Dr Rafet Kurt
Reader
Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering
Personal statement
Personal statement
My principal research interests lie in the field of human factors in the maritime domain. I have investigated the effects of noise and vibration on human performance and developed human response models for noise and vibration levels onboard ships. My research interests also include design, optimisation and operation of ships, by considering the human factors in the core of the subject.
Besides my main research area, I have also been actively working in the area of ship recycling. Since 2018, I have been working in the area of ship recycling and I have contributed to the development of tools, models and training tailored for the unique needs of ship recycling sector. I am also involved in following EU funded ship recycling projects; FP7 DIVEST Project, LLP Ship DIGEST Project and LLP Boat DIGEST Project. I have contributed to the development of international regulations and guidelines
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Prize And Awards
- Finalist for VR Awards 2021
- Recipient
- 18/11/2021
- Highly commended award for a sustainable society category in the Image of Research Competition 2020
- Recipient
- 11/6/2020
- Springer Award for Best Paper
- Recipient
- 7/2019
- Fellow of Higher Education Academy
- Recipient
- 28/9/2018
- Nominee for Researcher Development Programme Supervisor of 2017/18 (PGR)
- Recipient
- 2018
- RINA-LR Maritime Safety Award 2017
- Recipient
- 27/4/2017
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Publications
- A domain-adapted NLP pipeline for human factors classification of maritime accidents
- Black Hollie, Kurt Rafet, Turan Osman
- Ocean Engineering Vol 357 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2026.125625
- A quantitative assessment of human factors in maritime cybersecurity : an investigation of seafarers' knowledge and practices
- Kurt Yasin Burak, Black Hollie, Uflaz Esma, Kurt Rafet Emek, Turan Osman
- Journal of Cybersecurity Vol 12 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1093/cybsec/tyag015
- Revitalising traditional cargo shipping : the Indonesia case study
- Ardhi Eka Wahyu, Turan Osman, Kurt Rafet Emek, Gunbeyaz Sefer Anil, Arif Mohammad Sholikhan
- Ocean and Coastal Management Vol 278 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2026.108247
- Toward personalised maritime training : seafarer perceptions of AI-based and traditional feedback
- Tornaci Furkan, Pekdaş İpek Gölbol, Turan Osman, Kurt Rafet, White Martin, Love Tim
- Journal of Marine Engineering & Technology, pp. 1-12 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1080/20464177.2026.2675418
- Learner profiling in the maritime training : development of a short-form assessment tool
- Tornaci Furkan, Turan Osman, Kurt Rafet, White Martin
- Journal of Marine Engineering & Technology, pp. 1-7 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1080/20464177.2026.2660574
- Bridging the gap : a review of simulation approaches in multipurpose Shipyard integrating shipbuilding, repair, and recycling
- Arif Mohammad Sholikhan, Gunbeyaz Sefer Anil, Kurt Rafet Emek, Supomo Heri, Pribadi Triwilaswandio Wuruk
- Ocean Engineering Vol 351 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2026.124303
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Professional Activities
- The 8th International Conference on Transportation Information and Safety
- Organiser
- 16/7/2025
- ‘You will start seeing accidents’ on ammonia-fuelled vessels, researcher says. More rigorous human-centred design needed on board ships
- Interviewee
- 19/3/2025
- RINA Human Factors Conference 2024
- Keynote/plenary speaker
- 8/10/2024
- RINA Human Factors Conference 2024
- Keynote/plenary speaker
- 8/10/2024
- Sustainability (Journal)
- Guest editor
- 30/10/2023
- 1st International Maritime Human Factors Symposium
- Chair
- 28/11/2022
Projects
- Building UK and EU research collaboration on safety of renewable and zero-carbon waterborne fuels in port areas (Pump Priming)
- Kurt, Rafet (Principal Investigator)
- 12-Jan-2026 - 13-Jan-2026
- Co-creation of the safe decarbonisation Journey for the maritime sector through collaborative research strategies to address the gaps
- Turan, Osman (Principal Investigator) Atlar, Mehmet (Co-investigator) Gunbeyaz, Sefer Anil (Co-investigator) Koksal, Cagatay (Co-investigator) Kurt, Rafet (Co-investigator) Theotokatos, Gerasimos (Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2025 - 31-Jan-2027
- OLDENDORFF SUSTAINABLE SHIPPING RESEARCH CENTRE
- Turan, Osman (Principal Investigator) Atlar, Mehmet (Co-investigator) Kurt, Rafet (Co-investigator) Theotokatos, Gerasimos (Co-investigator)
- 10-Jan-2025 - 09-Jan-2030
- Empowering Early Career Researchers to advance maritime decarbonisation in Indonesia (International Science Partnerships Fund Early Career Fellowship)
- Kurt, Rafet (Principal Investigator) Gunbeyaz, Sefer Anil (Co-investigator) Race, Julia (Co-investigator) Turan, Osman (Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2024 - 30-Jan-2026
- Strengthening Cyber Resilience and Navigational Safety in Turkish Straits: Development and Testing of Prevention Strategies in Simulated Environments
- Turan, Osman (Principal Investigator) Kurt, Rafet (Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2024 - 31-Jan-2026
- Strengthening Cyber Resilience and Navigational Safety in Turkish Straits: Development and Testing of Prevention Strategies in Simulated Environments
- Kurt, Yasin Burak (Academic) Turan, Osman (Principal Investigator) Kurt, Rafet (Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2024 - 31-Jan-2026
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Contact
Dr
Rafet
Kurt
Reader
Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering
Email: rafet.kurt@strath.ac.uk
Tel: 548 4697