Overview
Background
Dr. Nguyen’s research interests are in the areas of ocean energy converters and large floating structures. He has developed numerical methods for analysing the interaction between ocean waves and several marine structures (large floating platforms, wave energy converters and floating breakwaters). He is working on: (i) attaching perforated/porous elements (such as perforated plates) to floating structures for increased safety and cost-effectiveness; and (ii) developing floating platforms for farming seaweeds.
Availability
- Dr Phu Nguyen is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2026
Journal Article
Engineering perspectives on kelp (Saccharina japonica) cultivation structures in China: nearshore practices and transition to offshore environments
Huang, Chenxuan, Nguyen, Huu Phu, White, William Lindsey and Wang, Chien Ming (2026). Engineering perspectives on kelp (Saccharina japonica) cultivation structures in China: nearshore practices and transition to offshore environments. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 14 (19) 1794, 1794-1794. doi: 10.3390/jmse14191794
2026
Conference Publication
Hydroelastic analysis of a novel submersible seaweed cultivation platform
Gao, Rongshu, Wang, Chien Ming, Zhao, Wenhua, Chu, Yunil, Nguyen, Huu Phu, Aslan, La Ode M. and Rukminasari, Nita (2026). Hydroelastic Analysis of a Novel Submersible Seaweed Cultivation Platform. American Society of Mechanical Engineers. doi: 10.1115/omae2026-181725
2026
Book Chapter
Advances in Offshore Fish Farming and Seaweed Cultivation Infrastructure
Wang, C. M., Nguyen, H. P. and Chu, Y. (2026). Advances in Offshore Fish Farming and Seaweed Cultivation Infrastructure. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. (pp. 1-15) Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-92-0084-9_1
2026
Journal Article
Hydroelastic analysis of pontoon-type very large floating structures with multiple perforated barrier attachments
Nguyen, H.P. and Nguyen-Thoi, T. (2026). Hydroelastic analysis of pontoon-type very large floating structures with multiple perforated barrier attachments. International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 26 (13) 2650107, 1-22. doi: 10.1142/s0219455426501075
2025
Journal Article
Development of novel offshore submersible seaweed cultivation infrastructure with deep-cycling capability
Huang, Chenxuan, Wang, Chien Ming, von Herzen, Brian and Nguyen, Huu-Phu (2025). Development of novel offshore submersible seaweed cultivation infrastructure with deep-cycling capability. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 13 (10) 1958, 1-24. doi: 10.3390/jmse13101958
2025
Journal Article
Numerical hydroelastic analysis of floating rectangular modular fish pen collars
Nguyen, H. P. and Nguyen, D. T. (2025). Numerical hydroelastic analysis of floating rectangular modular fish pen collars. Journal of Engineering Mathematics, 154 (1) 6, 1-34. doi: 10.1007/s10665-025-10480-5
2025
Journal Article
On angular and volumetric interactions in elastic cubic lattices
Challamel, Noel, Ruta, Giuseppe, Nguyen, H. P. and Wang, C. M. (2025). On angular and volumetric interactions in elastic cubic lattices. Meccanica, 60 (10-11), 3129-3168. doi: 10.1007/s11012-025-02024-z
2025
Journal Article
Numerical hydrodynamic analysis and optimization of modular oscillating wave surge converters
Nguyen, H. P. and Nguyen-Thoi, T. (2025). Numerical hydrodynamic analysis and optimization of modular oscillating wave surge converters. Journal of Engineering Mathematics, 153 (1) 6, 1-29. doi: 10.1007/s10665-025-10468-1
2025
Conference Publication
Hydrodynamic responses of an oscillating wave surge converter with an adaptive-geometry
Nguyen, Huu Phu (2025). Hydrodynamic responses of an oscillating wave surge converter with an adaptive-geometry. 44th International Conference on Ocean Offshore and Arctic Engineering-OMAE, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 22-27 June 2025. New York, NY, United States: American Society of Mechanical Engineers. doi: 10.1115/omae2025-156027
2025
Journal Article
Derivation of Born/von Kármán difference equations through consistent lattice angular interactions
Challamel, Noël, Nguyen, Huu Phu, Wang, Chien Ming and Ruta, Giuseppe (2025). Derivation of Born/von Kármán difference equations through consistent lattice angular interactions. Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 195 116251, 1-29. doi: 10.1016/j.chaos.2025.116251
