About the speaker
Ismail Bayezit is an Associate Professor at Istanbul Technical University, specializing in autonomous systems, guidance, navigation, and control. He serves as the Director of the ITU Model-Based Design and Control Laboratory and Deputy Director of the ITU–Turkish Aerospace Industries Center of Excellence for Aircraft Research. Previously, he worked as a Principal Researcher at Samsung Heavy Industries Autonomous Ship Research Center, focusing on autonomous navigation, collision avoidance, berthing, guidance, and control of autonomous vessels. His research and industrial experience spans marine autonomy, intelligent vehicles, UAVs, model-based design, digital twins, and advanced control systems, bridging academic research with real-world engineering applications and contributing to the development of next-generation intelligent transportation technologies across multiple domains.
About the talk
Talk DescriptionThis talk explores the rapidly evolving field of autonomous maritime transportation and the technologies shaping the next generation of intelligent ships. It will highlight key developments in autonomous navigation, AI-based decision making, collision avoidance, guidance and control, and autonomous berthing. The presentation will also provide an overview of current trends and emerging initiatives in marine autonomy across Asia, Europe, and the Black Sea region. Drawing on real-world research and development experience, the talk will discuss the challenges of moving from algorithms and simulations to reliable autonomous systems operating at sea, while offering a perspective on the future of safe, intelligent, and sustainable maritime autonomy.
Key TakeawaysThe audience will gain an understanding of the key technologies, current trends, and practical challenges shaping the future of autonomous maritime transportation. The talk will connect developments in Asia, Europe, and the Black Sea region with real-world experience in autonomous navigation, collision avoidance, guidance and control, autonomous berthing, and system validation. It will also highlight the pathway from research and simulation to reliable autonomous systems operating at sea.
