George vanDyck is a maritime logistics and transport expert with over 15 years of sector-related experience. Currently a Programme Leader and Lecturer in Business Strategy and Operations at the University of Plymouth, UK, George has a rich background within the maritime sector spanning teaching, research and consultancy. He holds a Doctorate in Transport Economics and Management from Shanghai Maritime University and a Master’s degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Cranfield University. Before joining the University of Plymouth, George served as the Dean of the Faculty of Maritime Studies at the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra, Ghana, and previously, as the Coordinator for the School of Graduate Studies at RMU. George's research is centred on critical maritime issues such as port development and competitiveness, maritime policy and governance, and maritime security, particularly in Africa. His work is driven by a genuine passion for finding solutions that address the complex challenges faced by the maritime industry. In addition to his academic and research commitments, George is committed to professional excellence and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), a Member of the International Association of Maritime Economists, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has served on numerous boards and committees at both local and national levels.