David Thompson

David Thompson is a skilled Loads Engineer at Nadara, specializing in aeroelastic modeling and loads analysis for wind turbines since May 2022. Previous experience includes an engineering role at Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, focusing on innovative technology projects in the renewable energy sector from August 2017 to May 2022. David's academic background includes a PhD in Wind Turbine Control and Upscaling, earned at the University of Strathclyde, where extensive research was conducted on controller performance for up-scaled wind turbines. David also served as a teaching assistant and research assistant during this time, contributing to various projects related to floating wind turbine dynamics and tension leg platforms. Early career experience includes a student engineer position at Wavegen, where David conducted testing and analysis of wave energy devices. David holds a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, completed in 2009.