Master´s thesis – Data Visualization for Continuous Route Planning and Voyage Optimization in Shipping

Technology, Data & Digital · Data, AI & Analytics · Data Visualization · Software Engineering

In short

This Master's thesis project at ABB in Västerås, Sweden, focuses on developing data visualization techniques for continuous route planning and voyage optimization in shipping. The role involves investigating how to visualize complex information, such as weather forecasts, safety constraints, and efficiency metrics, to aid ship personnel in making safe and efficient decisions.

Responsibilities

Literature review on user needs for route planning and optimization at sea, multi-objective voyage optimization, AI-assisted solutions and UI design.
Potentially conduct expert or user interviews (ABB internal experts).
Create concepts based on learning and existing materials within ABB.
Implement prototypes (fidelity can be flexible).
Conduct user evaluation (optional).
Summarize results and identify design implications on data visualization for continuous route planning, updating and optimization.

Requirements

Motivated master's students with a strong interest in human-centered design and automation.
Academic background in Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Data Visualization and Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, or Media Technology.
Ability to conduct contextual research and translate insights into concrete requirements and create concepts.
Ability to make quick prototypes, ideally with skills to create mid-high fidelity prototypes using Figma or other tools.
Able to approach challenges proactively and creatively, integrating user-centered approaches with technological advancements.

Desired Qualifications

Big plus if you are familiar with or interested in shipping and maritime solutions.

Benefits

Possibility for hybrid workplace.

Skills

Data VisualizationRoute PlanningVoyage OptimizationFigmaInteraction DesignHuman-Computer InteractionHuman Factors EngineeringMedia TechnologyAI

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