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Professor Dr. Abbas Dashtimanesh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Abbas Dashtimanesh is an Assistant Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in ship hydromechanics. His research focuses on resistance, seakeeping, and maneuvering, with an emphasis on green ship design and the implementation of emerging technologies in hydrodynamic ship design. Dashtimanesh is currently involved in projects conceptualizing applications of digital twins in the ship design process for both new builds and retrofitting existing physical assets. In addition, he is working on integrating generative AI models for efficient hull form design and linking ship design with manufacturing through digital twins. He is also a member of the management committee for the European initiative COST Action 'Decarbonising Waterborne Transportation (DeWaTra)', which focuses on hydrodynamic hull design and energy-efficient performance. Dashtimanesh teaches several courses related to Naval Architecture, including Advanced Topics in Naval Architecture and Modelling Ship’s Propulsion and Maneuvering, where he serves as an examiner and teacher respectively.

Research Interests

Ship Hydromechanics Green Ship Design Digital Twins Generative AI in Hull Form Design Energy-Efficient Ship Performance

Courses

Advanced Topics Naval Architecture (FSD3702) Degree Project Naval Architecture (SD271X) Modelling Ship’s Propulsion and Maneuvering (SD2726)

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).

Application Checklist

  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)

Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).