Introduction
Dr Arno Dubois is an experienced researcher and leader within maritime decarbonisation, (ship) hydrodynamics, and (computational) fluid dynamics. With a proven track record across academia and industry, he combines rigorous scientific thinking and strong leadership to drive innovation and translate research into tangible business outcomes. He is passionate about solving complex industry and academic challenges, bringing both strategic vision and hands-on expertise to projects from early-stage research to product implementation. His background spans experimental, numerical, data science, and on-ship research, giving him broad cross-functional capabilities.
Industry Experience
Silverstream Technologies / London, United Kingdom
Air lubrication technology for energy-efficient, decarbonised shipping.
Head of Innovation and Research & Development (IR&D)
August 2024 - March 2026
Lead Hydrodynamicist
May 2023 - July 2024
Innovation and Research & Development (IR&D) Engineer, Hydrodynamics
March 2022 - May 2023
COMSOL UK / Cambridge, United Kingdom
Global provider of multiphysics simulation software.
Applications Engineer, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
December 2020 - March 2022
Academic Research Experience
Australian Maritime College / Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Research in maritime engineering, seafaring, and marine sciences.
Doctoral Researcher
November 2015 - August 2019
Doctoral Research Assistant
February 2018 - October 2018
Post-Graduate Research Assistant
February 2013 - April 2013
Delft University of Technology / Delft, The Netherlands
Undergraduate and graduate research in marine technology.
Post-Graduate Researcher
September 2013 - June 2014
Graduate Researcher
February 2011 - June 2011
Teaching Experience
Australian Maritime College / Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Higher-Level education in maritime engineering, seafaring, and marine sciences.
Lecturer - Engineering Dynamics
July 2019 - October 2019
Teaching Assistant - CFD and Hydrodynamics
November 2016 - June 2019
Various High Schools / (Greater) Brussels (Area), Belgium
High-school education in preparation for university-level engineering and science programmes.
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Substitute Teacher - Mathematics
November 2015 - June 2016
Education
Australian Maritime College / Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Doctor of Philosophy, Maritime Engineering
November 2015 - December 2019
Delft University of Technology / Delft, The Netherlands
Master of Science, Marine Technology - Ship Hydromechanics
September 2011 - June 2014
Bachelor of Science, Marine Technology
September 2008 - August 2012
Other Skills
Languages
English: fluent.
Dutch: fluent (native).
French: conversational.