Touko Herranen
Touko Herranen leads the Maritime Informatics team at Novia University of Applied Sciences. He brings a strong interdisciplinary background in electronics, physics, and data science to his role.
Touko completed his master’s studies in electronics and industrial physics at the University of Helsinki, where he developed an interest in computational physics. His doctoral research at Aalto University focused on micromagnetic simulations. Following his PhD, he transitioned to industry, joining Meyer Turku shipyard as a data scientist in the Energy Efficiency team. There, he contributed to the development of smart systems for ship navigation and machinery. Before joining Novia, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Turku, optimizing manufacturing processes for biomaterial-based 3D printing inks.
As seafaring becomes increasingly digital and connected, Touko sees vast potential to modernize, optimize, and enhance safety and sustainability in maritime operations.
On-going projects
Touko is currently supervising research work done in Virtual Sea Trial project to model and optimize ship system designs. Touko supports the Remote Pilotage MVP project with his technical expertise to develop future technology and define requirements for the shift from onboard to safer remote pilotage.
Areas of expertise
Simulations and modelling, data engineering, physics
Research interests
Touko’s research focuses on data-driven optimization and modeling in areas such as:
- Maritime safety and security
- Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)
- Situational awareness
- Emerging digital technologies
- Maritime logistics and energy solutions
He is open to collaboration with industry partners to address real-world challenges through innovative research.
Touko Herranen
Project Leader