Michael Bernitsas
Michael M. Bernitsas is Professor of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering. His research thrusts include mooring system dynamics, structural redesign and topology/material evolution, riser and pipeline mechanics, and current energy conversion.
He invented, designed, and filled for provisional patent an Ocean Current Energy Converter based on a very simple idea:enhancing and utilizing rather than spoiling and preventing Vortex Induced Vibrations (VIV).
Michael Bernitsas is a MMPEI Faculty Fellow.
To lean about Mike Bernitsas'sVivace research, visit here.