WCFS 2025 Matchmaking

2 Sept 2025 | Espoo, Finland

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Katherine Álvarez

PhD candidate

Delft University of Technology

Delft, Netherlands

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PhD student at TU Delft working on floating body dynamics in waves. Interested in hydrodynamics, offshore structures, and experiments.

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Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology

University / Research Institute

Delft, Netherlands

At Delft University of Technology, we pride ourselves on being one of the leading engineering institutions in Europe, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology. Our multidisciplinary approach fosters collaboration across various fields, enabling us to tackle pressing global challenges. We engage in cutting-edge research while also preparing the next generation of engineers and scientists to make impactful contributions to society. Join us as we connect with industry partners and explore new opportunities for collaboration and growth.
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About me

My name is Katherine Alvarez. I come from Chili, where I completed my undergraduate studies in Naval Architecture and graduated with a master’s degree in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering from Universidad Austral de Chile.

I specialise in the interaction of floating bodies under wave conditions, focusing on the development of floating energy using both experimental and numerical tools.

Nowadays, I work at TU Delft as a PhD researcher of the Floating Future Project and my job is to find the optimal loads in the connector system between modular structures through experimental research.

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Skills

  • Experimental reseach
  • Numerical research
  • Seakeeping
  • Hydromechanics
  • offshore
  • Structural design
  • Multi-body interaction

Interests

  • experimental methods
  • numerical methods
  • Multi-body interaction
  • Connector system

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What kind of partners are you looking for?

I'm looking for people passionate for experimental research who I could exchange relative techniques with. I'm also interested in developing different connector systems for modular floating structures to be tested and compared.