Professor Simon Neill

Professor in Physical Oceanography

Contact info

Room: Room 212, Marine Centre Wales     Phone: 01248 383938

Email: s.p.neill@bangor.ac.uk

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I am professor in physical oceanography, specializing in ocean renewable energy: characterizing the wave and tidal energy resource, understanding wave-tide interaction, optimizing grid integration of arrays of marine renewable energy devices, and quantifying the environmental impacts of extracting energy from the oceans. I am founder and course director of an MSc in Marine Renewable Energy, and committee member of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), working on revising IEC Technical Specification 62600-201: Tidal Energy Resource Assessment and Characterization. I am a member of the editorial board of the Elsevier journal Renewable Energy, have written a textbook on marine energy "Fundamentals of Ocean Renewable Energy: Generating Electricity from the Sea", and am lead sediment scientist at FORCE (Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy). I also have other shelf sea research interests, including palaeoceanography, sediment dynamics, and simulating the dispersal of marine organisms and microplastics.

I currently lead a wide range of research projects at Bangor University, including:

Research Areas

  1. Erthygl adolygu › Ymchwil › Adolygwyd gan gymheiriaid
  2. Cyhoeddwyd

    A review of the UK and British Channel Islands practical tidal stream energy resource

    Coles, D., Angeloudis, A., Greaves, D., Hastie, G., Lewis, M., Mackie, L., McNaughton, J., Miles, J., Neill, S., Piggott, M., Risch, D., Scott, B., Sparling, C., Stallard, T., Thies, P., Walker, S., White, D., Willden, R. & Williamson, B. J., 24 Tach 2021, Yn: Proceedings of the Royal Society A . 477, 2255, 20210469.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygl adolyguadolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  3. Cyhoeddwyd

    A review of tidal energy - Resource, feedbacks, and environmental interactions

    Neill, S., Haas, K., Thiebot, J. & Yang, Z., Tach 2021, Yn: Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy. 13, 6, 17 t., 062702.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygl adolyguadolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  4. Cyhoeddwyd

    Priorities to inform research on marine plastic pollution in Southeast Asia

    Omeyer, L. C. M., Duncan, E. M., Aiemsomboon, K., Beaumont, N., Bureekul, S., Cao, B., Carrasco, L. R., Chavanich, S., Clark, J., Cordova, M. R., Couceiro, F., Cragg, S. M., Dickson, N., Frailler, P., Ferraro, G., Fletcher, S., Fong, J., Ford, A., Guttierrez, T., Hamid, F. S., Hiddink, J. G., Hoa, P. T., Holland, S. L., Jones, L., Jones, N., Koldewey, H., Lauro, F. M., Lee, C., Lewis, M., Marks, D., Matallana-Surget, S., Mayorga-Adame, C. G., McGeehan, J., Fesser, L., Michie, L., Miller, M. A., Mohamad, Z. F., Nor, N. H. M., Muller, M., Neill, S., Nelms, S. E., Onda, D. F., Ong, J. J. L., Pariatamby, A., Phang, S. C., Quiliam, R., Robins, P., Salta, M., Sartimbul, A., Shakuto, S., Skov, M., Taboada, E. B., Todd, P. A., Toh, T. C., Valiyaveettil, S., Viyakran, V., Wonnapinij, P., Wood, L. E., Yong, C. L. X. & Godley, B. J., 1 Hyd 2022, Yn: Science of the Total Environment. 841, 156704.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygl adolyguadolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  5. Adroddiad Comisiwn › Ymchwil › Heb ei adolygu gan gymheiriaid
  6. Cyhoeddwyd

    Estimates of the extreme meteorological and oceanographic conditions near Amlwch.

    Neill, S. P. & Elliott, A. J., 1 Ion 2005, 2005 gol. Unknown.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/AdroddiadAdroddiad Comisiwn

  7. Cyhoeddwyd

    Oceanographic observations in the Savick Brook.

