Nick Markov

Head of Hydro- & Aerodynamics Centre, Assoc. Professor

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Varna, Bulgaria

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Experimental hydrodynamic evaluation and validation of 100+ deepwater floating platforms and ships.

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We operate 4 industrial-grade experimental facilities: Deep Water Towing Tank (200 x 16 x 6.5 m) with waves, Shallow Water Towing Tank (200 x 16 x <1.5 m), Seakeeping & Maneuvering Basin (60 x 40 x < 2.5 m) w waves, Cavitation Tunnel (6 x 1.4 x 0.7 m & 2.5 x 0.6 x 0.6 m)
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About me

  • MSc in Math (fluid mechanics) from Sofia University.

  • Doctor of Engineering (naval architecture) from Yokohama National University.

  • Technical Director of the Offshore Model Basin, California

  • Sr Naval Architect/ Advisor at the Chevron Energy Technology Company, Houston

  • Eng. Team Lead - Hull & Mooring for 2 deepwater gas production platforms, Chevron - Jakarta, Indonesia

  • Managed joint research projects with JPL, NASA

My organisation

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

https://bshc.bg

The Hydro- & Aerodynamics Centre performs fundamental and  applied research, training and education in ship and floating platform hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, water transport, ocean and coastal engineering, sea and river crisis and disasters, environmental protection, renewable energy sources, national security and defense in favor of the society

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