Research In The Spotlight

NAOE students and faculty are active in numerous research activities, and the diversity of their projects illustrate the breadth and depth of the fields of naval architecture and ocean engineering.

Student research projects include independent research projects (EN49X) and Trident Projects. In general, students must work with a faculty adviser.

NAOE faculty and students have performed sponsored research for numerous government agencies and institutions, including:

• Naval Facilities (NAVFAC) Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (EXWC)
• Navy Research Lab (NRL)
• Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC)
• National Science Foundation (NSF)
• Office of Naval Research (ONR)
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
• U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Additional sponsorship from private and commercial agencies has also supported several research projects performed by our faculty and students.

CMIS: Center for Maritime Industrial Studies

In support of the national focus on shipbuilding, USNA has established the Center for Maritime Industrial Studies (CMIS): an interdisciplinary forum at the US Naval Academy developing future Naval officer leadership in shipbuilding & repair.
(POC: CDR Li Sung. lsung@usna.edu).

View Faculty Research Papers

View the Students' Research Posters by Academic Year:

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