Researcher

Associate Professor Warren Ferrers Smith

My Expertise

Naval Architecture, Optimisation, Design and Safety

Biography

Memberships

FRINA, MSNAME

Research Interests

  • Naval Architecture • Ship Design and Safety
  • Engineering Design Education • Authentic and Immersive Experiential Learning
  • Complex Systems • Systems Modelling • Decision-Based Design • Optimisation Methods

Consulting Interests

  • Short courses: Naval Architecture
  • Expert Opinion Services

University Executive Positions

  • Naval Architecture Coordinator, School of Engineering and IT at...view more

Memberships

FRINA, MSNAME

Research Interests

  • Naval Architecture • Ship Design and Safety
  • Engineering Design Education • Authentic and Immersive Experiential Learning
  • Complex Systems • Systems Modelling • Decision-Based Design • Optimisation Methods

Consulting Interests

  • Short courses: Naval Architecture
  • Expert Opinion Services

University Executive Positions

  • Naval Architecture Coordinator, School of Engineering and IT at UNSW-Canberra (ADFA), 2019-present
  • Head of School, School of Aerospace, Civil and Mechanical Engineering at UNSW-Canberra (ADFA), 2003-2009
  • Deputy Head of School, School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at UNSW-Canberra (ADFA) 2002-2003

Prior Professional Experience

Naval Architect, Australian Department of Defence, 1978-1998

Various appointments included specialist engineering, research and managerial positions in - Ship hydrodynamics, ship concept design development and ship project costing; - Project management - Requirements and specification development; - Design, support and execution of tender evaluation methodologies.

Other Organisational and Educational Leadership Roles

  • UNSW Canberra Warman Design and Build Project & Competition, 1998-present
  • National Coordinator, Warman Design & Build Project & Competition, National Committee on Engineering Design, 2002-2021
  • Faculty Advisor, Formula SAE Student Design & Build Competition, 2003-2013 at UNSW Canberra, 2013-2014 at University of Oklahoma
  • Re-Engineering Australia (F1inSchools, Subs in Schools) ACT Hub Chair, 2007-present
  • Re-Engineering Australia National Rules Chair / Chair of Judges, Australia, 2011-present

My Qualifications

  • PhD (Operations Research), University of Houston, Texas, USA
  • MS (Mechanical Engineering), University of Houston, Texas, USA
  • BE (Naval Architecture) 1st Class Honours, UNSW Sydney, Australia

My Awards

  • AGM Michell Medal, Mechanical College Board of Engineers Australia awarded for outstanding service to mechanical engineering, 2018
  • Australian Council of Engineering Deans National Award for Engineering Education Excellence
  • Re-Engineering Australia Foundation Founder's Award for Outstanding Contributions to the F1inSchools Program, 2017 and 2013
  • Australian Society for Operations Research Conference Best Paper Award, 2016
  • UNSW Canberra Community Engagement Award for Services to the F1inSchools Program, 2013
  • UNSW Canberra Rector’s Commendation for Excellence in Classroom Teaching, 2010
  • ALTC (now OLT) Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, 2008
  • AAEE Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, 2008
  • Ship Shape 2000, Royal Institution of Naval Architects Walter Atkinson Prize for best paper by a member, 1993

My Research Activities

I am not currently recruiting new Higher Degree Research Students (PhD or Masters by Research) 


My Teaching

  • Naval Architecture (UG and PG)
  • Mechanical Engineering Design (variety of UG courses 1st-4th year)
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Location

Building 20 Room 135
School of Engineering and Information Technology, The University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, PO Box 7916, Canberra BC ACT 2610, AUSTRALIA

Map reference

Contact

+61 2 5114 5208