As Head, School of Maritime Studies, and as a member of the Marine Institute’s senior management team, Capt. Drodge is responsible for providing the strategic direction for the school and day-to-day leadership of its academic programs, research and industry partnerships. He helps develop and maintain relationships with students, industry, academia, community, alumni and government to ensure continued effectiveness of academic programs and research activities.

Telephone: 709-778-0360
Email: kris.drodge@mi.mun.ca

I am a Master Mariner and a graduate of the Marine Institute’s Nautical Science program and also have a B.Ed (post-secondary degree) from MUN. Prior to teaching at MI, I have worked 10 years in the shipping industry, primarily in the oil and gas sector on board seismic survey and platform supply vessels.

My primary roles at MI are the development and delivery of industrial response short courses and program chair for the Transport Canada nautical program.

Telephone: 709-778-0564
Email: Fabian.Lambert@mi.mun.ca

An experienced faculty member, currently in the role of Coordinator of Programs for the School of Maritime Studies. Crystal oversees the delivery and development of programs within the School of Maritime Studies, coordinating instructional schedules, supporting faculty collaboration, engaging with industry partners and guiding students through their academic and certification pathways.

A graduate of the Marine Engineering Program (Class of 2003), Crystal holds a Second-Class Motor Certificate from Transport Canada. She has completed post-secondary education coursework and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree to further strengthen her academic foundation.

Before joining the Marine Institute, Crystal sailed extensively throughout the Great Lakes aboard self-unloaders and bulk carriers. Her instructional portfolio spans a wide range of subjects, including propulsion plant simulation, marine engineering knowledge, workshop practice, engineering graphics, and offshore safety training. She brings a deep understanding of maritime operations and a commitment to student success and program excellence.

Telephone: 709-778-0600
Email: Crystal.Hanlon@mi.mun.ca

Telephone: 709-778-0687
Email: John.Tucker@mi.mun.ca

Angie Tracey is a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She has been with the Marine Institute since 2009, beginning her career at the Offshore Safety and Survival Centre, where she worked closely with industry clients to support their training needs. She is currently the Administrative Assistant to the Head of the School of Maritime Studies, where she enjoys assisting students, supporting instructors, and contributing to a collaborative and rewarding environment.

Telephone: 709-834-2076 ext. 0224
Email: Angie.Tracey@mi.mun.ca

My name is Arthur Anastasiadi, I am an instructor and MDM (Marine Diesel Mechanics) program chair. 11+years Marine Engineer (from junior to chief) on board the ships and 20+ years in teaching Marine Engineering Knowledge courses  at Marine Institute. Originally from Batumi, Republic of Georgia. Last 30 years live and work at St. Joh’s NL.

Telephone: 709-778-0757
Email: Arthur.Anastasiadi@mi.mun.ca

Chief Engineer with over 20 years of maritime experience, including 10 years on commercial cargo vessels and 10 years in the private yacht sector. Skilled in overseeing all aspects of marine engineering, maintenance, and safety management. Experienced in managing multinational crews, ensuring vessel compliance, and maintaining peak operational efficiency while traveling extensively across the world.

Telephone: 709-778-0462
Email: nadine.leblanc@mi.mun.ca

I hold a 2nd Class Engineer, Motor Transport Canada CoC, and actively working towards obtaining my 1st Class Engineer CoC. I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Lagos State University with a First Class Honours. With two presidential scholarships, I obtained a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Coventry University, England, United Kingdom, and a second Master’s degree in Marine Engineering from the University College of London - UCL, England, UK. In Canada, I obtained an Advanced Diploma in Marine Engineering Technology (with Honours) from Georgian College. I have sailed and gained valuable experience on different ships like the oil tanker, Ro-Ro and Container Ship, Passenger Ship (Ferry), OBO: Oil-Bulk-Ore, with voyages ranging from the Great Lakes, Arctic, and International waters like the US, Mexico, and the Netherlands.

I have about 8 years of teaching experience, teaching a series of science and engineering courses ranging from basic/advanced mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering drawing/graphics/designs, applied mechanics, electrotechnology, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, mechanics/theory of machines, thermodynamics, to ship’s stability, etc. I currently teach Engineering graphics and Marine Engineering Knowledge at the Marine Institute of Memorial University.

