Michele Martelli

Michele Martelli is an Associate Professor at the University of Genoa's Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN). He specializes in marine propulsion systems, autonomous vessel navigation, and maritime safety technologies.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Department: DITEN
• Primary Research Areas: Ship Propulsion, Autonomous Navigation, Collision Avoidance

His recent publications focus on integrating LiDAR and AIS data for situational awareness, optimizing thrust allocation in autonomous ferries, and developing COLREG-compliant collision avoidance algorithms. Key trends include multiphysics modeling for electric propulsion, cybersecurity threats to MASS, and environmental impact assessments for dynamic positioning systems.

As director of courses like Ship Propulsion Plants and Maritime Systems Design, he bridges theoretical research with practical applications in naval engineering and yacht design curricula. While specific scientific awards aren't explicitly mentioned in the dataset, his work on marine automation and propulsion control systems demonstrates significant technical contributions.