Erik van Doorn

Erik van Doorn is a Lecturer at the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources & Security (ANCORS), University of Wollongong, Australia (2023–present). Previously, he held academic roles as a Lecturer at Kiel University (2021–2023), Post-Doctoral Researcher at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre (2020–2023), and Research Associate at Kiel University (2012–2021). His research focuses on marine law, ocean governance, climate change mitigation, and interdisciplinary approaches to environmental policy. Van Doorn has coordinated courses on Ocean Law & Policy and the Law of the Sea, reflecting his commitment to legal and policy education in marine contexts.

His research explores topics such as marine carbon dioxide removal frameworks, legal implications of ocean resource management, and transboundary governance challenges. Key projects include the ASMASYS and CARBOSTORE initiatives funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, which address marine carbon removal and interdisciplinary assessment frameworks. He actively participates in international conferences, delivering keynote talks on topics like international law and policy for marine CO2 removal and air-sea interface governance.

Van Doorn’s work bridges legal, scientific, and policy domains, emphasizing sustainable development and environmental protection through collaborative frameworks. His contributions span academic publications, policy analysis, and educational leadership in ocean-related disciplines.