Staff and Organization

The laboratory is directed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emin Korkut, the Superintendent, who is responsible for the management and technical improvement of the laboratory. The laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. The permanent staff of the Laboratory is six full-time employees. The staff of the Faculty of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering with a wide range of expertise takes part in the research and development activities of the laboratory.

Most of the state and industry-supported projects are being coordinated and managed by the Research, Development and Application Group. The main activity areas of special discipline teams of this group are as follows:

· Hull Optimization for Minimum Resistance
· Seakeeping
· Maneuver
· Ship Powering
· Ship Design
· Vibration and Strength Analysis
· Marine Engines and Auxiliary
· Electric