I am the current MOD Professor of Naval Architecture at University College London and Course Director for the Naval Architecture MSc and the Submarine Design and Acquisition Course. I am also the MOD Deputy Technical Discipline Lead of Naval Architecture, Senior Fellow for Maritime Vulnerability Reduction and Head of Specialism for Platform Survivability. In this role I support the UKs Maritime Enterprise in ship and submarine survivability, with involvement and engagement in all naval ship, submarine and weapon projects. My previous experience includes over 30 years working in UK naval safety and survivability, driving the development of the UKs maritime survivability strategy, combat safety and naval mission modularity, as well as supporting survivability development through a wide range of international research groups and defence forums. I am a Fello of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and a Constructor Captain in the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors.