Marine Energy Structures, Materials, and Foundation Systems

Stony Brook University 

Stony Brook, NY 

June 22 to 26, 2026

Course Overview 

This 5-day intensive short course provides graduate students, practicing engineers, and early-career researchers with a comprehensive introduction to the engineering principles behind marine energy systems. This course will cover three main topics: structure, material, and foundations. Delivered in focused 45-minute modules, the course explores the design and analysis of marine energy-related structures, advanced materials for offshore environments, geotechnical considerations for seabed foundations, and the mechanics of mooring and station-keeping systems. The short course is intended to provide participants from across the country with foundational knowledge, current research insights, and practical perspectives essential for tackling challenges in marine renewable energy development. 

Course instructors include AMEC-affiliated faculty and researchers from North Carolina A&T State University, Stony Brook University, Rutgers University, University of New Hampshire, and Lehigh University. 

 Course Information

  • An overview of marine energy, hydroelastic behavior of turbine blades and control co-design, ocean structures, fundamentals on nonlinear modeling, fluid-structure interactions modeling, material modeling, experimental mechanics of fluid-coupled geomaterials, offshore foundations, geotechnical modeling of soil structure interactions 

  • The content of this course is designed for graduate students, practicing engineers, and early career researchers. Please note we can only accept international students who already have a student visa and reside in the U.S. 

  • Completed application form  
    Required Documents from students: one page Personal Statement, Resume, Transcript (unofficial transcript acceptable) 
    Letter of Recommendation from Faculty or Advisor (in a separate email to course organizers )

  • Student overall preparation and coursework 

    Information provided in personal statement and letter of recommendation 

  • Marine Energy Structures, Materials, and Foundation Systems will be held at Stony Brook University June 21-27, 2026. Course material will be delivered Monday-Friday, June 22-26, 2026. Sunday, June 21, 2026, and Saturday, June 27, 2026 should be reserved for travel. Other course-related activities may be scheduled for the evenings following the days’ events. 

     

    Course participation is fully funded. All course fees as well as travel, lodging, and meals will be covered for accepted students. Any additional costs incurred by students while participating in the course (e.g. souvenirs, additional meals on top of those provided, non-course sponsored evening or weekend activities) are the responsibility of the student. 

    Participants will stay in on-campus housing. Participant travel will be arranged upon acceptance to the course. 

  • Selected candidates are expected to attend the course in person and participate in all course modules. The course cohort will be small in size; the ability to collaborate and work in groups is required. 

  • Applications due by: February 14, 2026.
    Notification of acceptance or waitlist: March 13, 2026. 
    Commitment deadline: April 10, 2026. 

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