This research project considers a diverse range of themes that connect the Geoeconomic and Geopolitical Landscape. The project seeks to explore the intersection between maritime security, the blue economy, and sustainable development. Focus on understanding the security challenges faced by coastal and maritime regions and how they impact the development of blue economy sectors such as fisheries, aquaculture, renewable energy, and marine tourism. The research could examine strategies to enhance maritime security while promoting sustainable development, including issues related to governance, international cooperation, resource management, and technological innovations.
THEMES
The project is guided by the main research themes:
- Maritime Security and Sustainable Development
- Climate Change, Resilience and Costal Communities
- Maritime Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation
- Maritime Security and Global Value Chains
- Geoeconomics and Geopolitical Dynamics of Maritime Security and International Trade
Supervisor Dr Lucía Morales
Award Level PhD
Mode of Study Full-Time or Part-Time. Our PhDs offer a flexible mode of study, with options to change modalities based on student performance and requests.
Student Requirements Any discipline would be considered – subject to 2.1 award
Funding Details Self-Funded (Scholarship not available. Fees & Materials to be paid by the student. Materials costs not significant)
Expression of Interest If you are interested in submitting an application for this project, please complete an Expression of Interest.
CONTACTS
UNITAR
United Nations Institute for Training and Research
Av. de la Paix 7 bis, 1202 Genève, Switzerland Dr
Dr Jon-Hans Coetzer
Program Coordinator
E-mail: jon-hans.coetzer@unitar.org
TU Dublin
Technological University Dublin
Aungier St, Dublin 2, D02 HW71, Ireland
Dr Lucía Morales
Program Coordinator
E-mail: lucia.morales@tudublin.ie