Research & Collaboration

Research Areas of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering UI

Research at the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Study Program at UI focuses on four interconnected areas of expertise, spanning ship engineering, ship machinery systems, maritime energy, and sea transportation and logistics, to address the evolving challenges of the maritime industry.

01

Naval Architecture

This area focuses on ship engineering, from design and structure to a vessel's behavior in water.

Key Topics
  • Shipbuilding
  • Ship Structure
  • Ship Stability
  • Hydrodynamics and Manoeuvring
  • Ship Material
Related Research Examples
  • Development of Wing in Ground (WIG) Craft
  • Green Ship Recycling and Safety Analysis
  • Developing the Optimal Ship Structure and Eco-Friendly Fishing Boat
  • Materials – Corrosion: Enhance Material Durability
02

Marine Engineering

This area focuses on ship machinery and electrical systems that support overall vessel operations.

Key Topics
  • Engine System
  • Pumping System
  • Outfitting and Navigational Equipment
  • Propulsion System
  • Electrical & Automation System
Related Research Examples
  • Electric Fishing Boat Project
  • Optimizing a Pipe Installation System with Modularization
03

Marine Energy

This area focuses on developing clean and sustainable maritime energy sources.

Key Topics
  • Ocean Energy Conversion
  • Hydrogen System
  • LNG
  • Solar-Powered Cold Storage
  • Green & Sustainability Port
Related Research Examples
  • Ocean Energy Conversion and Green Hydrogen System
  • Centre for Maritime Development (MARDEV): Ocean Sustainable Development Systems
  • Developing an Energy-Saving and Environmentally-Safe Port
04

Sea Transportation & Logistics

This area focuses on optimizing sea transportation systems, port operations, and maritime logistics.

Key Topics
  • Fleet Planning
  • Port Operation Optimization
  • Port & Ship Emission
  • Ship Routing Management
Related Research Examples
  • Port Performance Monitoring Based on AIS Big Data
  • Decision Support System for Port Dwelling Time
  • Green Port (Emission Assessment Model)
  • Fleet Management Systems and Ship Allocation Optimization
  • Sea Transportation and Logistics