Telephone: 709-778-0309
Email: gabriel.olayiwola@mi.mun.ca

Reza Rouzbeh is an instructor at the School of Maritime Studies with extensive experience across the maritime industry. He has led new-build supervision teams, managed a specialized offshore construction vessel, and served on ocean-going ships. Reza holds a Master of Science in Maritime Technical Operations from Liverpool John Moores University (UK) and a Transport Canada Chief Engineer (Unlimited, over 3000 kW) CoC. He has also contributed to the IMO Fire Protection Sub-Committee and is certified in refrigeration, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC systems. Beyond his professional work, Reza enjoys boating, table tennis, and bowling.

Telephone: 709-778-0600
Email: Reza.Rouzbeh@mi.mun.ca

Marine Chief Engineer with 20 years of offshore experience, now instructing Marine Engineering and Diesel Programs. Sports enthusiast and proud father.

Email: Calvin.Walsh@mi.mun.ca

Telephone: 709-778-0767
Email: Jon.Lee@mi.mun.ca

I am formally educated in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Systems Design from Memorial University of Newfoundland and secured eighteen years of experience with ship and oil rig engineering and production prior to teaching at MI. I fulfilled many roles in the shipbuilding process; from various levels in most engineering disciplines to varying levels on the production end. I gained experience in working with regulatory bodies and inspectors and in the writing of specifications, technical reports, and procedures.

Telephone: 709-778-0589
Email: Kevin.Strowbridge@mi.mun.ca

Mark Wareham is a Naval Architect & Ocean Engineer.  He holds Technical Diplomas in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Systems Design as well as a degree in Ocean & Naval Architectural engineering. Mark joined the Marine Institute as a full-time instructor in 2002 and teaches courses in the Naval Architecture, Marine Mechanical Design, Marine Engineering, and Nautical Science programs.

Telephone: 709-778-0471
Email: Mark.Wareham@mi.mun.ca

I graduated from the College of Fisheries, St. John’s, Newfoundland in 1974 with a Diploma in Nautical Science. As a Master Mariner I spent several years at sea prior to taking a teaching position here at the Marine Institute.

My main teaching area is ship operations and management.

Telephone: 709-778-0348
Email: Hajimatt.Azizan@mi.mun.ca

Email: Philip.Bulman@mi.mun.ca

Email: Carl.Clarke@mi.mun.ca

Email: Dan.Dwyer@mi.mun.ca

I started the NS Program myself at the College of Fisheries, Navigation, Marine Engineering and Electronics and graduated from the new Marine Institute in 1988. I spent 10 years at sea sailing on a variety of ships and I’ve been involved in many adventurous voyages from the Arctic to Antarctica and from the Galapagos Islands to the Persian Gulf (Operation Desert Storm).

I have been teaching at MI since 1999. My main teaching areas are Navigation Safety and General Seamanship. I also supervise the Onboard Training Record Books (logbooks) of cadets on at-sea work term assignments.

Telephone: 709-778-0449
Email: John.Ennis@mi.mun.ca

I am a graduate of Nautical Science program at MI and also a graduate of MUN with a degree in Maritime Studies. I have a Transport Canada license for Master 500GT NC, Chief Mate Intermediate Voyage/3000GT FG & OOW Unlimited. I have a Gold Seal Fire Fighter 2 certificate for Fire Officer 1. I am a Nationally Registered Incident Safety Officer.

I am currently teaching within the Bridge Watch and Nautical Science programs and have also instructed for 10 years at the Marine Institute’s Offshore Safety and Survival Centre.

Telephone: 709-778-0485
Email: Curtis.Hopkins@mi.mun.ca

I have over 35 years’ experience in the marine Industry both at sea and ashore, including 15 years as Master mostly on container vessels trading worldwide. I have vast experience on PCCs, Combo-vessels and Bulk Carriers. I hold both U.K. and Canadian Master Mariner Certifications. I have been a P&I surveyor, pre-purchase inspector and also have been a Ship Manager, Port Captain as well as experience as a ship agent.

Currently teaching the SEN-1 course and Navigation.

Telephone: 709-778-0690
Email: Noman.Hyder@mi.mun.ca

Telephone: 709-778-0678
Email: Glen.Kearney@mi.mun.ca

I hold a Master Mariner Certificate of Competency issued by Transport Canada. The most of my sea going career was on tankers sailing as far north as Grise Fjord, south to Venezuela and in the Persian Gulf.

I am currently teaching and developing short industry courses as required by Transport Canada and individual client needs.

Telephone: 709-778-0324
Email: Philip.Martin@mi.mun.ca

Email: Troy.Nolan@mi.mun.ca

I am a graduate of the University of Plymouth, Maine Maritime Academy, Memorial University of Newfoundland and the University of Toronto with degrees in maritime management, economics, business and education. I hold a valid master mariner foreign-going licence from Transport Canada and have designations in risk management, project management and insurance. I have worked at sea on numerous vessel types in a global trade in all ranks, and ashore as a marine consultant.

