External
Location:
Lecture Room STB 1.010, 1st Floor, Stephenson Building, Park Terrace, Newcastle University. NE1 7RU
Timings:
6.15pm with refreshments in Room STB 1.011 from 5:30pm
Speaker:
Prof Rodrigo Pérez Fernández MSc MBA PhD CEng CMarEng FIMarEST FRINA FSNAME, Director of Software Engineering, Siemens Digital Industries, and Professor, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
About the event:
The shipbuilding industry stands at the brink of a technological revolution, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) poised to reshape every stage of ship design, construction, and operation. This lecture will explore how AI-driven tools, ranging from generative design algorithms and predictive maintenance systems to autonomous quality inspection and supply chain optimization, are redefining efficiency, safety, and sustainability in shipyards. We will examine emerging use cases, practical challenges, and the cultural shift required to integrate AI into traditional shipbuilding workflows. By drawing on real-world examples and future projections, the lecture will offer a vision of how AI can unlock unprecedented innovation and competitive advantage, ensuring that the shipbuilding industry not only keeps pace with technological change but steers confidently into the future.
