Prasanta K. Sahoo
Office Address:
Australian Maritime College, PO Box 986, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia.
Contact:
Ph: +61-(0)3-6335 4822
Fax: +61-(0)3-6335 4720
E-mail: P.Sahoo@mte.amc.edu.au
Home Address:
451 West Tamar Road, Riverside, TAS 7250, Australia.
Ph:+61-(0)3-6327 4781
Objective:
To be a successful and outstanding engineer/researcher in the field of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering.
Qualification:
Doctor of Philosophy, November 1985, University of Rostock, Germany. Thesis entitled "Computer Aided Optimization of Midship Section of Container Ships with regard to Longitudinal Strength with the help of Non-linear Optimization Methods".
Bachelor of Technology (First Class Honors) in Naval Architecture, July 1978, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India.
Graduate Diploma in Applied Computing, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia, 1998.
Achievements:
National Science Talent Search Scholar, 1978, India.
Evaluation & Successful implementation of AUTOKON System as part of Computer Aided Manufacturing Process in Goa Shipyard,1989, India.
Initiated action, organized and actively participated in an International symposium on "CAD/CAM Applications in Shipbuilding", Goa Shipyard, 6-8 December ‘90, India.
Reviewing Officer for CAD projects sponsored by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India at various academic institutes in India from 1989 to 1992.
Member of Expert Committee (Technical) of Lloyds Register of Shipping, Australia Division from 1993-1995.
Examiner for Institution of Engineers, Australia, 1993.
Visiting Fellow at Department of Naval Architecture, University of Rostock, Germany, Dec-'97 to Jan-98.
Publications:
Resistance Prediction Through Regression Analysis For High-Speed Marine Craft. Presented at PRAD'S 95 in Seoul, Korea, September 1995.
A Critical Analysis of Resistance Prediction using Regression Methods for High-Speed Hull Forms. Presented at the Twenty-First Century Shipping Symposium in Sydney,November1995.
Determination of Hull Form by use of Non-linear Optimization Methods. Proceedings of the IV International Symposium on High-Speed Marine Vehicles held in Naples, Italy,18-21 March 1997.
Regression Analysis of Systematic Series Calm Water Performance. Presented at the Third International Symposium on Performance Enhancement for Marine Applications held in Newport, Rhode Island, USA, 5-8 May 1997.
A Study on Motion Analysis of High-Speed Displacement Hull Forms. Proceedings of 7th International Symposium on Practical Design of Ships and Mobile Units, pp. 545-553, in The Hague, Netherlands, September 1998.
Regression Analysis of Resistance Data for Landing Craft Hull Forms. Under review by Journal of Ocean Engineering International, Canada.
Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Resistance of High-Speed Round Bilge Hull Forms. Proceedings of Fast Sea Transportation 99, pp 803-814, Seattle, USA.
A Study Of Vessel Capsize In Random Beam Seas, Published in the Journal of Institution of Naval Architects, India in December 1999.
Effect Of Stern Wedges And Advanced Spray Rail System On Calm Water Resistance Of High-Speed Displacement Hull Forms, Will be published in Proceedings of Sea Australia 2000, An International Maritime and Naval Exposition Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, 1-3 February, 2000.
Theoretical and Experimental Study of Seakeeping Characteristics of High-Speed Displacement Hull Forms, Fourth Osaka Colloquium on Seakeeping Performance of Ships, October 17-20, 2000, Osaka, Japan.
Internal reports of AMECRC:
AMECRC Internal Report : Development of Regression Analysis, IR 95/11, August 1995.
AMECRC Internal Report : Advanced Hull Forms (Ships of the Future),IR 95/20, October 1995.
AMECRC Internal Report: Business and Technical Evaluations Study of Very High Speed Ships, IR 99/2, July 1999.
Present areas of involvement:
Theoretical Prediction of Resistance and Motions of Advanced Hull Forms using CFD techniques.
Use of Non-linear Optimization Methods for Optimum Design of High-Speed Craft.
