Research Themes

MarEnTech Research Center Ltd. focuses on a set of clearly defined research themes aligned with funded research calls, consortium programs, and applied innovation needs in marine and engineering systems.

These themes guide our participation in grant-funded projects, collaborative research, and translational studies

Sustainable IC Engine Propulsion Systems

Focus areas:

Advanced Combustion Research for 2- & 4-Stroke Engines
1D & 3D Engine Combustion Modelling
Fuel Injection, Pollutant Formation & Emissions Modelling
Low- and Zero-Carbon Fuel Pathways (LNG, Ammonia and Hydrogen)
Emissions Measurement, Characterisation & Data Analysis
Engine Diagnostics & Retrofit Concept Assessment

Maritime Safety & Navigation Systems

Focus areas:

Maritime Safety & Navigation Systems
Maritime accident analysis
Navigation safety in constrained waterways
Systems-thinking maritime risk assessment methods (FRAM, ACCIMAP, STAMP-STPA/CAST)
Maritime traffic simulations with IWRAP & Environment Stress (ES) Model
Human Factors (Elements) in Maritime Transportation Safety
Probabilistic modeling of maritime safety risks using a Fuzzy Bayesian Network model
Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the maritime domain

Low-speed Ship Maneuvering and Control

Focus areas:

Optimal trajectory generation and control for MASS (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships) berthing/unberthing maneuvers.
Empirically informed berthing/unberthing safety with respect to maneuvering speed, actuators and spatial constraints
Operational data mining and statistical characterization of harbor maneuvering phases.
Theoretical modeling of low-speed ship hydrodynamics for maneuvering prediction.
Data-driven system identification (SI) for low-speed maneuvering models.

Advanced Materials & Structural Integrity

Focus areas:

Composite materials and CFRP laminates
Fracture, delamination, and fatigue
Structural integrity and durability
Experimental–numerical validation