Overview
Background
Wenhua Zhao is an Associate Professor at The University of Queensland and a globally recognized expert in offshore hydrodynamics and renewable energy technologies.
He is the recipient of the prestigious ARC Future Fellowship (2024-2028) and DECRA Fellowship (2019-2022), with over 110 publications and six awards influencing both industry and academia. He has helped secure over AUD30 million research funding from both Australian Research Council and industry, contributing to transformative engineering practices in renewable energy sectors and oil & gas industry.
His research focuses on Clean Energy, AI, and Climate Change, with groundbreaking studies on wave-structure interactions -- showcased by his multiple publications in Journal of Fluid Mechanics and industry-focused applications, a rare integration of theoretical research with practical implementation. He pioneers innovations in floating wind energy, floating solar, offshore aquaculture, and green hydrogen, leveraging artificial intelligence to transform offshore renewable energies.
Wenhua has been a Deputy Editor for Ocean Engineering (No. 1 in marine engineering, ISI web), Associate Editor for the renowned ASME's Journal of OMAE, and editorial board member for the Q1 journal Applied Ocean Research. His teaching, particularly the "Design of Offshore Energy Systems" course, has prepared hundreds of students for impactful careers in coastal and ocean engineering.
Availability
- Associate Professor Wenhua Zhao is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy of Ocean Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Works
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2017
Journal Article
Nonlinear dynamics and impact load in float-over installation
Hu, Zhihuan, Li, Xin, Zhao, Wenhua and Wu, Xiao (2017). Nonlinear dynamics and impact load in float-over installation. Applied Ocean Research, 65, 60-78. doi: 10.1016/j.apor.2017.03.013
2017
Journal Article
Gap resonance and higher harmonics driven by focused transient wave groups
Zhao, W., Wolgamot, H. A., Taylor, P. H. and Eatock Taylor, R. (2017). Gap resonance and higher harmonics driven by focused transient wave groups. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 812, 905-939. doi: 10.1017/jfm.2016.824
2017
Journal Article
Roll response of an LNG carrier considering the liquid cargo flow
Zhao, Wenhua and McPhail, Finlay (2017). Roll response of an LNG carrier considering the liquid cargo flow. Ocean Engineering, 129, 83-91. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2016.11.023
2017
Conference Publication
EVALUATION OF CONVENTIONAL METHODS OF ESTABLISHING EXTREME MOORING DESIGN LOADS
Stanisic, Dunja, Efthymiou, Michalakis, Kimiaei, Mehrdad and Zhao, Wenhua (2017). EVALUATION OF CONVENTIONAL METHODS OF ESTABLISHING EXTREME MOORING DESIGN LOADS. 36th ASME International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, Trondheim Norway, Jun 25-30, 2017. NEW YORK: AMER SOC MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.
2016
Journal Article
Numerical simulation of deterministic freak wave sequences and wave-structure interaction
Gao, Ningbo, Yang, Jianmin, Zhao, Wenhua and Li, Xin (2016). Numerical simulation of deterministic freak wave sequences and wave-structure interaction. Ships and Offshore Structures, 11 (8), 802-817. doi: 10.1080/17445302.2015.1073864
2016
Journal Article
Study on global performances and mooring-induced damping of a semi-submersible
Xiong, Ling-zhi, Yang, Jian-min, Lv, Hai-ning, Zhao, Wen-hua and Kou, Yu-feng (2016). Study on global performances and mooring-induced damping of a semi-submersible. China Ocean Engineering, 30 (5), 671-686. doi: 10.1007/s13344-016-0043-5
2016
Journal Article
Freak wave forces on a vertical cylinder
Deng, Yanfei, Yang, Jianmin, Zhao, Wenhua, Li, Xin and Xiao, Longfei (2016). Freak wave forces on a vertical cylinder. Coastal Engineering, 114, 9-18. doi: 10.1016/j.coastaleng.2016.03.007
2016
Journal Article
Theoretical and numerical estimation of ship-to-ship hydrodynamic interaction effects
Yuan, Zhi-Ming, Ji, Chun-Yan, Incecik, Atilla, Zhao, Wenhua and Day, Alexander (2016). Theoretical and numerical estimation of ship-to-ship hydrodynamic interaction effects. Ocean Engineering, 121, 239-253. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2016.05.032
2016
Journal Article
Dynamics of a taut mooring line accounting for the embedded anchor chains
Xiong, Lingzhi, Yang, Jianmin and Zhao, Wenhua (2016). Dynamics of a taut mooring line accounting for the embedded anchor chains. Ocean Engineering, 121, 403-413. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2016.05.011
2016
Journal Article
Effect of partially filled spherical cargo tanks on the roll response of a bargelike vessel
Zhao, Wenhua, McPhail, Finlay and Efthymiou, Mike (2016). Effect of partially filled spherical cargo tanks on the roll response of a bargelike vessel. Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, 138 (3) 031601. doi: 10.1115/1.4032658
2016
Journal Article
Effects of wave excitation force prediction deviations on the discrete control performance of an oscillating wave energy converter
