Richard A. Royce

Education

• Ph.D. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, UMich 2001
• M.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering, UMich 1999
• M.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, UMich 1998
• B.S.E. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Umich 1993, (Summa cum Laude)
• B.S.I.M. in Industrial Management, minor in Industrial Engineering, Purdue 1986

Appointments at Webb

• Director of Research, 2014 – Present
• James J. Henry Professor of Naval Architecture 2011 – Present
• Director, Robinson Model Basin, 2004 – Present
• Director, Carpenter Shop, 2004 – Present

Additional Duties

• Sailing Coach 2004 – 2006

Publications and Presentations

• Royce, R. A., Doherty, P. J. “Transom flow elevations for varying displacements” FAST 2017, Nantes, France, September 2017
• Onas, A. S., Royce, R. A., Heshiki, Z., Piro, D. and Doherty, P. J. “Unsteady Behavior of Partially-Ventilated Transom Flows in Waves” SNAME Annual Meeting, Bellevue, WA, November 2016.
• Royce, R. A., Doherty, P. J. “Evaluation of an artificial neural network resistance model for trimarans” 5th Chesapeake Power Boat Symposium, Annapolis, MD, June 2016.
• Royce, R. A., Doherty, P. J. “Transom flow elevations in the partially ventilated condition” FAST 2015, Washington, D.C., September 2015.
• Huang, F., Wang, L., Yang, C., and Royce, R. “Hull form optimization of a TriSWACH for reduced drag” FAST 2015, Washington, D.C., September 2015.
• Royce, R.A., Mouravieff, A., and Zuzick, A., “Trimaran resistance artificial neural network.” FAST2011, Honolulu, Hawaii, September 2011
• Royce, R. A., Qi, J., Datla, R., Waters, J., Bucknall, R., and Greig, A., “Facility comparison on model calm water resistance characteristics of a trimaran.” 29th American Towing Tank Conference, Annapolis, Maryland, August 2010
• Qi, J., Datla, R., Royce, R.A., Waters, J., and Bucknall, R., “Experimental study for the optimization of side-hull location for resistance of a trimaran.” SNAME New York Metropolitan Section Meeting, New York, New York, February 2010
• Royce, R.A., “The effect of draft on bulbous bow performance.” FAST2007, Shanghai, China, September 2007
• Royce, R.A., “Student theses from the Webb towing tank”, 28th American Towing Tank Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan, August 2007
• Royce, R.A., “Bulbous bow resistance reduction of semi-planing vessels.” FAST2005, St. Petersburg, Russia, June 2005

Certifications and Licenses

• Professional Engineer, State of Connecticut
• Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner, Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Academic Experience

• Ph.D. Committee, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2008

Non-Academic Experience

Principle Investigator, Navatek Consortium (ONR), 2013 – present

• Collaborated with researchers from Navatek and U of Mich. on transom flow elevations
• Conducted partially ventilated transom flow experiments in Robinson Model Basin
• Developed parametric equations of ventilation factor vs transom Froude number
• Developed wave-probes for unsteady transom flow experiments

Principle Investigator, Atlantic Center for Innovative Design and Control of Small Ships (ONR), 2004 – 2017

• Collaborated with George Mason University on trimaran side-hull optimization
• Developed an Artificial Neural Network predictive model for trimaran resistance
• Directed student thesis projects on trimaran and planing hull resistance
• Managed student research related to population of Stevens Institute planing hull database
• Developed neural network model for planing hull resistance

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Visiting Researcher, University College London, 2009 (two-month appointment)

• Lectured on bulbous bow design for motor yachts
• Lectured on towing tank methodologies
• Conducted research on trimaran side-hull side-force

Design/Contract Engineer, Autograph Boat Works, LLC: 2011 – present                             

• Design 30’ high-performance sailboat
• Calculate design loads for rig
• Oversee structures contract

Design/Contract Engineer, Murray & Associates, LLC – M/V Northstar: 2015 – 2016                                             

• Developed NURBS surface of yacht Northstar
• Designed bulbous bow for 92’ yacht
• Performed CFD analysis (AEGIR)

Design/Contract Engineer, Alliance Marine Holdings: 2014 – 2015                                                           

• Developed NURBS surface of 65’ Euro-commuter
• Predicted resistance vs speed

Hydrodynamic Specialist, Navatek, Ltd: 2014                                                                                      

• Performed software validation studies – AEGIR
• Provided ANN instruction for MetaViz development
• Performed design evaluation of Sea Blade 35

Design/Contract Engineer, Richmond Yachts: 2008 – 2011                                                             

• Analyzed existing hull form
• Developed NURBS surface of yacht Status Quo
• Designed bulbous bow for 150’ yacht
• Designed propeller tunnel for 150’ yacht
• Designed 40’ runabout

Design/Contract Engineer, Express Marine, INC.: 2007- 2008

• Designed bulbous bow for 95’ yacht Magic Time
• Prepared construction drawings for bulb add-on

Design/Contract Engineer, Christensen Shipyards, LTD: 2003- 2008                                             

• Designed hull lines for Christensen Shipyards, LTD. 255’ yacht
• Designed hull lines for Christensen Shipyards, LTD. 164’ yacht
• Performed free wheeling torque analysis for yacht propeller
• Developed bulbous bow design for Christensen Shipyards, LTD. 157’ yacht.

Contract Engineer, Vorus and Associates, Inc.: 1997-1999  

• Modified propeller design and analysis and analysis software, FORTRAN and VBA
• Created VBA user interface for calm water planing prediction software
• Performed jet-ski impeller experiments in collaboration with Nucon Corp.
• Consulted on analysis of the grounding of an Integrated Tug-Barge in San Juan Harbor

Graduate Student Research Assistant, UMich: NAME, 1993-1999      

• Compare theoretical and experimental research on “Shock Reduction of Planing Boats”
• Collaborate with NSWC – CSS, Panama City on drop test experiments for shock reduction concepts
• Develop test matrix and conduct full scale planing experiments for planing hull hydrodynamic pressure study
• Perform cavitation visualization experiments on planing boat propellers
• Prepare quarterly progress reports for funding agency
• Conducted full scale planing experiments for planing hull hydrodynamic pressure study

Research Assistant, Gulf Coast Region Maritime Technology Center: 1996-1997                               

• Prepared and reviewed concept proposals, research concept proposals, and RFP’s
• Performed full scale planing experiments on Halter planing hull concept
• Performed literature search and reviewed patent application for LocalFlex shock reduction system

NCR Corporation: Workstation Products Division, 1986-1990

Product Manager:

• Established retail prices for personal computer line for US and Europe Sales Groups
• Performed financial analysis of major deals for CEO review (greater than $ 5.0 million)
• Analyzed competitors pricing structure

Financial Analyst:

• Developed $30.0 million R&D operating and capital budgets
• Performed root cause analysis of failed manufacturing and design processes
• Developed automated budget entry into financial reporting software
• Developed overhead and fringe benefit cost rates

Professional Development

• Growing Your Research Enterprise, Academic Impressions, June 2019
• FARO SCENE Software Training, March 2016
• IBEX  September 2013
• Star CCM+ training, May, 2013
• LabView Training, February, 2012
• Fluent Training, February 2008

Memberships

• SNAME – Fellow 1991 – present
• ASME – Associate Member 2008 – Present

Service Outside of Webb

• Yacht Racing Association of Long Island Sound – PHRF committee member and past chair