Elizabeth Mendenhall

Dr. Elizabeth Mendenhall is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marine Affairs at the University of Rhode Island, with expertise in Ocean Policy and the International Law of the Sea. Her research focuses on ocean governance, including the Law of the Sea Convention, maritime nuclear transit, artificial island building, sea level rise, marine plastic debris, and the 'Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction' negotiations. She teaches graduate and general education courses on international ocean law and the politics of the ocean.

• Education: Ph.D. in International Relations (2017) from Johns Hopkins University

Community Engagement: She serves on the Advisory Board of Ocean Development & International Law and the Board of Directors for Save the Bay, a Rhode Island environmental nonprofit. Additionally, she is an active member of the URI Sea Shanty Social Club.