The aim of the steering group is to lead the profiling area. The tasks of the steering group include to further develop and coordinate research within the thematic area, and to support interdisciplinary, internationalization, and faculty crossing activities. The rector of Åbo Akademi University has appointed the steering group.

Members of the steering group 2020-2022

Chair, Professor Erik Bonsdorff, Environmental and Marine Biology
Head of research Henrik Ringbom, Maritime Law
Associate professor (Tenure track) Nina Tynkkynen, Public Administration
Professor Kim Wikström, Industrial Management