Prof. Failler is the Director of the Centre for Blue Governance. He holds the UNESCO Chair in Ocean Governance. He coordinates complex research projects with multidisciplinary teams for more than 25 years in numerous countries in collaboration with national research institutions and universities and a close link with policy bodies. He has authored and co-authored numerous journal articles, book chapters, research reports, consultancy reports, etc. He is also a Scientific evaluator for several research councils in UK, Europe, etc.