Cassia Bomer Galvao

Assistant Professor Texas A & M Galveston

Dr. Galvao is recently promoted to be an Associate Professor at the Department of Maritime Business Administration of Texas A&M University at Galveston. She is an Economist and Social Scientist by training and holds a Master's in Political Economy and Ph.D. in Social Sciences, both from the Catholic University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Her research encompasses Maritime Economics, Policy and Management. She is a Fulbright Program Alumni and worked in the private sector for 10+ years for multinational maritime shipping & logistics companies. Her research utilizes qualitative data, applying techniques of content analysis and multi-method analysis, including interdisciplinary studies supported by an extensive network of collaborators. 

Her published research covers topics in Port Governance, Port Development, and Shipping Markets, including specialized issues in wind energy, refrigerated cargo and cruise markets. Presently she is working on several projects related to the Blue Economy focused on Port-City Relationship; Green and Sustainable Shipping; ESG and Stakeholder Management; including cutting-edge themes in Maritime Workforce development amidst Automation, Digitalization, and Decarbonization of the maritime industry.

She is a Guest Editor for the Transport Policy Case Studies Journal and a peer reviewer in several top-ranked journals in the Maritime Policy and Management field. She has 15+ years of experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the International Trade and Maritime Business domain. She served as senior personnel at the TAMUG NSF REU Program (OceanUS). She serves at the NASEM/TRB (Transportation Research Board) Committees for Ports and Channels and Marine Environment and served at the IAME (International Association of Maritime Economists) Secretariat (2019-2021). 

Dr Galvao is a Professional Certified Marketer by AMA – American Marketing Association and is a member of IAMPE - International Association of Maritime and Port Executives.