
Prof. Trilochan Sahoo advances teaching and research in marine hydrodynamics through rigorous semi-analytical modelling that combines hydroelasticity, coastal hydrodynamics, and complex wave phenomena. His work includes wave interaction with flexible, porous, and mixed surfaces, helping to understand wave interaction with floating and submerged structures, soft seabeds, and coastal protection systems. He has significantly improved our understanding of wave interactions with undulated seabeds and structures, as well as with mangroves and flexible surfaces. His research also looks at flexural–gravity wave blocking, wave trapping, and Bragg scattering over periodic beds, providing a profound understanding of multi-scale wave dynamics influenced by dispersion, structural flexibility, and environmental forcing, and creating a strong theoretical basis for applications involving very large floating structures, floating ice sheets, and coastal protection systems.
A comprehensive record of his publications and citation metrics is available on his Google Scholar profile (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=OkwQ5M4AAAAJ&hl=en), which documents his contributions and impact in coastal hydrodynamics and hydroelasticity. Furthermore, his MathSciNet author profile (https://mathscinet.ams.org/mathscinet/MRAuthorID/604074) highlights his sustained and recognised contributions to the mathematical sciences. Over the last 25 years, he has guided 30 doctoral and postdoctoral fellows on various aspects of wave-structure interaction and has overseen more than 100 UG/PG projects in ocean engineering. Besides, he has published 159 journal papers and 122 conference papers, collaborated with several established researchers in India and abroad, and mentored several scholars at sister institutes in India. He is featured among the top two percent of global scientists as per SCOPUS database
He offers a vibrant research environment for pursuing marine hydrodynamics research, especially on water waves, for students of applied mathematics, mechanical, civil and physical sciences. His work aligns with national priorities, such as the Sagarmala Program and the Blue Economy. His group invites students committed to nation-building through maritime research to join year-round. Details can be found at https://www.iitkgp.ac.in/rolling-phd-admission
Area of Research: Wave-Structure Interaction
Area of Research: Coastal Hydrodynamics
Area of Research: Fluid-Structure Interaction
Thesis Title: Numerical Investigation of Surface Gravity Wave Interaction with Submerged and Floating Structures
Area of Research: Fluid-Structure Interaction
Thesis Title: Studies on Surface Gravity Wave Interaction with a Subsea Pipeline Buried in Seabed
Area of Research: Wave Structure Interaction
Thesis Title: Mathematical techniques for gravity wave interaction with porous and flexible structures
Area of Research: Wave-Structure Interaction
Thesis Title: Fourier Analysis and Allied Methods for the Transformation of Flexural Gravity Waves in the Purview of Blocking Dynamics
Area of Research: Wave Structure Interaction
Thesis Title: Hydrodynamic Performance of Oscillating Water Column Ocean Wave Energy Converters in the Presence of Seabed Profile Variations
Area of Research: Hydroelasticity
Thesis Title: Boundary Integral Equation and Allied Methods for Bragg Scattering of Surface Gravity Waves due to Trenches and Coastal Structures
Area of Research: Wave Structure interaction
Thesis Title: Integral equation and allied methods for wave interaction with porous and flexible structures
Area of Research: Hydroelasticity
Thesis Title: Fourier analysis and allied methods in the hydroelastic analysis of flexible porous structures
Area of Research: Hydroelasticity
Thesis Title: Fourier Analysis and Allied Methods for Wave Interaction with Floating Structures within the Framework of Blocking Dynamics
Area of Research: Hydroelasticity
Thesis Title: Surface gravity wave interaction with floating and submerged plates resting on an elastic foundation within the framework of blocking dynamics
Area of Research: Analysis of offshore wind turbine platforms
Thesis Title: Surface Gravity Wave Interaction with Permeable Coastal Structures
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