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Associate Professor

Bernard Voon Ee HOW

Associate Professor
Principal Investigator, Offshore & Marine Digital Learning Lab (in collaboration with Seatrium)
Doctor of Philosophy, National University of Singapore, 2010, Singapore
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Biography

Dr. Bernard HOW is Associate Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology. He is Principal Investigator, Offshore & Marine Digital Learning Lab. He was Chair, ASEAN Sub-Committee on Marine Science and Technology (SCMSAT) from 2024 to 2025. He was on Joint Appointment as Scientist with the Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine Singapore (TCOMS), Technology Lead, Digitization, Keppel FELS and prior to that the Programme Manager (Control), for the Keppel Offshore & Marine Technology Center. His research interests are in Digital Transformation & Data Analytics, Adaptive Neural and Applications, Control Systems, Electrification, Cyber-Physical Systems, Autonomy, Smart Sensing and Real Time Decision Support Systems and Operability Prediction.

SIT Appointments

  • Principal Investigator, Offshore & Marine Digital Learning Lab (in collaboration with Seatrium)
    – Present
  • Associate Professor
    – Present

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy
    National University of Singapore, 2010 , Singapore

Achievements

  • IES Prestigious Engineering Achievement Award 2024 (Applied Research and Development)
  • Training Attachment Program: Oil & Gas and Offshore Engineering Technologies, Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore and the Centre for Offshore Research and Engineering (CORE), NUS
  • Bronze, KOM Innovation Award 2015, Leg Impact Monitoring System, 2015
  • Gold, Keppel Offshore & Marine (KOM) Innovation Award 2017, RigCareTM, 2017
  • Top cited article in the IET Control Theory & Applications 2022-2023

Corporate Experience

  • Chair, Sub-Committee on Marine Science and Technology, ASEAN-COSTI
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  • Scientist (Joint Appointment/Secondment), Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine Singapore (TCOMS)
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  • Technology Lead (KOM Digitization), Keppel FELS
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  • Programme Manager (Control), Keppel Offshore and Marine Technology Center
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  • Research Fellow / Research Engineer, Centre for Offshore Research and Engineering (CORE), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), National University of Singapore (NUS)
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  • Offshore Pipeline Welder (SAW), J. Ray. McDermott, Derrick Barge 60 (DB60), Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, Dec 2003 – May 2004
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Research Interests

  • Digital Transformation & Data Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence, Adaptive Neural and Applications
  • Dynamic Modeling and Control
  • Electric and Hybrid Vessels
  • Smart Sensing and Real Time Decision Support Systems
  • Operability Prediction

Current Projects

  • Project List
    – Present
    • Principal Investigator (PI), Coupled Engine-Vessel Physics with Data Driven AI Models for Carbon Emissions Estimation, Maritime Transformation Programme White Space, Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) Maritime R&D Grant Call on Maritime Artificial Intelligence , Feb  2023
    • Co-Investigator ( TCOMS Co-I), ENabling Future Systems for Offshore Wind ResourCEs (ENFORCE), MTC Industry Alignment Fund – Pre-Positioning (IAF-PP), Mar 2024
    • Co-Investigator (Co-I / TCOMS PI), Development and Deployment of Advance Shore Power Charger, Vessel Energy Management System And Cyber-Physical Operating System With Sizing Tools (KOMEV), Maritime Transformation Programme White Space, MPA-SMI Joint Call For Proposals 2020 On Harbour Craft Electrification, Oct 2021

Past Projects

  • Project List
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    • Co-Investigator (Co-I / TCOMS PI), Collaborative Human Robot Inspection & Intervention System for Challenging Underwater Environments (CHRIIS), RIE2020 Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) Industry Alignment Fund – Pre-Positioning (IAF-PP), Jun 2021
    • Co-Investigator (TCOMS Co-I), Enhancing Offshore System Productivity, Integrity and Survivability in Extreme Environments (ENSURE), RIE2020 Advanced Manufacturing And Engineering (AME) Industry Alignment Fund – Pre-Positioning (IAF-PP), Mar 2020
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Journal Papers

