Warren Ferrers Smith

Memberships FRINA, MSNAME Research Interests Naval Architecture • Ship Design and Safety Engineering Design Education • Authentic and Immersive Experiential Learning Complex Systems • Systems Modelling • Decision-Based Design • Optimisation Methods Consulting Interests Short courses: Naval Architecture Expert Opinion Services University Executive Positions Naval Architecture Coordinator, School of Engineering and IT at UNSW-Canberra (ADFA), 2019-present Head of School, School of Aerospace, Civil and Mechanical Engineering at UNSW-Canberra (ADFA), 2003-2009 Deputy Head of School, School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at UNSW-Canberra (ADFA) 2002-2003 Prior Professional Experience Naval Architect, Australian Department of Defence, 1978-1998 Various appointments included specialist engineering, research and managerial positions in - Ship hydrodynamics, ship concept design development and ship project costing; - Project management - Requirements and specification development; - Design, support and execution of tender evaluation methodologies. Other Organisational and Educational Leadership Roles UNSW Canberra Warman Design and Build Project & Competition, 1998-present National Coordinator, Warman Design & Build Project & Competition, National Committee on Engineering Design, 2002-2021 Faculty Advisor, Formula SAE Student Design & Build Competition, 2003-2013 at UNSW Canberra, 2013-2014 at University of Oklahoma Re-Engineering Australia (F1inSchools, Subs in Schools) ACT Hub Chair, 2007-present Re-Engineering Australia National Rules Chair / Chair of Judges, Australia, 2011-present Naval Architecture • Ship Design and Safety Engineering Design Education • Authentic and Immersive Experiential Learning Complex Systems • Systems Modelling • Decision-Based Design • Optimisation Methods