Dr. Osiris A. Valdez Banda is an assistant professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering (Marine and Arctic Technology), Aalto University. Before joining Aalto University, he worked in safety, quality, and environmental management in port logistics, maritime administration, and the petro-chemical sector. His research focuses on the analysis of marine risks and safety system engineering, in addition to applications in smart shipping and ship winter navigation. His research focuses on the development of methods and processes for modelling and analysing the management of the risks, safety, and efficiency of the entire maritime ecosystem, with a focus on ship design and operation.