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On January 22-24, a PhD Induction and Training Event was held at University of Nottingham in the UK for the FRONTIErS Consortium.

Meet Zhaoyao, a PhD fellow at the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, driving innovation in offshore foundation engineering through the “MONODYN” project within FRONTIErS MSCA DN. With a background in offshore foundations from the Ocean University of China, Zhaoyao is developing a groundbreaking CPT-based model for large-diameter monopiles, integrating dynamic analysis and scour effects. He is motivated by FRONTIErS’ mobility and industry exposure and emphasises the collaborative strength in diverse research topics. Zhaoyao encourages resilience in the face of rejection, highlighting the transformative potential of programs like FRONTIErS in advancing renewable energy solutions.