The FlexNARA (Fluid-flexible structure iNterAction ReseArch) team, led by Dr Narakorn Srinil at the School of Engineering, Newcastle University, focuses on advancing fundamental and multidisciplinary research in fluid-structure interactions. Our work centres on developing cost-effective predictive models, in-house analytical tools and experimental frameworks to support the offshore, ocean and marine energy sector including renewables, nature-inspired technologies, oil & gas, and subsea flow transportation systems.

We investigate the impacts of vortex-induced vibrations (VIV), ocean currents, waves and wind loads on offshore, underwater and subsea infrastructures, aiming to improve their operational reliability, safety and performance. A key objective of our research is to bridge critical knowledge gaps and facilitate the transfer of fundamental theories into practical applications across industry sectors of national and international importance.

Our research spans offshore, subsea and renewable engineering applications, contributing to the net-zero decarbonisation, environmental sustainability and global energy transition.

FlexNARA research topics to support Offshore Energy Transition

Space-time varying responses due to flows past a flexible cylindrical structure captured by FlexNARA (N. Srinil, J of Fluids & Structures, 2010, 26, 1098-1122)