Neil Nickerson

Neil Nickerson is an Assistant Professor of Marine Transportation at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) based in Juneau. He contributes significantly to the UAS Maritime program, leveraging his extensive maritime career experience. Prior to academia, Captain Nickerson served as a retired U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) officer with command roles aboard various USCG Cutters. His post-retirement career included roles as a Mate on towing vessels with Crowley Maritime in Valdez and as a relief Mate/Chief Mate for the Alaska Marine Highway System. Additionally, he owned and operated Alaska Sailing Charters, commanding a 49 ft ketch in expedition, sightseeing, and dinner charters.

Education:

• 1996: Master of Arts, Naval War College, Newport, RI
• 1983: Bachelor of Science, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Research Interests: Captain Nickerson’s work focuses on Marine Transportation, Maritime Safety, and Nautical Science. His practical experience in command roles and maritime operations informs his teaching and research, emphasizing real-world applications in vessel management, navigation, and maritime policy. He also explores coastal navigation challenges and the integration of experiential learning in maritime education.

Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees (students) or grants are listed. His contributions include expanding UAS’s maritime presence in Juneau through program development and community engagement.

Labs/Teams: Not specified in the text, but he is associated with the Technical Education Center on the Juneau Campus, likely contributing to its maritime training facilities.