Research output per year
Research output per year
Accepting PhD Students
Jean-Baptiste R. G. Souppez is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical, Biomedical and Design Engineering at Aston University. He was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship for his outstanding impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession in higher education, acknowledging his international leadership in the implementation of learning and teaching strategies for diversity and inclusion, as well as real-world learning and authentic assessments for employability. He is also a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, recognising his sustained record of effectiveness in strategic leadership of high-quality learning, and chairs the Assessment and Feedback Research Group at Aston University. Thanks to his quality assurance expertise, he monitors the performance of professional bodies and the quality of education provided by higher education institutions on behalf of the Engineering Council, accredits higher education courses on behalf of both the Institute of Marine Science, Engineering and Technology (IMarEST) and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), and is a Quality and Standards Assessor for the Office for Students as well as an invited expert for the Erasmus+ Key Action 2: Cooperation for Innovation and Exchange of Good Practices.
Jean-Baptiste is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers (SNAME) Journal of Sailing Technology, the world's leading peer-reviewed journal for sailing research. His fluid dynamics research features a wide range of experimental techniques, supporting his expertise in hydrofoils and multi-award-winning research on the aerodynamics of yacht sails. As the UK Principal Expert in Small Craft Structures and Convenor for multiple ISO standards, he leads the development of international structural regulations (ISO 12215) thanks to his extensive knowledge of composites and structural design and analysis, for which he was awarded several prestigious medals, including a Medal of Distinction by RINA. Recognised as an international leader in yacht design and marine engineering, he is a Fellow of RINA, a member of SNAME and the IMarEST, sits on several prestigious and influential international committees, and oversees all small craft regulatory developments on behalf of the IMarEST. Furthermore, he contributes to the Erasmus Mundus Masters in Advanced Design of Ship and Offshore Structures (EMship+) and Sustainable Ships and Shipping 4.0 (Seas 4.0) as a Visiting Professor at the University of Liege and Naples Federico II, respectively.
Current PhD Supervision:
Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference output › Conference publication
Souppez, J.-B. (Recipient), 16 May 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Souppez, J.-B. (Recipient), 3 Aug 2023
Prize: National/international honour
Souppez, J.-B. (Member)
Activity: Membership types › Membership of council
Souppez, J.-B. (Chair)
Activity: Membership types › Membership of council
Souppez, J.-B. (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Souppez, J.-B. (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Souppez, J.-B. (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
22/09/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
2/09/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research