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Dr. George VanDyck is a Lecturer in Business Strategy and Operations at Plymouth Business School, part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business at the University of Plymouth. He holds advanced degrees in Transport Economics and Management from Shanghai Maritime University, Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Cranfield University, and Ports and Shipping Administration from the Regional Maritime University. His professional experience includes roles as Dean of the Faculty of Maritime Studies and Coordinator of Graduate Studies at the Regional Maritime University, as well as a Research Fellow at Stellenbosch University.
Dr. VanDyck’s research focuses on port development, maritime governance, supply chain management, and logistics operations. His work addresses critical issues such as post-harvest loss reduction in agricultural supply chains, port efficiency in West Africa, and strategic logistics for offshore engineering projects. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and an active member of the International Association of Maritime Economists. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Global Logistics Operations, Sustainable Supply Chains, and International Supply Chain Management.
His research outputs span topics such as port competitiveness evaluation using AHP/DEA methodologies, pandemic impacts on logistics, and industry-school partnerships. He has contributed to policy boards influencing national transport strategies and emphasized curriculum development in maritime education. Contact details: Room 309, Fitzroy Building, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA.
