Dr. Dave White

Professor

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Biography

David White is a Professor of Infrastructure Geotechnics at the University of Southampton within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He is a geotechnical engineer specializing in both offshore and onshore civil engineering projects. His research work focuses primarily on the offshore energy industries, where he explores the mechanical response of soils and leads cross-disciplinary initiatives spanning engineering and offshore facilities. He has made significant contributions to the design of novel construction machinery and remote monitoring technologies. Throughout his career, he has worked on creating reliable design codes and consulting projects, engaging with industry to bring research practices closer to real-world applications. David has been involved in numerous technical committees and has authored over 250 publications in the field. He is recognized as a Fellow of several prestigious engineering societies and has received several awards for his contributions to the field, including the Telford Gold Medal in 2021.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, UK

Professor of Infrastructure Geotechnics, specializing in offshore renewable energy and geotechnical engineering.

Awards

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Telford Gold Medal

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Fellow Institution of Civil Engineers

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Fellow Royal Institution of Naval Architects

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Fellow Royal Academy of Engineering

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Fellow Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering

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Fellow Institution of Engineers Australia