Richard Collins

Richard Collins is a Professor and Dean of Internationalisation and Engagement at Queen's University Belfast's School of Law. He specialises in international law, international legal theory, maritime governance, and global institutional frameworks. His research bridges maritime law, international organisations, and questions of legitimacy in global governance.

Education: While specific academic qualifications are not detailed here, his professional roles indicate advanced legal training and scholarly expertise in international law.

Research Interests: Focuses on the law of the sea, international institutions, and governance of maritime zones. Current projects include CoCoMar (regulating cross-border marine conservation), UNCLOS dispute mechanisms, and authority dynamics in international legal systems.

Recent Articles: Recent works analyze international organization identity, legal authority in global governance, UNCLOS evolution, and high seas regulatory challenges. These reflect a thematic emphasis on bridging legal theory with practical governance frameworks.

Grants & Projects: Leads the CoCoMar project (2023-) exploring marine conservation cooperation. Active in transboundary maritime law initiatives and policy dialogues.

Advising: Supervises PhD projects on international law themes including law of the sea, global governance, and marine environmental law.

Professional Activities: Organizes workshops on maritime border cooperation and hosts international academic collaborations. Serves on committees for sustainable marine policies and dispute resolution frameworks.