    Elliott, A. J. & Neill, S. P., 1 Ion 2004, 2004 gol. Unknown.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/AdroddiadAdroddiad Comisiwn

  8. Cyhoeddwyd

    Science to Policy: The role of marine renewable energy in a low carbon future

    Wiik, E., Neill, S., Lewis, M., Robins, P., O'Doherty, T., Toberman, H., Pan, S., Ebdon, T., Masters, I. & Togneri, M., Maw 2019, Ser Cymru National Research Network for Low Carbon, Energy and Environment. (Science to Policy)

    Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/AdroddiadAdroddiad Comisiwn

  9. Llyfr › Ymchwil › Heb ei adolygu gan gymheiriaid
  10. Cyhoeddwyd

    Fundamentals of Ocean Renewable Energy: Generating Electricity from the Sea

    Neill, S. & Hashemi, M. R., 12 Meh 2018, London: Academic Press. 336 t.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/AdroddiadLlyfr

  11. Cyfraniad Arall › Ymchwil › Heb ei adolygu gan gymheiriaid
  12. Cyhoeddwyd

    Tidal power plants: Predictable electricity from the sea

    Neill, S., 1 Medi 2018, 2 t. London : Energy Institute.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad arallCyfraniad Arall

  13. Murlen › Ymchwil › Heb ei adolygu gan gymheiriaid
  14. Cyhoeddwyd

    Inter-annual variability of headland sandbanks affecting nearshore wave climates and flood risk.

    Rulent, J., Lewis, M., Vafeidis, A., Scott, T., Conley, D. & Neill, S., Medi 2016.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadleddMurlen

  15. Papur › Ymchwil › Adolygwyd gan gymheiriaid
  16. Cyhoeddwyd

    Field Investigations of Scour Around Scaled Piles in a Region of Wave Breaking : Hydrodynamic Field Investigations on Scour around Piles

    Kannapiran, T. & Neill, S., Ebr 2023.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadleddPapuradolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  17. Papur › Ymchwil › Heb ei adolygu gan gymheiriaid
  18. Cyhoeddwyd

    A progress report on the control of the free surface in a 3D Navier Stokes solver for coastal applications.

    Gejadze, I., Copeland, G., Neill, S. P., Fang, F. & Pain, C., 1 Ion 2004, t. 681-694.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadleddPapur

  19. Cyhoeddwyd
  20. Cyhoeddwyd

    Modelling of SAR signatures of bathymetric features in the Bristol Channel using a coupled wave-current model

    Macklin, T., Wolf, J., Wakelin, S., Elliott, A. J. & Neill, S. P., 1 Ion 2005, t. 611-618.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadleddPapur

  21. Cyhoeddwyd

    The benefits of combining coupled wave-current models with SAR observations for the interpretation of ocean-surface currents.

    Macklin, T., Wolf, J., Wakelin, S., Gommenginger, C., Ferrier, G., Elliott, A. J. & Neill, S. P., 1 Ion 2006.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadleddPapur

  22. Cyhoeddwyd

    The benefits of combining coupled wave-current models with SAR observations for the interpretation of ocean-surface currents.

    Macklin, T., Wolf, J., Wakelin, S., Gommenginger, C., Ferrier, G., Elliott, A. J. & Neill, S. P., 23 Ion 2006.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadleddPapur

  23. Pennod › Ymchwil › Adolygwyd gan gymheiriaid
  24. Cyhoeddwyd

    Environmental Issues for Offshore Renewable Energy

    Wolf, J., Dominicis, M. D., Lewis, M., Neill, S., Murray, R. OH., Scott, B., Zampollo, A., Chapman, J. & Declerck, M., 2021, Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences. Elsevier

    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion CynhadleddPennodadolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  25. Cyhoeddwyd

    Environmental issues for offshore renewable energy

    Wolf, J., De Dominicis, M., Lewis, M., Neill, S., O'Hara Murray, R., Scott, B. E., Zampollo, A., Chapman, J. & Declerck, M., 1 Chwef 2022, Comprehensive Renewable Energy. 2nd gol. Elsevier

    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion CynhadleddPennodadolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  26. Cyhoeddwyd

    Introduction to Ocean Renewable Energy

    Neill, S., 2021, Comprehensive Renewable Energy. 2nd gol. Elsevier

    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion CynhadleddPennodadolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  27. Cyhoeddwyd

    Measuring and Observing the Ocean Renewable Energy Resource

    Christie, D. & Neill, S., 2021, Comprehensive Renewable Energy. 2nd gol.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion CynhadleddPennodadolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  28. Cyhoeddwyd

    Ocean Renewable Energy Test Centers

    Marti, V., Culina, J. & Neill, S., 9 Medi 2021, Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences. 2nd gol.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion CynhadleddPennodadolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  29. Cyhoeddwyd

    Salinity Gradient Power

    Withers, T. & Neill, S., 20 Hyd 2021, Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences. 2nd gol. Elsevier Press

    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion CynhadleddPennodadolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  30. Cyhoeddwyd

    The Impact of Marine Renewable Energy Extraction on Sediment Dynamics

    Neill, S., Robins, P. & Fairley, I., 10 Ebr 2017, Marine Renewable Energy: Resource characterization and physical effects. Yang, Z. & Copping, A. (gol.). Springer, t. 279-304

