Prof. Abdus Samad is a Professor in the Department of Ocean Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. His research expertise spans ocean energy systems, design optimization, and fluid machinery. He has authored over 170 Scopus-indexed research papers, holds six patents, and has contributed to the academic community through one authored book and several edited volumes. Prof. Samad has led multiple international collaborative projects with prestigious institutions, including Queen Mary University of London, the University of Hawaii, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OVGU), Seoul National University, and the Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi, focusing on marine energy, optimization, and fluid machinery. He organized several international conferences and workshops, contributing significantly to the global ocean engineering and ocean energy community. He has received national-level awards, guided numerous PhD scholars, and produced online courses reaching over 10,000 learners. His work combines academic excellence with real-world impact in marine technology.
