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Dr Remo Cossu
Dr

Remo Cossu

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Overview

Background

Remo has over 15 years of research experience in water engineering and joined the School of Civil Engineering in February 2016. Remo’s research projects span over a range of topics such as marine renewable energy, hydrodynamics in coastal areas, sediment transport processes, seafloor mapping and environmental engineering.

Remo started his professional career as a Research Associate at the Franzius-Institute for Hydraulic, Waterways and Coastal Engineering at Hannover University, Germany. Remo did his PhD on the hydrodynamics of oceanic gravity and turbidity currents under the influence of Coriolis forces in the Earth Sciences Department, University of Toronto, Canada. He continued his work in Canada as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto where he focused on turbulence in coastal boundary layers and sediment transport processes in density currents. Before joining UQ, Remo was working as a Lecturer and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Australian Maritime College (AMC) at the University of Tasmania where he worked on projects in Tasmanian coastal waters (renewable energy, analysis of tidal currents, pipeline surveys) and limnological processes (Lake Ohau, New Zealand). A career highlight was a research trip with a team of sea-ice experts funded by NZARI to Antarctica (Cape Evans, McMurdo Sound) to analyze characteristics of the sea-ice ocean boundary layer using an autonomous underwater vehicle (UBC Gavia AUV).

Remo’s research over the last years has created advances in renewable energy site exploration methods that aims to fill a critical knowledge gap in understanding the suitability of candidate sites and linking local conditions (hydrodynamics, geotechnical aspects) with device design. Remo is involved as a lead researcher on several projects, for instance, the AUSTEn project for tidal energy exploration in Australian coastal waters (http://austen.org.au/) and the recently funded Blue Economy CRC (https://blueeconomycrc.com.au/).

Availability

Dr Remo Cossu is:
Not available for supervision
Media expert

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Toronto

Works

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82 works between 2010 and 2024

1 - 20 of 82 works

2024

Journal Article

Rapid morphosedimentary development of a shallow subtropical embayment in response to extreme episodic flooding

Beecroft, Ryan, Cossu, Remo, Deering, Nathaniel, Hutley, Nicholas, Albert, Simon, Maxwell, Paul and Grinham, Alistair (2024). Rapid morphosedimentary development of a shallow subtropical embayment in response to extreme episodic flooding. Continental Shelf Research, 278 105252, 105252. doi: 10.1016/j.csr.2024.105252

Rapid morphosedimentary development of a shallow subtropical embayment in response to extreme episodic flooding

2024

Journal Article

Critical thinking activities in fluid mechanics – A case study for enhanced student learning and performance

Cossu, Remo, Awidi, Isaiah and Nagy, Joseph (2024). Critical thinking activities in fluid mechanics – A case study for enhanced student learning and performance. Education for Chemical Engineers, 46, 35-42. doi: 10.1016/j.ece.2023.10.004

Critical thinking activities in fluid mechanics – A case study for enhanced student learning and performance

2023

Conference Publication

Large-industry partnerships: The interaction and impact on educational programs exemplified by the Blue Economy CRC

Cossu, Remo, Orszaghova, Jana, Zhang, Hong, Wang, Chien Ming, Abdussamie, Nagi, Abbassi, Rouzbeh, Frid, Chris and Penesis, Irene (2023). Large-industry partnerships: The interaction and impact on educational programs exemplified by the Blue Economy CRC. 34th Australasian Association for Engineering Education Annual Conference: Adapting to the Changing Expectations of Students and Industry, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 3-6 December 2023. Wollongong, NSW, Australia: Australasian Association for Engineering Education.

Large-industry partnerships: The interaction and impact on educational programs exemplified by the Blue Economy CRC

2023

Conference Publication

Critical thinking activities –A case study for enhanced performance and retention in Fluid Mechanics

Cossu, Remo, Awidi, Isaiah and Nagy, Joseph (2023). Critical thinking activities –A case study for enhanced performance and retention in Fluid Mechanics. 34th Australasian Association for Engineering Education Annual Conference: Adapting to the Changing Expectations of Students and Industry, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 3-6 December 2023. Wollongong, NSW, Australia: Australasian Association for Engineering Education.

Critical thinking activities –A case study for enhanced performance and retention in Fluid Mechanics

2023

Conference Publication

Creating a dialogue about evaluation; a students-as-partners approach to feedback about learning and teaching

Cossu, Remo, Fitzgerald, Rachel, Birthisel, Marcus, Mishiro, Keiko, Lin, Ing Sheuan and Fleming, Melanie (2023). Creating a dialogue about evaluation; a students-as-partners approach to feedback about learning and teaching. 34th Australasian Association for Engineering Education Annual Conference: Adapting to the Changing Expectations of Students and Industry, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 3-6 December 2023. Wollongong, NSW, Australia: Australasian Association for Engineering Education.

