John Martin Kleven Godø
About
Research topic:
Hydrodynamic modelling of hydrofoil vessels and slender catamarans.
My research deals mainly with the development and validation of software packages for the design and simulation of the resistance and dynamic motions of hydrofoil vessels and catamarans. The majority of the projects in which I am involved aim to facilitate the zero-emission transition for high-speed water vessels, with my contributions mainly dealing with the calculation of resistance and powering predictions. Additionally, I am currently involved in an exciting project in which we are using AI, specifically Deep Reinforcement Learning, to discover new physics related to the hydrodynamics of hydrofoil vessels.
Before starting my PhD studies, I was involved in the founding and operation of a fast ferry technology company, a phase of my career that provided a wide understanding of the vessel type and the related industry.
Main supervisor:
Professor Sverre Steen
Background:
MSc in Marine Technology from NTNU. Main focus on hydrodynamics, with side courses on cybernetics/control systems and innovation processes.
Co-founder and CTO of Flying Foil AS. Here I worked on a wide variety of topics, ranging from hydrodynamics, mechanical design, instrumentation, business development and fundraising.
Research interests:
Interested in everything which moves fast on water, particularly if it includes hydrofoils.
Research projects in which I am involved:
ZEVS
Competencies
Publications
2024
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Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre;
Faltinsen, Odd Magnus.
(2024)
A resistance model for hydrofoil fast ferries with fully submerged foil systems.
Ocean Engineering
Academic article
2023
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Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre.
(2023)
A Comparative Study of the Energy Efficiency of Hydrofoil Vessels and Slender Catamarans.
IOS Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Najjaran, Samieh;
Skjetne, Roger;
Godø, John Martin Kleven.
(2023)
Optimal Energy Management for Zero-Emission High-Speed Passenger Vessels .
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre.
(2023)
An Efficient Method for Unsteady Hydrofoil Simulations, based on Non-Linear Dynamic Lifting Line theory.
Ocean Engineering
Academic article
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Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre;
Faltinsen, Odd Magnus.
(2023)
An Efficient Method for Design and Powering Prediction of Fast Slender Catamarans.
Ocean Engineering
Academic article
2022
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Fjelldal, Steinar;
Skjetne, Roger;
Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Najjaran, Samieh.
(2022)
Energy modelling and optimization for low- and zero-emission high speed passenger ferries.
NTNU
Masters thesis
2017
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Ripon, Kazi Shah Nawaz;
Gjerde, Thomas;
Godø, John Martin Kleven.
(2017)
Optimizing Bio-Inspired Propulsion Systems Using Genetic Algorithm.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Journal publications
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Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre;
Faltinsen, Odd Magnus.
(2024)
A resistance model for hydrofoil fast ferries with fully submerged foil systems.
Ocean Engineering
Academic article
-
Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre.
(2023)
An Efficient Method for Unsteady Hydrofoil Simulations, based on Non-Linear Dynamic Lifting Line theory.
Ocean Engineering
Academic article
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Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre;
Faltinsen, Odd Magnus.
(2023)
An Efficient Method for Design and Powering Prediction of Fast Slender Catamarans.
Ocean Engineering
Academic article
Part of book/report
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Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre.
(2023)
A Comparative Study of the Energy Efficiency of Hydrofoil Vessels and Slender Catamarans.
IOS Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Najjaran, Samieh;
Skjetne, Roger;
Godø, John Martin Kleven.
(2023)
Optimal Energy Management for Zero-Emission High-Speed Passenger Vessels .
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Ripon, Kazi Shah Nawaz;
Gjerde, Thomas;
Godø, John Martin Kleven.
(2017)
Optimizing Bio-Inspired Propulsion Systems Using Genetic Algorithm.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Report
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Fjelldal, Steinar;
Skjetne, Roger;
Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Najjaran, Samieh.
(2022)
Energy modelling and optimization for low- and zero-emission high speed passenger ferries.
NTNU
Masters thesis
Knowledge Transfer
2024
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LectureRødseth, Kenneth Løvold; Godø, John Martin Kleven; Westerveld, Levi; Bardal, Odd Inge; Danielsen, Arnhild; Nøkling, Edith. (2024) Nullutslipps hurtigbåter innen 2025 - fleip eller fakta. TØI; OFV Mobilitet 2024 , Oslo 2024-03-05 - 2024-03-06
2022
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LectureGodø, John Martin Kleven. (2022) Nytt beregningsverktøy for hurtigbåters energiforbruk . Kollektivforum Nullutslippshurtigbåter i 2025 - Er det teknisk, økonomisk og politisk mulig? , Teams 2022-09-29 - 2022-09-29
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LectureGodø, John Martin Kleven. (2022) New method for calculating the energy consumption of high-speed ferries. Transportøkonomisk institutt ZEVS midway seminar , Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardermoen 2022-09-01 - 2022-09-01
2017
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InterviewHøgstavoll, Ole-Ottar; Godø, John Martin Kleven; Steen, Sverre; Moen, Fredrik Storflor. (2017) Slik kan han revolusjonere hurtigbåtmarknaden. Vikebladet Vikebladet [Internet] 2017-01-03
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InterviewFalsing, Rebekka; Godø, John Martin Kleven. (2017) Norsk opfindelse: Flap med bevægelse som delfinfinne erstatter propel på hurtigbåde. Ingeniøren Ingeniøren [Internet] 2017-01-02
2016
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InterviewRong, Ragnhild Lind; Godø, John Martin Kleven; Steen, Sverre. (2016) Bruker hvaler som inspirasjon til nye hurtigbåter. Sunnmørsposten Sunnmørsposten [Internet] 2016-12-30
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InterviewStensvold, Tore; Godø, John Martin Kleven; Steen, Sverre; Moen, Fredrik Storflor. (2016) Halefinnebevegelse kan revolusjonere hurtigbåtmarkedet. Teknisk Ukeblad Teknisk Ukeblad [Internet] 2016-12-29
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InterviewHanley, Steve; Godø, John Martin Kleven; Steen, Sverre; Moen, Fredrik Storflor. (2016) Dolphin Tail More Efficient Than Propeller For Ships. Gas2 Gas2 [Internet] 2016-12-29