My current teaching is centered on maritime economics and risk management and my research interests are in maritime transportation in Arctic waters. I am involved and work with Transport Canada, the Transportation Appeals Tribunal of Canada, the Auditor General of Canada, the Nautical Institute, the Company of Master Mariners of Canada and NATO.

Telephone: 709-778-0684
Email: Jim.Parsons@mi.mun.ca

Telephone: 709-778-0350
Email: Sean.Sheppard@mi.mun.ca

I graduated the Nautical Science Program at the Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland and hold a Master Mariners certificate of competency from Transport Canada. My seagoing experience has been on Self Unloading Bulk Carriers, Geared Bulk Carriers, Oil Tankers, General Cargo and Coast Guard ships.

I have been teaching at MI since 2014, I currently teach Cargo Operations and Seamanship in the Nautical Science program as well as Cargo 2 and 3 online for those preparing for Transport Canada examinations.

Telephone: 709-778-0607
Email: Kent.Waddleton@mi.mun.ca

Email: Gayle.Gillingham@mi.mun.ca

I am a graduate of the Marine Institute of Memorial University with a diploma in Naval Architecture and a certificate in Post-Secondary Education. I teach primarily in the Naval Architecture program and in recent years I have lead the third year design projects.

Prior to starting at the Marine Institute I worked in the private sector in both design offices and shipyards across North America. A significant portion of my industry experience has been in project management and advanced structural analysis using Finite Element Modeling.

Telephone: 709-778-0574
Email: Ian.O'Brien@mi.mun.ca

I am a graduate of the Marine Institute’s Naval Architecture program and after graduation in 1994 I worked in yacht design for more than 12 years, first as a junior naval architect, then progressing to engineering manager. In 2006 I completed a master degree in business from Warwick University (UK). I am still somewhat active in yacht design and am particularly interested in production processes and how they may be improved.

Telephone: 709-778-0388
Email: Winston.Pynn@mi.mun.ca

I am a semi-retired instructor of the Marine Institute. Prior to teaching, I worked with Transport Canada Marine Safety as a Senior Marine Inspector and before that, I was employed with Public Works and Services Canada as a Technical Inspector. Shipboard experience includes time with the Canadian Coast Guard (Chief Engineer), work on container RO/RO vessels and also oil tankers. When in “retirement mode” I like spending time with my family especially my grandchildren, and also my walking buddy Vinnie – my Gordon Setter.

Telephone: 709-778-0313
Email: anthony.bailey@mi.mun.ca

I graduated from the Marine Engineering Program in 1996. The program helped me to realize my true passion of machining and industrial manufacturing. I received a Journeyman Machinist Certificate in 2001. I have worked in various machine shops on the Avalon Peninsula including Memorial University with both manual and CNC machines. Since 2009, I have taught with the College of the North Atlantic in Qatar and St. John’s before joining the Marine Institute faculty.

Telephone: 709-778-0614
Email: Paul.Bishop@mi.mun.ca

I graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts as well as Master of Education degrees. Prior to becoming an instructor at MI, my work experience involved secondary and adult basic education within the culturally rich Newfoundland aboriginal environment.

In 1991, I began working at MI where my teaching focus has been in mathematics and communication skills and spans both the certificate and diploma level programs. As well, I facilitate online courses focused on report writing in both the BTECH and BMS degree programs.

Telephone: 709-778-0416
Email: Diane.Brake@mi.mun.ca

Telephone: 709-778-0696
Email: Daryll.Budgell@mi.mun.ca

I have degrees in both Mathematics and Education from Memorial University and have worked at MI for 15 years. I also Chair the Technician Training Program offered through the Department of National Defense.

I have taught at the postsecondary level for almost 20 years on such topics as precalculus, calculus, finite and discrete mathematics, linear algebra, vector calculus, differential equations and statistics. My academic interests include the pedagogy of mathematics education as well as number and chaos theory.

Telephone: 709-778-0577
Email: Chris.Callahan@mi.mun.ca

I am a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland with a B.Eng (Mechanical Engineering) and M.A.Sc. (Environmental Engineering).

I worked at Marine Institute since 1997 and I also spent six years with consulting companies in St. John’s, Newfoundland. My main teaching areas relate to Fluid Mechanics, Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Engineering Materials, Environmental Assessment and Marine Pollution.

