Prof. dr. Frank Maes studied Diplomatic Sciences (Ghent University, 1984), Shipping Law (UFSIA, 1986) and obtained a Ph.D. in Law (Ghent University, 1996). He is Professor of Public International Law in the Faculty of Law at Ghent University and has been guest lecturer at several foreign universities.
His main field of research is international environmental law, protection of ocean and seas, law of the sea and freshwater law (curriculum vitae).
He is director of the Maritime Institute, supervisor of various projects and PhD’s, author of publications and research reports.
