Personal profile
Academic background
Dr. Andera Coraddu is currently an Associate Professor at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Department of Maritime and Transport Technology. Previously, he held the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering at the University of Strathclyde from October 2020.
His professional and academic trajectory includes serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Strathclyde and a Research Associate at the School of Marine Science and Technology at Newcastle University.
Further bolstering his industry expertise, Dr. Coraddu served as a Research Engineer within the DAMEN R&D department based in Singapore. His role involved innovative work in the field of predictive and prescriptive analytics for maritime applications.
His academic journey began at the University of Genoa where he was awarded both a Laurea and a PhD in Naval Architecture and Marien Engineering.
Research interests
Dr. Andera Coraddu's research lies at the forefront of the maritime energy transition, delving into the modeling, optimization, and analysis of hybrid and full electric marine energy systems. His research activities are focused on Intelligent and Sustainable Energy Systems for Ships, investigating how to design, integrate, and control the next generation of hybrid and full-electric marine energy systems with respect to reducing energy consumption, minimizing emissions, optimizing performances, and ensuring sustainable shipping and decarbonization of the maritime sector.
Capitalizing on onboard data availability, Dr. Coraddu employs methods to assess vessel performance, optimize energy optimization strategies, and deploy real-time monitoring of critical systems. His approach merges the capabilities of digital technologies and big data to revolutionize energy management in the maritime sector.
Leveraging state-of-the-art learning algorithms and breakthroughs in machine learning theory, Dr. Coraddu spearheads the formulation of data-driven methodologies. These groundbreaking techniques are engineered to investigate the complex behavior of onboard systems and their mutual interaction, yielding insights that inform energy-efficient and sustainable maritime operations.
External positions
Visiting Professor, University of Strathclyde
15 Aug 2021 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A holistic framework for optimal ship energy system design, including operational requirements, lifetime cost, and vessel stability
Mylonopoulos, F., Coraddu, A. & Polinder, H., 2026, In: Energy Conversion and Management: X. 30, 15 p., 101685.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Batteries for Maritime Applications: Drivers, benefits, and functional role of batteries in vessels.
Durgaprasad, S., Coraddu, A. & Polinder, H., 2026, In: IEEE Electrification Magazine. 14, 1, p. 47-56 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Design and lifetime cost optimization of ship energy systems including weather-driven speed profile variability
Mylonopoulos, F., Coraddu, A., Polinder, H. & Orlandi, A., 2026, In: Ocean Engineering. 356, 12 p., 125220.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Durability and prognostic modelling of low-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells in maritime applications: A review
Tamburello, S., van Biert, L. & Coraddu, A., 2026, In: Energy Conversion and Management: X. 30, 24 p., 101576.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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High-fidelity mean value first principle modelling of dynamic response in spark-ignited marine engines: a comparative analysis of gas path and turbocharger representations
Vollbrandt, J., Coraddu, A., Geertsma, R. & Stapersma, D., 2026, In: Journal of Marine Engineering and Technology. 30 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Datasets
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MATLAB/Simulink model supporting the publication: Hierarchical Control Strategy for Fuel Cell-Battery Shipboard Power System Utilizing a Modular Control Architecture
Kopka, T. (Creator), Coraddu, A. (Creator) & Polinder, H. (Creator), TU Delft - 4TU.ResearchData, 2 Mar 2026
DOI: 10.4121/e9fd5f83-35bc-4745-a2a6-682500b2646b
Dataset/Software: Dataset
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MATLAB/Simulink Simulation model accompanying publication: Modular Energy Management via Distributed and Predictive Optimization for Fuel Cell-Battery Shipboard Microgrids
Kopka, T. (Creator), Coraddu, A. (Creator) & Polinder, H. (Creator), TU Delft - 4TU.ResearchData, 2 Mar 2026
DOI: 10.4121/08bb74ca-70bb-4b21-9d90-28144a21e0e8
Dataset/Software: Dataset
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MATLAB/Simulink Simulation model accompanying publication: Degradation-aware Predictive Energy Management for Fuel Cell-Battery Ship Power System with Data-driven Load Forecasting
Kopka, T. (Creator), Coraddu, A. (Creator) & Polinder, H. (Creator), TU Delft - 4TU.ResearchData, 2 Mar 2026
DOI: 10.4121/2cc57bd5-a76d-4c15-9abe-ed814c70c607
Dataset/Software: Dataset
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MATLAB/Simulink Simulation model accompanying publication: Virtual impedance-based frequency decoupling for modular fuel cell-battery DC shipboard power systems
Kopka, T. (Creator), Coraddu, A. (Creator) & Polinder, H. (Creator), TU Delft - 4TU.ResearchData, 2 Mar 2026
DOI: 10.4121/25d0a25c-feb2-4758-8a5e-4593ab33fbb9
Dataset/Software: Dataset
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Data accompanying Chapter 5 of the PhD Dissertation: Energy System Design and Operation of Hydrogen Fuelled Ships
Mylonopoulos, F. M. (Creator), Coraddu, A. (Creator) & Polinder, H. (Creator), TU Delft - 4TU.ResearchData, 30 Jan 2026
DOI: 10.4121/677254d3-1b18-48a5-b6af-988f43b1b0d2
Dataset/Software: Dataset
Prizes
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NWO Take-off Grant
Jourdin, L. (Recipient), Mirzaali, M. J. (Recipient), Coraddu, A. (Recipient), Peirlinck, M. (Recipient), Dauwels, J. H. G. (Recipient), Ye, G. (Recipient), Fotouhi, M. (Recipient), Jongbloed, B. C. P. (Recipient), de Croon, G. C. H. E. (Recipient), Bauer, P. (Recipient), Hayton, J. N. C. (Recipient), Blahetek, M. A. (Recipient), van der Wal, E. M. (Recipient), Fioranelli, F. (Recipient), Varveri, A. (Recipient), Groeblacher, S. (Recipient), Di Maio, F. (Recipient), Aubin-Tam, M. E. (Recipient), Sprecher, B. (Recipient), Joustra, J. J. (Recipient) & Serdijn, W. A. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Smart Maintenance from the field: a closer look at solutions for lifetime extension and lifetime management.
Coraddu, A. (Speaker)
4 May 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a workshop, seminar, course or other meeting
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The interaction between theory and reality in maintenance.
Coraddu, A. (Speaker)
4 May 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Hybrid Modelling Approach of a four-stroke Medium Speed Diesel Engine
Coraddu, A. (Speaker)
15 Sept 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
Projects
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RAS: ResearchLab Autonomous Shipping
Negenborn, R. R. (Principal Investigator (PI)), Reppa, V. (Participant), Garofano, V. (Participant), Pang, Y. (Participant), Atasoy, B. (Participant), de Vos, P. (Participant), Coraddu, A. (Participant), Papadimitriou, E. (Participant) & van Gelder, P. H. A. J. M. (Participant)
1/03/19 → 31/12/22
Project: Research