Telephone: 709-778-0320
Email: Adam.Courage@mi.mun.ca

I graduated from Georgian College with a diploma (Marine Navigation) subsequently working on both bulk carriers and oil tankers. I became interested in engineering and received a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University and then an M.Eng. in Ocean Engineering from Memorial.

After working in both the private sector and government for several years I joined MI where I teach in the diploma, bachelor and master’s programs. My current interests are in technology in the classroom and autonomous vehicles.

Telephone: 709-778-0451
Email: John.Cross@mi.mun.ca

I graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education, and Master of Education degrees. I began working at MI in 2000 as a physics lab demonstrator where I have worked closely with the instructors to develop lab experiences that complement the classroom lectures and reinforce physics concepts.

Telephone: 709-778-0638
Email: Ann.Harris@mi.mun.ca

Telephone: 709-778-0523
Email: Mervin.Marshall@mi.mun.ca

I am a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University and Memorial University of Newfoundland, with an educational focus on professional writing (business and technical reporting). I am a regular instructor in the Bachelor of Technology Technical Project and Report courses offered online, as well as an instructor at various levels in the classroom.

I have been privileged to serve on the Paper Committees for both the IAMU 2012 and IMLA 2013 conferences held at the Institute, and also represented the School of Maritime Studies as one of several delegates from the Marine Institute to the ACCC conference held in Edmonton, Alberta in 2011.

Telephone: 709-778-0306
Email: Christopher.McCulloch@mi.mun.ca

Telephone: 778-0459
Email: Christine.Molloy@mi.mun.ca

Aaron Peach instructs technical communications at MI for the BMS and BTECH degree programs and various diploma programs.

She studied under some remarkable faculty at the University of Toronto (MA) and Memorial University of Newfoundland (BA, B.Ed). Prior to joining MI, she taught with Memorial’s Department of English Language and Literature for four years. She has also produced publications for Memorial University, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, various American educational publishers, and Canadian labour unions.

Telephone: 709-778-0431
Email: Aaron.Peach@mi.mun.ca

I graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education degrees.

I began working at MI since 1995 where my teaching focus has been in mathematics and physics and spans both the certificate and diploma level programs. As well, I have been involved with various committees and the faculty advisor program.

Telephone: 709-778-0479
Email: Jason.Pelley@mi.mun.ca

John graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with Bachelor degrees in Engineering (Ocean and Naval Architecture) and Education (Post-Secondary) and a Master’s degree in Technology Management.

Prior to joining the Marine Institute, John worked for the Faculty of Engineering at MUN as a Research/Project Engineer with a primarily focus on the estimation of ice loads on offshore structures.

John has been an instructor in the School of Maritime Studies for over two decades.  His main teaching areas include: Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics, Ship Construction and Stability.  He has also taught courses in: Engineering Graphics, Materials, Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics and Offshore Installations and Production. John uses a variety of instructional technologies to help improve student comprehension.

Telephone: 709-778-0405
Email: John.Pond@mi.mun.ca

I graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a Master’s degree in Ocean Engineering. My work experience includes the oil industry as well as government, but I came to the MI from the Faculty of Engineering.

I now teach mechanical engineering courses in the SMS and in the BTech. In recent years I have been working and publishing on development and application of e-learning technologies and methods.

Telephone: 709-778-0687
Email: John.Tucker@mi.mun.ca

I graduated from MUN BSc. 94, BEd. 95, MEd. 00. I have been with the Marine Institute since 1991, expect for a brief time teaching at CNA in the mid 90s.

Telephone: 709-778-0405
Email: Dave.Woolridge@mi.mun.ca

Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli is Professor (PhD) and Research Chair in Safety, Security, and Wellness, at Memorial University’s Fisheries and Marine Institute. The winner of the 2023 International Corrections and Prison Association’s Research Excellence Award, the Canadian Sociological Association’s Angus Reid Applied Researcher Award, and the President’s Award for the International Community Justice Association in 2024.

Ricciardelli was also elected to the Royal Society of Canada and is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. Her research centers on evolving understandings of the needs of public safety personnel, their leaders, and those who experience systems of justice with a focus on occupational and posttraumatic stress injuries, vulnerabilities, and risk. As of 2025, she has published 18 books, 330+ journal articles, and 75+ chapters and given over 600 presentations in the areas of police, firefighting, correctional workers, ocean and public safety communicators, security intelligence officers, and people who are criminalized, and social, mental, and physical health.

