Yaqing Shu is currently working as a research fellow in Liverpool John Moores University, UK. He finished his PhD in Delft University of Technology in 2019. After that, he joined Wuhan University of Technology as an assistant professor and then promoted to an Associate Professor in 2020. His research interests include intelligent ship navigation, maritime traffic risk, arctic shipping, and ship pollution. Dr. Shu hosted and participated in more than 30 research projects in recent years, including a project lead of the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He has published more than 70 SCI papers in high-quality journals and becomes a Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist 2024. In addition, he serves as the Executive Editor of Ocean & Coastal Management, the Associate Editor of Ocean Engineering and Regional Studies in Marine Science.
2025.01-Now Research Fellow, Liverpool John Moores University
2020.08-2024.12 Associate Professor, Wuhan University of Technology
2019.09-2020.07 Assistant Professor, Wuhan University of Technology
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Journal article
Duan K, Dong S, Fan Z, Zhang S, Shu Y, Liu M. 2025. Multimode trajectory tracking control of Unmanned Surface Vehicles based on LSTM assisted Model Predictive Control Ocean Engineering, 328 :121015-121015 DOI Publisher Url
Gan L, Gao Z, Zhang X, Xu Y, Liu RW, Xie C, Shu Y. 2025. Graph neural networks enabled accident causation prediction for maritime vessel traffic Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 257 DOI Publisher Url
Shu Y, Huang F, Wu J, Chen J, Song L, Gan L, Yang Z. 2025. Research on Ship Following Behavior Based on Data Mining in Arctic Waters IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, DOI Publisher Url
Liu H, Wu C, Li B, Zong Z, Shu Y. 2025. Research on Ship Anomaly Detection Algorithm Based on Transformer-GSA Encoder IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, DOI Publisher Url
Langxiong G, Li X, Yan T, Song L, Xiao J, Shu Y. 2024. Intelligent ship path planning based on improved artificial potential field in narrow inland waterways Ocean Engineering, 317 DOI Publisher Url
Zhang X, Liu C, Xu Y, Ye B, Gan L, Yaqing Shu . 2024. A knowledge graph-based inspection items recommendation method for port state control inspection of LNG carriers Ocean Engineering, 313 :119434-119434 DOI Publisher Url
Liu RW, Zhou S, Yin S, Shu Y, Liang M. 2024. AIS-Based Vessel Trajectory Compression: A Systematic Review and Software Development IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology, 5 :1193-1214 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Shu Y, Cui H, Song L, Gan L, Xu S, Wu J, Zheng C. 2024. Influence of sea ice on ship routes and speed along the Arctic Northeast Passage Ocean and Coastal Management, 256 DOI Publisher Url
Liu Z, Yang H, Xiong C, Xu F, Gan L, Yan T, Shu Y. 2024. Research on the Optimization of Ship Trajectory Clustering Based on the OD–Hausdorff Distance Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 12 DOI Publisher Url
Xiao G, Xiao Y, Shu Y, Ni A, Jiang Z. 2024. Technical and economic analysis of battery electric buses with different charging rates Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 132 DOI Publisher Url
Shu Y, Xiong C, Zhu Y, Liu K, Liu RW, Xu F, Gan L, Zhang L. 2024. Reference path for ships in ports and waterways based on optimal control Ocean and Coastal Management, 253 DOI Publisher Url
Fan A, Xiong Y, Yan J, Yang L, Shu Y, Chen J. 2024. Microscopic characteristics and influencing factors of ship emissions based on onboard measurements Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 133 DOI Publisher Url
Li G, Zhang X, Shu Y, Wang C, Guo W, Wang J. 2024. Ship Anomalous Behavior Detection in Port Waterways Based on Text Similarity and Kernel Density Estimation Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 12 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Shu Y, Yu B, Liu W, Yan T, Liu Z, Gan L, Yin J, Song L. 2024. Investigation of ship energy consumption based on neural network Ocean and Coastal Management, 254 DOI Publisher Url
