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| Dr. Thomas H. Wakeman III | |  |
Resume / Bio
| | Dr. Thomas H. Wakeman III | | Deputy Director, Center for Maritime Systems, Research Professor | | Location: | Room 212 Davidson Laboratory |
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OE 505:Introduction to Maritime Systems
An introductory course intended to acquaint students with the various components of maritime systems, including shorefront and inland infrastructure and waterborne (vessel) transportation technologies. Students are introduced to the concepts of port and marine terminal design, cargo handling equipment and optimization, and intermodal transportation networks. The course emphasizes the application of new and emerging technologies to enhance port productivity, drawing on developments within an array of fields, including naval architecture, civil and ocean engineering, and systems engineering. Students are provided with practical examples of the application of these concepts in actual port design projects. |
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OE 610:Marine Transportation
This course introduces students to the history and technical description of the cargo-carrying vessel. Students are given instruction in the basic principles of vessel design, and the various types of ocean-going and inland waterway cargo vessels. Issues related to the introduction of new vessel types are discussed, particularly as these new designs affect port infrastructure and capacity, harbor dredging requirements, and the intermodal transportation network. |
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OE 612:Environmental Issues in Maritime Systems
An introductory course intended to familiarize students with the array of environmental issues related to inland, estuarine, and oceanfront port facilities. Particular attention is paid to water quality and bottom sediment contamination problems associated with the construction and operation of port facilities. Students are introduced to the various types of analysis tools, including field measurements and computer models, employed in the examination of port and harbor environmental problems. Practical examples of their use are provided from actual projects in the New York/New Jersey region. Students are also instructed in the use of emerging technologies in the prevention/remediation of identified pollution problems. Relevant state, federal, and international regulations are also discussed. |
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OE 614:Economic Issues in Maritime Systems
This course introduces students to the unique economic issues facing today's port developers and operators. The economic considerations essential to the efficient movement of cargo from vessels to inland transportation systems are discussed. Students are introduced to concepts related to the optimization of port manpower, energy, and infrastructure as a means of assuring competitiveness in the global marketplace. Students are also introduced to the principles of port financial strategies, with examples given from port authorities in the United States and abroad. |
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OE 626:Port Planning and Development
This course introduces students to the evaluation and optimization of port and harbor layout from the standpoint of safe and efficient vessel navigation and cargo loading and unloading. Students receive instruction in the analysis tools and procedures used in the assessment of vessel motions, while underway in open water and in navigation channels, and while at dock. The evaluation of long wave motions and harbor resonance problems are discussed, as is risk-based analysis of port and harbor protection (e.g., breakwaters). Students will be introduced to computer models used in the evaluation of these issues, and will make extensive use of the models in the conduct of in-class case studies of port and harbor layouts. |
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CE 410:Transportation Engineering Design
Description of design elements of system components of transportation, including the driver, vehicle, and roadway. Traffic flow design elements including volume, density, and speed. Intersection design elements including delay, capacity and accident counter-measures. Terminal design elements. |
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OE 529:Maritime Safety and Security
This course introduces students to international and national safety and security issues of importance to officials in the maritime industry, including the UN International Maritime Organization, U.S. Coast Guard, vessel owners and operators, marine facility management, and Port Authorities. Risk-based analyses are performed to assess safety and security concerns related to vessel and shore labor practices, navigational safety including cargo (e.g., oil spills) and vessel traffic (e.g., collisions) movements, Maritime Domain Awareness, sensor technology, and potential terrorist activities. Students receive instruction in the procedures required for the identification, analysis, prevention, and mitigation of safety and security problems associated with the various threats to human safety, vessels, critical infrastructure, and sensitive marine environments. Students are introduced to the concepts of risk assessment and management, vessel traffic management systems, ship and port security planning, facility contingency planning, and event response planning. State, Federal, and international regulations and guidelines related to maritime safety and security are discussed. Case studies from the New York/New Jersey region and other port regions are employed in the delivery of this instruction. |
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| | Department: Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering | Program: Maritime Systems
| Research Center: Center for Maritime Systems
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| | Research & Education | |
| | Education | Eng.Sc.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY
MS, Civil Engineering w/ minor in Environmental Management, Univ. California, Berkeley/Davis
MA, Marine Biology w/ minor in Geology, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
BS, Marine Biology, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
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| | Experience & Service | |
| | General Information | 9/07 to present – Deputy Director, Center for Maritime Systems (CMS) and Research Professor, Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering Department, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ; Responsible for overall management of CMS maritime commerce and resiliency research, which focuses on port and intermodal transportation operations and sustainability as well as supply chain security; and responsible for Maritime Systems Academic Program including program development and management, student advising (PhD and MS advisees), and preparation and instruction of 6 courses.
9/05 to 8/07 – Program Manager, Regional Port Programs, Port Commerce Department, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, overall responsible for planning and development of a regional port-related freight strategy, evaluating regional impacts, particularly with respect to freight mobility, and identification of new off-port infrastructure development demands within the metropolitan region.
3/04 to 9/04 – Principal Maritime Advisor, Coalition Provisional Authority, responsible for advising the Iraqi Minister of Transportation and Director General of the Iraqi Port Authority on port infrastructure and maritime commerce and leading a multi-national team to rebuilding of ports of Iraq.
