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| | Dr. Thomas H. Wakeman III | | Deputy Director, Center for Maritime Systems | | Location: | Room 212 Davidson Laboratory | | Phone: | 201-216-5669 | | Email: | twakeman@stevens.edu |
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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 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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| | Department: Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering | Program: Maritime Systems
| Research Center: Center for Maritime Systems
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| | | 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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| | | General Information | 9/07 to present – Deputy Director, Center for Maritime Systems, and Research Professor, Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering Department, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ.
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.
9/94 to 12/00 - Dredging Program Manager, Port Commerce, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, responsible for planning, development and management of operating and capital dredging program and for navigation aspects of comprehensive Port Business Investment Plan for the expansion of Port berth and channel facilities.
2/90 to 8/94 - Special Projects Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District, responsible for project management and coordination of regional $17 million federal/state plan for dredging and disposal management, annual $25 million federal maintenance dredging program, and planning for $130 million John Baldwin navigation channel deepening project.
8/85 to 1/90 - Model Director, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bay-Delta Physical Model, Sausalito, California, responsible for managing and operating hydraulic laboratory and physical model of San Francisco Bay and Delta used for investigating water resource management and navigation projects.
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| | | Honors & Awards | 2007, Commander’s Award for Public Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District
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)
2004, Civilian Service Achievement Medal, Coalition Provisional Authority, Washington DC
2004, Public Service Award, ASCE, Lower Hudson Valley 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, 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 Newark Bay 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
1989, Special Act Award, Loma-Prieta Earthquake, USACE, San Francisco District, CA
1986, Special Act Award, Coastal Engineering Research Board, USACE, Washington, D.C.
1982, Special Service Award, Regulatory Activities for Coastal Zone of California, USACE
1973, Army Commendation Medal, US Army, Washington D.C.
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| | | Professional Societies | PIANC International American Society of Civil Engineers Transportation Research Board New York Academy of Sciences |
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