Sam Cressall is an emerging engineer and researcher, currently engaged in an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) program with the Industrial Doctoral Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE). He commenced his academic journey at Swansea University, attaining a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) followed by a Master of Science by Research (MScR), thereby establishing a robust foundation in engineering principles and advanced research techniques.

Sam is currently under the sponsorship of Partrac, a leading consultancy specializing in metocean services. The focus of his research lies in the advancement and refinement of data analysis methods for metocean campaigns, with a particular emphasis on the latest developments in remote sensing technologies. This endeavor is not only pivotal to the realm of ocean energy but also serves as a bridge between theoretical research and practical application in the field of metocean data analytics. His work is characterized by a deep commitment to developing innovative solutions for the challenges inherent in the collection and interpretation of metocean data.

His research contributions are geared towards supporting the sustainable exploitation of ocean energy resources, thereby playing a vital role in the advancement of this burgeoning field.