Dr. Aldo Chircop

Professor

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Biography

Aldo Chircop is a Professor at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, with extensive research focused on Canadian maritime law, international maritime law, and ocean law policy. His work particularly delves into international regulation of shipping in polar regions, emphasizing the Arctic. Chircop has held several prominent positions, including directorships at the Marine & Environmental Law Institute and the Marine Affairs Program. He has published widely in Canada and internationally, contributing to significant books and journals in the field. He is also an active member of several academic and professional committees, including the Chair of the International Working Group Polar Shipping under the Comité Maritime International. His contributions have garnered various awards, including the Dalhousie Faculty of Graduate Studies Distinguished Services Award and the Teaching Excellence Award from the Dalhousie Student Union. With a rich educational background that includes degrees from the University of Malta and Dalhousie University, Chircop continues to impact his field through teaching and research, particularly in regulatory frameworks related to Arctic shipping.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

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Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Teach courses related to maritime law and supervise research in Canadian and international maritime law.

Awards

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Dalhousie Faculty of Graduate Studies Distinguished Services Award

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Teaching Excellence Award