Dean of Business, Education and Law

Contact E-mail: J.Xu@hud.ac.uk 

Professor Xu has held senior leadership positions at universities in the UK and Canada, with extensive experience in leading research, teaching and learning, and global partnerships. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, an MSc in Shipping Management, and a PhD in Maritime Law. 

An accomplished educator and researcher, Professor Xu has published widely and led research projects funded by the European Union and the UK government. She has also served as an expert adviser on international research and policy initiatives. She has held visiting or adjunct professorships in Sweden, Australia, and China, and is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation.