Reto Weber

Reto Weber is a Lecturer in Technology at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in Maritime Studies. With a professional background as a sea captain and pilot on the Swedish west coast, he brings practical maritime expertise to his academic work in bridge simulators and e-navigation systems.

• Education: Sea Captain's Degree, Master's from World Maritime University (Switzerland, England, Sweden)
• Affiliations: Chalmers University, Lighthouse - Swedish Maritime Competence Center, Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket)

His research focuses on maritime navigation systems, particularly examining human factors in automated environments. Key areas include:

• Algorithmic decision support in maritime traffic
• Collision avoidance mechanisms
• Impact of automation on vessel traffic services
• Development of web-based simulation tools
• Route exchange protocols and e-navigation solutions
• Remote ship monitoring ergonomics

Reto's publications reveal trends in SMART ship technologies and Lighthouse projects, emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence with traditional maritime practices. His work spans simulation-based training tools, COLREG compliance, and physics-informed machine learning architectures for wind propulsion optimization.

As an examiner for courses like MManeuvering and Navigation in Confined Waters and Bridge Service, he bridges academic research with practical maritime education through Chalmers' Full Mission Bridge Simulator. Collaborations with institutions like Lighthouse and Trafikverket demonstrate his commitment to advancing maritime safety and efficiency through technology.