George Panagakos is a senior researcher at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and works on the environmental performance of transport operations with a specialization in shipping and policy related issues. He holds a diploma in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (National Technical University of Athens, 1983), a M.Sc. in Ocean Systems Management (MIT, 1985), an M.A. in Economics (Virginia Tech, 1989) and a Ph.D. on Green Corridors in Freight Logistics (DTU, 2016). In addition to his research work, he has worked for many years as a consultant for international donors, and for public and private companies.