Shu Y, Han B, Song L, Yan T, Gan L, Zhu Y, Zheng C. 2024. Analyzing the spatio-temporal correlation between tide and shipping behavior at estuarine port for energy-saving purposes Applied Energy, 367 DOI Publisher Url
Xiao G, Wang T, Shang W, Shu Y, Biancardo SA, Jiang Z. 2024. Exploring the factors affecting the performance of shipping companies based on a panel data model: A perspective of antitrust exemption and shipping alliances Ocean and Coastal Management, 253 DOI Publisher Url
Duan K, Huang F, Zhang S, Shu Y, Dong S, Liu M. 2024. Prediction of ship following behavior in ice-covered waters in the Northern Sea Route based on hybrid theory and data-driven approach Ocean Engineering, 296 DOI Publisher Url
Luo Y, Kong L, Fang S, Shu Y, Niu T, Chen G, Liao R. 2024. Reviews on the power management for shipboard energy storage systems Sustainable Horizons, 9 DOI Publisher Url
Liu H, Xu Z, Qi Z, Li B, Shu Y. 2024. Research on ADRC algorithm for longitudinal attitude of hydrofoil craft based on improved convergence law Ocean Engineering, 293 DOI Publisher Url
Fan A, Wang Y, Yang L, Tu X, Yang J, Shu Y. 2023. Comprehensive evaluation of machine learning models for predicting ship energy consumption based on onboard sensor data Ocean and Coastal Management, 248 DOI Publisher Url
Shu Y, Hu A, Zheng Y, Gan L, Xiao G, Zhou C, Song L. 2023. Evaluation of ship emission intensity and the inaccuracy of exhaust emission estimation model Ocean Engineering, 287 DOI Publisher Url
Fan A, Yan J, Xiong Y, Shu Y, Fan X, Wang Y, He Y, Chen J. 2023. Characteristics of real-world ship energy consumption and emissions based on onboard testing Marine Pollution Bulletin, 194 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Zhang L, Li X, Wang J, Zhuo Z, Yue L, Wang W, Shu Y, Gan L. 2023. Mechanical response of dropping a Hall anchor and its penetration depth in riverbed silt Ocean Engineering, 281 DOI Publisher Url
Kang C, Yang H, Yu G, Deng J, Shu Y. 2023. Simulation of Oil Spills in Inland Rivers Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 11 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Liu C, Zhang X, Xu Y, Xiang B, Gan L, Shu Y. 2023. Knowledge graph for maritime pollution regulations based on deep learning methods Ocean and Coastal Management, 242 DOI Publisher Url
Gan L, Ye B, Huang Z, Xu Y, Chen Q, Shu Y. 2023. Knowledge graph construction based on ship collision accident reports to improve maritime traffic safety Ocean and Coastal Management, 240 DOI Publisher Url
Long Y, Song L, Shu Y, Li B, Peijnenburg W, Zheng C. 2023. Evaluating the spatial and temporal distribution of emerging contaminants in the Pearl River Basin for regulating purposes Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 257 :1-14 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Deng J, Liu S, Shu Y, Hu Y, Xie C, Zeng X. 2023. Risk evolution and prevention and control strategies of maritime accidents in China's coastal areas based on complex network models Ocean and Coastal Management, 237 DOI Publisher Url
Gan L, Lu T, Shu Y. 2023. Diffusion and Superposition of Ship Exhaust Gas in Port Area Based on Gaussian Puff Model: A Case Study on Shenzhen Port Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 11 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Zhou C, Huang H, Liu Z, Ding Y, Xiao J, Shu Y. 2023. Identification and analysis of ship carbon emission hotspots based on data field theory: A case study in Wuhan Port Ocean and Coastal Management, 235 DOI Publisher Url
Shu Y, Zhu Y, Xu F, Gan L, Lee PTW, Yin J, Chen J. 2023. Path planning for ships assisted by the icebreaker in ice-covered waters in the Northern Sea Route based on optimal control Ocean Engineering, 267 DOI Publisher Url
