Abbas Dashtimanesh

My main research efforts have been on ship hydromechanics (resistance, seakeeping and manoeuvring) by a focus on green ship design and implementation of emerging technologies/methods in hydrodynamic ship design. In one project, I am now working on conceptualization of applications of digital twins in ship design process for both new built and retrofitting where physical assets might not exist. In another project, my team wants to implement generative AI models for efficient hull form design. In the third project, I am working on how digital twins can link ship design and manufacturing. Moreover, I have been working on features and characteristics of ship motion prediction methods in different design stages.

Finally, I have recently joined a European initiative under the COST Action “Decarbonising Waterborne Transportation (DeWaTra)” where I am a member of the management committee and working in two working groups focusing on hydrodynamic hull design for energy-efficient performance and renewable energy contributions to ship energy efficiency focusing on sailing technologies.