Thobani Hlophe

Doctor of Philosophy, Dr

  • The University of Western Australia (M053), 35 Stirling Highway,

    6009 Perth

    Australia

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Biography

Thobani completed his PhD in Hydrodynamics and Ocean Engineering at the University of Western Australia. Before this, he earned a Bachelor's and Master of Science in Mathematics in his native Southern Africa.

Before starting his PhD, Thobani intermittently worked as a secondary school teacher, specialising in Physical Sciences. His current research focuses on developing physics-based, phase-resolved models for predicting ocean surface waves over short time scales, with particular applications in ocean-related renewable energy generation. Additionally, Thobani has recently started investigating wave-structure interactions, with a focus on breaking wave loads on offshore platforms.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water

Education/Academic qualification

Ocean Engineering, PhD, The University of Western Australia

14 Oct 201926 Jun 2023

Award Date: 28 Jul 2023

Mathematical Sciences, MSc, University of the Western Cape

Aug 2017Jun 2018

Award Date: 22 Jun 2018

Mathematics and Chemistry, BSc, University of Swaziland

Aug 2012Jun 2016

Award Date: 15 Oct 2016

Research expertise keywords

  • Wave forecasting
  • Signal processing
  • Physical Oceanography
  • Hydrodynamics
  • Wave loads
  • Applied mathematics

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