Patrick J. Hudson, Ph.D., P.E. is one of CED Investigative Technologies marine/maritime experts. He has 20 years of experience in coastal engineering, naval architecture, ports, harbors, technical analysis for environmental documentation, independent design evaluation and analysis, and systems engineering support. Dr. Hudson is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Maryland and Virginia and has taught courses at the Naval Academy and Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Hudson has a wealth of experience including service as a naval officer, as a naval architect in the maritime industry, and in academia where he taught courses and conducted research and development.

Academic Background:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture from the U.S. Naval Academy
• Masters degree in Civil Engineering from Johns Hopkins University
• Ph.D. in Ocean Engineering from Johns Hopkins

Areas of Expertise:

• Ocean Engineering Design and analysis of offshore structures, buoys, mooring systems, and underwater vehicles, including structural, hydrodynamic, and geotechnical analyses.
• Coastal Engineering Design of seawalls, breakwaters, bulkheads, revetments, and jetties. Physical and computational modeling of waves, tides, coastal erosion, and
  sediment transport.
• Naval Architecture Ship design, stability analysis, resistance and powering predictions, dry-docking calculations, and preparation of documentation for heavy lift transport by float-on/float-off vessels.
• Ports and Harbors Cargo throughput, port master planning, terminal layout, and design of wharves, piers, and fendering systems.
• Technical Analysis Broad range of technical studies to support environmental documentation required by NEPA and CEQA.
• Design Evaluation Independent evaluation of current and proposed engineering designs, including structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermal management, material properties, and cost estimates. Facilitation of and participation in preliminary and critical design reviews.