AI and Numerical Methods for Marine Structure Optimization (AIMSO)

Submit your abstract here by 5 January 2026

Introduction

This special issue provides a rigorous forum for researchers and engineers to present advances in numerical modelling, AI-driven techniques, and optimization strategies for the design and optimization of marine structures. We invite high-quality contributions that combine physics-based simulation (e.g., CFD, FEM, BEM and reduced-order models) with data-driven approaches to address complex hydrodynamic, structural, control, and optimization design challenges.

The maritime industry is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by rapid advances in numerical simulations, data analysis, and artificial intelligence (AI)-based optimization. The design, analysis, and optimization of marine structures, including ships, offshore oil and gas platforms, floating wind turbines, and novel multi-body systems, demand increasingly advanced and integrated methodologies.

This special issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers and engineers to share their latest developments in numerical modelling, AI-driven techniques, and optimization strategies applied to marine structure design. We welcome high-quality contributions that combine physics-based simulation methods (e.g., computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Method (FEM), Boundary Element Method (BEM)) with data-driven approaches (e.g., machine learning, neural networks, surrogate modelling) to solve complex hydrodynamic, structural, and multidisciplinary challenges in marine technology.  

List of topic areas

• Advanced CFD, FEM and BEM methods for marine structure analysis
• Hybrid modelling approaches that couple numerical solvers with AI techniques
• Machine learning and deep learning for hydrodynamic prediction and structural analysis
• Optimization techniques (such as genetic algorithms and multi-objective optimization) for marine structure design
• AI-based control and monitoring systems for floating and dynamic marine structures

Through this special issue, we aim to foster collaboration and innovation, contributing to the sustainable development of the marine industry. By integrating advanced numerical techniques with cutting-edge AI technologies, this issue seeks to accelerate the intelligent design and optimization of next-generation marine structures.

Submission information

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