Robert E. RandallCurriculum VitaeJuly 2015
CURRICULUM VITAE
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Professor of Ocean Engineering
Professional Interests:Ocean Engineering; Dredging and Dredged Material Placement; Coastal Engineering; Offshore Measurements; Underwater and Moored Systems; Undersea Acoustics; Brine Diffusion Processes; Capping of Dredged Material; Laboratory Physical Modeling.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Ocean Engineering, University of Rhode Island, 1972
M.S., Ocean Engineering, University of Rhode Island, 1969
B.M.E., Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University, 1963
EXPERIENCE
Educational
W. H. Bauer Professor of Dredging Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2010 - Present
Professor of Ocean and Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, September 1997 – Present
Director, Center for Dredging Studies, Ocean Engineering Program, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, September 1993 - Present.
Director, Haynes Coastal Engineering Laboratory, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, June 2009-Present.
Course Director, Dredging Engineering Short Course, Center for Dredging Studies, Ocean Engineering Program, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, January 1993 - Present.
Course Director, Cutter Suction Dredge Simulator Short Course, Center for Dredging Studies, Ocean Engineering Program, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering Texas A&M University, January 1999 - Present.
Ford Motor Company Endowed Professorship in Design II, Texas A&M University, 2007-2010.
Undergraduate Advisor, Ocean Engineering Program, Texas A&M University, 1977-1992, 1999 – 2008.
Associate Professor of Ocean and Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, September 1981-August 1997.
Visiting Professor and Researcher, Temporary Assignment, U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station (WES) and WES Graduate Institute, September 1992-August 1993.
Head, Ocean Engineering Program and Ocean and Hydraulic Engineering Group, Civil Engineering Department, Texas A&M University, June 1987-September 1988; Associate Head, September 1983-June 1987.
Associate Program Manager, Offshore Oceanographic and Environmental Monitoring Services for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Project, 1980-1985.
Graduate Advisor, Ocean Engineering Program, Texas A&M University, 1986-1987.
Assistant Professor of Ocean and Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, August 1975-August 1981.
Research Assistant, University of Rhode Island, 1970-1972.
Industrial
Ocean Engineer, Harbor Branch Foundation, Inc., 1973-1975
Mechanical Engineer (GS-12), Naval Underwater System Center, 1972-1973
Military
US Navy (Submarines), Ensign to Lieutenant, 6/63-12/65, USS Grenadier (SS-525) 12/65-6/67, USS Grouper (AGSS-214)
Consulting
AMOCO Oil Company, Baltimore Dredge Inc., Battelle Memorial Inc., ConocoPhillips, GCR & Associates Inc., DSC Dredge LLC, ICF Inc., Luhr Bros. Inc., Manson Construction Co., Research Planning Inc., Stolt Offshore, Technical Research Services Inc., and Tetra Tech Inc.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Registered Professional Engineer in State of Texas, Certificate No. 39850, May 13, 1976-Present
HONORS, AWARDS, LISTINGS AND PATENTS
Human Powered Submarine, The 12thMantaray, 4th Place Overall, 12th International Submarine Races, Faculty Advisor, 2015.
Zachry Department of Civil Engineering Service Impact Award, December 2013.
SNAME, International Offshore Student Design Competition, 1st, 2nd , 3rdPlace (tie), Faculty Advisor, 2013.
Faculty Advisor Award,Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, 2010.
Diplomate (Ocean Engineering), Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Ports, and Navigation Engineers, 2010.
Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses (PIANC), US Section, Exemplary Service as Commissioner, 2001-2009.
Human Powered Submarine, Maroon Harpoon, 3rdPlace Overall, 10th International Submarine Races, Faculty Advisor, 2009.
Ford Motor Company Endowed Professorship, Appointed, December 2007-January 2010.
Halliburton Professor, Selected, September 2007.
WEDA Dredger of the Year, Western Dredging Association, June, 2006.
Fellow, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, October, 2005.
The Webb Medal, “Outstanding Contributions to Education in Naval Architecture, Marine or Ocean Engineering”, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), 2005.
Zachry Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2002-2003.
Fellow, Marine Technology Society, September, 1999.
Birdwell Endowed Teaching Award in Civil Engineering, 1996-97.
Coastal Engineering Research Center (CERC), Key to CERC, August 1993.
Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Engineering, 1991
PUBLICATIONS
Papers in Refereed Journals (27)
- Lewis, J. M. and Randall, R. E. “Prediction of Minor Loss Coefficient at Suction Inlet of Cutter Suction Dredge”, Journal of Dredging, Western Dredging Association (WEDA), Vol. 15, No. 1, July 2015.
- Henriksen, J., Randall, R., and Socolofsky,S. ”Near-Field Resuspension Model for a Cutter Suction Dredge,” Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal and Ocean Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 138, No. 3, pp. 181-191, May 2012.
- Young, D. R. and Randall, R. E. “Measurement of Forces on A Cutterhead Using a Laboratory Model Cutter Suction Dredge,” Journal of Dredging Engineering, Vol. 11, No. 1, Western Dredging Association (WEDA), April 2011.
- Randall, R. E., deJong, P. S., and Henriksen, J. C. “Cutter Suction Dredge Simulator” Journal of Dredging Engineering, Vol. 9, No. 1, Western Dredging Association (WEDA), December 2008.
- Adair, R. F. and Randall, R. E. “Method for Estimating Clamshell Dredge Production and Project Cost,” Journal of Dredging Engineering, Western Dredging Association (WEDA), Vol. 7, No.1, June 2006.
- Koo, B. J., Kim, M. H., and Randall, R. E. “Mathieu Instability of a Spar Platform with Mooring and Risers”, Journal of Ocean Engineering, Vol. 31, pp. 2175-2208, 2004.
- Koo, B. J., Kim, M. H., and Randall, R. E. “The Effect of Nonlinear Multi-contact Coupling with Gap between Risers and Guide Frames on Global Spar Motion Analysis”, Journal of Ocean Engineering, Vol. 31, pp. 1469-1502, 2004.
Papers in Refereed Conferences (10)
- Randall, R. E. and Yeh, P. “Estimating Dredge Production and Booster Pump Location,” Proceedings of the World Dredging Congress XIX, Paper, Brussels, Belgium, June 3-6, 2013.
Books and Chapters in Books (2 books and 6 chapters)
- Randall, R. E. Elements of Ocean Engineering, Second Edition, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Jersey City, NJ, 2010.
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