Sverre Steen

Sverre Steen is a Professor and Head of the Department of Marine Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He leads the Kongsberg Maritime University Technology Centre focused on 'Ship Performance and Cyber-physical Systems' and is a member of the standing committee for the Symposium of Marine Propulsors. His research emphasizes ship propulsion, hydrodynamics, and big data analysis of in-service vessel performance. Key interests include seakeeping, high-speed marine vehicles, and model testing techniques.

Steen teaches TMR 4217 Hydrodynamics of High-Speed Marine Vehicles, covering cavitation, experimental hydrodynamics, and propulsion systems. He collaborates internationally on projects like the Norwegian Ocean Technology Centre.

His recent work explores wave-energy extraction via hydrofoil vessels, resistance modeling for fast ferries, and propulsion efficiency in real sea states. He has contributed to global shipping emission models (MariTEAM) and reliability analysis of structural components under vibration.

Steen's publications span propulsion in waves, engine-propeller dynamics, and data-driven methods for ship performance monitoring. His applied research bridges experimental testing and computational modeling to address challenges in sustainable maritime transport and operational safety.