Research · Four connected themes

Marine engineering research for complex real-world systems.

Our themes address the performance, safety and resilience of maritime transportation—from fuel injection to vessel control and structural life.

Sustainable IC Engine Propulsion Systems

Advanced combustion, emissions modelling and low- to zero-carbon fuel research for sustainable marine and industrial propulsion systems.

Integrated analysis of maritime safety, navigation risk, human factors and traffic systems using data-driven and systems-based approaches.

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

Theoretical, empirical and data-driven modelling of low-speed ship manoeuvring, control and safety in constrained port environments.

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

Research-led capabilities for developing safer, lighter, smarter, and more energy-efficient structures:

Advanced composites and CFRP design for lightweight aerospace, marine, and hydrogen-storage structures
Fracture mechanics, delamination, fatigue, damage tolerance, and structural-integrity assessment
Structural health monitoring, intelligent damage detection, and predictive maintenance
Analytical modelling, high-fidelity finite-element analysis, and experimental validation
Genetic-algorithm optimization for reduced weight, lower fuel consumption, and increased payload
Design and Analysis with Abaqus, ANSYS, MATLAB, Python, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Fusion 360