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
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Toronto
Works
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Remo Cossu is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
Physical model testing of Artificial coral reef elements
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Baldock
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the Formation and Role of Indurated Sand in the Northern Entrance to Moreton Bay
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Simon Albert, Associate Professor Badin Gibbes, Dr Alistair Grinham
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Doctor Philosophy
Use of multispectral imagery to enhance aquaculture operations
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn, Dr Alistair Grinham, Associate Professor Simon Albert
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Doctor Philosophy
Physical and numerical modelling of a wave energy converter
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Baldock
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing and modelling of breaching and coastal erosion risks on Bribie Island and the Sunshine Coast under current and future wave climates.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor David Callaghan, Professor Tom Baldock
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Analysis of tidal energy resources driven by strong tidal currents in Australian coastal waters
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alistair Grinham
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of scour processes around Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converters
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Baldock
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
FINE SEDIMENT TRANSPORT MECHANISMS IN A SHALLOW SUBTROPICAL EMBAYMENT - A COASTAL SYSTEM RESPONSE TO EXTREME FLOODING
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Nielsen, Dr Alistair Grinham
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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