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• Bachelor and Master of  Arts in Economics from Jadavpur University, India.
• PhD in Economics from Victoria University, Australia
• Research interest includes demand estimation and pricing issues of ports, environmental economics, international trade and maritime business.
• Founding member of the International Maritime Business Program and has taught at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) since 2000. 
• Prior to joining academia, she worked as an economist in the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industries in India and BHP in Australia.
• Her teaching interests include Organizational Behavior, Macroeconomics for Business, Business Ethics and Negotiation, International Business and Ocean Shipping and  Sustainable Blue Economy..
• Dr. Ghosh served as the sea term coordinator and  the Experiential Learning coordinator for the department. She also serves as a member of the All University Committee of MMA. 
• Her research interests include Study of demand estimation and pricing issues of large queuing facilities such as ports, using a combination of simulation and econometric tools. International economics, Environmental Economics, economic principles of maritime trade and trading patterns..  
• Her significant accomplishment as department chair was to lead the IACBE accreditation initiative for the IMB department.
• She is also instrumental in conceptualizing the IMB Experiential Learning program that takes students to different maritime hubs around the world, gaining cultural and practical exposure to the business of shipping in a global context.

• LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bani-ghosh-739719122/

• Master’s in Education APU, Bachelor of Science in Technology Leadership and Management (Industrial Technology) from Roger Williams University.
• Senior Chief (SW/AW) Larry Jones is a native of Columbia, SC. He joined the Academy in August 2015 as Lab Assistant for the Engineering Department. He assists and instructs students in professional engineering labs such as refrigeration, auxiliary machinery, diesel engines, steam generators, and gas and steam turbines. Prior to MMA, Larry was a Credentialed Electronic Patient Information Chart (EPIC) Orders Trainer. He provided training to doctors on workflow processes and  participated in South Coast Hospitals "Go Live” event.
• Senior Chief Jones enlisted in November of 1988 and attended recruit training and Machinist Mate A School at Great Lakes, Illinois. His first duty assignment was onboard USS Wainwright (CG-28) where he completed his Engine Room Messenger and Distilling Plant Operator qualifications.  Following USS Wainwright, Senior Chief Jones completed two more sea duty tours onboard USS Sierra (AD-18), and USS Mt Baker (AE-34). Senior Chief Jones then was assigned to Naval Support Facility Groton, Connecticut, followed by sea duty assignments onboard USS Detroit AOE-4), and USS Seattle (AOE-3) where he attained his Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) qualification. In 2003 he reported to the Surface Warfare Officer School (SWOS) Command, in Newport, Rhode Island, where he served as a Steam Instructor.  During his tour at SWOS Senior Chief Jones was designated a Master Training Specialist and awarded Instructor of the Year, and Sailor of the Year. In 2007, following this successful, he reported aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), where he attained his Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) qualification and his Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) qualification. In May 2010, following Recruit Division Commander (RDC) School in Great Lakes, Illinois, and Senior Chief Jones reported for duty as a Senior Enlisted Leader at the Naval Academy Preparatory School, Newport, Rhode Island. As a Mentor and Advisor, he personally trained over 900 future Naval and Marine Corps officers.  After graduating the Senior Enlisted Academy, Senior Chief Jones reported for duty August 15th, 2013 to the USS Ross DDG71, where he successfully lead a undermanned engineering department through the inspection cycle, achieving all grades above the fleet average and contributing to a successful Foreign Deployed status in support of the Ballistic Missile Defense.
• Current Job: In March 2022, Senior Chief Jones joined Student Services as 5th Company Officer. He mentors, leads, guides, supports, instructs, advocates and develops OUR future into responsible positive impact leaders.
• His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two gold stars), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two gold stars), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (one silver- star), and other unit, campaign, and service awards. Senior Chief Jones is married to the former Gayle Gomes of New Bedford, MA.

Education: B.S., Bucknell University

Education:

CAGS, Messiah University (Mechanicsburg, PA); M.Sc., Northeastern University (Boston, MA); B.Mus., Youngstown State University (Youngstown, OH); Diploma with Honors, Liberty High School (Liberty Twp., OH).


