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OVERVIEW

Subsea Systems Institute (SSI) is a collaboration between the University of Houston, Rice University and the Johnson Space Center (NASA). SSI focuses on:

  1. Applied research to support translational engineering and technology development for offshore energy production
  2. Workforce and economic development

MISSION

To improve safety and efficiency of offshore energy development:

  1. By facilitating engineering, science and policy research and through third party unbiased validation of technology and practices
  2. By increasing skill sets across the workforce aligned with the development and deployment of new technologies

COLLABORATION

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

PROGRAMS

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

Dr. Ramanan Krishnamoorti - Director, Subsea Systems Institute (SSI)
Ramanan Krishnamoorti, PhD

Director, Subsea Systems Institute (SSI)

Marie-Nathalie Contou-Carrere - Interim Executive Director, Carbon Hub Management Team (CHMT), Rice University
Marie-Nathalie Contou-Carrere

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

Dr. Kamlesh Lulla - Director, University Collaboration and Partnership, NASA Johnson Space Center
Kamlesh Lulla, PhD, PhD

Director, University Collaboration and Partnership, NASA Johnson Space Center

John Allen - Industry Liaison, Allen Energy Consultants, LLC (AEC)
John Allen

Industry Liaison, Allen Energy Consultants, LLC (AEC)

Andy Chang - Program Director, Subsea Systems Institute (SSI)
Andy Chang

Program Director, Subsea Systems Institute (SSI)

Veronica Lawrence - Research Administrator II, Subsea Systems Institute (SSI)
Veronica Lawrence

Research Administrator II, Subsea Systems Institute (SSI)

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

Paul Doucette - GM, Industry Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement, Baker Hughes
Paul Doucette

GM, Industry Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement, Baker Hughes

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

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

Luis Garza Rios, PhD - Senior Marine Consultant, ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions
Luis Garza Rios, PhD

Senior Marine Consultant, ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions

Diana K. Grauer, PhD - Chief Technology Officer, Ocean Aero
Diana K. Grauer, PhD

Chief Technology Officer, Ocean Aero

Paul Hughes - Technology Manager, Subsea7
Paul Hughes

Technology Manager, Subsea7

Sudhir Pai - Chairman, Board of Directors, Technology Collaboration Center
Sudhir Pai

Chairman, Board of Directors, Technology Collaboration Center

Nikunj Patel - Director, Engineering & Technology, Oceaneering International Inc.
Nikunj Patel

Director, Engineering & Technology, Oceaneering International Inc.

Brian Skeels - Senior Technical Advisor, TechnipFMC
Brian Skeels

Senior Technical Advisor, TechnipFMC

Patrick Toomey - Asset Class Hub Leader for Upstream Operations, Chevron
Patrick Toomey

Asset Class Hub Leader for Upstream Operations, Chevron

Francesco Tripodi - Commercial GoM, SOLUTIONS business line
Francesco Tripodi

Commercial GoM, SOLUTIONS business line, Saipem

EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS

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