Darragh Clabby

Research Assistant & PhD Candidate

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About me
Systems Researcher at Exergyn | Simulating the application of Shape Memory Alloys in energy systems
Education
- National College of Ireland
  2020 - 2022
  Higher National Diploma Computer Science 1st Class Honours
  Higher Diploma in Computing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- University College Dublin
  2006 - 2008
  Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Design and Commissioning of the Control System for an Artificial Sky
- Queen's University Belfast
  2009 - 2013
  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Wave Energy Conversion at Prototype and Model Scales
  The performance of a Wave Energy Converter (WEC) may be estimated using both physical and numerical modelling techniques. Since numerical models are often informed by, and validated against data obtained from physical models, it is important to assess the accuracy with which a prototype’s behaviour is predicted by its physical model. The principal aim of this thesis was to make such an assessment for the case of a pitching flap type WEC, by comparing the performance of Aquamarine Power’s… Show more The performance of a Wave Energy Converter (WEC) may be estimated using both physical and numerical modelling techniques. Since numerical models are often informed by, and validated against data obtained from physical models, it is important to assess the accuracy with which a prototype’s behaviour is predicted by its physical model. The principal aim of this thesis was to make such an assessment for the case of a pitching flap type WEC, by comparing the performance of Aquamarine Power’s Oyster1 prototype device to that of a representative physical model. Show less
- University College Dublin
  2002 - 2006
  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Mechanical Engineering First class honours
Experience
- Queen's University Belfast
  Apr 2009 - Jul 2013
  Research Assistant & PhD Candidate
  Responsibilities:• Research including: validation of a full scale wave energy converter and dynamic loading of a tidal energy converter.• Planning & implementation of commercial/research projects. Achievements:• PhD demonstrating agreement at prototype & model scales of wave energy converter performance;• Completed Marie Curie Research Fellowship under the Wavetrain2 Initial Training Network.
- Resolute Marine Energy, Inc
  Aug 2013 - Nov 2015
  Senior Hydrodynamics Engineer
  Responsibilities:• Development of numerical model for hydrodynamic design and optimisation of wave energy converter; • Contribution to wider engineering & business activities and collaboration with international research institutions;Achievements:• Led the hydrodynamic design of RME’s wave energy converter technology; • Managed & implemented experimental test campaign on time/budget; • Presented overview of technology for technical due diligence; • Contributed to successful grant applications and collaborated on international research projects. Show less
- OpenHydro
  Nov 2015 - Jul 2018
  Senior Oceanographic Engineer
  Responsibilities:• Development of numerical models to simulate energy production & design load cases; • Characterisation of environmental conditions at prospective/operational sites;• Monitoring & analysis of data sets from operational assets;• Contribution to technology demonstration, R&D, project development, certification.Achievements:• Developed dynamic model of turbine to improve assessment of energy yield & extreme/fatigue loads; • Developed probabilistic model of flow conditions and turbine loads to reduce design conservatism;• Won EU funding & subsequently delivered test campaign to validate dynamic model on time/budget;• Implemented a methodology to quantify tidal energy yield uncertainty based on IEC wind energy standard. Show less
- Resolute Marine
  Aug 2018 - Dec 2021
  Lead Hydrodynamics Engineer
- Exergyn
  Mar 2022 - now
  Systems Researcher
Licenses & Certifications
- Machine Learning with Python-From Linear Models to Deep Learning
  MITx on edX
  Jun 2020
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- Modern Application Development with Python on AWS Specialization
  Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  Feb 2022
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- Probability - The Science of Uncertainty and Data
  MITx on edX
  Sept 2019
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- Incorporating Renewable Energy in Electricity Grids
  Imperial College London
  Jan 2020
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