engineering Forecasts and Monitoring for Offshore Construction Operations'
SNAMEFeb 2014
CPD in 'Influence of EEDI on Ship Design'
Royal Institution of Naval ArchitectsSept 2014
CPD in 'Forecasting and Validating Pile Stick Up Stress and Motion for Jacket Structure Installation'
SNAMEMar 2014
CPD in 'International Requirements for Offshore Support Vessels (OSVS)'
Royal Institution of Naval ArchitectsApr 2014
CPD in 'Making Shipping Greener: Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) modelling in Challenging Environments
Royal Institution of Naval ArchitectsJun 2014.webp)
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 ArchitectsMar 2014
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Andrea Grech La Rosa, PhD CEngRINA/LR Maritime Safety Award Royal Institute of Naval Architects Jun 2023
- Awarded to Andrea Grech La Rosa, PhD CEngCertificate 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
Associated with Andrea Grech La Rosa, PhD CEngChair - UCL Student Section
Issued by SNAME on Oct 2015
Associated with Andrea Grech La Rosa, PhD CEng
Languages
- enEnglish
- maMaltese
- itItalian
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