Song X, Yao J, Liu W, Shu Y, Xu F. 2022. Numerical Generation of Solitary Wave and Its Propagation Characteristics in a Step-Type Flume Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 11 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Liu CY, Xiang BH, Zhang DF, Gan LX, Shu YQ, Xu Y. 2022. Knowledge graph construction method for vessel on-site supervision business Dalian Haishi Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Dalian Maritime University, 48 :38-47 DOI
Cui R, Liu Z, Wang X, Yang Z, Fan S, Shu Y. 2022. The impact of marine engine noise exposure on seafarer fatigue: A China case Ocean Engineering, 266 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Cao S, Fan P, Yan T, Xie C, Deng J, Xu F, Shu Y. 2022. Inland Waterway Ship Path Planning Based on Improved RRT Algorithm Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 10 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Gan L, Chen Q, Zhang D, Zhang X, Zhang L, Liu C, Shu Y. 2022. Construction of Knowledge Graph for Flag State Control (FSC) Inspection for Ships: A Case Study from China Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 10 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Zhang H, Wang Q, Chen J, Rangel-Buitrago N, Shu Y. 2022. Cruise tourism in the context of COVID-19: Dilemmas and solutions Ocean and Coastal Management, 228 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Gan L, Yan Z, Zhang L, Liu K, Zheng Y, Zhou C, Shu Y. 2022. Ship path planning based on safety potential field in inland rivers Ocean Engineering, 260 DOI Publisher Url
Yu Y, Sun R, Sun Y, Shu Y. 2022. Integrated Carbon Emission Estimation Method and Energy Conservation Analysis: The Port of Los Angles Case Study Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 10 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Xie C, Huang L, Wang R, Deng J, Shu Y. 2022. Ship fire modelling and evacuation simulation in navigation tunnel Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 126 DOI Publisher Url
Xie C, Huang L, Wang R, Deng J, Shu Y, Jiang D. 2022. Research on quantitative risk assessment of fuel leak of LNG-fuelled ship during lock transition process Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 221 DOI Publisher Url
Shu Y, Wang X, Huang Z, Song L, Fei Z, Gan L, Xu Y, Yin J. 2022. Estimating spatiotemporal distribution of wastewater generated by ships in coastal areas Ocean and Coastal Management, 222 DOI Publisher Url
Xu S, Zheng S, Huang Z, Song L, Long Y, Zhan X, Jiang L, Wang Y, Shu Y, Zheng C. 2022. Assessing progress towards sustainable development in Shenzhen 2005–2019 Journal of Cleaner Production, 349 DOI Publisher Url
Chen J, Ye J, Zhuang C, Qin Q, Shu Y. 2022. Liner shipping alliance management: Overview and future research directions Ocean and Coastal Management, 219 DOI Publisher Url
Zhang W, Li C, Chen J, Wan Z, Shu Y, Song L, Xu L, Di Z. 2021. Governance of global vessel-source marine oil spills: Characteristics and refreshed strategies Ocean and Coastal Management, 213 DOI Publisher Url
Yan T, Qian D, Shu Y, Yang Y, Xu R. 2021. Vessel navigation risk and stern-swing index in sharp bend channels Ocean Engineering, 238 DOI Publisher Url
Liu K, Yu Q, Yuan Z, Yang Z, Shu Y. 2021. A systematic analysis for maritime accidents causation in Chinese coastal waters using machine learning approaches Ocean and Coastal Management, 213 DOI Publisher Url
Xu H, Tao B, Shu Y, Wang Y. 2021. Long-term memory law and empirical research on dry bulks shipping market fluctuations Ocean and Coastal Management, 213 DOI Publisher Url
Zhang S, Chen J, Wan Z, Yu M, Shu Y, Tan Z, Liu J. 2021. Challenges and countermeasures for international ship waste management: IMO, China, United States, and EU Ocean and Coastal Management, 213 DOI Publisher Url
Song L, Huang Z, Zhang H, Tian K, Yin N, Xu Y, Gan L, Wang J, Chen J, Shu Y, Zheng C. 2021. The urgency to address the occupational health of chinese seafarers for sustainable development Marine Policy, 129 DOI Publisher Url
Wang T, Shu Y. 2021. Willingness of students majoring in the navigation to work as seafarers in China Ocean and Coastal Management, 211 DOI Publisher Url