1/01 to 9/05 – General Manager, Waterways Development, Port Commerce Department, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, responsible for strategic planning and development of Port waterways and capital construction program for $2 billion navigation facilities investments in the Port complex in cooperation with federal agencies, States of New York and New Jersey, and New York City.
| | Professional Service | 2012-present, Chair, Marine Group, Technical Activities Council, Transportation Research Board, National Academies, Washington, DC
2012-present, Project Panel 37 (Chairman), Making U.S. Ports Resilient as Part of Extended Intermodal Supply Chains, Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C.
2011-present, Project Panel 42, Assessing the Impact of Dredging on the Intermodal Freight System, Transportation Research Board, National Academies, Washington, D.C.
2011-present, Project Panel 40 (Chairman), Improving Export Freight Logistics, Transportation Research Board, National Academies, Washington, D.C.
2010-present, National Cooperative Freight Research Program Oversight Committee, Transportation Research Board, National Academies, Washington, DC
2010-present, Advisory Committee, Transportation Area, Florence School of Regulation, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University, Firenze, Italy
2010-present, GESAMP Pool of Experts, IMO/FAO/UNESCO-IOC/WMO/WHO/IAEA/UN/ UNEP, International Maritime Organization, London, UK
2010-2012, Advisory Committee, George Mason University Consortium for Marine Highway Freight System, US DOT/RITA Sponsored Research, Fairfax, VA
2009-2010, Freightvision 2050, Forum I, II, III & Final Meeting, European Commission, DG MOVE Project on Long Distance Freight Transport (LDFT), Brussels, Belgium
2008, Research Roundtable, Atlantic Gateway Initiative, Centre for International Trade and Transportation (CITT), Dalhousie University, held August 25-29, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
2008, Committee on US Marine Salvage Assets and Capabilities, National Research Council, National Academies, WashingtonD.C.
2008, Research Roundtable, Seaport Competition and Hinterland Connections, Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), held 10-11 April, Paris, France
2007-2010, Editorial Board, NY Transportation Journal, New York University, New York
2006-2009, USDOT, Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council, WashingtonDC
2005-2008, Maritime Infrastructure Engineering and Management Program Advisory Board and Industry Advisory Board, Civil Engineering Department, RutgersUniversity, Piscataway, NJ
2005-present, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Committee on Waterways (Navigation Engineering), Coastal, Oceans, Rivers and Ports Institute, Reston, VA
2003-2007, International Vice-president, World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC), Brussels, Belgium
2003-2012, Chairman, Marine Environmental Committee, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academies, WashingtonDC
2002-2005, Sea Grant Advisory Board, New Jersey Sea Grant College Program, New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium, Sandy Hook, NJ
2000-2001, Steering Committee, Workshop on Environmental Windows for Dredging Projects, Marine Board, National Research Council, March 19-20, 2001, Washington, DC
2000-2004, Co-chair, Dredged Material Management Integration Work Group, New York/New Jersey Harbor Estuary Program, USEPA/States of New York & New Jersey
1999-2007, Eastern Region Vice-president, World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC), US Section, Washington, DC |
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| | Achievements & Professional Societies | |
| | Honors & Awards | 2011, Distinguished Diplomate, Port Engineering Credential (Dist.D.PE.), Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port and Navigation Engineers, Amer. Soc. of Civil Engineers, Washington, DC
2011, Distinguished Diplomate, Navigation Engineering Credential (Dist.D.NE.), Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port and Navigation Engineers, Amer. Soc. of Civil Engineers, Washington, DC
2010-present, Who’s Who in the World (Marquis biographee)
2008, US Section Fellow Award, PIANC USA, Washington, DC
2008, Educator of the Year, American Society of Civil Engineers, New Jersey Section, NJ
2007, Commander’s Award for Public Service, New York District, US Army Corps of Engineers
2006, James G. Hellmuth Unit Citation/Metal Award, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, New York (Recognition of Kill van Kull-Newark Bay Channel 45-foot Dredging Project)
2006-present, Who’s Who in Science and Engineering (Marquis biographee)
2004, Civilian Service Achievement Medal, Coalition Provisional Authority, US Department of Defense, WashingtonDC
2004, Public Service Award, ASCE, LowerHudsonValley Branch, New York, NY
2003, Team Project Award, Port Commerce Department, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, New York (Recognition for coordination and participation in public outreach)
2002, Director’s Award of Excellence, Port Commerce Department, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, New York (Recognition for exceptional job performance)
1999-present, Who’s Who in America (Marquis biographee 54 through 65th editions)
1999, Director’s Team Project Award, Port Commerce Department, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, New York (activities in support of WRDA passage)
1998, Director’s Team Project Award, Port Commerce Department, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, New York (construction of NewarkBay confined disposal facility)
1995, State of New Jersey Assembly Commendation, Contributions to the Governor’s Dredged Material Management Team, 11th Legislative District, Rep. S. Corodemus
1995, Distinguished Service Award, Seamen’s Church Institute, New York
1994, Award for Outstanding Performance, Government & Community Affairs Department, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, New York
1992, Certificate of Appreciation, San Francisco Estuary Project, US EPA, San Francisco, CA
1989, Special Act Award, Loma-Prieta Earthquake, USACE, San Francisco District, CA
1986, Special Act Award, Coastal Engineering Research Board, USACE, Washington, DC
1985, Engineer-In-Training, California Department of Consumer Affairs, Sacramento
1982, Special Service Award, Regulatory Activities for Coastal Zone of California, USACE
1979, Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Society, Davis Chapter, CA
1973, Army Commendation Medal, US Army, WashingtonDC |
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC)
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME)
Transportation Research Board (TRB)
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