India, November 17, 2024

This workshop will showcase AI-driven design optimization
for offshore structures and ocean energy systems, involving
students, faculty, engineers, and researchers. Experts from
academia, industry, and research will discuss AI-driven
design, CFD, FEM, FSI in Ocean Engineering, ocean energy,
offshore infrastructure, and the blue economy. The goal is
to foster knowledge exchange and innovative solutions,
enhancing sustainable ocean infrastructure.

Description:

 

About the Workshop 

The workshop aims to explore the concept of sustainability  

in the context of the ocean, as outlined by the United  

Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs 7, 9, 11, and  

14). Drawing from the UN Decade of Ocean Science for  

Sustainability 2021-2030 initiative, the goal is to foster  

updated knowledge and facilitate planning for sustainable  

ocean infrastructure. This involves promoting the  

cohabitation of life and development alongside technological  

advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). 

 

Specifically, the workshop seeks to introduce and  

demonstrate AI's latest advancements and applications,  

focusing on design optimization and ocean energy systems.  

Participants, including undergraduate and postgraduate  

students, faculty members, engineers, and researchers, will  

have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of AI’s  

role in ocean energy and related engineering disciplines. 

 

Led by experts from academic, industrial, and research  

backgrounds from both India and abroad the workshop will  

serve as an interactive platform for discussion and  

knowledge exchange. It aims to allow participants to engage  

with leading experts in the field and explore innovative  

solutions to pressing challenges. The workshop will be  

hosted at IIT Madras. The topics to be covered with AI and  

optimization: 

 

Design optimization using AI algorithms for ocean  

engineering applications CFD, FEM, and FSI-related topics related to Ocean Engineering. 

Wave, tidal, wind, biomass, and floating solar energy  

systems. 

Aquaculture, desalination, or other offshore infrastructure  

for the blue economy and sustainability. 

Problems related to ports, harbors, and coastal  

constructions. 

Other relevant topics related to marine energy, blue  

economy, and sustainable development.