Nuno Sardinha Monteiro

Nuno Sardinha Monteiro is an Invited Professor at the Institute of Political Studies (Universidade Católica Portuguesa). He holds the rank of Commodore in the Portuguese Navy, having commanded the inspection speedboat Dragão (1992–1994) and the training ship Sagres (2011–2013). He earned a Master’s and PhD in Navigation from the University of Nottingham (UK). In 2008, he was honored by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with the prestigious Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation title. His academic contributions include nine authored/co-authored books, theses, and over 50 scientific and technical articles on navigation, maritime strategy, security, defense, and geopolitical issues.

Education:

• PhD in Navigation, University of Nottingham (UK)
• MSc in Navigation, University of Nottingham (UK)

Research & Teaching: Focuses on maritime security, strategic intelligence, crisis management, and the political economy of the sea. Teaches modules such as Strategy, Intelligence, and Crisis Management and Politics and Strategy in the Economy of the Sea across Master’s, PhD, and postgraduate programs at the Institute of Political Studies.

Awards: Multiple prizes for academic articles, including the Royal Institute of Navigation Fellowship, recognizing global excellence in navigation studies.

Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advisee lists provided, though his naval career and academic publications suggest significant contributions to maritime policy and defense strategy.