    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion CynhadleddPennodadolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  31. Pennod › Ymchwil › Heb ei adolygu gan gymheiriaid
  32. Cyhoeddwyd

    The future of ocean renewable energy

    Neill, S., 1 Rhag 2023, Living With Climate Change. Letcher, T. (gol.). Elsevier, t. 449-464

    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion CynhadleddPennod

  33. Rhifyn Arbennig › Ymchwil › Adolygwyd gan gymheiriaid
  34. Cyhoeddwyd

    Tidal energy extraction in three-dimensional ocean models

    Goward Brown, A., Neill, S. & Lewis, M., Rhag 2017, Yn: Renewable Energy. 114, A, t. 244/257

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynRhifyn Arbennigadolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  35. Erthygl › Ymchwil › Adolygwyd gan gymheiriaid
  36. Cyhoeddwyd

    A coupled tide-wave model for the NW European shelf seas

    Hashemi, R. M., Neill, S. P. & Davies, A. G., 14 Awst 2014, Yn: Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  37. Cyhoeddwyd

    A large-scale review of wave and tidal energy research over the last 20 years

    Khojasteh, D., Shamsipour, A., Huang, L., Tavakoli, S., Haghani, M., Flocard, F., Farzadkhoo, M., Iglesias, G., Hemer, M., Lewis, M., Neill, S., Bernitsas, M. & Glamore, W., 1 Awst 2023, Yn: Ocean Engineering. 282, 18 t., 114995.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  38. Cyhoeddwyd

    A model of inter-annual variability in beach levels.

    Neill, S. P., Elliott, A. & Hashemi, R. M., 15 Awst 2008, Yn: Continental Shelf Research. 28, 14, t. 1769-1781

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  39. Cyhoeddwyd

    A new Holocene relative sea-level curve for western Brittany (France): Insights on isostatic dynamics along the Atlantic coasts of north-western Europe

    Goslin, J., Van Vliet Lanoe, B., Spada, G., Bradley, S., Tarasov, L., Neill, S. P. & Suanez, S., 5 Tach 2015, Yn: Quaternary Science Reviews. 129, t. 341-365

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  40. Cyhoeddwyd

    A numerical study of lateral grain size sorting by an estuarine front.

    Neill, S. P., 10 Chwef 2009, Yn: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 81, 3, t. 345-352

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  41. Cyhoeddwyd

    A numerical study of marine larval dispersal in the presence of an axial convergent front

    Robins, P., Neill, S. & Gimenez Noya, J., 20 Maw 2012, Yn: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 100, t. 172-185

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  42. Cyhoeddwyd

    A simplified method to estimate tidal current effects on the ocean wave power resource

    Hashemi, M. R., Grilli, S. T. & Neill, S., Hyd 2016, Yn: Renewable Energy. 96, Part A, t. 257-269

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  43. Cyhoeddwyd

    A standardised tidal-stream power curve, optimised for the global resource

    Lewis, M., O'Hara Murray, R., Fredriksson, S., Maskell, J., de Fockert, A., Neill, S. & Robins, P., 1 Meh 2021, Yn: Renewable Energy. 170, t. 1308-1323

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  44. Cyhoeddwyd

    An enhanced depth-averaged tidal model for morphological studies in the presence of rotary currents.

    Neill, S. P., Hashemi, M. R. & Elliott, A. J., 1 Ion 2007, Yn: Continental Shelf Research. 27, 1, t. 82-102

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  45. Cyhoeddwyd

    Changes in wave climate over the northwest European shelf seas during the last 12,000 years.

    Neill, S. P., Scourse, J. D., Bigg, G. R. & Uehara, K., 17 Meh 2009, Yn: Journal of Geophysical Research - Oceans. 114, t. C06015

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  46. Cyhoeddwyd

    Characterising the spatial and temporal variability of the tidal-stream energy resource over the northwest European shelf seas

    Robins, P. E., Neill, S. P., Lewis, M. J. & Ward, S. L., 1 Meh 2015, Yn: Applied Energy. 147, t. 510-522

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  47. Cyhoeddwyd

    Characterising the tidal stream power resource around France using a high-resolution harmonic database

    Guillou, N., Neill, S. & Robins, P., Awst 2018, Yn: Renewable Energy. 123, t. 706-718

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  48. Cyhoeddwyd

    Characterising the wave energy resource of Lanzarote, Canary Islands

    Christie, D., Neill, S. & Arnold, P., 1 Ebr 2023, Yn: Renewable Energy. 206, t. 1198-1211

