Dr. Xu Xiang

Dr. Xu Xiang has a diverse work experience in the field of marine technology and hydrodynamics. Dr. Xu worked as a Senior Principal Engineer and Senior Engineer at Statens vegvesen, where they focused on solving technological challenges and developing alternative concepts for crossing wide and deep fjords. Dr. Xu also transferred offshore oil and gas technologies to develop floating bridges and submerged floating tunnels.

Dr. Xiang also worked as a Sensor/Examiner at Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU), where they graded Master Thesis on marine technology. Dr. Xu held this position at the Department of Marine Technology from 2018 to 2021 and continued it from 2021 to 2024.

Prior to that, Dr. Xiang worked as a Senior Engineer - Hydrodynamics at Global Maritime, where they conducted vessel motions, sealoads, marine operations, and mooring analysis. Dr. Xu also worked as a Senior Engineer - Hydrodynamics and SURF at DNV.

Dr. Xiang started their career as a Research Fellow - Marine Hydrodynamics at Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU), where they researched hydrodynamic interaction effects between two floaters. Dr. Xu also worked as a Naval Architect - Analysis and Model Test at China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC).

Overall, Dr. Xu Xiang has a strong background in marine technology, hydrodynamics, and naval architecture, with experience in solving challenging problems and conducting research in their field.

Dr. Xu Xiang's education history includes a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Harbin Engineering University (1999-2003), a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Fluid Mechanics from China Ship Research & Development Academy (2004-2007), a Master of Engineering (MEng) in MEng Courses in Marine Technology from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2004-2005), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marine Hydrodynamics, Marine Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) (2007-2012).