Gan L, Gong C, Zhang Y, Zhang L, Shu Y, Jiang Y. 2021. Research on the Transportation Resource Loading Carrying Capacity of Port Area under Multi-factor Constraints Wuhan Ligong Daxue Xuebao (Jiaotong Kexue Yu Gongcheng Ban)/Journal of Wuhan University of Technology (Transportation Science and Engineering), 45 :591-595 DOI
Ma J, Jia C, Shu Y, Liu K, Zhang Y, Hu Y. 2021. Intent prediction of vessels in intersection waterway based on learning vessel motion patterns with early observations Ocean Engineering, 232 DOI Publisher Url
Li H, Chen J, Wan Z, Cao X, Shu Y, Bai Y. 2021. TANKER SELECTION BASED ON AN ENTROPY-WEIGHTED FUZZY MATTER APPROACH Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects Part A: International Journal of Maritime Engineering, 163 :A17-A28 DOI Publisher Url
Yu Y, Chen L, Shu Y, Zhu W. 2020. Evaluation model and management strategy for reducing pollution caused by ship collision in coastal waters Ocean and Coastal Management, 203 DOI Publisher Url
Chen J, Di Z, Shi J, Shu Y, Wan Z, Song L, Zhang W. 2020. Marine oil spill pollution causes and governance: A case study of Sanchi tanker collision and explosion Journal of Cleaner Production, 273 DOI Publisher Url
Fei Y, Chen J, Wan Z, Shu Y, Xu L, Li H, Bai Y, Zheng T. 2020. Crude oil maritime transportation: Market fluctuation characteristics and the impact of critical events Energy Reports, 6 :518-529 DOI Publisher Url
Wang D, Wang P, Zhang X, Guo X, Shu Y, Tian X. 2020. An obstacle avoidance strategy for the wave glider based on the improved artificial potential field and collision prediction model Ocean Engineering, 206 DOI Publisher Url
Li JQ, Yu BY, Tang BJ, Hou Y, Mi Z, Shu Y, Wei YM. 2020. Investment in carbon dioxide capture and storage combined with enhanced water recovery International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 94 DOI Publisher Url
Wang J, Yi B, Zhang C, Zhou H, Shu Y. 2019. Experiments of double curvature plate bending with induction heating and processing parameters investigation by computational analysis Ocean Engineering, 192 DOI Publisher Url
Shu Y, Daamen W, Ligteringen H, Wang M, Hoogendoorn S. 2018. Calibration and validation for the vessel maneuvering prediction (VMP) model using AIS data of vessel encounters Ocean Engineering, 169 :529-538 DOI Publisher Url
Shu Y, Daamen W, Ligteringen H, Hoogendoorn SP. 2017. Influence of external conditions and vessel encounters on vessel behavior in ports and waterways using Automatic Identification System data Ocean Engineering, 131 :1-14 DOI Publisher Url
Shu Y, Daamen W, Ligteringen H, Hoogendoorn S. 2016. Verification of route choice model and operational model of vessel traffic Transportation Research Record, 2549 :86-92 DOI Publisher Url
Shu Y, Daamen W, Ligteringen H, Hoogendoorn S. 2014. Vessel route choice theory and modeling Transportation Research Record, 2479 :9-15 DOI Publisher Url
Hoogendoorn S, Daamen W, Shu Y, Ligteringen H. 2013. Modeling human behavior in vessel maneuver simulation by optimal control and game theory Transportation Research Record, :45-53 DOI Publisher Url
Shu Y, Daamen W, Ligteringen H, Hoogendoorn S. 2013. Vessel speed, course, and path analysis in the Botlek area of the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands Transportation Research Record, :63-72 DOI Publisher Url
Editorial/letter to the editor
Xiao G, Xu L, Shu Y, Liu G. 2024. Carbon Neutralization in Sustainable Port and Shipping Sustainability (Switzerland), 16 DOI Publisher Url
preprint
Zhang L, Li X, Wang J, Zhuo Z, Yue L, Wang W, Shu Y, Gan L. 2023. Mechanical Response of Dropping a Hall Anchor and its Penetration Depth in Riverbed Silt Elsevier BV DOI Publisher Url
Conference publication
Cai C, Zhang L, Gan L, Shu Y, Zhang D. 2022. Cruise ship optimal catering supply plan Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 12176 DOI Publisher Url
Chen Q, Liu C, Gan L, Hu B, Shu Y, Liu J, Zhang L. 2021. Simulation study of multi-objective optimization site selection for emergency rescue site Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, :2780-2785