Professor Selda Oterkus 

Prof. Selda Oterkus is a professor in the department of naval architecture, ocean and marine engineering at University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. She is also the co-director of PeriDynamics Research Centre (PDRC). Her research focuses on predictive modelling for structural integrity in harsh environments, with applications in maritime safety, arctic engineering, and offshore sustainability. Prof. Oterkus has collaborated with BAE Systems, Samsung Electronics, Ferguson Marine, Babcock, QinetiQ, McDermott, Innovate UK, and TWI, engaging in projects related to structural resilience, operational challenges, and digital modelling.

Her previous and current research has been funded by organizations such as Lloyd’s Register and the European Commission. She has also worked with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFOSR) and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) on projects involving materials modelling and structural integrity assessments. She supervises doctoral and postdoctoral researchers in areas including additive manufacturing and robotic welding for the hulls, focusing on advanced fabrication techniques for enhanced durability and performance.

Prof. Oterkus has served on the editorial boards of several journals, including Scientific
Reports (Nature) and Journal of Peridynamics and Nonlocal Modeling (Springer), and was
the Chair of ASME UK Section. Her work contributes to research and industry efforts aimed
at improving maritime operations, structural integrity, and sustainability in extreme
environments, including ice-prone regions and next-generation fleet development.