George VanDyck

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Dr George VanDyck

 https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0083-3241

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    George has over 15 years of expertise in ports, shipping, and logistics. Currently a Lecturer in Business Strategy and Operations, he holds advanced degrees in Transport Economics and Management from Shanghai Maritime University, Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Cranfield University, and Ports and Shipping Administration from the Regional Maritime University. George's professional journey includes pivotal roles such as Dean of the Faculty of Maritime Studies and Coordinator of Graduate Studies at the Regional Maritime University, as well as a Research Fellow at Stellenbosch University. His research interests include port development, operations and management, maritime governance and security, maritime policy and supply chain management. 

    George is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and a member of the International Association of Maritime Economists. He has contributed to various boards and committees influencing national transport policies and educational strategies. His teaching experience is complemented by a strong focus on curriculum development, and student mentorship. 

    Professional memberships

    Chartered Member - Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
    Member - International Association of Maritime Economists

    Roles on external bodies

    External Examiner - University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
    Research Fellow - Stellenbosch University, South Africa

    Supervised research degrees

    Teaching interests

    • Ports and Intermodalism
    • Global Logistics Operations and Supply Chain Management
    • Supply Chain Risk and Maritime Security
    • Sustainable Supply Chain Management
    • International Supply Chain Management

    Additional information

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 1 - No Poverty
    • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    • SDG 4 - Quality Education
    • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

    Academic qualifications

    17 Business and management, Doctorate, Traffic and Transport Economics and Management

    2013 → 2016

    Award Date: 8 Oct 2016

    17 Business and management, Other higher degree (e.g. Masters degree), Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Cranfield University

    2010 → 2011

    Award Date: 1 Jun 2011

    17 Business and management, First Degree, Ports and Shipping Administration, Regional Maritime University

    2004 → 2008

    Award Date: 1 Jun 2008

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    • 6 Article
    • 2 Conference proceedings published in a book
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    • 1 Conference paper (not formally published)
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