Ahmed M. Ismail received his Master of Science in Maritime Energy Management from the World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden in 2023, and is now pursuing a PhD in maritime transport and energy transition. He worked as a Marine Superintendent at Offshore Vessels Company (2019–2021). In 2021, he moved to the Maritime Safety Institute, AASTMT, and was promoted to Vice Dean for Foreign Affairs in 2023. His research topics mainly include green shipping corridors, alternative marine fuels, energy transition in ports, and maritime safety training.