Thomas Adcock

Thomas Adcock is a Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Department of Engineering Science. His research focuses on ocean hydrodynamics, particularly in the context of marine energy and offshore wind. The group employs analytical, numerical, and experimental methods to study how engineers understand the ocean environment and its interaction with infrastructure. Adcock's work includes the analysis of field data and the development of data analysis techniques. He has held various academic and administrative roles within the university, including Director of Third Year Studies and Associate Head (Teaching) during the COVID pandemic. He is also a Senior Tutor at St Peter's College and chairs a special interest group of the Society for Underwater Technology.

Thomas Adcock is an expert in ocean engineering and tidal energy, focusing on the physics of ocean waves and their implications for energy conversion. His research explores the dynamics of tidal stream energy, including resource assessment, hydrodynamic modeling, and power extraction from tidal channels. Adcock investigates the behavior of extreme ocean waves, such as rogue waves, and their formation mechanisms, particularly in relation to depth transitions and nonlinear dynamics. His work also includes the evaluation of reanalysis data for wind and tidal predictions, as well as experimental studies on wave loads and moments. Adcock's contributions span both theoretical and applied aspects of ocean energy and wave physics.