Gregory Zilman, Ph.D.

Tenured senior academic staff

Principal research fellow

School of Mechanical Engineering,
Tel Aviv University
Ramat Aviv 69978, Israel
Phone: +972-3-640-9716, Fax: +972-3-640-7334, e-mail: zilman@eng.tau.ac.il

Research Interests: Naval and Marine Biology Hydrodynamics

Current Projects in Naval Hydrodynamics
Maneuvering of high speed vessels
Ship motion in random waves
Radar imaging of the sea surface
Hydroacoustics

Current Projects in Marine Biology Hydrodynamics
Settlement of tiny marine larvae on underwater bodies
Marine biological luminiscence
Hydrodynamic imaging

NAVAL HYDRODYNAMICS Play the trajectory of a falling marine body
REMOTE SENSING OF SEA SURFACE Press here to see the wake of a ship moving in waves
MARINE BIOLOGY HYDRODYNAMICS Play motion of tiny marine larvae Bugula Neritina (~200 microns diameter)

Courses
Undergraduate students: Fluid mechanics I-II, Transport of contaminants, Introduction to marine hydrodynamics,
Graduate students: Propulsion, Dynamics of floating bodies, Ship maneuvering, Motion in sea waves

Some Awards

  • 1992-The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (OMAE Award):
    In Recognition of the Outstanding Originality and Significance in the Paper "Dead-Water Effects of a Ship".
  • 1994-The Prize of Ministry of Science and Technology of Israel: Presented by the President of Israel

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