UFM - Key Persons
Dr. Jean-Marc GREGORI has spent more than 10 years as professor at Aix-Marseille working with Aerospacial, Dassault Electronics and others. He has spent more than 30 years in research & development of advanced materials, propulsion systems and hull design; and more than 20 years building, testing and marketing military and luxury ships. In addition, Jean-Marc holds a number of patents for the propulsion system and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) certification.
Dr. Jean-Marc GREGORI: UFMG's hull and ship designs are the result of a lifelong commitment to developing ultra-stable high-speed ships for a variety of missions. Dr. Gregori has added substantially to the work of previous masters in the field.
Hubert de Naurois is an adviser to 25 Major International Industrial and State owned companies.
Job Titles:
- Manager UFM International. Previously, Pirelli International Marketing Manager
Hubert de Naurois is an adviser to 25 Major International Industrial and State owned companies.
Mr. Don Shead has more than 50 years of experience in the research, development, design and engineering of advanced hull forms. Mr. Shead has designed a vast array of ultra high-speed ships, including some of the fastest racing ships every built. He is considered a ‘giant' in Naval Architecture, especially for his breakthrough work on stable sea-keeping at high speeds.
Mr. Erbil Serter has more than 50 years of experience in hydrodynamic design of advanced hull forms. He is considered the leading thinker in tank test research. Mr. Serter is the father of the anti-slam Deep V hull, which is fundamental to energy saving. A large number of ships have been built based on Mr. Serter's extensive and impressive IP portfolio, which is the result of his extensive investment.
Robert S. BLOCK is a serial entrepreneur and prolific engineer with more than 50 years experience in the development and monetization of advanced technologies. He has been awarded more than 150 US and foreign patents. Block is widely known for his pioneering work in communications, information and management technologies.