Weichao Shi

Newcastle University is advertising two PhD studentships through the Process Industries Net Zero (PINZ) Centre for Doctoral Training, focused on offshore energy and maritime decarbonisation. The research is connected with industrial partners and the university’s Marine Technology and marine hydrodynamics environment. Optimising Green Methanol Utilisation for Net-Zero Offshore Vessels This project will investigate technologies for methanol-powered offshore vessels. The successful researcher will work with OS Energy and Martin Nuernberg to advance the utilisation of green methanol in support of net-zero vessel operations. Endurant Power and Propulsion System for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles in Offshore Energy Infrastructure This project will develop the power and propulsion system for a long-endurance autonomous underwater vehicle intended for offshore energy infrastructure. The researcher will work with Walker Subsea Engineering Ltd, led by Vahid Walker, alongside the ECHO glider team. Together, the projects provide research opportunities spanning marine engineering, offshore energy systems, green fuels, maritime decarbonisation, marine propulsion, and autonomous underwater vehicle technology.