PhD Research Project Research started February 2026

DOSITA

Data-Driven System Identification for Autonomous Marine Systems

Exploring intelligent system identification approaches for sustainable and autonomous maritime technologies.

MARUS Simulation Environment for Marine Robotics Research
The high-fidelity simulation environment used to explore system identification strategies for autonomous marine systems.

Overview

Project Overview

DOSITA is a PhD research project focused on the design and development of an open-source, intelligent system identification framework for autonomous marine vessels. This research aims to contribute to the cost-effective decarbonisation and sustainable operation of autonomous marine vessels, aligned with the UK Net Zero target (Net Zero Strategy).

Motivation

Why This Research Matters

Maritime operations contribute approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, placing growing pressure on maritime stakeholders to reduce their carbon footprint. Although sustainable fuels are under development, operational optimisation—particularly through state-of-the-art technologies—remains an immediate and effective pathway to reduce emissions.

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Research

Research Direction

The research investigates data-driven approaches to simulation and modelling within marine robotics environments. The project explores how artificial intelligence and modern data analysis techniques can support the development of more sustainable intelligent maritime systems.

Research Outputs

Publications

Publications related to this research project will appear here as they become available.

  1. Rezayan, P. (2025). MSc Dissertation. Preliminary research informing DOSITA.
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People

Research Team

PhD Researcher

Paria Rezayan

Paria Rezayan

PhD Researcher – Marine Robotics

Sheffield Hallam University

Supervisory Team

Dr Yogang Singh

Dr. Yogang Singh

Assistant Professor

Sheffield Hallam University

Dr Fuat Kara

Dr. Fuat Kara

Associate Professor

Sheffield Hallam University

Dr Konstantinos Domdouzis

Dr. Konstantinos Domdouzis

Assistant Professor

Sheffield Hallam University

Dr Michele Martelli

Dr. Michele Martelli

Associate Professor

University of Genoa