Developing the talent and innovation to support Canada’s shipbuilding, industrial marine, and defence sectors.

FUTURE SHIP: UBC MARINE SYSTEMS INITIATIVE INDUSTRY WORKSHOP Wed, 4 Mar 2020

Prof. David G. MichelsonDirector, Marine Systems Initiative

Grand Challenges of Modern Ship Design 1. Clean: Dramatically improve the efficiency of ships, and reduce

pollution and GHG emissions from the marine industry.

2. Quiet: Greatly reduce noise pollution caused by ships and other marine enterprises.

3. Safe: Improve safety and situational awareness in order to avoid the human, economic and environmental impacts of shipboard incidents and collisions at sea.

4. Intelligent: Upgrade shipboard sensor, information, and decision systems in order to provide accurate and timely warnings of surface and near-surface threats.

5. Autonomous: Increase vessel and system autonomy to drive efficiency, resiliency and reduce crewing.

6. Talented: Train people who can design and innovate in the shipbuilding and industrial marine sector – MEng, MEL, MASc and PhD

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Why have we established MSI?

The UBC Marine Systems Initiative (MSI) has been set up in partnership with industry to:1) Create a reliable stream of highly qualified electrical and shipboard

systems engineers for the shipbuilding and industrial marine sector, and,

2) Address the grand challenges of ship design and contribute to engineering innovation through applied research that directly benefits industry partners and the broader sector.

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Based in Vancouver - Canada’s largest port

Consistently ranked in top 20 public universities in the world

1 of only 2 Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering programs in Canada – only one on West Coast of North America

Leading Women in Engineering program –31% of current intake, aiming for 50%

Long-standing marine industry involvement

Building on UBC’s Strengths

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Connectivity

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Shipboard Power Systems &

Resiliency

Communication, Radar, Sensors &

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Designing for People

Digital Controls & High Performance

Computing

Dependable Software &

Cybersecurity

Materials & Corrosion

Contact:Prof. David G Michelsondavem@ece.ubc.ca

• 2 Campuses• 3 Faculties

Industry Consortium

Research Cluster

Student Cohort

• 6 Departments• 22 Faculty Members

• Applied Research• Standards Development• Proof of Concept Demonstration• Independent Review

MEng · MEL · MASc · PhDIEEE / SNAME student branches

• Government • Large Enterprise

• Small & Medium Enterprises

Networking & Collaboration(Metcalfe’s Law)

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The Marine Systems Initiative Team

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• 2 Campuses, 3 Faculties, 7 Departments, 22 Professors• Single point of contact through MSI• Additional expertise at UBC and other institutions

Foundation: Design, Systems Engineering, Project Management, Presentation Skills

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Interdisciplinary linkages

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Marine Systems InitiativeResearch Project Hierarchy

Pilot Project

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Study Project→ Proposal

Literature Review→ Survey Paper

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Why a Consortium Approach?

• Pool resources with other interested partners – increased leverage• Permit the development of a well-resourced and responsive team

supported by professional research and teaching management structures• Facilitate collaboration and innovation between partners through the

network effect (Metcalfe’s Law)• Share latest emerging technology developments• Access a wider pool of potential employees• Full range of TRL projects possible from basic research to deployment

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Mechanisms for Participation in MSI• Full Consortium Partner

• Annual cash contribution – pooled with other consortium partners to supports both teaching and research programs

• Set strategic direction through Advisory Committee• Access to all research results from all projects• Connect with all students – opportunities for internships and recruiting• Active participation only in those project of direct interest/relevance• Opportunities for additional proprietary research projects if required

• Project-Specific Partner• Best suited to SMEs or new technology providers• Contribute only to specific project• Access only to research results from specific project• Connect with students in specific project• Entry point for consortium activities

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Intellectual property framework

• All research results licensed to all partners for use in own business• Stimulates dialogue and collaboration• Helps to set standards

• Where consortium deems appropriate• Set up startup company – UBC Hatch incubator can assist• License to external party for benefit to consortium - UILO can assist

• Opportunities for additional proprietary research with more restrictive IP rights

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Leadership and governance• Partner Advisory Committee

• All Full Consortium Partners represented• Provides guidance and direction• Review progress and financials• Agree launch of new research projects - establish Research Sub-Committee as

required• At least one in person meeting per year – synchronized with major

events/conferences• Leadership Team

David Michelson Chris McKessonCo-Directors, MSI

Jonathan DoanAssoc. Director, Development

Paul BlomerusIndustry Partnerships

Advisor

Jon MikkelsenDirector, NAME

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Knowledge Management and Communication

• Mechanisms to be deployed• Web page and newsletter• Workshops• Research day• Technical publications, reports, presentations => Knowledge portal• Regular project meetings (for projects actively involved in)• Publicity opportunities and value proposition examples

• For discussion:• Other best practices from your company’s university interaction?• What works well? What doesn’t?

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Summary of benefits to industry partners• Create and access a stream of graduates with marine electrical, computer and systems

engineering skills and a focus on careers in the marine industry in Canada and around the world• Become part of an innovative and collaborative community• Learn about customer requirements and influence their development• Access objective, 3rd party, independent assessment of new technologies• Showcase your company’s capabilities – generate near term sales• Explore new ideas and concepts inexpensively and in a low risk environment – potential future

products• Access a community of experts who can answer emerging technology questions in a timely way• Generate positive publicity for your company and for the marine industry as a career path• Multiply investment by pooling with other consortium members and government matching • Eligibility for IRB/ITB multipliers and demonstration of value proposition

UBC needs commitments from industry partners to provide long-term financial support as full consortium partners in MSI

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THE 14th INTERNATIONAL MARINE DESIGN CONFERENCEJune 13 - 17, 2021

The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canadahttp://imdc2021.org

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Prof. Dave Michelsondavem@ece.ubc.ca