Dr. Rocky Taylor

Biography

Dr. Taylor has been a part of the CARD since its inception in 2011, initially serving as a senior research engineer and principal investigator in ice mechanics. He is a graduate of Memorial University, holding both a doctoral and master's degree in ocean naval architectural engineering, as well as an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering. Dr. Taylor's research addresses various significant ice-engineering challenges, particularly concerning ice-load estimation and design associated with offshore structures and the mechanics of compressive ice failure. His work focuses on the fracture processes of ice and the analysis of associated scale effects. He completed an Ignite R&D-funded program that examined spalling and non-simultaneous ice failure, extending a probabilistic fracture mechanics model developed during his doctoral studies, which was supported by C-CORE. As the new CARD Chair in Ice Mechanics, he leads research programs, develops a team of full-time researchers and graduate students, and fosters collaborative relationships with academic and industry-based researchers. Dr. Taylor contributes significantly to the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science by teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising student projects and theses, as well as providing academic and professional service.

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