The MIT Maritime Consortium was formed to address critical gaps in the modernization of the commercial fleet through cutting edge interdisciplinary research. It is a unique collaboration between academia, industry, and regulatory agencies committed to the development of bold technological solutions, industry standards, and policies that will create competitive advantage in the maritime space and minimize environmental impact.
Battelle Energy Alliance Professor in Nuclear Science and Engineering; Director, Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems; Director, Science and Technology, Nuclear Reactor Laboratory
Strahinja Janjusevic brings an international perspective and US Naval Academy education to his graduate research in the MIT Technology and Policy Program.
Many thanks to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. (HD KSOE) for hosting the December review meeting for the MIT Maritime Consortium. Our researchers were excited to present new results and get feedback from our members on current issues including:
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discusses the opportunities and challenges of nuclear energy in the maritime space, its role on reviving American shipbuilding and the interdisciplinary work done by the MIT Maritime Consortium towards safe and financially feasible nuclear-powered commercial ship designs.
