Our Team

Ocean Exchange Team

Rick Harris

Chief Scientist OTECH

Dr. Harrishas worked for 38 ears on the analysis, design, and testing of marine vehicles.

Dr. Harrishas worked for 38 years on the analysis, design, and testing of marine vehicles specializing in hydrodynamics, performance prediction, motion simulation, system dynamics, automation, and control. He has been the Principal Investigator for multiple US Navy and DARPA sponsored research programs and has worked on the development of record setting racing sailboats and two Americas Cup campaigns. He has an undergraduate degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland.

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