Zhang, Xiantao, Yang, Jianmin, Zhao, Wenhua and Xiao, Longfei (2016). Effects of wave excitation force prediction deviations on the discrete control performance of an oscillating wave energy converter. Ships and Offshore Structures, 11 (4), 351-368. doi: 10.1080/17445302.2014.998858
2016
Conference Publication
Experimental determination of resonant response in the narrow gap between two side-by-side fixed bodies in deep water
Zhao, Wenhua, Wolgamot, Hugh, Draper, Scott, Taylor, Paul H., Taylor, Rodney Eatock and Efthymiou, Michalakis (2016). Experimental determination of resonant response in the narrow gap between two side-by-side fixed bodies in deep water. ASME 2016 35th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering OMAE2016, Busan, South Korea, 19-24 June 2016. New York, United States: American Society of Mechanical Engineers. doi: 10.1115/OMAE2016-54797
2016
Conference Publication
Roll performance of an LNGC with partially-filled spherical tanks
Zhao, Wenhua, Efthymiou, Mike, Wille, Sjoerd and McPhail, Finlay (2016). Roll performance of an LNGC with partially-filled spherical tanks. Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, TX United States, 2–5 May 2016. Richardson, TX United States: Offshore Technology Conference. doi: 10.4043/27088-ms
2016
Conference Publication
Numerical simulations of the load on an embedded anchor from a taut mooring system
Xiong, Lingzhi, Zhao, Wenhua, Yang, Jianmin and White, David (2016). Numerical simulations of the load on an embedded anchor from a taut mooring system. Twenty-sixth International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, Rhodes, Greece, 26 June-1 July 2016. Mountain View, CA, United States: International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers.
2016
Conference Publication
Two dimension numerical study of resonant free surface motion in the gap between two fixed vessels
Wang, Hongchao, Draper, Scott, Zhao, Wenhua, Wolgamot, Hugh and Cheng, Liang (2016). Two dimension numerical study of resonant free surface motion in the gap between two fixed vessels. 20th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 5 - 8 December 2016. Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society.
2016
Conference Publication
Numerical investigation of green water for a two dimensional fixed rectangular structure
Zhang, Xiantao, Draper, Scott, Wolgamot, Hugh, Zhao, Wenhua, Cheng, Liang and White, David (2016). Numerical investigation of green water for a two dimensional fixed rectangular structure. 20th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, AFMC 2016, Perth, WA, Australia, 5-8 December 2016. Perth, WA, Australia: Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society.
2016
Conference Publication
Experimental studies on wave elevation inside a two-dimensional sloshing tank
Lu, Yucen, Zhao, Wenhua, Zhou, Tongming and Cheng, Liang (2016). Experimental studies on wave elevation inside a two-dimensional sloshing tank. 26th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, Rhodes, Greece, 26 June - 2 July 2016. Mountain View, CA, United States: International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers.
2016
Journal Article
Nonlinear roll damping of a barge with and without liquid cargo in spherical tanks
Zhao, Wenhua, Efthymiou, Mike, McPhail, Finlay and Wille, Sjoerd (2016). Nonlinear roll damping of a barge with and without liquid cargo in spherical tanks. Journal of Ocean Engineering and Science, 1 (1), 84-91. doi: 10.1016/j.joes.2015.12.002
2015
Journal Article
An efficient focusing model of freak wave generation considering wave reflection effects
Deng, Yanfei, Yang, Jianming, Zhao, Wenhua, Xiao, Longfei and Li, Xin (2015). An efficient focusing model of freak wave generation considering wave reflection effects. Ocean Engineering, 105, 125-135. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2015.04.058
2015
Journal Article
Motion responses of a moored barge in shallow water
Xiong, Lingzhi, Lu, Haining, Yang, Jianmin and Zhao, Wenhua (2015). Motion responses of a moored barge in shallow water. Ocean Engineering, 97, 207-217. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2015.01.018
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Shared Mooring System for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Chien Ming Wang
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Doctor Philosophy
Dynamics of Floating Wind Turbines under Ocean Waves
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Baldock, Professor Chien Ming Wang
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Doctor Philosophy
AI-powered offshore aquaculture systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Chien Ming Wang
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Doctor Philosophy
Hydroelastic Analysis of Offshore Fish Farm under Complex Marine Environments
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Chien Ming Wang
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Doctor Philosophy
Feasibility of Floating Solar in Queensland Waters
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Chien Ming Wang
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