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Robert G. Latorre
University of New Orleans, USA |
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| Dr. Latorre is a professor of naval architecture and marine engineering at the University of New Orleans. His research has focused on the hydrodynamics and structural design of large passenger and cargo vessels capable of speeds of 30–50 knots. He has also investigated the hydrodynamics of non-streamlined, box-like forms used in offshore structures and amphibious vehicles, as well as engine emissions and fuel cells for fishing vessels. |
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| Keynote Speaker Ⅱ |
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Ketut Buda Artana
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) Surabaya, Indonesia |
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| Brief Introduction: |
After completing his undergraduate study at ITS Surabaya in 1993 and becoming a lecturer at Marine Engineering, Faculty of Marine Technology ITS, Ketut Buda Artana (KBA) continued his Master's Degree studies at Newcastle University-UK and a Doctoral Degree at Kobe University-Japan. Apart from academic activities, KBA has carried out a lot of research and development of innovations in the field of maritime safety and marine installation at sea, including various research and innovations in LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) transportation and distribution technology.
With the expertise in the scientific fields of reliability, safety of maritime systems, Ketut Buda Artana has supported more than 30 National and maritime Infrastructure of International Oil and Gas Companies operating in Indonesia in ensuring the safety of oil and gas facilities in the form of subsea pipelines, offshore platforms and LNG terminals, with an ITS contract value of no less than IDR 80 billion in the last 5 years.
Ketut Buda Artana initiated the formation of the AIS (Automatic Identification System) research consortium and has donated AISITS equipment to 14 universities in Indonesia which is a medium for research collaboration in an effort to ensure the operational safety of ships and installations at sea.
Through the commercialization of AISITS in collaboration with PT. ITS Tekno Sains and PT. Bali Towerindo Sentra has installed 16 AIS Remote Base Stations (RBS) in the North Java, the Sunda Strait, the Lombok Strait, and the North and South Bali and the Bali Strait.
With the motto "Building Networks and Inheriting a Culture of Research and Innovation", Ketut Buda Artana is still diligently working at the Center for Excellence in Science and Technology for Maritime Safety and Marine Installations as well as the Safety Laboratory of the Department of Marine Engineering, Faculty of Marine Technology ITS. |
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| Keynote Speaker Ⅲ |
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Yabin Li
China Waterborne Transport Research Institute, China |
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Quanbo Ge
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, China |
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Huafeng Wu
Shanghai Maritime University, China |
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