Leadership
Professor Damon Teagle
Director
Damon.Teagle@southampton.ac.uk
Damon is a Professor of Geochemistry with research interests in the formation and evolution of the ocean crust, fluid-rock interactions and ore mineralisation, and geochemical analysis. In recent years, his attention has become focussed on the decarbonisation of shipping, ports, and alternative fuels, working to identify and fill essential gaps in knowledge, skills, technologies, testing facilities, and perceptions.
Professor Susan Gourvenec
Deputy Director
Susan.Gourvenec@southampton.ac.uk
Susan is a Professor of Offshore Geotechnical Engineering and Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies – Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering (IROE). Her research addresses technology gaps at each stage of the engineered life cycle of ocean structures and incorporates the intelligence of sensing, robotics, and autonomy to develop next generation resilient engineered systems that will be key to progress in reaching Net Zero.
Professor Fraser Sturt
Deputy Director
F.Sturt@soton.ac.uk
Fraser is a Professor of Archaeology who specialises in maritime prehistory but applies his expertise and skills to a wide range of interdisciplinary problems and projects. He addresses complex social questions by generating, integrating, and analysing data from multiple sources, often within a geospatial framework. His research increasingly includes contemporary topics such as environmental impact assessment and evaluation or civic and community focused initiatives.
Management
Sue Brindle
Institute Coordinator
smmi@southampton.ac.uk
Sue drives forward the activities, events, and impact of the SMMI community, providing coordination and management support, and oversees our funding opportunities and studentships.
Carin Reisinger
Collaboration and Scientific Communications Manager
smmi@southampton.ac.uk
Carin promotes networking and collaboration within the University of Southampton and with external partners, contributes to presence at major marine and maritime events, and develops science-led communications.
Policy Engagement
Dr Wassim Dbouk
Policy Research Fellow
W.Dbouk@soton.ac.uk
Wassim has a background in maritime law and policy. His current research focuses on the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the health and safety and environmental protection aspects around transporting liquified CO2 between UK ports.
Vacant Post
Specialist Policy Officer
This position provides tailored policy engagement support to the SMMI research community and facilitates links with relevant policy stakeholders, working to increase the policy impact of marine and maritime research at the University of Southampton.
SMMI supported research staff
The SMMI directly supports a number of research fellows, assistants, and other staff. These exceptional candidates bring new approaches, interests, and capabilities to the University of Southampton:
- Dr Alexandra Karamitrou (Research Fellow in Maritime Archaeology)
- Dr Felix Pedrotti (Senior Research Assistant in Maritime Archaeology)
- Dr Hugo Putuhena (Research Fellow in Offshore Renewable Energy)
- Panos Manias (Senior Research Assistant in Maritime Decarbonisation and Alternative Fuels)
- Sam Simmons (Marine Robotics Engineer)
- Dr Seyedvahid Vakili (Research Fellow in Sustainable Shipping, Energy, and Maritime Decarbonisation)
Wider team
Included as part of our wider team we have:
- SMMI Special Interest Group champions
- SMMI-funded research staff and students
- CMMI-funded research staff and students
- Leverhulme Doctoral Programme “Intelligent Oceans” students
Contact us
Get in touch with the SMMI team at smmi@southampton.ac.uk.