Development of Resistance Prediction Methods of large vessels.
Task Leader of Very High Speed Ships, project under funding from Australian Maritime Engineering CRC and industrial participants.
Skills:
Broad computer knowledge, competence and proficiency in the following softwares;
Strengths:
Statistical Data Analysis for development of regression equation for Calm Water Resistance and Motion Prediction of High Speed Round Bilge Hull Forms.
Landing Craft Hull Form Development & Analysis for Department of Defence, Australia.
Use of Non-linear Optimization Methods for Structural Design and Hull Form Design.
Theoretical and Analytical Evaluation of the Hydrodynamic Performance of Super Slender Hull Forms.
Other Skills & Strengths :
Employment:
January 1993-to date:
Lecturer (Hydrodynamics), Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Faculty of Maritime Transport & Engineering, Australian Maritime College, Launceston, Australia.
Responsibilities:Teach graduate classes on subjects including Ship Structures, Resistance and Propulsion, Hydrostatics, Ship Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics and research project supervision.
Task Leader for Hydrodynamics of AMECRC Systematic Series Development. Successfully completed with active participation of Australian Naval Industry in September 1997.
Supervised of Predrag Bojovic, MPhil student, the first ever Masters thesis in Engineering at AMC for the award of MPhil degree in 1998.
Supervision of Mr. Kishore Kanthimahanthi, PhD scholar.
July 1989-January 1992:
Deputy Manager (CAD/CAM), Goa Shipyard, Goa, India.
Responsibilities:
Implementation of AUTOKON structural	software from Kockums Computer Systems, Sweden. Extensive use of software for Fast Patrol Vessels,
Offshore Patrol Vessels, Missile Craft and 300 passenger ferry (net savings for shipyard amounted to A$8.00 million in two years).Chairman of
sub-committee to oversee acquisition of software systems for CAD/CAM activities at various defence shipyards.
March 1986-June 1989:
Assistant Manager (Technical Services) Goa Shipyard, Goa, India.
Responsibilities:
Preliminary and Detailed Design of 400 tonne Oil Tanker and 6tonne BP Tug for Indian navy and 300 passenger vessel for Shipping Corporation of India. Design aspects involved generation of Lines Plan, naval architectural calculations for stability, resistance and propeller design, Structural Design details as per LRS rules, Outfit Design of standardized items such as watertight and non-watertight doors, hatches, steering gear, masts, compartment layouts, deck coverings, awnings & stanchions, ladders etc., and commissioning of vessels after successful sea trials. Preparation of technical details of various equipment and technical negotiations with equipment vendors.
February 1981-November 1985:
Research Scholar at University of Rostock, Germany.
Responsibilities: Undertook Ph.D work by availing of a Cultural Exchange Scholarship of Govt. of India.
Supervision of undergraduate and post-graduate students on various projects involving structural optimization methods in design.
August 1978-February 1981:
Assistant Naval Architect (Central Design Office) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., Calcutta, India.
Responsibilities:
Detailed Outfit Design of Fast patrol Boats for Indian Coast Guard. Outfit Design involved detailed analysis and designs of items such as standard watertight doors, hatches, scuttles, lattice mast, seating arrangement for various equipment’s etc. Development of technical requirements of items ordered from suppliers. Technical negotiations with suppliers for outfit items.
Community Involvement:
Represent Riverside Community Center in Badminton at Launceston Sports Center and also Northern Tasmania Badminton Association in regional competitions.
Assisted in fund raising campaign for Diabetes Australia.
Also fund raised for Asthma Foundation of Australia.
Blood donation for medical research.
Interests:
Travelling, Reading interesting book on mathematics, Badminton and Photography.
Personal:
| Date of birth | 10 November 1956 |
Marital Status |
Married |
Children |
Two aged 15 and 8 years. |
Language |
Fluent in German & English and four other Indian languages |
Nationality |
Australian |
License |
Car and high speed boat. |
References will be provided on request.