Brigitte Daudet

Brigitte Daudet is an Assistant Professor in Regional Development at EM Normandie since 2007. She holds a PhD in Management Science from Université de Caen Normandie (2021), focusing on port governance compromise approaches. Her expertise spans port strategy, urban-port relationships, and geopolitics in sub-Saharan and Western Europe. She combines academic teaching with applied research, contributing to over 40 publications and presentations at international conferences across Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Education: PhD in Management Science (2021), Université de Caen Normandie; prior academic qualifications include advanced studies in Geopolitics and Sustainable Development.

Research interests emphasize port governance frameworks, strategic port management, and the interplay between urban development and port activities. She explores these themes through comparative studies in Africa and Europe, addressing challenges like port-city governance, maritime connectivity, and sustainability transitions.

Her recent work highlights innovative governance models for African ports, geopolitical impacts on Baltic shipping routes, and decarbonization strategies in container shipping. These contributions bridge academic rigor with practical policy recommendations for stakeholders.

Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the text.

Professional activities include consulting for organizations like the AURH and AGPAOC, and active participation in global forums such as the EUGEO Conference and UNCTAD initiatives. Her work often addresses contemporary challenges like pandemic-era port governance and climate adaptation strategies.