Research
Research groups
Research interests
- Shared anchors for floating offshore windOffshore geotechnicsSoil-structure interactionCyclic and multidirectional loadingPhysical modelling and centrifuge testingFinite element modellingOffshore wind foundationsMonopile and anchor behaviour in sand
Current research
Amin’s current research aims to improve understanding of shared anchor behaviour for floating offshore wind farms. Shared anchors have the potential to reduce the number of foundation elements required in large offshore wind developments, helping to reduce material use, seabed footprint, and capital expenditure.
His project investigates how shared anchors respond to complex multidirectional and cyclic loading from multiple mooring lines. Through numerical modelling, experimental development, and physical modelling, the research seeks to identify key mechanisms controlling anchor performance and to support future design guidance for reliable and efficient floating offshore wind infrastructure.