Lisa Loloma Froholdt

Lisa Loloma Froholdt is a Researcher and Head of Research in the Department of Public Health at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Faculty of Health Sciences. She leads the Research Unit for Maritime Health and Technology (MHT), focusing on human factors and psychological well-being in maritime settings. She has held significant academic positions including Associate Professor at the World Maritime University (2013–2018) and Senior Researcher at Chalmers University of Technology.

• Ph.D. in Human Factors
• MA in Educational Psychology
• Diploma in Psychology

Her research centers on Human Factors, Psychology, Mental Health, and Occupational Health and Safety within the maritime industry. She explores sense-making processes, intercultural communication, user-device interaction, learning, and socio-cultural dynamics. Her work addresses critical issues such as seafarer mental health, anti-corruption, social sustainability, diversity, and the psychosocial impacts of piracy and isolation.

Recent publications highlight a strong trend in maritime mental health, diversity and inclusion (DEI), workplace safety, and health interventions. Topics include cardiovascular mortality in seafarers, motion sickness in offshore workers, gender equality on tankers, and onboarding of maritime cadets. Her work combines epidemiological studies, qualitative case studies, and policy-oriented research, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach bridging public health, psychology, and maritime operations.

Lisa has led major international projects such as the IFT-Seafarers Trust MARI-WEL e-learning initiative and contributed to policy development with the International Maritime Organisation. She actively supervises students and leads research projects including ShippingLab II and the MAR-DEI knowledge center.

She is a frequent guest lecturer, workshop facilitator, and media contributor, engaging with industry, academia, and the public on maritime health and sustainability issues.