Currently, Dr. Sarat Mohapatra is an Assistant Researcher at Centre for Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering (CENTEC) and Adj. Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), ULisboa, Portugal. He received his Ph.D. in "OE & NA, and his Ph.D. was recognized/equivalence in "Marine Engineering" from IST by the ULisboa. He was awarded an NBHM (National Board of Higher Mathematics) Postdoc, fellowship, India in 2013. From November 2013-March, 2019, he worked as a Post-doc. Fellow in CENTEC to develop Science and Technology activities by involving several FCT projects and PI/Coordinator of HYDROELASTWEB Project. He develops different hydrodynamic mathematical models and analytical and numerical solutions associated with wave-structure (rigid/flexible/elastic) interaction problems based on linear and Boussinesq non-linear wave theory and provides a set of benchmark/fidelity levels of the solutions for wider applications to wave energy converters (WECs), Floating breakwaters. He serves as an Editorial Board Member of JMSA, JMSE, JENRS, Discover Oceans Springer, WebLog Journal of Aquaculture, and International Journal of Oceanography and Aquaculture. He is a peer-reviewer over 100 Int'l Journals and 12 In'l Confs. He is acting as Lead Guest Editor of JMSE, Symmetry, and FDMP (Tech Science Press), and He is also a member of the International Ship and Offshore Structures Congress (ISSC) and more...
Universidade de Lisboa - Instituto Superior Tecnico
Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
CENTEC
Best Researcher Award
marinescientist.org (approved and registered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
At the 7th Edition of the International Marine Scientists Awards by Science Father, 26-27, September 2024. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIGFFEN9EZU
JMSE Outstanding Reviewer Award
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE), MDPI
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jmse/awards/2714 http://www.centec.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/en/news.aspx?id=5410
APOR Top Reviewer for 2019-2024 & 2024
Elsevier, Journal: Applied Ocean Research
In recognition of the significant contributions made to the quality of the journal and graciously offer their outstanding expertise and professional services to support the Journal to maintain their high quality of accepted papers.
JMSA Outstanding Associate Editorial Board Member Award-2024
Journal of Marine Science and Application, Springer Nature
Dr. Sarat Mohapatra has received the "Outstanding Associate Editorial Board Member Award," on 26th May 2025.
MDPI 2024 Top 1000 Reviewer Award
MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute)
This award stands out for its exceptional expertise, diligence, and dedication to advancing research through timely and thoughtful reviews. Their constructive and impartial feedback ensures the publication of high-quality, impactful research, while their timely reviews facilitate swift revisions and faster publication of innovative work.
Innovative Research Award
International Forensic Scientists Awards and Science Father Group,, Paris, Île-de-France, France
October, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPv3NaAUlEs

Outstanding Reviewer Award
MDPI
Awarded by Journal of Marine Science and Engineering in 2025