The Consortium

Dr Damoon Razmjooei is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Southampton Solent University, specialising in human-centred research on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). His work focuses on seafarers, particularly the transition from ship-based to shore-based roles, as well as task analysis, job demands and resources, and competency requirements.

His research interests focus on sustainability, management, international business, and performance management within the maritime context, using both quantitative and qualitative research methods for data-driven analysis.

Dr Laurie Wright is driving knowledge and innovation for a sustainable low-carbon future. An Associate Professor and the founding director of the Centre for Marine Sustainability in the Warsash Maritime School, Solent University, he leads a multidisciplinary team addressing global maritime challenges through high-impact, applied research and innovation.

He specialises in decarbonisation and life cycle sustainability in the maritime sector. His team’s work includes pioneering clean alternative marine propulsion systems, investigating the impacts of marine pollution, and enhancing the safety of maritime workers. Their notable projects include the development of an autonomous vessel testing facility, innovations in hull architecture for improved vessel efficiency, the creation of a prototype zero-emission electric ferry, and advancements in maritime simulation realism.

Recipient of the prestigious international American Centre for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA) award for academic leadership; he is an author and editor, including of the recent ‘The Power of Life Cycle Assessment: Data Driven Decision Making for Environmental Sustainability’. He is also providing his expertise as a scientific advisory to several maritime working groups.

Dr Shahzad Alam is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Southampton Solent University, where he is affiliated with the Warsash Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Research Centre. His work focuses on safe maritime autonomy, particularly situational awareness, human interaction with autonomous systems, systems engineering, and safety.

He holds a PhD in the cybersecurity of Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) systems, with research focused on cybersecurity risk assessment and human-centric impact factors. His research interests and expertise include automotive cybersecurity,  functional safety, industry standards compliance, human-machine interaction, human-in-the-loop simulation, and risk assessment for cyber-physical and autonomous systems.