Larry Howard, Ph.D. is a respected Professor, with a doctorate in Political Science, and several decades of experience in the maritime industry as an entrepreneur, shipping agent, and marketing executive. His dual academic/industry background enables him to apply professional expertise in the areas of conference staging, curriculum development, global logistics, international law, maritime transportation, public advocacy, research, supply chain security, vulnerability assessment, and writing.
Dr. Howard is currently a full, tenured Professor in the Global Business and Transportation Department (GBAT), State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College. He also chaired the GBAT Department at SUNY Maritime College, from July 15, 2005 to April 17, 2012.
Dr. Howard continues to research, teach, and write in his several fields of interest.