Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
If you are interested to study scientific areas related to shipping, ranging from naval architecture and ocean engineering, climate and environmental impact, to maritime operations, on and below the water, you should apply to the graduate school Shipping and Marine Technology.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) estimates that about 90 per cent of world trade is, at some point, transported at sea. Historically, shipping has been considered to have a low climate impact compared to other modes of transport. Today we know that this is not a general truth and there is a need to reduce the negative environmental impact of shipping, e.g., minimizing emissions to the atmosphere and the marine environment. To combat climate change, great efforts are required in the transition to sustainable development of shipping, which requires new working methods and demands for the operators responsible for the ship's operation and maintenance. As a doctoral student at the graduate school Shipping and Marine Technology you have the opportunity to contribute to the desired development.
The graduate school Shipping and marine technology is focused around research to develop energy efficient and safe ships, navigation systems and the human-technology interaction on board. As a doctoral student you can for example learn about energy and system analysis to assess ships’ emissions to air and water and the impact on the marine environment. Research within the graduate school is also linked to policy issues and the development of new regulatory frameworks. In addition to shipping, the postgraduate subject also includes marine engineering applications in offshore installations, such as offshore wind and wave power.
Within the graduate school, you can choose between different specializations such as naval architecture, shipping technology, maritime environmental science, and energy and environmental systems analysis. Read more about these in the study plan.
The graduate school is organised within the Department of Mechanical Engineering (host department) and the Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences.
Description of subject
The department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences comprises scientific areas related to shipping, naval architecture, and ocean engineering on and below the water. Shipping is the backbone of the global transport system and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) estimates that about 90% of world trade is transported by sea. In comparison with other modes of transport, shipping has historically been considered a mode of transport with a low climate and environmental impact. Today, we know that shipping has a significant impact on the atmosphere and marine environment, and accounts for almost three percent of global carbon dioxide emissions. In line with Agenda 2030 and the global sustainability goals, in particular goal 9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure, goal 14 – Life below water and goal 13 - Climate action, efforts are now needed to ensure transition to sustainable shipping. The technical development has implied an increase in digitalisation on board which will lead to changes within the industry. This will have an impact on work performance and required demands put on the operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship.
Within the Graduate School of Shipping and Marine Technology, research is conducted for more energy efficient and safe shipping, both with a focus on ship design, naval architecture, and navigation systems, and the human-technology interaction on board. Energy and environmental system analysis of the energy carriers of the future, as well as assessments of ships' emissions to air and water, including the impact on the marine environment, is also central. Furthermore, research is often closely linked to policy issues and the development of new regulatory frameworks. In addition to shipping, the subject also includes marine technology applications in offshore installations, such as offshore wind, wave power and aquaculture, which are important for the global sustainability goal 7 - Sustainable energy for all.
Description of specializations
The doctoral programme has four specializations: Naval Architecture, Shipping Technology, Maritime Environmental Science and Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis. The doctoral student chooses one out of the four specializations. To clarify the profile of the degree, the specialization can be added to the title of the degree.
Naval Architecture
The specialization may be specialized either towards marine structural engineering or hydrodynamics. Marine structural engineering comprises project planning of marine structures and their installations, strength characteristics of marine structures, fatigue, lightweight construction, and risk assessment. Hydrodynamics comprises the hydrodynamic properties and design marine installations or vessels with respect to e.g. resistance, propulsion, manoeuvring and sea keeping, and wave induced loads and motions. Simulation methods are developed in both areas. The specialization also includes research within energy efficiency where systems engineering, marine structural engineering, aerodynamics and hydrodynamics are integrated in holistic system models.
Shipping Technology
This specialization comprises ship handling and ship management, including Human Factors, work environment, maritime informatics, and nautical subjects. Other research topics are ship operation, chartering, cargo handling, and organizational issues like leadership, manning and education. Within all areas, studies, assessments, and measurements are made and guidelines and proposals are developed for the organizations concerned.
Maritime Environmental Science
This specialization comprises the environmental impact of seaborne transport in the form of emissions to air and water. Cleaning techniques and other solutions to reduce the environmental impact are studied as well. Other areas are the development and application of methodology for the assessment of the environmental impact and resource utilization from a system’s analysis perspective.
Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis
This specialization comprises assessment of the role of various energy carriers in the energy system based on energy system modelling and environmental system analysis. The focus is on the transport sector, but other parts of the energy system are also included with a focus on how these affect the conditions for future energy carriers in the transport sector.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) estimates that about 90 per cent of world trade is, at some point, transported at sea. Historically, shipping has been considered to have a low climate impact compared to other modes of transport. Today we know that this is not a general truth and there is a need to reduce the negative environmental impact of shipping, e.g., minimizing emissions to the atmosphere and the marine environment. To combat climate change, great efforts are required in the transition to sustainable development of shipping, which requires new working methods and demands for the operators responsible for the ship's operation and maintenance. As a doctoral student at the graduate school Shipping and Marine Technology you have the opportunity to contribute to the desired development.
