Submission Deadline: 15 November 2026 View: 23 Submit to Special Issue
Assist. Prof. Soonseok Song
Email: s.song@inha.ac.kr
Affiliation: Department of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
Research Interests: advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): high-fidelity numerical simulations for ship and offshore hydrodynamics, ship hydrodynamics & maneuverability: assessment of ship maneuvering performance under various environmental conditions (waves, wind) and system failures, Energy-Saving Devices (ESD): numerical modeling and optimization of ship Air Lubrication Systems (ALS), hull performance & biofouling: investigating the impact of heterogeneous hull roughness and biofouling on ship resistance and propulsion, marine renewable energy: performance evaluation and optimization of tidal and wave energy conversion systems using CFD, Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI): modeling complex interactions in marine environments, including seabed scouring and structural response, autonomous marine vehicles: path-following control and performance prediction for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)
Prof. Sanghyun Kim
Email: kimsh@inha.ac.kr
Affiliation: Department of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
Research Interests: ship maneuverability & control: analysis and prediction of ship maneuvering performance under various operating and environmental conditions, control engineering & control theory: development and application of advanced control algorithms for marine systems and dynamic processes, autonomous marine vehicles: guidance, navigation, and control strategies for maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS), motion of floating bodies in waves: investigation of the dynamic response and stability of floating structures in wave environments, marine system dynamics: modeling and analysis of coupled dynamic behaviors of ships and marine systems for improved operational performance
This Special Issue focuses on the pivotal role of advanced numerical modeling and Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) in modern marine engineering. As the maritime and offshore industries strive for higher operational efficiency and sustainability, sophisticated computational tools have become essential for addressing complex hydrodynamic challenges. We seek to provide a dedicated platform for the latest advancements including Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and multi-physics simulations tailored to maritime applications.
The scope emphasizes the development and application of innovative numerical methods to solve practical engineering problems, ranging from traditional ship hydrodynamics to emerging offshore infrastructure challenges. Furthermore, in response to the ongoing digital transformation, this issue highly encourages contributions that integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data-driven approaches with traditional physics-based models. By bridging the gap between theoretical modeling and engineering practice, this Special Issue aims to foster the development of safer, more efficient, and resilient marine systems.
Potential topics include but are not limited to:
· Advanced CFD simulations in Naval Architecture
· Numerical analysis of Ship Air Lubrication Systems (ALS)
· Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) in Marine Renewable Energy devices
· Computational modeling of Scouring and sediment transport around offshore structures
· Life prediction and performance of ships in polar environments
· AI-centric and Data-driven modeling for marine systems
· Hydrodynamic optimization for energy-saving in maritime transportation
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