    1. Meng, T., Zhang, S., How, B.V.E., Cui, X. and Li, Q., 2024. Observer-based nonlinear control for a flexible wing with non-collocated and unknown output constraints. Journal of the Franklin Institute, 361(4), p.106639.
    2. Liang, X., Zhang, Y., Li, D., Ge, S.S. and How, B.V.E., 2024. Time-synchronized control for dynamic positioning system. Ocean Engineering, 294, p.116.
    3. Zhang, C., Zhang, S., Yeo, C.K., Soo, H.J., Law, Y.Z., Yu, M., Chen, W.K., Cai, M., How, B.V.E., Santo, H. and Magee, A.R., 2024. Model tests of a stiffness-similar jack-up, Part 3: Transit condition and uncertainty analysis. Marine Structures, 96, p.103624.
    4. Zhang, Y., Ge, S.S., Liang, X., How, B.V.E. and Chen, H., 2024. Safety-Critical Automated Surface Vessels MIMO Control With Adaptive Control Barrier Functions Under Model Uncertainties. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering.
    5. Zhang, C., Zhang, S., Yu, M., Soo, H.J., Law, Y.Z., Chen, W.K., Yeo, C.K., Cai, M., How, B.V.E., Santo, H. and Magee, A.R., 2024. Model tests of a stiffness-similar jack-up, Part 2: In-place and hull-in-water conditions. Marine Structures, 93, p.103528.
    6. Liang, X., Zhang, Y., Li, D., Ge, S.S., How, B.V.E. and Lee, T.H., 2024. Synchronized tracking control for dynamic positioning vessel. International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 34(1), pp.270-295.
    7. Liang, X., Ge, S.S. and How, B.V.E., 2023. Constrained control for a class of vessel operations: Positioning under environmental and shielding effects. European Journal of Control, 69, p.100760.
    8. Liang, X., Ge, S.S. and How, B.V.E., 2023. Constrained control for a class of vessel operations: Positioning under environmental and shielding effects. European Journal of Control, 69, p.100760.
    9. Liang, X., Zhang, Y., Ge, S.S., How, B.V.E. and Li, D., 2022. Dynamic control for LNG carrier with output constraints. IET Control Theory & Applications, 16(7), pp.729-740.
    10. K.S. Foo, W.L. Lee, B.V.E. How, S. Yeo and Y.Y. Lim, “Enhancing Business Capabilities through Future Digital Rigs : Keppel RigCare™”, Keppel Technology Review 2017
    11. K.S. Foo, S. Menon, B.V.E. How, S.Y. Wang, U. Sultan, “Improving Cargo Handling on Floating Platforms Using Dynamic Lift Monitoring and Predictive Decision Support System”, Keppel Technology Review 2017
    12. Shaikh, J.X. Koh, B.V.E. How, W.L. Lee, K.S. Foo, “Improving Energy Efficiency Through New Concept of Energy Storage System for Drilling Rigs and Vessels”, Keppel Technology Review 2017
    13. B.V.E. How, X.D. Xu, S. Menon and K.S. Foo, “Design Considerations of DOL and VFD Jacking System”, Keppel Technology Review 2016, pp.19-27, 2016
    14. S. Abidi, B.V.E. How, S. Menon, U. Sultan, M. Quah and K.S. Foo, “Jackup Weight Monitoring System”, Keppel Technology Review 2016, pp.107-109, 2016
    15. B.V.E. How, K.S. Foo, Challenges in Using Variable Frequency Drive for Jacking System”, Keppel Technology Review 2015, pp. –, 2015.
    16. K.S. Foo, B.V.E. How, H. Mu, M. Perry, S. Abidi and M. Quah, “Jackup Rig Move Support: Real-time Monitoring, Data Interpretation and Simulations”, Keppel Technology Review 2015, pp. 67 – 76, 2015.
    17. S. Abidi, J. Cahyadi, X. Wang, B.V.E. How, S. Menon, M. Quah and K.S. Foo, “Leg Penetration Monitoring System”, Keppel Technology Review 2015, pp. 67 – 76, 2015.
