Prof. Maria G. Burns, Director, Logistics & Transportation Policy Program (LTPP)
Department of Construction Management, College of Technology
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Areas of expertise
- International trade and transport.
- Energy Segments : Oil & Gas / Coal / Nuclear / Biofuel / Wind / Solar / Wave & Tidal / Geothermal.
- Energy research focus: Upstream-Midstream-Downstream for renewables and non-renewables.
- Energy & transport security.
- Maritime transportation.
- Hazardous materials.
- Economics & market forecasting.
- Regulations.
- Operations optimization.
- Environmental management.
- Supply chain logistics.
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Awards
- US Coast Guard Auxiliary: Honorary Member, Lifetime Award, conferred to recognize her 'significant and notable service' to the U.S. Coast Guard Aux and its programs.
- National Academies Chair, Supply Chain Security Subcommittee, Washington DC
- Member, Board of Editors of the Journal of Transportation Security (Springer)
- Best Graduate Dissertation Award, Master of Science in International Trade & Transport from the London Metropolitan University, UK.
- Best Graduate Dissertation Award, Master of Science in International Trade & Transport from Taylor & Francis Publishers, UK.
- Reviewer, Journal of Environmental Management (Elsevier)
- EMAT Excellence in Emergency Management Award, (2016)
- Texas Department of Public Safety, Certificate of Excellence (2016)
- Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC), designated Member, advising the Texas Governor in matters of Transportation Security (2016)
Book Awards
Her book 'Port Management and Operations' has obtained two distinctions by the global maritime community:
- Ranked among the 'Top 3' among the 'Seven Books to Better Understand the Shipping Industry' per 'The Maritime Executive'.
- Ranked among the 'Top 8 Maritime & Port Management Books' per 'Marine Insight'.
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Publications
Books Authored:
Acclaimed textbooks adopted by global Universities
- Burns M., Managing Energy Security: An all hazards approach to infrastructure. 1st Edition, 420 Pages, Published by Taylor & Francis / CRC Press, 2019.
- Burns M., Logistics and Transportation Security: A Strategic, Tactical and Operational Guide to Resilience. 1st Edition, 395 Pages, Published by Taylor & Francis / CRC Press, September 2015. (In Press)
- Burns M. Port Management & Operations. Published by Taylor & Francis / CRC Press, 1st Edition, 405 Pages, June 2014.
STCW Training Manuals Written — approved by the US Coast Guard / National Maritime Center:
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
- Advanced Chemical Tankers' Training
- Crisis Management & Human Behavior
- Crowd Management & Passenger Safety
- Marine Environmental Awareness, STCW 2012
- Tank Ship Familiarization & Dangerous Liquids
- Train the Trainer - STCW Part B
- First Aid, CPR & AED
- Personal Safety / Social Responsibilities (PSSR)
Conference Presentations:
- Burns M., Merryman, S., Aalund, N. and Dooms, S. (2014e) "Economic and Environmental Impact Assessment of the Ballast Water Treatment Management Regulations.", International Maritime Economists - Annual Conference, Norfolk VA, July 2014.
- Burns, M. (2014c) Supply Chain Security: A Strategy to Resilience through Policies, Partnerships, and Technologies. DHS Supply Chain Security Workshop-Houston 04/23/2014.
- Burns M., (2014b) Intermodal Transportation and Marine Transportation: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats Analysis. Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington D.C.,USA. 93rd Annual Meeting, 12-16 January, 2014.
- Burns M., (2014a) "World Economy and the Shipping Industry", North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) and the West Gulf Maritime Association Conference, under the auspices of the Lloyd's Annual Awards, February 19, 2014.
- Burns, M. (2013f) Strategic Environmental Assessment in the Offshore Industry: An Econometric and Empirical Study, the 18th Offshore Symposium: Engineering The Future: The Arctic and Beyond, Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers. 8. Burns M. (2013e) Economic Growth and Environmental Vulnerability: Assessing the Offshore Drilling and Seaports Activities in the US Gulf, Deep Offshore Technology (DOT) International Conference, Houston-Texas and Penwell Publications, October 2013.
