Best Researcher Award
Clifford Dansoh — University of Brighton, United Kingdom
Clifford Dansoh is affiliated with the University of Brighton and works in the area of maritime decarbonisation. His documented research contributions address carbon-neutral pathways for maritime propulsion and wider research and innovation priorities supporting sectoral decarbonisation. His work includes collaboration within the UK clean maritime research landscape and peer-reviewed research outputs. [1][3]
Abstract
Clifford Dansoh’s documented research is situated within maritime decarbonisation, with emphasis on technological pathways, propulsion systems, alternative fuels, port infrastructure, and broader innovation requirements for reducing emissions from maritime activity. His publications contribute to discussions of carbon-neutral shipping and the research priorities needed to support transition across vessels and ports. His work includes peer-reviewed collaboration through the University of Brighton and the UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub. These contributions connect engineering research with practical decarbonisation challenges, including technology selection, infrastructure readiness, operational considerations, and future innovation. [1][3]
Keywords
Maritime Decarbonisation; Carbon Neutrality; Marine Propulsion; Alternative Fuels; Port Electrification; Renewable Energy; Maritime Sustainability; Clean Maritime Technology; Ship Engines; Port Infrastructure.
Introduction
Maritime decarbonisation requires coordinated advances in propulsion, fuels, vessel efficiency, ports, infrastructure, digitalisation, finance, regulation, and policy. Dansoh’s research contributes to this interdisciplinary context by examining technological routes toward lower-carbon and carbon-neutral maritime operations. His work reflects the need to evaluate technical feasibility alongside infrastructure preparedness and implementation challenges. [1][3]
Research Profile
Dansoh’s research profile is associated with maritime engineering and decarbonisation, particularly the transition of ship propulsion and supporting infrastructure. His University of Brighton research activity includes participation in clean maritime research addressing fuels, propulsion, vessel efficiency, ports, and innovation. This profile demonstrates an applied, multidisciplinary orientation toward maritime sustainability and technology development. [1][3]
Research Contributions
His documented contributions include analysis of routes toward maritime carbon neutrality and participation in research identifying priorities for decarbonising the maritime sector. These studies consider alternative fuels, engine technologies, retrofit pathways, infrastructure preparedness, vessel efficiency, port operations, digitalisation, and related innovation needs. The research therefore addresses interconnected technical dimensions of maritime transition. [1][3]
Publications
Dansoh is a co-author of peer-reviewed research addressing maritime decarbonisation. A 2025 article examines pathways toward carbon neutrality through fuel and engine technologies, retrofit considerations, economic factors, and port infrastructure. A 2024 collaborative article identifies research and innovation priorities spanning fuels, propulsion, vessel efficiency, ports, digitalisation, finance, regulation, and policy. [1][3]
Research Impact
The research contributes to the evidence base surrounding maritime decarbonisation by connecting propulsion technologies with fuels, infrastructure, ports, and implementation considerations. The identified research priorities provide a structured perspective on areas requiring continued investigation, while the carbon-neutrality roadmap discusses technology progression and infrastructure readiness relevant to future maritime systems. [1][3]
Award Suitability
The documented research record provides relevant evidence for consideration under a Best Researcher Award in a technology-focused recognition context. His peer-reviewed publications address a significant engineering challenge and demonstrate collaborative engagement with clean maritime research. The combination of maritime decarbonisation, propulsion, alternative fuels, and infrastructure research provides a coherent subject-area profile. [1][3]
Conclusion
Clifford Dansoh’s documented scholarly work focuses on maritime decarbonisation and associated technological transitions. His publications address carbon-neutral propulsion pathways and broader research priorities across fuels, vessels, ports, and infrastructure. Together, these outputs establish a focused research profile relevant to contemporary engineering efforts aimed at reducing maritime environmental impacts. [1][3]
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References
- Tamam, M. Q. M., Dansoh, C., & Panesar, A. (2025). The roadmap to carbon neutrality for the maritime industry: An insight into various routes to decarbonise ship engines. Energy Conversion and Management: X, 27, 101184.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2025.101184
- Phase-Dependent Renewable Deployment for Port Electrification: A Framework for Managing the Transition from Energy-Limited to Power-Limited Operation Using Newhaven Port as a Case Study. (2026). Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Article 1781.
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/14/19/1781
- Ling-Chin, J., Simpson, R., Cairns, A., Wu, D., Xie, Y., Song, D., Kashkarov, S., Molkov, V., Moutzouris, I., Wright, L., Tricoli, P., Dansoh, C., Panesar, A., Chong, K., Liu, P., Roy, D., Wang, Y., Smallbone, A., & Roskilly, A. P. (2024). Research and innovation identified to decarbonise the maritime sector. Green Energy and Sustainability, 4(1), 1–14.
https://doi.org/10.47248/ges2404010001
- University of Brighton. (n.d.). Cliff Dansoh — Research profile and outputs. University of Brighton.
https://research.brighton.ac.uk/en/persons/cliff-dansoh/
