Michael Dooms

Michael Dooms is a Professor in Transport and Logistics at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), specializing in port management, stakeholder dynamics, and sustainable infrastructure development. His work focuses on socio-economic impacts of ports, circular economy transitions, and smart city governance. He has led over 25 research projects, including studies on public infrastructure costs, port reforms in Nigeria, and data protection in smart cities.

Education: PhD in Maritime Economics and Logistics (2011, awarded the Palgrave MacMillan Prize).
Research Interests: Port sustainability, stakeholder management, public-private partnerships, and regulatory frameworks for transport infrastructure.

His recent publications analyze cost overruns in public projects, circular economy strategies in ports, and GDPR challenges in smart city procurement. He has received awards for his contributions to strategic management research and peer review.

• Grants & Awards: EUR 2M+ project funding; notable awards for research excellence.
• Advisory Roles: Consulted on port sustainability, cluster economics, and Brussels transport policies.

Labs/Teams: Active in VUB's Transport & Mobility research group and collaborates with international institutions like the International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME).