Michael Baldauf

Michael Baldauf is a full professor of Maritime Navigation and Head of VTS-Simulation at Wismar University of Applied Sciences, leading the Maritime Simulation Centre. He also directs the Institute for Innovative Ship Simulation and Maritime Systems (ISSIMS) in Rostock-Warnemünde. His career includes a decade (2009–2018) at the World Maritime University in Malmö, Sweden.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Safety Science, Bergische University Wuppertal, Germany
• M.Sc. in Transport Engineering, University of Rostock, Germany

Research Focus: Maritime safety systems, vessel traffic simulation, autonomous surface ships (MASS), and the societal impacts of emerging technologies in maritime transport. His work bridges technological innovation with regulatory frameworks and human-centric operational challenges.

Notable Contributions: Publications on technology adoption models for MASS, social aspects of maritime labor, and safety protocols in simulated environments. Active in international maritime education and research networks.

Labs/Teams: Leads ISSIMS, a hub for advanced ship simulation and maritime systems research, integrating academic and industry collaboration.