Johan Hollander

Professor Johan Hollander is a faculty member at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Sweden, holding the Nippon Foundation Chair of Sustainable Marine Management and Ocean Governance. He joined WMU in 2019 from Lund University and serves as Director of the PhD Programme. His work bridges applied science, focusing on global climate change and ecosystem-based sustainable marine management.

• Ph.D., University of Gothenburg
• B.Sc., University of Gothenburg

His research addresses coastal erosion mitigation through green infrastructure, such as seagrass meadow restoration, to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services. He also investigates marine species' responses to ocean acidification and warming, highlighting vulnerabilities in herbivores versus higher trophic levels.

Scientific leadership includes:

• Nippon Foundation Chair of Sustainable Marine Management and Ocean Governance

He teaches the course “Cross-disciplinary Tools for Ocean Sustainability, Governance & Management” and collaborates with researchers like Tiago Fonseca and Jens-Uwe Schröder-Hinrichs. His expertise spans coastal management, biodiversity, and nature-based solutions.