The graduate school Shipping and marine technology is focused around research to develop energy efficient and safe ships, navigation systems and the human-technology interaction on board. As a doctoral student you can for example learn about energy and system analysis to assess ships’ emissions to air and water and the impact on the marine environment. Research within the graduate school is also linked to policy issues and the development of new regulatory frameworks. In addition to shipping, the postgraduate subject also includes marine engineering applications in offshore installations, such as offshore wind and wave power.
Within the graduate school, you can choose between different specializations such as naval architecture, shipping technology, maritime environmental science, and energy and environmental systems analysis. Read more about these in the study plan.
The graduate school is organised within the Department of Mechanical Engineering (host department) and the Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences.
Description of subject
The department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences comprises scientific areas related to shipping, naval architecture, and ocean engineering on and below the water. Shipping is the backbone of the global transport system and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) estimates that about 90% of world trade is transported by sea. In comparison with other modes of transport, shipping has historically been considered a mode of transport with a low climate and environmental impact. Today, we know that shipping has a significant impact on the atmosphere and marine environment, and accounts for almost three percent of global carbon dioxide emissions. In line with Agenda 2030 and the global sustainability goals, in particular goal 9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure, goal 14 – Life below water and goal 13 - Climate action, efforts are now needed to ensure transition to sustainable shipping. The technical development has implied an increase in digitalisation on board which will lead to changes within the industry. This will have an impact on work performance and required demands put on the operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship.
Within the Graduate School of Shipping and Marine Technology, research is conducted for more energy efficient and safe shipping, both with a focus on ship design, naval architecture, and navigation systems, and the human-technology interaction on board. Energy and environmental system analysis of the energy carriers of the future, as well as assessments of ships' emissions to air and water, including the impact on the marine environment, is also central. Furthermore, research is often closely linked to policy issues and the development of new regulatory frameworks. In addition to shipping, the subject also includes marine technology applications in offshore installations, such as offshore wind, wave power and aquaculture, which are important for the global sustainability goal 7 - Sustainable energy for all.
Description of specializations
The doctoral programme has four specializations: Naval Architecture, Shipping Technology, Maritime Environmental Science and Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis. The doctoral student chooses one out of the four specializations. To clarify the profile of the degree, the specialization can be added to the title of the degree.
Naval Architecture
The specialization may be specialized either towards marine structural engineering or hydrodynamics. Marine structural engineering comprises project planning of marine structures and their installations, strength characteristics of marine structures, fatigue, lightweight construction, and risk assessment. Hydrodynamics comprises the hydrodynamic properties and design marine installations or vessels with respect to e.g. resistance, propulsion, manoeuvring and sea keeping, and wave induced loads and motions. Simulation methods are developed in both areas. The specialization also includes research within energy efficiency where systems engineering, marine structural engineering, aerodynamics and hydrodynamics are integrated in holistic system models.
Shipping Technology
This specialization comprises ship handling and ship management, including Human Factors, work environment, maritime informatics, and nautical subjects. Other research topics are ship operation, chartering, cargo handling, and organizational issues like leadership, manning and education. Within all areas, studies, assessments, and measurements are made and guidelines and proposals are developed for the organizations concerned.
Maritime Environmental Science
This specialization comprises the environmental impact of seaborne transport in the form of emissions to air and water. Cleaning techniques and other solutions to reduce the environmental impact are studied as well. Other areas are the development and application of methodology for the assessment of the environmental impact and resource utilization from a system’s analysis perspective.
Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis
This specialization comprises assessment of the role of various energy carriers in the energy system based on energy system modelling and environmental system analysis. The focus is on the transport sector, but other parts of the energy system are also included with a focus on how these affect the conditions for future energy carriers in the transport sector.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
If you are interested to study scientific areas related to shipping, ranging from naval architecture and ocean engineering, climate and environmental impact, to maritime operations, on and below the water, you should apply to the graduate school Shipping and Marine Technology.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) estimates that about 90 per cent of world trade is, at some point, transported at sea. Historically, shipping has been considered to have a low climate impact compared to other modes of transport. Today we know that this is not a general truth and there is a need to reduce the negative environmental impact of shipping, e.g., minimizing emissions to the atmosphere and the marine environment. To combat climate change, great efforts are required in the transition to sustainable development of shipping, which requires new working methods and demands for the operators responsible for the ship's operation and maintenance. As a doctoral student at the graduate school Shipping and Marine Technology you have the opportunity to contribute to the desired development.
