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Nelson F. Coelho is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Sustainability and Planning (Aalborg University). He works with the Centre for Blue Governance, AAU Arctic Centre for Sustainable and Digital Transformation, and Green Societies BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research. His research focuses on International Law of the Sea, maritime environmental regulation, geopolitical conflicts, and Marine Governance arrangements.
- PhD in Public International Law (Utrecht University, 2019)
- LLM in Public Law (University of Coimbra, 2013)
- University Pedagogical Program (2022)
Coelho's research integrates maritime transport with environmental law, analyzing jurisdictional conflicts, deep seabed mining, and human-wildlife coexistence. His work addresses the EU Green Deal and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Recent publications examine MARPOL implementation, inland port governance, and maritime autonomous systems. Articles span maritime law, policy frameworks, and sustainable transport ecosystems, emphasizing cross-border cooperation and regulatory innovation.
- Best Paper Award (Smart and Autonomous Shipping, 2022)
Coelho supervises PhD candidate Kristoffer Kloch on Sustainable Transport Ecosystems and coordinates courses including Problem-Based Learning and Geopolitics & Geostrategy. He participates in projects like BlueRights and PERMAGOV, addressing human rights at sea and multi-layer marine governance.