As a sex and gender researcher, her interests lay in the supporting societies through empowerment of the frontlines for positive community impacts always informed by evidence. She leads a longitudinal study on the mental health and well-being experiences of correctional officers employed by Correctional Services Canada and has participated in correctional officer training with the Service and all Correctional Services in Canada. She also works in partnership with the Uganda Prison Service and Michigan Department of Corrections, as well as select youth justice and heath organizations, and contributes to MicroResearch International.

Rosemary Ricciardelli, PhD
Research Chair, Safety, Security, and Wellness
Professor, School Maritime Studies
Fisheries and Marine Institute | Memorial University of Newfoundland | 155 Ridge Road, St John's, NL A1C 5R3
Email rricciardell@mun.ca; rose.ricciardelli@mi.mun.ca | Tel +1 905.434.0807

I have been working with the Ocean Safety Research Unit in the School of Maritime Studies since 2022. My research has involved investigating the benefits of simulation resources on learning curves, as well as various projects within Public Safety. In addition, I have been an Instructor, teaching mathematics and statistics courses in a number of semesters. I have a varied background, as I worked with Newfoundland Statistics and helped develop the award-winning CommunityAccounts statistics platform, as well as having the opportunity to coach the Men’s Basketball program at Memorial University for a number of years.

I enjoy all sports, and have played and coached at many levels, including in Europe. I am currently involved with Newfoundland and Labrador Aboriginal Games basketball teams that compete in the North American Indigenous Games. I also enjoy the odd game of chess and like to challenge myself in a number of areas. Both teaching and learning are passions of mine!

Dr. Robert Brown is a Professional Engineer (Naval Architecture) and Senior Research Scientist in the Marine Institute’s School of Maritime Studies, Memorial University of Newfoundland. For over 22 years, Rob has studied and published extensively on human behaviour and equipment performance in maritime and Arctic emergency scenarios – evacuation, survival, and search and rescue. Through national and international collaborations (e.g. Ocean Frontier Institute’s FOCI project, EU Horizon 2020’s ARCSAR project, EU Framework 7’s SAFEGUARD project, Svalbard SARex Projects) he has developed numerical models to predict human and system performance for emergency situations.

Rob has contributed substantially to the development of national and international regulations and standards which govern passenger ship evacuation; personal protective equipment for helicopter transportation; life-saving appliances in the Arctic; and group and personal survival equipment for the Arctic. A regular reviewer for scientific journals, Rob also serves as an editor for two international journals and has been an organizing committee member for numerous international conferences.

List of publications:

www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert_Brown52

Steven Mallam is a researcher and educator specializing in Human Factors focusing on human and organizational performance in the maritime domain. His primary research interests involve the analysis and optimization of people and their work processes within complex socio-technical systems with focus on simulation-based training and assessment, safety, digitization, autonomous shipping and Human-Centered Design.

As of 2010 I worked in the Finance Office within the Marine Institute and in 2023 transitioned to Unit Coordinator within the Ocean Safety Research Unit with the School of Maritime Studies. As a former accounting clerk I brought my experience, knowledge, and skills to work for the unit whether it be for assisting those with travel, reimbursements or purchasing, to being involved in onboarding graduate students and assisting them throughout the stages of their program including setting up or renewing stipends, enacting program changes, coordinating comprehensive examinations, or addressing questions regarding to processes, policies, and procedures. In addition, I’m actively involved in managing grants, hiring, payroll submissions, budgeting, and everything in between. If you have a question, I’m the best place to start and am happy to help.

Dr. Liz Sanli is an Educator and Researcher in the School of Maritime Studies. Her research focuses on performance, learning, and behaviour change in complex, work-related contexts such as seafaring, firefighting, and fish harvesting. She studies how components of training such as instruction, demonstrations, feedback, and practice organization can impact how well, and for how long, skills are retained. She also studies the roles of training and performance contexts (e.g., social, physical, & psychological environments) on learning and retention of skills and knowledge. This research informs her course design and teaching. Dr. Sanli is a Sr. Researcher at MI and is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Brock University. Dr. Sanli holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology from McMaster University, an M.Sc. In Applied Health Science, Kinesiology and a B.Kin. from Brock University, as well as a B.Ed. from Memorial University.

I’ve been with the Marine Institute for more than 18 years, starting out as a Clerk III before moving into my current role as Administrative Officer in 2011. Most of my work to date has been with Industrial Response training and Fire Rescue Technical Certificate program, where I’ve had the chance to support students, work alongside instructors, and connect with industry partners. It’s been a rewarding experience, allowing me to grow with the program and build strong relationships along the way. Along with my work experience, I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies and a Certificate in Office Administration, which have given me a strong foundation in communication, organization, and teamwork.