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The Centre for Ocean Energy Research (COER) at Maynooth University Ireland, hosted its 10th workshop event on Friday 23rd January 2026, sponsored by The Marine Institute and The Research Ireland Centre for Climate, Energy, and the Marine (MaREI). The workshop covered a range of topics across wave energy conversion with two technical sessions, and an industry and policy session. As in previous years, the workshop featured a diverse range of speakers from academia, industry, and policy, highlighting the latest advancements in wave energy from Europe and the US. The programme also included an open forum session, a poster exhibition, and plenty of networking opportunities. To kick things off, we hosted a casual networking event for all attendees on the evening of 22 January at O'Neill's pub! If you would like to access the slides from the workshop's presentations, just click on the links on the presentation titles in the programme below.  If you would like to get in touch with any of our attendees, please find...

We’re delighted to announce that the Maynooth Wave Energy Workshop returns on 23 January 2026, and registration is now open at this link: Maynooth Wave Energy Workshop 2026 - N.U.I. Maynooth Spaces are limited to 100 participants, so we encourage you to reserve your place early. Thanks to the generous support of MaREI and the Marine Institute, registration fees remain just €30. For those joining us from outside Maynooth, we’ve arranged preferential rates with our on-campus accommodation providers. You can find details here Maynooth Campus.  Use the voucher code EEW_09/25 This year’s workshop will be held in the beautiful and historic Renehan Hall at Maynooth University. If you would like to exhibit a poster at the workshop, please send an abstract to me before 31st December.  Further details about the programme will follow. We look forward to welcoming you in January....

COER-Wavepiston Passive Control Competition – Launching This October as part of the SHY project COER is excited to announce the COER-Wavepiston Passive Control Competition, launching this October. This challenge provides a standardised simulation platform where participants can design passive controllers to maximise a specific performance metric across multiple sea states. Participants must account for the physical constraints of the Wavepiston device, including: Passive Power Take-Off (PTO) — no reactive power is allowed! Limits on position and control force. This is a unique opportunity for engineers, researchers, and students to test their skills in a realistic, performance-driven environment. Register your interest here Opportunities for PhD and Postdoctoral Researchers COER is seeking talented PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers to join our team: Postdoc and PhD (€25k per year (tax-free), plus fees and expenses) positions. Researchers at COER engage in a diverse range of ocean energy projects, supported by industry, national, and international funding sources. With 30 researchers working on 15 fundamental and applied projects, COER offers an exceptional environment to...

We are delighted to announce that John Ringwood has been elected a Fellow of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) in recognition of “contributions to the development of wave energy control technology.” This prestigious honour places John among a select group of just 25 individuals worldwide elevated to IFAC Fellowship each triennium. Notably, John is the first-ever IFAC Fellow from the Republic of Ireland, marking a significant milestone for both the country’s research community and the field of control engineering. Fellowship is awarded to individuals who have made outstanding and seminal contributions to the science and technology of control in areas of significance to IFAC. Candidates are nominated and supported by leading experts in the discipline.  "It's quite an honour being the first ever IFAC Fellow in RoI, and humbled to have been nominated and supported through the process by some of the real 'gods' of control." John's recognition highlights both the global impact of their research and the growing importance of wave...

🎉 Congratulations to Ahsan Said, Agustina Skiarski, and John Ringwood on the publication of their new paper in Elsevier 's Energy and Management Conversion: X. The article is entitled: "Combined Renewable Resource Exploitation: Implications for the All-Island Irish Electricity Supply System." The study examines how combining wave, tidal, wind, and solar energy can improve Ireland’s renewable electricity supply. It finds that a diversified mix of these resources increases complementarity and system reliability. The study also analyzes optimal energy storage needs under different renewable scenarios....

A new paper by Carrie Anne Barry and John Ringwood has been published in Elsevier's Technology in Society journal. In this study, they explore the diverse perspectives of stakeholders in wave energy technology. You can access the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/ec_9bQRF. The authors gratefully acknowledge the support of MaREI and Research Ireland....

Postdoc/senior postdoc Opportunity at COER – 27-Month Position! 🚨 Exciting opportunity to join the Centre for Ocean Energy Research (COER) on the INFINITY project: Instant Force & Model Predictive Control for Ocean Energy Power Take-Off with High Fidelity. 🌊 About INFINITY: This EU-funded project is tackling key challenges in wave energy, aiming to make Power Take-Off (PTO) systems more efficient and reliable. By leveraging advanced control strategies and predictive maintenance, INFINITY aims to: ✅ Extend maintenance intervals from 2 to 5 years ✅ Reduce O&M costs by 50% ✅ Support a circular supply chain for sustainability 🔬 Who You'll Work With: A world-class team of researchers and industry experts, including: 🔹 RISE Research Institutes of Sweden 🔹 Ocean Harvesting Technologies 🔹 Politecnico di Torino 🔹 Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and more! 🎯 Why Join COER? COER is home to 30+ researchers working on cutting-edge wave energy technology, with strong international and industry collaborations. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to game-changing renewable energy research! 📌 Apply here https://lnkd.in/dsvJQeY and be part of the...