Niels Mallon

Principal R&D Engineer at Allseas

The Randstad, Netherlands

About

Specialties: Dynamics, stability & vibrations of structures, mechanisms and multiphysics systems. Experimental dynamics and mechanics. Offshore hydrodynamics, Dynamic Positioning, Impact loading,

Experience

  • Allseas (Full-time · 15 yrs 4 mos)
    • Principal R&D Engineer
      Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

      Supporting Allseas innovations and projects by applying expertise in dynamical systems analysis, modeling, data-driven insights, and stability assessments.

    • Senior R&D Engineer
      Mar 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 4 mos

      Working at the Innovations/Naval Department as simulation specialist. Main focus is engineering and optimization of offshore operations using advanced lift systems. For this purpose, detailed time domain simulation models are developed and verified based on full scale test data. Topics include structural dynamics (FE super elements), vibrations, control, hydraulics, pneumatics, vessel motions, risers, hydrodynamics and dynamic positioning (DP).

  • Researcher at TNO Centre for Mechanical and Maritime Structures
    Jan 2008 - Mar 2011 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Involved in various theoretical and experimental projects related to structural engineering. Research topics varied from qualification of hoses for LNG transfer, pneumatic vibration absorbers, shock loading till ship collision analyses of offshore platforms. Main expertise is simulation of structural dynamics using both self developed models (MATLAB etc.) and commercial FE codes like Orcaflex, MSC.Marc and LS-Dyna.

  • PhD student at Technical University Eindhoven
    Nov 2003 - Dec 2007 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    PhD student in the Dynamics and Control Technology group. The topic of the research project was stability of dynamically loaded thin-walled structures. Topics include nonlinear vibrations, buckling and experimental dynamics. For more details, check my PhD thesis at http://alexandria.tue.nl/extra2/200811662.pdf .