The graduate school Shipping and marine technology is focused around research to develop energy efficient and safe ships, navigation systems and the human-technology interaction on board. As a doctoral student you can for example learn about energy and system analysis to assess ships’ emissions to air and water and the impact on the marine environment. Research within the graduate school is also linked to policy issues and the development of new regulatory frameworks. In addition to shipping, the postgraduate subject also includes marine engineering applications in offshore installations, such as offshore wind and wave power.
Within the graduate school, you can choose between different specializations such as naval architecture, shipping technology, maritime environmental science, and energy and environmental systems analysis. Read more about these in the study plan.
The graduate school is organised within the Department of Mechanical Engineering (host department) and the Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences.
Description of subject
The department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences comprises scientific areas related to shipping, naval architecture, and ocean engineering on and below the water. Shipping is the backbone of the global transport system and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) estimates that about 90% of world trade is transported by sea. In comparison with other modes of transport, shipping has historically been considered a mode of transport with a low climate and environmental impact. Today, we know that shipping has a significant impact on the atmosphere and marine environment, and accounts for almost three percent of global carbon dioxide emissions. In line with Agenda 2030 and the global sustainability goals, in particular goal 9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure, goal 14 – Life below water and goal 13 - Climate action, efforts are now needed to ensure transition to sustainable shipping. The technical development has implied an increase in digitalisation on board which will lead to changes within the industry. This will have an impact on work performance and required demands put on the operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship.
Within the Graduate School of Shipping and Marine Technology, research is conducted for more energy efficient and safe shipping, both with a focus on ship design, naval architecture, and navigation systems, and the human-technology interaction on board. Energy and environmental system analysis of the energy carriers of the future, as well as assessments of ships' emissions to air and water, including the impact on the marine environment, is also central. Furthermore, research is often closely linked to policy issues and the development of new regulatory frameworks. In addition to shipping, the subject also includes marine technology applications in offshore installations, such as offshore wind, wave power and aquaculture, which are important for the global sustainability goal 7 - Sustainable energy for all.
Description of specializations
The doctoral programme has four specializations: Naval Architecture, Shipping Technology, Maritime Environmental Science and Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis. The doctoral student chooses one out of the four specializations. To clarify the profile of the degree, the specialization can be added to the title of the degree.
Naval Architecture
The specialization may be specialized either towards marine structural engineering or hydrodynamics. Marine structural engineering comprises project planning of marine structures and their installations, strength characteristics of marine structures, fatigue, lightweight construction, and risk assessment. Hydrodynamics comprises the hydrodynamic properties and design marine installations or vessels with respect to e.g. resistance, propulsion, manoeuvring and sea keeping, and wave induced loads and motions. Simulation methods are developed in both areas. The specialization also includes research within energy efficiency where systems engineering, marine structural engineering, aerodynamics and hydrodynamics are integrated in holistic system models.
Shipping Technology
This specialization comprises ship handling and ship management, including Human Factors, work environment, maritime informatics, and nautical subjects. Other research topics are ship operation, chartering, cargo handling, and organizational issues like leadership, manning and education. Within all areas, studies, assessments, and measurements are made and guidelines and proposals are developed for the organizations concerned.
Maritime Environmental Science
This specialization comprises the environmental impact of seaborne transport in the form of emissions to air and water. Cleaning techniques and other solutions to reduce the environmental impact are studied as well. Other areas are the development and application of methodology for the assessment of the environmental impact and resource utilization from a system’s analysis perspective.
Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis
This specialization comprises assessment of the role of various energy carriers in the energy system based on energy system modelling and environmental system analysis. The focus is on the transport sector, but other parts of the energy system are also included with a focus on how these affect the conditions for future energy carriers in the transport sector.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) estimates that about 90 per cent of world trade is, at some point, transported at sea. Historically, shipping has been considered to have a low climate impact compared to other modes of transport. Today we know that this is not a general truth and there is a need to reduce the negative environmental impact of shipping, e.g., minimizing emissions to the atmosphere and the marine environment. To combat climate change, great efforts are required in the transition to sustainable development of shipping, which requires new working methods and demands for the operators responsible for the ship's operation and maintenance. As a doctoral student at the graduate school Shipping and Marine Technology you have the opportunity to contribute to the desired development.
The graduate school Shipping and marine technology is focused around research to develop energy efficient and safe ships, navigation systems and the human-technology interaction on board. As a doctoral student you can for example learn about energy and system analysis to assess ships’ emissions to air and water and the impact on the marine environment. Research within the graduate school is also linked to policy issues and the development of new regulatory frameworks. In addition to shipping, the postgraduate subject also includes marine engineering applications in offshore installations, such as offshore wind and wave power.
Within the graduate school, you can choose between different specializations such as naval architecture, shipping technology, maritime environmental science, and energy and environmental systems analysis. Read more about these in the study plan.
The graduate school is organised within the Department of Mechanical Engineering (host department) and the Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences.