    18. A. Shaikh, B.V.E. How and K.S. Foo, “20MW Power Generation Vessel – Platform Upgrading and Temporary Grid Capacity Power Solution”, Keppel Technology Review 2015, pp. 67 – 76, 2015.
    19. X. Wang, B.V.E. How, K.S. Foo and K.K. Tan, “Dynamics of Vessel-to-Vessel Cargo Transfer Operation”, Keppel Technology Review 2015, pp. 67 – 76, 2015.
    20. X. Chen, B.V.E. How, E. Nah and K.S. Foo, “Development of Dynamic Positioning Simulation in ANSYS AQWA”, Keppel Technology Review 2014, pp. 67 – 76, 2014.
    21. A. Shaikh, B.V.E. How and K.S. Foo, “Short Circuit Current Analysis for Integration of Renewable Energy Sources”, Keppel Technology Review 2014, pp. 101 – 109, 2014.
    22. B.V.E. How, K.S. Foo, A. Shaikh, M. Kallivretaki, I. Tegeltija, D. Patel and M. Patel, “Gas to Wire System: System Design, Economics and Dynamic Subsea Cables”, Keppel Technology Review 2013, pp. 55 – 62, 2013. 
    23. P. Rodrigues, T.K. Seow, K.S. Foo, B.V.E. How and A. Shaikh, “History of Keppel Power Barges and its Challenges”, Keppel Technology Review 2013, pp. 63 – 71, 2013.
    24. Chen, M., Ge, S.S., How, B.V.E. and Choo, Y.S., 2012. Robust adaptive position mooring control for marine vessels. IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 21(2), pp.395-409.
    25. B.V.E. How, S. S. Ge, and Y. S. Choo, “Control of Coupled Vessel, Crane, Cable and Payload Dynamics for Subsea Installation Operations”, IEEE Transactions on Control System Technology, vol. 19, no. 01, pp. 208 – 220, 2011.
    26. B.V.E. How, S. S. Ge and Y.S. Choo, “Dynamic Load Positioning for Subsea Installation via Adaptive Neural Control”, IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, vol. 35, no. 2, pp. 366 – 375, 2010.
    27. B.V.E. How, S. S. Ge and Y. S. Choo, “Active Control of Flexible Marine Risers”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, vol. 320, (4)5, pp. 758-776, 2009.
    28. W. He, S. S. Ge, B.V.E. How, Y. S. Choo, and K.-S. Hong, “Robust Adaptive Boundary Control of a Flexible Marine Riser with Vessel Dynamics”, Automatica, vol. 47, no. 4, pp. 722-732, 2011.
    29. R. Cui, S. S. Ge, V.E.B. How, and Y. S. Choo, “Leader-follower Formation Control of Underactuated Autonomous Underwater Vehicles,” Ocean Engineering, vol. 37, no. 17–18, pp. 1491–1502, 2010.
    30. S. S. Ge, W. He, B.V.E. How, and Y. S. Choo, “Boundary Control of a Coupled Nonlinear Flexible Marine Riser”, IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, vol. 18, no. 05, pp. 1080-1091, 2010.
    31. S. S. Ge, Y. S. Choo and B.V.E. How, “Control for Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms”, The Impact of Control Technology, IEEE Control Systems Society, pp. 213-214, 2011.
    32. S.S. Ge, Y. S. Choo and B.V.E. How, Dynamic positioning system for marine vessels. The Impact of Control Technology, IEEE Control Systems Society, 2011
    33. M. Chen, S. S. Ge and B.V.E. How, “Robust Adaptive Neural Network Control for a Class of Uncertain MIMO Nonlinear Systems with Input Nonlinearities”, IEEE Transactions on Neural Network, vol. 21, no. 05, pp. 796-812, 2010.
    34. S. S. Ge, W. He, W., B.V.E. How and Y. S. Choo, 2009. Boundary control of a coupled nonlinear flexible marine riser. IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 18(5), pp.1080-1091.

