Neil J. Gallagher

Shirley N. & Stephen R. Towne Professor of Ship Design

Education

  • B.S. of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Webb Institute
  • M.S. of Naval Architecture and Ocean Systems Management, MIT

Additional Duties

  • Thesis Advisor
  • Marine Engineering Lab Chair
  • Machine Shop Director
  • Yacht Club Advisor

Publications and Presentations

  • SNAME Energy Efficiency Workshop: Panel 1 – The Impact of Ship Design on Energy Efficiency, March 2014.

Certifications and Licenses

  • Professional Engineer – State of New York

Non-Academic Experience

  • Consultant in naval architecture and marine engineering, providing support to shipyards and owners in stability, strength, machinery design, and shaft alignment, 1993 – present
  • Chief Engineer, Chief Marine Engineer, R.E. Derecktor of RI Shipyard, 1983 – 1991
  • Senior Engineer, Engineer, Associate Engineer; Bethlehem Steel Corporations Sparrows Point Shipyard, 1978 – 1983

Professional Development

  • Training Course on Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine, 2014
  • Professional engineering continuing education for NYS PE license

Memberships

  • Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME)

Service Outside of Webb

  • Taught in SNAME professional engineering review course 2008 – Present
  • Author in SNAME Energy Efficiency Design Workshop, 2014
  • Panelist in Shaft Alignment Panel Discussion, SNAME Annual Meeting, 2010