Dr. Mingsheng Xiahou is a visionary marine engineer and offshore wind energy innovator. A graduate of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, he currently serves as the Chief Designer and head of the R&D team at the Marine Design & Research Institute of China (MRIC). His pioneering efforts in offshore wind power equipment have helped transform China into a global leader in offshore wind construction, with his designs powering nearly 80% of the national market. His career reflects a deep commitment to sustainable energy, marine engineering, and industrial innovation.
Dr. Mingsheng Xiahou | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | China
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Education
Dr. Xiahou received his formal education from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, one of China’s top engineering institutions. His educational journey laid a robust foundation in mechanical and marine design engineering, which he later transformed into practical leadership and research excellence in offshore wind systems. His academic background empowered him to lead pioneering innovations that bridge theoretical engineering with real-world environmental solutions.
Experience
Dr. Xiahou holds a leading role at MRIC, where he designs core equipment across the entire offshore wind industry chain. His career includes the creation of standardized wind turbine installation vessels, cable-laying ships, and floating wind platforms. He has guided successful launches of deep-sea equipment such as the “HaiDian YunWei 801” and “Huaxia Honghu 01,” while winning prestigious national awards in science and management innovation. His engineering solutions cover intertidal zones, nearshore, and deep-sea operations.
Contributions
Dr. Xiahou has delivered groundbreaking innovations, such as hybrid wind-hydrogen-marine ranching platforms and large-scale turbine installation systems. His designs have integrated turbine transport, foundation installation, and cable deployment into single efficient platforms, increasing operational efficiency and reducing costs. He introduced deep-sea optical cable layers, high-capacity cable storage systems, and multipurpose mother ships for floating turbine systems. These projects have set new industry benchmarks in both engineering and sustainability.
Research Focus
Dr. Xiahou’s current research focus centers on cost-effective and sustainable offshore wind infrastructure. His interests include floating wind turbine systems, digital simulation, and multi-functional marine platforms for renewable energy generation and ocean resource management. By enhancing project efficiency, reducing costs, and driving green innovation, his work aligns with both national energy strategies and global climate goals.
Publications
Integrated Assessment Methodology for Jack-Up Stability: Centrifuge Test of Entire Four-Legged Model for WTIVs
Authors: Mingsheng Xiahou, Zhiyuan Wei, Yilin Wang, Deqing Yang, Jian Chi, Shuxiang Liu
Journal: Applied Sciences
Theme: Offshore structural stability, centrifuge modeling, jack-up platforms for wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs)
Investigation on Calm Water Resistance of Wind Turbine Installation Vessels with a Type of T-BOW
Authors: Mingsheng Xiahou, Deqing Yang, Hengxu Liu, Yuanhe Shi
Journal: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Theme: Hydrodynamic performance analysis, calm water resistance, T-BOW hull design for marine vessels
Conclusion
Dr. Mingsheng Xiahou is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with a career that exemplifies innovation-driven impact at the intersection of marine engineering, renewable energy, and national infrastructure development. His leadership in offshore wind technology, vessel design, and integrated energy systems positions him as a transformative contributor to the field. With enhanced academic dissemination and international engagement, his influence can extend even further on the global stage.