- Burns, M., (2013d) Maritime Economic & Transportation Outlook: A New Era Ahead. "Breakbulk Americas" — Executive Presentation, New Orleans, September 2013.
- Burns M., (2013c). The economic impact of Supply Chain Security : Financial tradeoffs between Supply Chain Security and Efficiency, TRB , Washington DC, January 2013.
- Burns M., (2013b) Effectiveness Evaluation of the Maritime Security Risk Analysis Model And the Dynamic Risk Management Model TRB , Washington DC, January 2013.
- Burns, M. (2013a) Strategic Environmental Assessment in the Offshore Industry: An Econometric and Empirical Study, the 18th Offshore Symposium: Engineering The Future: The Arctic and Beyond, Society of Naval Architects & Maritime Economists, 2013
- Burns M. (2014d) Ensuring Optimum Resilience in Marine Transportation: Extended Applications of the Maritime Security Risk Analysis Model and the Dynamic Risk Management Model, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington DC.
- Burns M. (2013g) The economic impact of Supply Chain Security: Financial tradeoffs between Supply Chain Security and Efficiency, Journal of Transportation Security; DOI:10.1007/s12198-013-0119-x.
- "Energy Security & Critical Infrastrucutre", Published by Taylor and Francis, USA (2018)
- "Logistics & Transportation Security" Published by Taylor and Francis, USA (2015)
- "Port Management & Operations" Pulbished by Taylor and Francis, USA (2014)
- Burns M., Merryman, S., Aalund, N. and Dooms, S. (2014e) "Economic and Environmental Impact Assessment of the Ballast Water Treatment Management Regulations.", International Maritime Economists - Annual Conference, Norfolk VA, July 2014.
- Burns, M. (2014c) Supply Chain Security: A Strategy to Resilience through Policies, Partnerships, and Technologies. DHS Supply Chain Security Workshop-Houston 04/23/2014.
- Burns M., (2014b) Intermodal Transportation and Marine Transportation: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats Analysis. Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington D.C.,USA. 93rd Annual Meeting, 12-16 January, 2014.
- Burns M., (2014a) "World Economy and the Shipping Industry", North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) and the West Gulf Maritime Association Conference, under the auspices of the Lloyd's Annual Awards, February 19, 2014.
- Burns, M. (2013f) Strategic Environmental Assessment in the Offshore Industry: An Econometric and Empirical Study, the 18th Offshore Symposium: Engineering The Future: The Arctic and Beyond, Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers. 8. Burns M. (2013e) Economic Growth and Environmental Vulnerability: Assessing the Offshore Drilling and Seaports Activities in the US Gulf, Deep Offshore Technology (DOT) International Conference, Houston-Texas and Penwell Publications, October 2013.
- Burns, M., (2013d) Maritime Economic & Transportation Outlook: A New Era Ahead. "Breakbulk Americas" — Executive Presentation, New Orleans, September 2013.
- Burns M., (2013c). The economic impact of Supply Chain Security : Financial tradeoffs between Supply Chain Security and Efficiency, TRB , Washington DC, January 2013.
- Burns M., (2013b) Effectiveness Evaluation of the Maritime Security Risk Analysis Model And the Dynamic Risk Management Model TRB , Washington DC, January 2013.
- Burns, M. (2013a) Strategic Environmental Assessment in the Offshore Industry: An Econometric and Empirical Study, the 18th Offshore Symposium: Engineering The Future: The Arctic and Beyond, Society of Naval Architects & Maritime Economists, 2013
- Burns M. (2014d) Ensuring Optimum Resilience in Marine Transportation: Extended Applications of the Maritime Security Risk Analysis Model and the Dynamic Risk Management Model, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington DC.
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Patents
Not available
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Funded Research
- US Department of Homeland Security grant to lead the Center of Excellence on Borders, Trade and Immigration Research, $3.5 million renewable grant (2016).