Conferences

    1. Chellaiah B., Goana D., How, B.V.E., Low K.C.A., X. Wang, Mark C.T.L, Tay C.B., Estimation of Ship Carbon Emissions Using Data Driven Models, Advanced Maritime Engineering Conference 2023
    2. Liang, X., Ge, S.S. and How, B.V.E., 2023, February. Nonlinear control design based on zone barrier Lyapunov function. In 2023 International Conference on Mechatronics, Control and Robotics (ICMCR). 
    3. B. V. E. How, Y. Z. Law, H. C. Wang, H. Santo and E. S. Chan, “Marine Operability Prediction using Phase Resolved Wave-fields”, the Second Vietnam Symposium on Advances in Offshore Engineering (VSOE 2021), 2021
    4. B. V. E. How, Y. Jin, L. J. Yiew, D. Liu and A. R. Magee, “Adaptive Neural Tracking Control for an Autonomous Azimuthing Stern Drive (ASD) Tug”, The third International Conference on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (ICMASS 2020), 2020
    5. B. V. E. How, H. D. Xu, S. Menon and K. S. Foo, “Design Considerations of DOL and VFD Jacking System”, International conference : The Jack-Up platform”, Sep 2015, London, UK
    6. W. He, B. V. E. How, S. S. Ge and Y. S. Choo, “Robust Boundary Control of a Flexible Marine Riser with Vessel Dynamics” Proceedings of the 2010 American Control Conference (ACC), Jun 2010, Maryland USA,. 
    7. B.V.E. How, Y.S. Choo and S.S. Ge, “Dynamic Load Positioning for Installation of Subsea Systems” in Proceedings of the 2009 International Conference on Subsea Technology (SubseaTech2009), Jun 2009, St. Petersburg, Russia.
    8. R. Cui, S.S. Ge, B.V.E. How and Y. S. Choo, “Leader-Follower Formation Control of Underactuated Autonomous Underwater vehicles (AUV) with Leader’s Position Measurement Only” in Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA09), May 2009, Kobe, Japan.
    9. B.V.E. How, S.S. Ge, Y.S. Choo and C. Roc’h, “Intelligent Position Mooring Control of Floating Structures”, inProceedings of the Advanced Maritime Engineering Conference 2008 (AMEC2008), Sep 2008, Chiba, Japan, pp. 709-715
    10. B.V.E. How, S.S. Ge and Y.S. Choo, “Angle Control and Vibration Reduction of Flexible Marine Risers”, in Proceedings of the International Conference on Instrumentation, Control and Information Technology (SICE08), Tokyo, Japan, pp. 794-799
    11. B.V.E. How, S.S. Ge and Y.S. Choo, “Load Positioning for Subsea Installation via Approximation Based Adaptive Control”, in Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Control Applications, Oct 2007 (CCA07). Singapore, pp. 723-728
    12. V. Chandrasekhar, W.K.G. Seah, Y.S. Choo and B.V.E. How, “Localization in underwater sensor networks: survey and challenges” in Proceedings of the 1st ACM international workshop on Underwater networks 2006, New York, USA, pp.33-40
    13. B.V.E. How, S.S. Ge and Y.S. Choo, “Adaptive Control of Hydrodynamic Loads in Splash Zone”, in Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Control Applications, Oct 2006, (CCA06), Munich Germany, pp. 1843—1848

Books

    1. W. He, S.S. Ge, B.V.E. How and Y.S. Choo, “Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems in Offshore Engineering”, Springer-Verlag, Aug 2013, London, UK
    2. M. Chen, S.S. Ge and B.V.E. How, "Adaptive Neural Control of Uncertain MIMO Nonlinear Systems with Saturation and Dead-zone", Recent Advances in Intelligent Control Systems, Springer-Verlag, 2009.
    3. B.V.E. How, Modeling and Control of Subsea Installation, Thesis, National University of Singapore, 2009
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Teaching Modules

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, BEng (Hons)

  • NME1102 - Electrical Engineering 1
  • ENG1001 - Engineering Mathematics

Robotics Systems, BEng (Hons)

  • RSE3703 - Control System

Past

  • CET: Foundational Programme on Electrification (Maritime)
  • CET: Advanced Programme on Electrification (Maritime)
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