Gullik A. Jensen

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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Gullik A. Jensen’s research focuses on the dynamic modeling and control of offshore marine pipeline installation, a critical area for subsea oil and gas infrastructure. His major contributions lie in formulating pipelaying operations as control problems and developing robotic pipe models that capture the nonlinear dynamics of submerged pipe strings. Jensen introduced a passivity-based analysis for these models, ensuring stability and suitability for real-time applications. His most cited work, the 2010 thesis “Offshore Pipelaying Dynamics” (10 citations), synthesizes these advances, while his 2008 paper “Modelling and Control of Offshore Marine Pipeline during Pipelay” (8 citations) and 2009 study “A Robotic Approach to Nonlinear Dynamic Modeling of Offshore Pipelaying Operations” (3 citations) further demonstrate his systematic approach to improving installation accuracy and safety. Though his citation counts are modest, Jensen’s work is notable for bridging robotics and marine engineering, offering practical frameworks that enhance the reliability of deepwater pipeline deployment. His research remains relevant for engineers tackling the complexities of offshore construction.