Brandon M. Taravella, Ph.D., P.E.
Associate Professor, Graduate Program Coordinator
Education
- PhD, NAME, University of New Orleans
- MSc, NAME, University of New Orleans
- BSc, NAME, University of New Orleans
Research Interests
- hydrodynamics
- biomimetic robots
- hydroelasticity
- ship stability
Honors and Awards
Publications
- B. Taravella (2009). A hybrid method for predicting lift and drag of semi-planing/semi-displacement hull forms. Ph.D. Thesis, University of New Orleans, College of Engineering.
- B. Taravella (2005b). Comparison of United States Navy and commercial guidance to a first principles approach for the fatigue design of surface ships. Master Thesis, University of New Orleans, College of Engineering.
- B. Taravella (2005a). Accuracy assessment of methods predicting dry dock block reactions. In Marine Technology, 42(2), SNAME.