OpenFieldProf. Dr. Manhar Dhanak
Professor and Director of the Institute for Ocean and Systems Engineering · Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering · Florida Atlantic University
Academic focus & active research
Prof. Dr. Dhanak conducts leading research in autonomous ocean vehicles, hydrodynamic wake turbulence, and marine current turbine modeling, advising the US Navy on unmanned surface platforms.
Supervision & prospective applicants
Scholars preparing thesis research, graduate admissions, or collaborative inquiries at Florida Atlantic University should consult the department directory for current lab openings, funding availability, and research prerequisites.
- Institution
- Florida Atlantic University
- Department / Faculty
- Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
- Primary Field
- Autonomous Surface Vehicles
- Campus Location
- Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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