Introduction

The R & D team endeavors to enhance the quality of its researches, develop its connection and cooperation with other academics and researchers within the university as well as external experts. In 2013, the R & D Centre has started to organize an Academic Advisory Committee (AAC), comprising of scholars, researchers and professionals, whose research area of interest on maritime related topics, from PolyU, local/overseas educational institutions, and the maritime industry. 

The members of AAC will:

• advise and guide PMDC research topics on global and regional maritime policy that can have significant impact on the development of maritime industry of Hong Kong;
• review and evaluate research proposals, research progress and directions of PMDC;
• share updated maritime information, knowledge, and research results with academic staff of PolyU, research personnel of PMDC, as well as the policy makers and industry.

Composition

Chairman: Director of PMDC (ex officio)

Committee members

1. External members:  invited international scholars and researchers
2. Internal members: invited academic staff of Department of Logistic and Maritime Studies engaged in maritime economics, law and policy research.

Terms of Office

Members will normally be invited for a three-year term.

Membership