We would like to extend our warm congratulations to our PhD student Cillian Fahy, on winning the “Thesis in Three” competition at the Wind Energy Ireland Offshore Conference 2025.
Cillian presented his doctoral research in just three minutes on stage to an audience of offshore wind energy professionals, researchers, and industry stakeholders.
His presentation, titled:
“How can AI help speed up robotic surveys of Floating Offshore Wind? – Developing New Underwater AI Algorithms for Real-Time Data Analysis, Mission Planning, and Investigations” highlighted innovative ways in which artificial intelligence can improve the speed and efficiency of underwater robotic surveys used in floating offshore wind projects.
The audience voted Cillian as the winner, recognising both the relevance and potential impact of his research in the growing field of offshore renewable energy. This award is a testament to Cillian’s hard work, as well as the strength of the research being carried out at CRIS.
Well done, Cillian – we are proud to celebrate this achievement with you.