Dan Brahan, M.S., P.E., Lieutenant Commander, USCG
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Instructor
Department Head and Program Chair
Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Education
- M.S.E., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering – University of Michigan – 2013
- M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering – University of Michigan – 2013
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering with Minor in Materials Science and Engineering – University of California, Irvine – 2008
Courses Taught
- Ships and Maritime Systems
- Principles of Ship Design
- Ship Design System Integration
- Marine Casualty Response
- Marine Safety Professional
- 4th Class Boat Design/Build Project
Honors and Awards
- Coast Guard Commendation Medal
- Coast Guard Achievement Medal
- Coast Guard Commandant Letter of Commendation
- Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
- Federal Executive Board Team Accomplishment Award
- DHS Secretary’s Exceptional Service (Gold Medal) Team Award
Publications
- “A Digital Twin for the Formulation of Ice Accretion on Vessels,” T. DeNucci, D. Brahan, Computer Applications and Information Technology in the Maritime Industries (COMPIT) 2022, June 2022
- “Marine Icing on a Commercial Crabbing Vessel in the Gulf of Alaska: Accident Study,” T. DeNucci, D. Brahan, B. Pearce, N. Johnson, R. Kirvelevicius, W. Anderson, C. Madaus, American Society of Engineering Educators Annual Conference 2022, June 2022
Professional Certifications
- Licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia since 2014