The primary research interest of Dr. Ranadev Datta is related to ship and offshore structure seakeeping. He developed a higher order 3D time domain panel method to solve ship motion problems during his graduation. Presently, his research area includes hydroelasticity, non linear fluid structure interaction problem, computational geometry etc.
One of his research team is working on a project supported by the Naval Research Board where they are trying to solve hydroelasticity problem by coupling the boundary element method (BEM) and finite element method (FEM) in time domain. Another group has been working on the non linear wave – structure interaction problem; the focus is to find an efficient way to couple the classical potential flow method with popular CFD solvers; so that the local phenomenon such as deck wetness/ slamming can be modelled using CFD.
Dr. Ranadev Datta has worked on several industries related projects. He has helped IRS (International register for shipping) to develop their classification rule book. He developed stability software for jack up Rigs with Green Palm Marine Consultancy.
Apart from his work related to numerical ship and offshore structure hydrodynamics, he is also keen in developing an automated meshing engine for ship like structure using the key concept of computational geometry.
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The interaction of flexural-gravity waves with a submerged porous elliptic disk in deep water: Scattering and radiation analysis. by Houque A., Gayen R. , Farina L. , Datta R. Physics of Fluid 37 - (2025)
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The simulation of ship motion using a B-spline based panel method in time domain by 7) Datta R and Sen D Journal of Ship Research 51(3) 267-284 (2007)
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Numerical investigation of bottom slamming using one and two way coupled methods of S175 hull by Acharya A., Chowdhury S. D., Paloth F. P., Datta R. Applied Ocean Research 139 1-23 (2023)
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Modelling green water loads on ships using coupled impulse response function and CFD solution by Kudupudi R. B., Datta R. , Guedes Soares C. Ocean Engineering 281 1-13 (2023)
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A simplified model for hydroelasticity of containerships by Sengupta D., Datta R. , Sen D. Journal of Engineering Mathematics - (2021)
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Underwater vibro-acoustics analysis of plates with sharkskin inspired surface modifications by Pal A., Ghoshal R., Datta R. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 157 2206-2220 (2025)
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Multiple moonpools within a vessel free to heave and pitch: An experimental study by Garad S., Kumar S., Bhattacharyya A., Datta R. Applied Ocean Research 147 - (2024)
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Numerical Investigation of Green Water Loading on Flexible Structures Using Three-Step CFD-BEM-FEM Approach by Pal S. K., Kudupudi R. B., Sunny M. R., Datta R. Journal of Marine Science and Application 1-11 (2018)
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A semi analytic method for the analysis of the symmetric hydroelastic response of a container ship under slamming and green water loads by Sengupta D., Show T. K., Hirdaris S. , Datta R. Proc IMechE Part M 1-15 (2023)
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A simplified approach for computation of nonlinear ship loads and motions using a 3D time-domain panel method by Sengupta D., Datta R. , Sen D. Ocean Engineering 117 99-113 (2016)
Principal Investigator
- Assessment for upgrading and strengthening of the oil jetty at Kandla of Deen Dayal Port Authority Deendayal Port Authority
- Assessment of Dry Dock at Shalimar, Howrah YAMA CONSTRUCTIONS LLP
- Design and analysis of a Pump Barge on Dabru River CIVIL ENGINEERS ENTERPRISES PVT LTD
- Field Investigation, Survey and Numerical Model Studies for a Proposed Shipyard CONCEPTIA SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
- Hydrosatatic and Structural Analysis of HDPE Pontoon Jetty DAS AND KUMARS
- Mathematical Model Study for Breakwater Layout and Design for Proposed Port Development KALINTH ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED
- Ship Design for Inland and Coastal Water Ways Ministry of Shipping
- Structural Analysis of a Floating Platform YEOMAN MARINE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Co-Principal Investigator
- Marine Toroidal Propellers Basic Design and Hydrodynamics Naval Research Board
- Numerical Modelling and Design of Breakwaters KALINTH ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED
Ph. D. Students
Ajijul Hoque
Area of Research: Fluid-structure interaction
Sayed Abul Hossain
Area of Research: Fluid Structure Interaction
Shubhojit Kumar Ghosh
Area of Research: Fluid Structure Interaction
Tushar Kanti Show
Area of Research: Hydroelasticity