Dr. Heather Peng

Professor

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Biography

Heather Peng is a professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She received her Bachelor of Science in 1990 and Master of Applied Science in 1993 from Dalian University of Technology, China, followed by a Ph.D. in 2001 from Dalhousie University. She worked as a senior hydrodynamicist at Martec Limited from 2000 to 2004 and at Oceanic Consulting Corporation from 2005 to 2008 before joining Memorial University. Her main research expertise lies in marine and ship hydrodynamics, focusing on the design and evaluation of offshore structures. Her research interests include numerical predictions of ship motions and wave loads, hydrodynamic interactions of multiple floating bodies in waves, coupled dynamic analysis of moored offshore structures, dynamic positioning of ships in offshore environments, and renewable wave energy converters.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Hydrodynamicist

2000-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Martec Limited • Halifax

Worked as a senior hydrodynamicist focusing on marine and ship hydrodynamics.

Senior Hydrodynamicist

2005-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Oceanic Consulting Corporation • St. John's

Worked on various projects related to offshore structures and hydrodynamic analysis.

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John's

Joined as a professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, specializing in marine hydrodynamics.

Requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.75
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
GRE General
Verbal
Required:151
Quantitative
Required:151
Overall
Required:151
Prerequisites
Four-year bachelor's degree Minimum two years of relevant full-time work experience
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • CV/Resume
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Business Administration (MBA program)