- Burns, M. (PI) (2019-2020) 'Border Management / Cross Border Trade Course Curriculum Development' U.S. Department of Homeland Security, BTI Center of Excellence: 2019-2020 $240,853.40.
- Burns, M. (PI) (2015-2017) 'Evaluating and predicting the operational effectiveness of cargo security at ports of entry'. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, BTI Center of Excellence: 2016-2018 $280,000.00.
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Curriculum Vitae
Education:
- Doctoral Program, Political Science, University of Houston, expected completion 2021.
- M.Sc., International Trade & Transport, Maritime Department, Faculty of Business, London Metropolitan University, England, 2000.
- M.A. Political Science, University of Houston, 2019.
Other Appointments:
- Principal Investigator for BTI, a Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence.
- Co-Principal Investigator for SSMTA, Department of State
Certification & Licensure:
- Certified Lead Auditor for Maritime Security (The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code - ISPS), American Bureau of Shipping, 2010.
- Certified Lead Auditor for Maritime Safety (The International safety management code for operation of ships and for pollution prevention - ISM), American Bureau of Shipping, 2010.
- Certified Lead Auditor for Environmental Management (ISO14001), American Bureau of Shipping, 2010.
- Certified Auditor for Quality Management (ISO9001) , American Bureau of Shipping, 2010.
- Certified Lifeguard, European Lifeguard Academy.
Professional Experience:
- 2014-present: College of Technology, University of Houston. Instructional Assistant Professor, Supply Chain and Logistics Technology ,Strategic planning, business development. Curriculum Developer, Managed the Approval of 9 USCG Training Manuals.
- 2014-2020 Director, Logistics and Transportation Policy Program
- 2015-present: Principal Investigator for BTI, a Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence. (Thrust Lead for Education & Workforce Development, 2015-2018)
- 2011-2014: Texas Southern University. Maritime Faculty and US Coast-Guard/NMC Course Developer and Instructor.
- 2006-2010: American Bureau of Shipping. Senior Consultant and Senior Trainer.
- 1995-2005: Ceres/Euronav Corporation. Chemical Fleet Operator and Emergency Response Team Member.
Academic/Industry Consulting Experience:
- Senior Consultant for Global Seaports, Energy & Maritime companies - American Bureau of Shipping.
- Certified Auditor for Security, Safety, Quality and the Environment in global Energy and Maritime Corporations (Facilities & Shipboard).
- Awarded Course Developer for over 60 Academic & Training Manuals.
- 20 years of experience in leadership positions with maritime & energy: Strategy, Policy & Regulatory Compliance/HSQE Audits, Operations, Logistics, Data Science, Shipbroking, Ship Appraisals.
Professional Service & Affiliations:
- Member, Texas Harbor Safety Committee & Education Subcommittee
- Chair of Education, Houston Maritime Museum, TX
- Member, International Association for Impact Assessment (OSHA)
- Member, Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
- Member, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME)
- Member, International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME)
Classes:
Courses Taught at University of Houston
- TLIM 4397 Project Leadership
- TLIM 4378 Senior Project (Practicum)
- TLIM 3371 Budgeting and Financial Principles
- TLIM 4397 Homeland Security
- TLIM 4397 Border Management
- TLIM 4397 Special Problems (various courses on Security)
- SCLT 4380 Quality Systems
- SCLT 3375 Maritime Operations
- SCLT 3376 Global Trade Intermediaries
- SCLT 3340 Geography for Global Supply Chain
- SCLT 3384 Logistics Tech and Processes
Training Courses Taught at University of Houston
(Logistics & Transportation Policy Program 2014-2020)- Advanced International Logistics Certificate: 12 modules 3 Certificates
- Advanced International Maritime Business Certificate 12 modules 3 Certificates
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Contact information
375 College of Technology Building4730 Calhoun Rd. Houston, TX 77204Phone: 713-743-1194