Center for Advances in Port Management

Erik Stromberg became the first Executive Director of the Center for Advances in Port Management at Lamar University in May of 2016. He is responsible for developing curriculum and courses for the fully accredited Masters in Port and Terminal Management degree while also recruiting students, guest lecturers, and adjunct faculty. Stromberg proudly teaches the Center’s flagship course, Introduction to Port and Marine Terminal Management, which helps acclimate working industry professionals back in to the academic world while also proving key knowledge necessary to navigate both the master’s program and the industries they serve. Stromberg continuously promotes all aspects of the Center and has been successfully identifying and implementing industry relevant research projects from the onset.

Upon hiring, Mr. Stromberg initiated Lamar University partnerships the American Association of Port Authorities and the Port Management Association of the Caribbean, and signed an MOU with both organizations. Under his leadership, the Center is currently overseeing 20+ internally funded research projects. The Center also has externally funded research projects and collaborations within multiple areas of the port and terminal industries including but not limited to the Houston Ship Channel, Lone Star Harbor Safety, and the Ports of Houston and Oakland.

Speaker will be introduced by John Lee.