About us
Welcome Message
Dear Delegates and Colleagues,
Welcome to IAME 2026: Shaping the Future of Maritime Economics.
We are delighted to host this global gathering in Singapore, bringing together academics, policymakers, and industry leaders to exchange ideas on how digitalisation, decarbonisation, and resilience are redefining maritime economics.
Over the coming days, we hope you will engage in inspiring discussions, forge new collaborations, and experience Singapore’s vibrant maritime ecosystem.
Warm regards,
The IAME 2026 Organising Committee
Captain Tan Kim Hock
Industry Engagement Director
Nanyang Technological University
Ms. Ang Wei Ju
General Adminstration Director
Nanyang Technological University
Ms. Chong Hannah
Creative Director
Nanyang Technological University
Ms. Dai Chang
Social Media Director
Nanyang Technological University
Mr. Jiang Shuo
Social Media Director
Nanyang Technological University
Ms. Li Zhaotong
Human Resource Director
Nanyang Technological University
Ms. Wong Zi Mun
Finance Director
Nanyang Technological University
| Dr. Ahhyun Jo | Korea Maritime Institute |
| Dr. Alessio Tei | Newcastle University |
| Dr. Athanasios (Thanos) Pallis | University of Piraeus |
| Dr. Bai Xiwen | Tsinghua University |
| Dr. Chang Young-Tae | Inha Univeristy |
| Dr. Chen Jihong | Shenzhen Univeristy |
| Dr. Chen Qiong | Nanyang Technological University |
| Dr. Chen Zhongshuo | Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University |
| Dr. Chu Zhong | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Dr. Claramunt Christophe | Arts et Métiers ParisTech & Naval Academy Research Institute |
| Dr. Dong Yang | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Dr. Elvira Haezendonck | University of Brussels |
| Dr. Fu Xiuju | A*STAR Institute of High Performance |
| Dr. George K Vaggelas | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens |
| Dr. Gong Huatian | Nanyang Technological University |
| Dr. Haiying Jia | The Norwegian School of Economics |
| Dr. Harilaos N. Psaraftis | Technical University of Denmark |
| Dr. He Fang | Tsinghua University |
| Dr. Hercules Haralambides | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
| Dr. Hong Le | Nanyang Technological University |
| Dr. Jasmine Lam | Technical University of Denmark |
| Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue | Texas A&M Univeristy at Galveston |
| Dr. Kevin X Li | Zhejiang University |
| Dr. Larissa M. Van Der Lugt | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
| Dr. Li Haobin | National University of Singapore |
| Dr. Lingxiao Wu | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Dr. Liu Lei | Nanyang Technological University |
| Dr. Liu Shukui | Nanyang Technological University |
| Dr. Luo Xi | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Dr. Manolis G. Kavussanos | Athens University of Economics and Business |
| Dr. Meng Qiang | National University of Singapore |
| Dr. Michaël Dooms | University of Brussels |
| Dr. Pan Xing | Nanyang Technological University |
| Dr. Paul Jung | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Dr. Peng Peng | Institute of Geographical Sciences |
| Dr. Pierre Cariou | Kedge Business School |
| Dr. Shibasaki Ryuichi | University of Tokyo |
| Dr. Shinya Hanaoka | Institute of Science Tokyo |
| Dr. Shuaian (Hans) Wang | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Dr. Song Dongping | University of Liverpool |
| Dr. Vera Zhang | University of Tasmania |
| Dr. Wang Kai | Tsinghua University |
| Dr. Wang Nanxi | Nanyang Technological University |
| Dr. Wang Ruihan | Nanyang Technological University |
| Dr. Wang Tianni | Shanghai Maritime University |
| Dr. Weng Jinxian | Shanghai Maritime University |
| Dr. Wu Ling Xiao | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Dr. Wu Min | Nanyang Technological University |
| Dr. Xiao Yuminghao | Nanyang Technological University |
| Dr. Xu Lang | Shanghai Maritime University |
| Dr. Xu Mengqiao | Dalian University of Technology |
| Dr. Yang Zaili | Liverpool John Moores University |
| Dr. Yang Zhong Zhen | Ningbo University |
| Dr. Yap Wei Yim | Singapore University of Social Sciences |
| Dr. Ying-En Ge | Chang’an University |
| Dr. Yuquan (Bill) Du | La Trobe University |
| Dr. Zhao Peng Jun | Peking University |
| Dr. Zhou Yusheng | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Dr. Zhu Ge Dan | Shanghai University |
| Dr. Ziaul Haque Munim | University of South Eastern Norway |