Dr. Giles Thomas

Professor

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Biography

Professor Thomas is a naval architect and a member of the Marine Research Group. He specializes in Maritime Engineering and has held various academic positions at the University of Tasmania, where he progressed from Lecturer to Associate Professor and then to Professor. His research interests include sustainable development goals, specifically focusing on affordable clean energy and sustainable cities and communities. Professor Thomas earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Tasmania in 2003, and his earlier degrees – a Master of Philosophy and a Bachelor of Engineering – from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1991 and 1988, respectively. He has also garnered significant industry experience, having worked as a Commercial Contracts Manager and Project Coordinator prior to his academic career.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University College London, Dept Mechanical Engineering • London, United Kingdom

Leading research and teaching in Maritime Engineering.

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of Tasmania • Launceston, Australia

Contributed to academic programs and research initiatives in engineering.

Senior Lecturer

2010-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Tasmania • Launceston, Australia

Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses while supervising research students.

Lecturer

2005-01-01 — 2010-01-01

University of Tasmania • Launceston, Australia

Provided academic instruction and conducted research.

Commercial Contracts Manager

1993-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Naval Architect Centre • Perth, Australia

Managed commercial contracts and engineering projects.

Project Coordinator/Research Engineer

1991-01-01 — 1993-01-01

AMC Search Ltd • Launceston, Australia

Coordinated engineering research projects and activities.