Michael Biglu
20242025

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Personal Profile

Michael Biglu leads research and strategic initiatives that shape U.S. offshore energy, transmission, and critical infrastructure planning. His expertise spans techno-economic analysis, risk assessment, supply chain development, and system design, bridging engineering and policy to advance resilient energy systems. With over a decade of international experience in offshore wind projects, offshore transmission systems, export cable infrastructure, and shipbuilding, he supports federal and state decision-makers in strengthening domestic infrastructure, enhancing energy security. His goal is to reinforce U.S. leadership in building the next generation of offshore and grid technologies.

Research Interests

Techno-economic analysis of offshore energy systems

Transmission strategy, including HVDC/HVAC infrastructure

Supply chain development and localization

Risk modeling and infrastructure resilience

Offshore wind energy and spatial planning

System design, integration, and deployment strategies

Professional Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher, NLR (2023–2025)

Project Engineer, RWE (2022–2023)

Project Engineer, 50Hertz Transmission (via KODIAK GmbH/IMPaC

Offshore Engineering GmbH) (2017–2022)

Structural Engineer, SDC Ship Design & Consult GmbH (2014–2017)

Education/Academic Qualification

PhD, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Hamburg University of Technology

Master, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Hamburg University of Technology

Bachelor, Naval Architecture, Hamburg University of Technology

Certificate, Project Management Professional (PMP®)

Certificate, Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

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