Seyed Behbood Issa Zadeh, born in 1984, received a Bachelor's of Science in Marine Engineering—Nautical Studies in 2006, an MBA in Shipping Logistics in 2011, and a Master's of Science in Maritime Transport Engineering in 2014, and is currently a PhD in civil engineering systems—ports and harbours sustainability at Madrid Polytechnic University. Twelve years of experience as a marine pilot, along with three years as a maritime manager in a maritime services company and in activities related to port operations activities. He has 12 years of experience as a part-time lecturer for maritime courses.