National Oceanography Centre
Daniel Roper is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and marine science. Currently serving as the AUV Operations Engineering Manager at the National Oceanography Centre since December 2014, Daniel leads a team of specialist engineers to deliver large-scale ship-based AUV capabilities for the UK scientific marine equipment pool. Previously, Daniel was an AUV Systems Engineer, focusing on the development of next-generation 6000m rated AUVs while conducting global operational missions. Daniel's background includes an Associate Research Fellow position at the University of Exeter, where research focused on biological systems modeling of the human immune system, and an Associate Lecturer role at Plymouth University, leading undergraduate modules. Daniel began the career as an Engineering Officer Cadet with Clyde Marine Training Ltd. Academically, Daniel holds a PhD in Marine Science and Engineering from the University of Plymouth, an FdEng in Marine Engineering and Management from Solent University, and a BSc in Mathematics from Bangor University.
National Oceanography Centre
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The National Oceanography Centre is an independent self-governing organisation - a charitable company limited by guarantee. The NOC is funded by UK Research and Innovation to work on National Capability programmes, and manages on its behalf, the National Marine Equipment Pool - Europe’s largest fleet of autonomous and robotic vehicles, and two state of the art research ships RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook. The NOC has two sites, Southampton and Liverpool, and employs around 650 staff. We are co-located at both sites with leading UK Universities, giving us a unique position in UK marine research.