Background:

Wayne Magee is a dynamic higher education administrator, educator and conductor whose career spans leadership development, student affairs and music education. He currently serves as the Assistant Director of Student Affairs and Residential Life at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, where he has been a cornerstone of the student affairs department since 2008. His portfolio includes overseeing student conduct,leadership development, advising student organizations, and managing crisis response and residential operations. Additionally, he serves as Director of Bands, Honor Guard and Drill Team,the organization better known as the "Pride of the Regiment" under his stewardship has garnered national acclaim performing annually in Boston, New York City and Washington D.C. coupled with numerous invitations to perform internationally.

Wayne Magee’s academic credentials include a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Wind Band Conducting from Messiah University, a Master of Science in Leadership from Northeastern University, and a Bachelor of Music, cum laude, from Youngstown State University. His education has been enriched through mentorship by esteemed conductors and musicians, and he continues to inspire students through his role as a senior lecturer at Bridgewater State University, teaching courses in Organizational Behavior and Strategic Management.

An accomplished author, Wayne wrote Tough Blows: A Life Journey Defying the Odds and has published several articles in respected academic and music education journals. He is a frequent guest conductor and presenter, with appearances at institutions such as Yale University and professional conferences like the College Band Directors National Association Eastern Division Conference.

Beyond academia, Wayne is the founder of WDM 4:13 Company, where he works as a speaker and coach, focusing on leadership and resilience. His media presence includes features in podcasts, university news outlets, and national publications. He holds multiple professional certifications and remains actively involved in associations including the National Band Association and the College Band Directors National Association.

Wayne Magee’s career exemplifies a commitment to service, leadership, and excellence, making a profound impact on students, colleagues, and the broader educational and musical communities.

For more information about Wayne please see his website at : www.toughblows.com

Education: Graduate Certificate of Special Studies, Administration & Management Harvard University  MBA, General Business Georgia State University  BA, Education University of South Carolina   

Background: Kristin McGillicuddy has 28 years of business experience in corporate business and marketing roles across a variety of industries, including maritime communications.  At KVH Industries, she worked on content, social media, advertising, PR, corporate events, and programs related to maritime connectivity, including seafarer welfare initiatives. Her maritime experience spans across both the leisure and commercial shipping sectors. She is currently a professor of practice in the graduate marketing program at Stonehill College and also directs the college’s graduate business administration programs, including data analytics, marketing, and MBA. 

Research/Teaching Interests: Business Ethics, Strategic Marketing, Maritime Technology & Communications, Seafarer Welfare, Innovation & Creative Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing, Product Management, Business Communications

• Ph.D., Bachelor of Law, and Master of Law from University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
• Durban South Africa Attorney of the High Court
• South Africa Rough Diamond Certification - De Beers Diamond School, South Africa
• Dr. Ndlovu specializes in commercial legal principles of international trade particularly, Maritime Law/Maritime Business (main specialty) which directly includes, International Commerce, International Trade, Environmental Regulation, International Diamond Trade Law and other International Law subjects. Her research has extended to Asia Pacific trade matters, Maritime Pedagogy, the Mining of Sea Areas, employment of vessels for mining and the Law of the Sea. She has coordinated the Maritime Law and Commerce programs in different nations in service to the academic institutions she has been affiliated with during her career.
• As a practicing maritime lawyer, Dr. Ndlovu provides consultancy services to government bodies such as the Ports Regulator in South Africa, legal compliance advice and policy advice and support to various commercial entities and law firms has sat as an arbitrator/assessor in various tribunals bringing specialized academic and practical legal knowledge of maritime business matters.
• She has written various peer reviewed journals and published books with her most recent book 'Diamond Law' receiving a citation for ‘Most Notable Publication Received in the Energy and Natural Resources Law Journal (JERL) Vol. 31 No 3 2013.

• PH.D in Interdisciplinary from Memorial University, Canada
• Master of Science in Maritime Economics from Erasmus University, Netherlands
• Capt. Ashok Pandey is a former shipmaster with a sea-career spanning more than two decades most of which was spent on ice. An avid researcher, his current areas of research interest include shipping route modelling in the Arctic using GIS and the e-navigation platform. He has spent the last ten years in academia and has lectured on various subjects including International Maritime Business, Supply Chain Management and Ship Chartering and Port Economics. He has commanded Cape size bulk carriers (ice-class) for almost a decade and specializes in high latitude navigation.