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Dr Lijun Tang is a Lecturer in International Shipping and Port Management at the Plymouth Business School, part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business at the University of Plymouth. His research focuses on sustainable shipping management, port logistics, maritime policy, and the human element in maritime industries, including labor rights and occupational health and safety. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to decent work, sustainable infrastructure, and responsible consumption. Dr Tang’s teaching portfolio includes courses on maritime geography, port management, and green human resource practices. He is based at the Fitzroy Building, Plymouth, and contactable via lijun.tang@plymouth.ac.uk.
Research Interests: Dr Tang explores the intersection of technology, labor, and policy in maritime contexts. Key themes include:
- Seafarers' well-being during crises (e.g., pandemic impacts on mental health and fatigue)
- Green recruitment practices and sustainability in shipping operations
- Port efficiency analysis using DEA methods
- Digital activism by maritime workers on social media
- Gender equality and stakeholder-driven reforms in seafaring
Professional Contributions: His recent work highlights innovative uses of technology for seafarers' mental health empowerment and systemic barriers to sustainability implementation in liner shipping. He has published extensively on maritime labor rights, pandemic-era operational challenges, and the decoupling between policy and practice in safety reporting.