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  49. Cyhoeddwyd

    Characteristics of the velocity profile at tidal-stream energy sites

    Lewis, M., Neill, S., Robins, P., Hashemi, M. R. & Ward, S., Rhag 2017, Yn: Renewable Energy. 114, Part A, t. 258-272

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  50. Cyhoeddwyd

    Characterizing seabed sediments at contrasting offshore renewable energy sites

    Amjadian, P., Neill, S. & Marti, V., 4 Ebr 2023, Yn: Frontiers in Marine Science. 10

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  51. Cyhoeddwyd

    Characterizing the Great Lakes hydrokinetic renewable energy resource: Lake Erie wave, surge and seiche characteristics

    Farhadzadeh, A., Hashemi, M. R. & Neill, S., 1 Meh 2017, Yn: Energy. 128, t. 661-675

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  52. Cyhoeddwyd

    Characterizing the Marine Energy Test Area (META) in Wales, UK

    Neill, S., Fairley, I., Rowlands, S., Young, S., Hill, T., Unsworth, C., King, N., Roberts, M., Austin, M., Hughes, P., Masters, I., Owen, A., Powell, B., Reeve, D. E. & Lewis, M., 1 Maw 2023, Yn: Renewable Energy. 205, t. 447-460

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  53. Cyhoeddwyd

    Classifying seabed sediment type using simulated tidal-induced bed shear stress

    Ward, S. L., Neill, S. P., Van Landeghem, K. J. & Scourse, J. D., 30 Mai 2015, Yn: Marine Geology. 367, t. 94-104

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  54. Cyhoeddwyd

    Comparison of 4- and 5-beam acoustic Doppler current profiler configurations for measurement of turbulent kinetic energy

    Togneri, M., Jones, D., Neill, S., Lewis, M., Ward, S., Piano, M. & Masters, I., 5 Medi 2017, Yn: Energy Procedia. 125, t. 260-267

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  55. Cyhoeddwyd

    Comparison of ADCP observations and 3D model simulations of turbulence at a tidal energy site

    Togneri, M., Lewis, M., Neill, S. & Masters, I., Rhag 2017, Yn: Renewable Energy. 114, Part A, t. 273-282

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  56. Cyhoeddwyd

    Comparison of dense optical flow and PIV techniques for mapping surface current flow in tidal stream energy sites

    McIlvenny, J., Williamson, B., Fairley, I., Lewis, M., Neill, S., Masters, I. & Reeve, D. E., Medi 2023, Yn: International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering. 14, 3, t. 273-285 13 t.

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  57. Cyhoeddwyd

    Context dependency of relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning is different for multiple ecosystem functions.

    Hiddink, J. G., Davies, T. W., Perkins, M., Machairopoulou, M. & Neill, S. P., 1 Rhag 2009, Yn: Oikos. 118, 12, t. 1892-1900

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  58. Cyhoeddwyd

    Drone-based large-scale particle image velocimetry applied to tidal stream energy resource assessment

    Fairley, I., Williamson, B., McIlvenny, J., King, N., Masters, I., Lewis, M., Neill, S., Glasby, D., Coles, D., Powell, B., Naylor, K., Robinson, M. & Reeve, D. E., 1 Awst 2022, Yn: Renewable Energy. 196, t. 839-855

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  59. Cyhoeddwyd

    Effect of waves on the tidal energy resource at a planned tidal stream array

    Hashemi, M. R., Neill, S. P., Robins, P. E., Davies, A. G. & Lewis, M. J., Maw 2015, Yn: Renewable Energy. 75, t. 626-639

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  60. Cyhoeddwyd

    Environmental drivers of small scale spatial variation in the reproductive schedule of a commercially important bivalve mollusc

    Hold, N., Murray, L. G., Hinz, H., Neill, S. P., Lass, S., Lo, M. & Kaiser, M. J., 1 Rhag 2013, Yn: Marine Environmental Research. 92, t. 144-153

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  61. Cyhoeddwyd

    Environmental metabarcoding reveals heterogeneous drivers of microbial eukaryote diversity in contrasting estuarine ecosystems

    Lallias, D. S., Lallias, D., Hiddink, J. G., Fonseca, V. G., Gaspar, J. M., Sung, W., Neill, S. P., Barnes, N., Ferrero, T., Hall, N., Lambshead, P. J., Packer, M., Thomas, W. K. & Creer, S., 25 Tach 2014, Yn: The ISME Journal. 9, t. 1208-1221

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

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