Creating a dialogue about evaluation; a students-as-partners approach to feedback about learning and teaching

2022

Journal Article

A 3D numerical and experimental parametric study of wave-induced scour around large bluff body structures

Lancaster, Orrin, Cossu, Remo, Wilson, Mylo and Baldock, Tom E. (2022). A 3D numerical and experimental parametric study of wave-induced scour around large bluff body structures. Ocean Engineering, 266 112766, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2022.112766

A 3D numerical and experimental parametric study of wave-induced scour around large bluff body structures

2022

Journal Article

An investigation of tidal turbine performance and loads under various turbulence conditions using Blade Element Momentum theory and high-frequency field data acquired in two prospective tidal energy sites in Australia

Perez, Larissa, Cossu, Remo, Grinham, Alistair and Penesis, Irene (2022). An investigation of tidal turbine performance and loads under various turbulence conditions using Blade Element Momentum theory and high-frequency field data acquired in two prospective tidal energy sites in Australia. Renewable Energy, 201, 928-937. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2022.11.019

An investigation of tidal turbine performance and loads under various turbulence conditions using Blade Element Momentum theory and high-frequency field data acquired in two prospective tidal energy sites in Australia

2022

Journal Article

Tidal turbine performance and loads for various hub heights and wave conditions using high-frequency field measurements and Blade Element Momentum theory

Perez, Larissa, Cossu, Remo, Grinham, Alistair and Penesis, Irene (2022). Tidal turbine performance and loads for various hub heights and wave conditions using high-frequency field measurements and Blade Element Momentum theory. Renewable Energy, 200, 1548-1560. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2022.10.058

Tidal turbine performance and loads for various hub heights and wave conditions using high-frequency field measurements and Blade Element Momentum theory

2022

Journal Article

Experimental measurements of wave-induced scour around a scaled gravity-based Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter

Lancaster, Orrin, Cossu, Remo, Wuppukondur, Ananth, Astorga Moar, Alejandro, Hunter, Scott and Baldock, Tom E. (2022). Experimental measurements of wave-induced scour around a scaled gravity-based Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter. Applied Ocean Research, 126 103268, 103268. doi: 10.1016/j.apor.2022.103268

Experimental measurements of wave-induced scour around a scaled gravity-based Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter

2022

Journal Article

Datasets for turbulence characterization collected with AD2CPs in potential tidal energy sites in Australia

Perez, Larissa, Cossu, Remo, Grinham, Alistair and Penesis, Irene (2022). Datasets for turbulence characterization collected with AD2CPs in potential tidal energy sites in Australia. Data in Brief, 43 108336, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2022.108336

Datasets for turbulence characterization collected with AD2CPs in potential tidal energy sites in Australia

2022

Journal Article

Can we use online technology to rejig the traditional laboratory experience to improve student engagement?

Cossu, Remo, Awidi, I. and Nagy, J. (2022). Can we use online technology to rejig the traditional laboratory experience to improve student engagement?. Higher Education Pedagogies, 7 (1), 1-19. doi: 10.1080/23752696.2022.2068155

Can we use online technology to rejig the traditional laboratory experience to improve student engagement?

2022

Journal Article

Modelling the influence of Tidal Energy Converters on sediment dynamics in Banks Strait, Tasmania

Auguste, Christelle, Nader, Jean-Roch, Marsh, Philip, Penesis, Irene and Cossu, Remo (2022). Modelling the influence of Tidal Energy Converters on sediment dynamics in Banks Strait, Tasmania. Renewable Energy, 188, 1105-1119. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2022.02.077

Modelling the influence of Tidal Energy Converters on sediment dynamics in Banks Strait, Tasmania

2022

Journal Article

Field observations of scour behavior around an oscillating water column wave energy converter

Lancaster, Orrin, Cossu, Remo, Heatherington, Craig, Hunter, Scott and Baldock, Tom E. (2022). Field observations of scour behavior around an oscillating water column wave energy converter. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 10 (3) 320, 320. doi: 10.3390/jmse10030320

Field observations of scour behavior around an oscillating water column wave energy converter

2022

Other Outputs

AUSTEn Project turbulence datasets

Perez Lago Freitas Santarem, Larissa and Cossu, Remo (2022). AUSTEn Project turbulence datasets. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/cdf1c5d

AUSTEn Project turbulence datasets

2022

Journal Article

Looking Ahead: Investigation of an ad-hoc shift to online teaching with students as co-inquirers

Cossu, Remo and Fleming, Melanie (2022). Looking Ahead: Investigation of an ad-hoc shift to online teaching with students as co-inquirers. Advances in Enginering Education, 10 (4), 12-19. doi: 10.18260/3-1-1153-36035

Looking Ahead: Investigation of an ad-hoc shift to online teaching with students as co-inquirers

2021

Journal Article

Dispatchability, energy security, and reduced capital cost in tidal-wind and tidal-solar energy farms

