Research Seminars
Monthly regular event series in the organization of Maritime Cybersecurity Centre to bring together researchers, academics, industry experts to explore the latest developments in cybersecurity and maritime-related areas. The seminars are open to public, and we invite you to explore our upcoming events and join us in discovery and collaboration, knowledge sharing and networking.
2025
Upcoming!
- 19 March Jouni Lappalainen, PhD, Head of the Finnish Hydrographic Office at the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency will be presenting on two topics of “Maritime Safety Culture: Insights from my doctoral thesis and recent studies” and “Digitalizing Nautical Charts: BSCD Reform and S-100 Implementation in Finland.” Join the seminar here!

Past Events
- 26 February Kristin Kerem an Early Stage Researcher, at TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy is presenting on the topic of “Wing-in-ground craft AIRSHIP – new sustainable vessel using ground effect to glide the seas.”
- 29 January Aybars Oruç, PhD, at TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy is presenting on the topic of “Cyber Security of the Integrated Navigation System (INS)”.
2024
- 11 December Mahtab Shahin, PhD, at TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy is presenting on the topic of “Future-Proofing Green Shipping: From Predictive Analytics to Sustainable Maritime Operations”.
- 6 November – Saeed Rahimpour, PhD at TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy is presenting on the topic of “Enhancing Resilience in Power Electronics: Securing the Future of Energy Conversion”.
- 2 October – Inga Zaitseva-Pärnaste, Associate Professor at TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy is introducing a “Navigation Risk Assessment Criteria for Offshore Wind Farms in Estonia”.
- 22 May – Sinikka Hartonen, Secretary General at One Sea Association talks about “Establishing Cornerstones for Sustainable Maritime Automation”*.
For a recording of the seminar contact kristi.treffner@taltech.ee.

- 15 May – Tauri Roosipuu, Marine Casualty Leading Expert in Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau – Digital Solutions for Marine Safety Investigation in Example of MV Estonia Accident. The seminar will not be recorded.

- 14 April – Anatoli Alop, Associate Professor, The Future of Cybersecurity at Sea: Human vs Human, or AI vs AI.

- 20 March – Prof. Yvon Kermarrec – Maritime Cyber Security: Challenges and Opportunities for Research and Training.
- 6 March – Ricardo Lugo, PhD – Human Factors and Maritime Cybersecurity, Challenges and Opportunities.
- 21 February – Ahmed Walid Amro – Communication and Cybersecurity for Autonomous Passenger Ferry.
2023
- 15 November – Pentti Kujala – System Level Simulation of the Winter Navigation in the Baltic Sea.
- 18 October – Valentin Bratkov – The New Ferry Concept to be Developed by Finnish Deltamarin Ltd (seminar not available for re-play).

- 13 September – Sanja Bauk – Container Tracking: DIY Approach.
- 21-22 August – Maritime Cybersecurity Partnership Seminar
- 14 June – Mikko Kiviharju – Perspectives on the Cybersecurity of Artificial Intelligence – Authorities, Theory and Future.
- 10 May – Mairo Leier – Trailer Vision and Tracking System for RoRo Shipping
- 3 May – Marko Arik – iMUGS project cybersecurity research
- 29 March – Juhan-Peep Ernits – Applications of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) for Maritime Research and Emergency Response
2022
- 15 December – Prof. Jüri Vain – Introduction to Formal Methods
- 17 November – Prof. Kave Salamatian – What can be done in relation with trustworthy IA on technical issues
2018
- 11-15 June – TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy hosted a Summer School