Committee

About SUT-US

The Society for Underwater Technology in the U.S. (SUT-US) is a branch of the international Society for Underwater Technology (SUT), a multidisciplinary learned society that brings together individuals and organizations with interests in underwater technology, ocean science, offshore engineering, and renewables.

Mission

SUT-US aims to:

• Advance the understanding of the underwater environment.
• Promote the exchange of ideas and knowledge across academia, industry, and government.
• Support innovation and education in subsea technologies and marine science.

Vision

To be a leading platform for collaboration, education, and professional development in underwater technology, fostering a diverse and inclusive community that drives sustainable ocean exploration and engineering.

They are also deeply involved in outreach, student engagement, and professional development through events, scholarships, and school programs

SUT-US Committee

[L-R: Andrew Hill: Branch President and Hon Chair;
Dr. Rodolfo Sancio: Hon Treasurer ;
Dr. Xiaoyan Long: Hon Secretary]

SUT-US Committee Members

Alison Tóth
Andrew Haigh, School Touring – Chair
Colin Johnston, Subsea Awareness – Chair
Damilola Abe, Educational Committee – Chair
Don Schlater, Past Hon. Treasurer
Heather Cousson
Jan Van Smirren, Past Hon. Treasurer
John Allen
Jon Halliburton

Special Interest Group Committee Members

Kaci Callagham: Women in Industry Chair

Karen Perez:
Keshawa Shukla: Subsea Engineering & Operations Chair

Maria Ancheril: Marine Renewables Chair

Mark Siegmund
Roneet Das: Young Professionals Chair

Sam Guo
Zack Westgate: Offshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics Chair

Zheng Chen: Robotic & Automation Chair

Student Chapter Committee Members

Andrew Tucker: Texas A&M University at College Station

Cole Robbins: Texas A&M University at Galveston

Mary Zhao: University of Texas at Austin

Sapna Budhrani: University of Houston