Expertise
Offshore@UGent brings together leading research and innovation especially in the field of offshore wind energy to address the global need for sustainable and renewable energy solutions.
At Ghent University, we apply a multi-disciplinary approach integrating diverse expertise to understand and tackle the complex challenges associated with offshore wind development and management encountered in real-life.
With a vibrant network of researchers across multiple faculties, we foster collaboration to generate new knowledge and drive impactful innovation. Explore our specific domains of expertise below or connect directly with our experts to discuss research topics, projects, or other collaboration opportunities. We look forward to supporting you in shaping a sustainable energy future through groundbreaking offshore wind research.
Below are four broad research themes within Ghent University’s offshore wind program, aligning our expertise and infrastructure with core aspects of wind energy technology, environmental impact, and governance. The research teams listed under each theme are pursuing application-oriented projects that can feed to real systems and developing facilities that support advancements in the various domains of offshore wind research.
Our domains of expertise