Professor Thomas Adcock
Associate Professor of Engineering Science; Fellow of St Peter's College
About
Professor Adcock's research looks at how we understand and design for the ocean environment. His particular areas of interest include understanding the risks of storm surges, looking at how we can use design and engineering to protect ourselves against tsunamis and freak waves, and better exploitation of tidal energy.
He is also interested in engineering history, particularly the Mulberry Harbours which were used during the Second World War as part of Operation Overlord (the invasion of Normandy). His grandfather was one of the engineers who worked on their design and construction.
Expertise
- Freak waves
- Rogue waves
- Ocean waves
- Marine renewable energy
- Tidal power
- Tidal stream energy
- Storm surge
- Mulberry Harbours
Selected publications
Media experience
Professor Adcock has experience of working with the media, including newspapers and the BBC's The One Show. He has also consulted on a number of documentaries.