Ir. Dr. Nik Mohd Ridzuan Shaharuddin received his B.Eng. (Mechanical Engineering – Marine Technology) and Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). He joined UTM as a Senior Lecturer in 2015 and currently serves as the Director of the Marine Technology Centre (MTC). He conducted his PhD research on active suppression techniques for vortex-induced vibration (VIV). His current research interests focus on the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), including detailed analyses of stability, resistance, seakeeping, manoeuvring performance, as well as automation systems such as waypoint following and obstacle avoidance. He actively teaches several undergraduate courses, including Naval Architecture, Ship Structures, Ship Resistance, and Ship Engineering Drawing. Ir Dr Nik Mohd Ridzuan is heavily involved in towing-tank testing and hydrodynamic consultations at the Marine Technology Centre, contributing to both local and international industry projects. He also delivers professional short courses on ship stability, freeboard, and tonnage calculations for government agencies, and serves as a trainer for the Royal Navy of Oman in CAD-based marine design using Rhinoceros.In recognition of his contributions to the Faculty of Engineering, he received the Excellent Service Award (Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang) in 2019.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Nik Mohd Ridzuan Bin Shaharuddin, PhD, P.Eng., CEng, CMarEng MIMarEST (UK)
Affiliation: Marine Technology Centre, Institute for Sustainable Transportation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, MALAYSIA
Email: nmridzuan@utm.my / nikmohdridzuan@outlook.com
Office Room: Director Room, Marine Technology Center
Department: Department of Aeronautics, Automotive & Ocean Engineering
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EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Sept. 2011 – April 2015 : Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru
– Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering) – Thesis Title: Active Vibration Control of Transverse Vibrating Segmented Marine Riser
Sept. 2007 – Aug 2011 : Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru
– Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical – Marine Technology) – Thesis Title: Static and Dynamic Analysis of Steel Catenary Riser
2007 – Express MARA Foundation Program – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru
2002 – 2006 : MARA Junior Science College (MJSC) Transkrian, Pulau Pinang
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCES
May 2018 – June2019 – DK Naval Technologies Sdn Bhd – Post: Naval Architect
Sept 2017 – Nov 2017 – Destini Shipbuilding & Engineering Sdn Bhd – Post: Commissioning Engineer
April 2010 – July 2010 – Malaysia Marine Heavy Engineering (MMHE), Pasir Gudang – Post: Internship
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Board of Engineers (BEM) – Membership No: G188482A
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) – Membership No: 8104129
RESEARCH AREA OF INTEREST
Unmanned Surface Vehicle hydrodynamics, Vortex Induced Vibration
RESEARCHER’S ID
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55625360200
Orcid: https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0001-5007-8787
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rhLz4JoAAAAJ&hl=en
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nik-Mohd-Ridzuan-Shaharuddin-2
