
About Us
Subsea Systems Institute (SSI) is a collaboration between the University of Houston, Rice University and the Johnson Space Center (NASA). SSI focuses on:
- Applied research to support translational engineering and technology development for offshore energy production
- Workforce and economic development
To improve safety and efficiency of offshore energy development:
- By facilitating engineering, science and policy research and through third party unbiased validation of technology and practices
- By increasing skill sets across the workforce aligned with the development and deployment of new technologies
Subsea Systems Institute creates a major opportunity to form strong alliances between the academic/research sector, the energy and space industries, and international organizations. Collaborators include:
- Major oil and gas operators
- Offshore equipment manufacturers and the service sector
- Government agencies
- Industry trade organizations
- International research organizations
- Research and academic institutions
Research & Technology:
- Utilize RESTORE Act and industry funding to support the collaborative development and validation of safe and efficient technologies for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons. Collaborative development requires inter-disciplinary and multi-institutional programs
- Collaborate as partners with industry to develop new technologies that support the safe and economic development of deepwater resources
Training & Certification:
- Training and courses for professionals, new employees and graduate students
PARTNERS

Director, Subsea Systems Institute (SSI)

Interim Executive Director, Carbon Hub Management Team (CHMT), Rice University

Director, University Collaboration and Partnership, NASA Johnson Space Center

Industry Liaison, Allen Energy Consultants, LLC (AEC)

Program Director, Subsea Systems Institute (SSI)

Research Administrator II, Subsea Systems Institute (SSI)
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

GM, Industry Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement, Baker Hughes

Pluto Train 2 Project Manager, Woodside Energy USA (Inc)

Senior Marine Consultant, ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions

Chief Technology Officer, Ocean Aero

Technology Manager, Subsea7

Chairman, Board of Directors, Technology Collaboration Center

Director, Engineering & Technology, Oceaneering International Inc.

Senior Technical Advisor, TechnipFMC

Asset Class Hub Leader for Upstream Operations, Chevron

Commercial GoM, SOLUTIONS business line, Saipem
EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS
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Yasser Bangash, Senior Facilities Engineer, BP
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Luc Huyse, PhD, Facilities Engineering R&D Portfolio Manager, Chevron
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William Maddock, Former Program Director, Subsea Systems Institute
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Peter Moles, Director of Emerging Technologies, Oceaneering International Inc.
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Todd Newell, Vice President of Technology, Oceaneering International Inc.
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John O'Brien, Focus Area Manager, Chevron