Osman, Peter, Hayward, Jennifer A., Penesis, Irene, Marsh, Philip, Hemer, Mark A., Griffin, David, Sayeef, Saad, Nader, Jean-Roch, Cossu, Remo, Grinham, Alistair, Rosebrock, Uwe and Herzfeld, Mike (2021). Dispatchability, energy security, and reduced capital cost in tidal-wind and tidal-solar energy farms. Energies, 14 (24) 8504, 8504. doi: 10.3390/en14248504

Dispatchability, energy security, and reduced capital cost in tidal-wind and tidal-solar energy farms

2021

Journal Article

Tidal current resource assessment and study of turbine extraction effects in Banks Strait, Australia

Marsh, P., Penesis, I., Nader, J. R., Cossu, R., Auguste, C., Osman, P. and Couzi, C. (2021). Tidal current resource assessment and study of turbine extraction effects in Banks Strait, Australia. Renewable Energy, 180, 1451-1464. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.08.051

Tidal current resource assessment and study of turbine extraction effects in Banks Strait, Australia

2021

Journal Article

Assessment of tidal current resources in Clarence Strait, Australia including turbine extraction effects

Marsh, P., Penesis, I., Nader, J.R., Couzi, C. and Cossu, R. (2021). Assessment of tidal current resources in Clarence Strait, Australia including turbine extraction effects. Renewable Energy, 179, 150-162. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.07.007

Assessment of tidal current resources in Clarence Strait, Australia including turbine extraction effects

2021

Journal Article

Tidal energy site characterisation in a large tidal channel in Banks Strait, Tasmania, Australia

Cossu, Remo, Penesis, Irene, Nader, Jean-Roch, Marsh, Phil, Perez, Larissa, Couzi, Camille, Grinham, Alistair and Osman, Peter (2021). Tidal energy site characterisation in a large tidal channel in Banks Strait, Tasmania, Australia. Renewable Energy, 177, 859-870. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.05.111

Tidal energy site characterisation in a large tidal channel in Banks Strait, Tasmania, Australia

2021

Journal Article

Seasonality of turbulence characteristics and wave-current interaction in two prospective tidal energy sites

Perez, Larissa, Cossu, Remo, Grinham, Alistair and Penesis, Irene (2021). Seasonality of turbulence characteristics and wave-current interaction in two prospective tidal energy sites. Renewable Energy, 178, 1322-1336. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.06.116

Seasonality of turbulence characteristics and wave-current interaction in two prospective tidal energy sites

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    Analysing Graduate Attributes and Employability of BECRC RHD students
    Blue Economy CRC-Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Enabling autonomous technologies for offshore systems
    Blue Economy CRC-Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Marine Spatial Planning for a Blue Economy
    Blue Economy CRC-Co Ltd
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2022
    Baseline Survey of the Blue Economy Zone (Phase II)
    Blue Economy CRC-Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Use of multispectral imagery to enhance aquaculture operations
    Blue Economy CRC-Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Seafloor and Foundation analysis for an OWC device in King Island, Tasmania
    Wave Swell Energy Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Kelp aquaculture scoping study
    Blue Economy CRC-Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Blue Economy Biofouling Challenges and Possible Solutions
    Blue Economy CRC-Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Autonomous marine systems at offshore/high energy aquaculture and energy sites
    Blue Economy CRC-Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Monitoring and assessing offshore/high energy production structures
    Blue Economy CRC-Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Deputy Program Leader for the Environment and Ecosystems Research Program
    Blue Economy CRC-Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Sediment transport analysis in Pumicestone Passage from multi-beam surveys and subbottom profiling
    Sunshine Coast Regional Council
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Comparing different wave monitoring systems for a renewable energy device in King Island, Tasmania
    WSE Operations Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Seafloor characterization and wave climate analysis for an OWC device in Bass Strait, Tasmania
    University of Tasmania
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Optical Equipment for Advanced Thermofluid Measurements
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Real-time water quality monitoring and assessing pump efficiencies in Pelican Waters, Sunshine Coast
    Sunshine Coast Regional Council
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Investigating the distribution of indurated sands near Bribie Spit and its implication for beach erosion.
    Sunshine Coast Regional Council
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    Understanding reservoir sedimentation
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Tidal Energy in Australia - Assessing Resource and Feasibility to Australia's future energy mix (ARENA grant administered by the University of Tasmania)
    University of Tasmania
    Open grant
  • 2017
    A seabed survey off King Island for a wave energy company to support a potential wave energy project
    Australian Maritime College Search
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Dr Remo Cossu is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

Media

Enquiries

Contact Dr Remo Cossu directly for media enquiries about:

  • analysis of tidal currents
  • autonomous underwater vehicle
  • civil engineering
  • coastal engineering
  • limnological processes
  • maritime
  • pipeline survey
  • ports
  • renewable energy production
  • sea-ice characteristics
  • sediment relocation strategy
  • tidal energy
  • water engineering
  • wave energy

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