METIS Names Polychronopoulou CEO
maritime artificial intelligence (AI) company METIS announced Eleni Polychronopoulou has been appointed as the firm’s new CEO.Polychronopoulou has been METIS president during the company’s development phase over the past three years. METIS is majority-owned by maritime-focused environmental engineering group ERMA FIRST.Polychronopoulou is currently president of HEMEXPO, vice chair at Sea Europe, and a senior executive at EPE and ERMA FIRST.METIS aims to be a player in the maritime industry’s ongoing digital transformation, specializing in data acquisition, real-time performance
Crowley Names Atkinson VP of Sustainability
Military Affairs. Her industry leadership includes expertise in sustainability strategy and best management practice, environmental regulation and management, ESG reporting and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building certification. Atkinson holds a master’s degree in environmental engineering from the University of Florida and a bachelor’s degree in marine sciences from Stockton University
PCCI Hires Carey as Chief Engineer
, port security barriers, and submarine cable shore landings. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University. He possesses OSHA, HAZWOPER, and confined space entry certifications.Alexandria, Va. based PCCI provides marine and environmental engineering, ocean facility installation support, all-hazards emergency response planning and training services, and hyperbaric systems engineering for industry and governments worldwide
COVE Internship Project Begins Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
, or have completed, their studies at Acadia University, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) and the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD). Their backgrounds range from a Senior Ship’s Officer with a diploma in business administration, electronics technician, environmental engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, interdisciplinary design, and electronic commerce.IBM and Accenture have donated their time and resources in a week-long orientation course for the interns prior to the project start date allowing the interns to hit the ground running on their
O’Brien Joins Vigor as EVP
for Arconic across the company’s aerospace, automotive, building and construction, and commercial transportation businesses. During her tenure at Alcoa/Arconic, O’Brien managed global teams across Europe and Asia.O’Brien holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Ohio State University and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University. She is an active board member of Engineers without Borders, a non-profit dedicated to building a better world through projects that empower communities and find solutions for their critical infrastructure needs
Newport News Names Cullen VP of Nuclear Propulsion
; In her new position, Cullen will be responsible for overhaul engineering, reactor services, test engineering, radiological controls, construction and process engineering, as well as refueling production and nuclear support. Cullen has worked in several departments, including environmental engineering and radiological control engineering, since she began her career at the shipyard in 1985. She has served as radiological control deputy director, production refueling and nuclear support superintendent, and construction director, and most recently led the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) inactivation
Johnson Joins NYK Ports
Senior IT Strategist and later as Director of Business Solutions for New Century Financial. In 2007, Johnson returned to Metropolitan Stevedoring Company as Director of Strategic Analysis and Contracts and later as Vice President of Business Development. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from California Polytechnic State University and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Chicago, Booth Graduate School of Business
Webb Institute Picks Crowley Scholarship Recipients
, LNG tanker. Ratinaud competes as a member of the soccer, tennis and sailing teams and is actively involved with Webb’s student Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME). Ko, a Carnegie Mellon University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering, and engineering public policy, is now a junior at Webb where he is pursuing his interests in offshore renewable energy. He has participated in Webb’s work program by machining at Bay Ship & Yacht Co., sailing for MaranGas Maritime Inc. and working at both SafeBoats International
Allen Naugle Joins HMS Global Maritime
U.S. Air Force bases as well as management of several branches, staff and budgets. Allen retired as a Lt. Col. from the U.S. Air Force in 2007 where he was highly involved in implementation and sustainability of potable water and waste systems for operations around the world along with bioenvironmental engineering projects. Allen received a Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University and a Master of Engineering, Environmental Engineering Sciences from the University of Florida. Additionally, he attended Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, Air War
Vice Presidents Rejig at Caterpillar Inc
manager based in Santiago, Chile. In 2009, Kelliher moved to Miami, Florida, as an industry region manager. He has been a product manager in the Mining Products Division since 2013. Kelliher graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering. Bob De Lange Appointed as Vice President Following the previous announcement that Rob Charter, currently a Caterpillar vice president with responsibility for the Excavation Division, will assume new responsibilities as group president with responsibility for Customer & Dealer
New Vice Presidents at Caterpillar
manager based in Santiago, Chile. In 2009, Kelliher moved to Miami, Florida, as an industry region manager. He has been a product manager in the Mining Products Division since 2013. Kelliher graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering. Bob De Lange Appointed as Vice President Following the previous announcement that Rob Charter, currently a Caterpillar vice president with responsibility for the Excavation Division, will assume new responsibilities as group president with responsibility for Customer & Dealer
Kamel Joins Parsons Brinckerhoff
marine terminals, piers, wharfs, bulkheads, seawalls, retaining walls, floating structures and marinas, coastal defense structures, breakwaters, and erosion protection. Mr. Kamel received a B.Sc. in civil engineering from Zakazik University in Cairo, Egypt and a post-graduate certificate in environmental engineering from Ain Shams University in Cairo. He is a licensed professional engineer in Connecticut and British Columbia. Parsons Brinckerhoff is a leader in developing and operating infrastructure around the world, with approximately 14,000 employees dedicated to meeting the needs of clients
EBDG Names Kelton Field Liaison Engineer
and ship design offices on the West Coast, Gulf Coast and in Japan. His vast experience includes project management, shipyard liaison engineering, structural engineering, high speed aluminum vessel design, structural designing to ABS-USCG-Det Norske Veritas-Japan JG Regulatory Standards, environmental engineering and waterborne transportation planning. Throughout his career, Kelton has participated in numerous projects involving naval and commercial ship design requirements and their associated regulatory bodies. Kelton served as the Project Manager and co-author of the marine elements of the
New DNV GL Regional Manager in S. America
America and South East Asia Pacific. Mr Imperial has an academic background as a Mechanical Engineer from the Universidade Gama Filho in Rio de Janeiro, supplemented by postgraduate training in Safety Engineering from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro and Environmental Engineering from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. dnvgl.com
The Landing School Names Schuhmann President
of the Board of Trustees. He will succeed Bob DeColfmacker, who intends to retire while continuing to advise the school on strategy and major Projects. History of Accomplishment Dr. Schuhmann, 54, joined MIT in September 2012 as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and in the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program where he also served as the Program Manager of Engineering Leadership Programs for Early and Mid-Career Professionals. He supervised graduate hydrologic research at MIT, assisting the Red Cross in the development of a flood early warning
Samel Joins Hatch Mott MacDonald
Jacksonville, Florida. Leslie is a professional engineer in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina, with more than 14 years of experience in environmental, water and wastewater planning, design and construction services. Leslie earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering degrees in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida. She is an active member of the Florida Water Environment Association, serving as the vice chair of the First Coast chapter, and has served on the board of trustees and as a delegate-at-large for the Water Environment Federation. Prior to joining HMM, Leslie
FORCE Expands Tidal Energy Project Team
"We are very pleased to welcome new staff and board members to strengthen our efforts." Anne-Marie Belliveau joins FORCE as the new director of operations. Ms. Belliveau is a professional engineer and certified project manager with background in managing large, multi-disciplinary environmental engineering projects. Ms. Belliveau has a BEng from Dalhousie and an MSc from NYU. Simon Melrose has been named the project manager for the FAST (Fundy Advanced Sensor Technology) platform. Mr. Melrose is a well-known ocean scientist and most recently served as Nova Scotia manager for Oceans