Description of subject
The department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences comprises scientific areas related to shipping, naval architecture, and ocean engineering on and below the water. Shipping is the backbone of the global transport system and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) estimates that about 90% of world trade is transported by sea. In comparison with other modes of transport, shipping has historically been considered a mode of transport with a low climate and environmental impact. Today, we know that shipping has a significant impact on the atmosphere and marine environment, and accounts for almost three percent of global carbon dioxide emissions. In line with Agenda 2030 and the global sustainability goals, in particular goal 9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure, goal 14 – Life below water and goal 13 - Climate action, efforts are now needed to ensure transition to sustainable shipping. The technical development has implied an increase in digitalisation on board which will lead to changes within the industry. This will have an impact on work performance and required demands put on the operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship.
Within the Graduate School of Shipping and Marine Technology, research is conducted for more energy efficient and safe shipping, both with a focus on ship design, naval architecture, and navigation systems, and the human-technology interaction on board. Energy and environmental system analysis of the energy carriers of the future, as well as assessments of ships' emissions to air and water, including the impact on the marine environment, is also central. Furthermore, research is often closely linked to policy issues and the development of new regulatory frameworks. In addition to shipping, the subject also includes marine technology applications in offshore installations, such as offshore wind, wave power and aquaculture, which are important for the global sustainability goal 7 - Sustainable energy for all.
Description of specializations
The doctoral programme has four specializations: Naval Architecture, Shipping Technology, Maritime Environmental Science and Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis. The doctoral student chooses one out of the four specializations. To clarify the profile of the degree, the specialization can be added to the title of the degree.
Naval Architecture
The specialization may be specialized either towards marine structural engineering or hydrodynamics. Marine structural engineering comprises project planning of marine structures and their installations, strength characteristics of marine structures, fatigue, lightweight construction, and risk assessment. Hydrodynamics comprises the hydrodynamic properties and design marine installations or vessels with respect to e.g. resistance, propulsion, manoeuvring and sea keeping, and wave induced loads and motions. Simulation methods are developed in both areas. The specialization also includes research within energy efficiency where systems engineering, marine structural engineering, aerodynamics and hydrodynamics are integrated in holistic system models.
Shipping Technology
This specialization comprises ship handling and ship management, including Human Factors, work environment, maritime informatics, and nautical subjects. Other research topics are ship operation, chartering, cargo handling, and organizational issues like leadership, manning and education. Within all areas, studies, assessments, and measurements are made and guidelines and proposals are developed for the organizations concerned.
Maritime Environmental Science
This specialization comprises the environmental impact of seaborne transport in the form of emissions to air and water. Cleaning techniques and other solutions to reduce the environmental impact are studied as well. Other areas are the development and application of methodology for the assessment of the environmental impact and resource utilization from a system’s analysis perspective.
Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis
This specialization comprises assessment of the role of various energy carriers in the energy system based on energy system modelling and environmental system analysis. The focus is on the transport sector, but other parts of the energy system are also included with a focus on how these affect the conditions for future energy carriers in the transport sector.
Admission Requirements
General entry requirements
To be qualified for admission in Shipping and Marine Technology the student must have earned a degree at the second-cycle level. The orientation of the student’s degree shall also have a sufficiently close connection to the subject of the doctoral programme. Equivalent requirements apply to individuals who have taken their first degree in a country other than Sweden. The examiner, in consultation with the principal supervisor, shall assess whether the applicant has the requisite capacity to successfully complete the doctoral programme. Other requirements for general entry are regulated in Appointment regulation for doctoral programmes.
For the Naval Architecture track a technical education within Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Marine Technology, Civil Engineering, Engineering Physics or the equivalent is required.
Shipping Technology, Maritime Environmental Science and Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis are very wide areas and the requirements are determined depending on the proposed project. In Maritime Environmental Science and Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis, this usually means a technical or natural science education. A suitable background for Shipping Technology is a ship officer’s education.
Admission
Regulations regarding admission are stated in Appointment regulation for doctoral programmes.
To be qualified for admission in Shipping and Marine Technology the student must have earned a degree at the second-cycle level. The orientation of the student’s degree shall also have a sufficiently close connection to the subject of the doctoral programme. Equivalent requirements apply to individuals who have taken their first degree in a country other than Sweden. The examiner, in consultation with the principal supervisor, shall assess whether the applicant has the requisite capacity to successfully complete the doctoral programme. Other requirements for general entry are regulated in Appointment regulation for doctoral programmes.
For the Naval Architecture track a technical education within Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Marine Technology, Civil Engineering, Engineering Physics or the equivalent is required.
Shipping Technology, Maritime Environmental Science and Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis are very wide areas and the requirements are determined depending on the proposed project. In Maritime Environmental Science and Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis, this usually means a technical or natural science education. A suitable background for Shipping Technology is a ship officer’s education.
Admission
Regulations regarding admission are stated in Appointment regulation for doctoral programmes.
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