2025
Journal Article
Hydrodynamic analysis and optimization of a retractable oscillating wave surge converter
Nguyen, H. P. and Nguyen-Thoi, T. (2025). Hydrodynamic analysis and optimization of a retractable oscillating wave surge converter. Ocean Engineering, 328 121017, 1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2025.121017
2025
Journal Article
Analytical solutions for free vibrations of rectangular cuboid elastic lattices and their continuous approximations
Nguyen, H.P., Challamel, Noël and Wang, C.M. (2025). Analytical solutions for free vibrations of rectangular cuboid elastic lattices and their continuous approximations. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 600 118836, 118836. doi: 10.1016/j.jsv.2024.118836
2025
Book Chapter
Meta-Truss and generalized elastic lattices with long-range interactions
Challamel, Noël, Nguyen, H. P., Ruta, Giuseppe, Wang, C. M. and Zhang, Y. P. (2025). Meta-Truss and generalized elastic lattices with long-range interactions. Dynamics of discrete and continuum structures and media. (pp. 121-155) edited by Holm Altenbach and Victor A. Eremeyev. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-75626-9_7
2025
Conference Publication
Advancements in offshore aquaculture: enhancing environmental sustainability and elevating seafood production
Wang, Chien Ming, Chu, Yunil and Nguyen, Huu Phu (2025). Advancements in offshore aquaculture: enhancing environmental sustainability and elevating seafood production. WCFS 2024: Fourth World Conference on Floating Solutions, Hong Kong, Peoples Republic of China, 2–4 December 2024. Gateway East, Singapore: Springer Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-96-4569-5_1
2025
Book Chapter
Submersible platforms for offshore marine permaculture
von Herzen, Brian, Nguyen, Huu Phu, Wang, Chien Ming, Huang, Chenxuan, Tubal, Perfecto, Smith, Eric, Rauch, Joseph, Donohue, Sam, Schlueter, Lucy, Ingram, Sergey and Theuretzbacher, Theresa (2025). Submersible platforms for offshore marine permaculture. Large floating solutions: design, construction, legality of offshore structures and buoyant urbanism. (pp. 303-334) edited by Brydon T. Wang, Chien Ming Wang, Kim Weinert and Rutger de Graaf-van Dinther. Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-96-5435-2_13
2024
Journal Article
Advances in Offshore Aquaculture and Renewable Energy Production
Nguyen, Huu Phu and Wang, Chien Ming (2024). Advances in Offshore Aquaculture and Renewable Energy Production. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 12 (9) 1679, 1679. doi: 10.3390/jmse12091679
2024
Journal Article
Numerical study on hydroelastic responses of submersible high-density polyethylene circular seaweed platforms held by single-point mooring system and buoys
Nguyen, Huu-Phu, Huang, Chenxuan, von Herzen, Brian and Wang, Chien-Ming (2024). Numerical study on hydroelastic responses of submersible high-density polyethylene circular seaweed platforms held by single-point mooring system and buoys. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 12 (8) 1437, 1437. doi: 10.3390/jmse12081437
2024
Journal Article
In-plane vibrations of elastic lattice plates and their continuous approximations
Challamel, Noël, Nguyen, Huu Phu, Wang, Chien Ming and Ruta, Giuseppe (2024). In-plane vibrations of elastic lattice plates and their continuous approximations. Mathematics, 12 (15) 2312, 2312. doi: 10.3390/math12152312
2024
Conference Publication
Review of recent research and developments on wave energy production
Nguyen, H. P., Wang, C. M. and Penesis, I. (2024). Review of recent research and developments on wave energy production. WCFS 2023: Third World Conference on Floating Solutions, Tokyo, Japan, 28–29 August 2023. Singapore: Springer Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-97-0495-8_34
2024
Conference Publication
Hydroelastic Responses of Submersible Modular Fish Pen With Different Lengths Under Wave and Current Actions
Qiao, Yi Ping, Chu, Yunil, Wang, Chien Ming, Batra, Mayank and Nguyen, Huu Phu (2024). Hydroelastic Responses of Submersible Modular Fish Pen With Different Lengths Under Wave and Current Actions. ASME 43rd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Singapore, 9-14 June 2024. New York, NY United States: American Society of Mechanical Engineers. doi: 10.1115/omae2024-123598
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