Research & Innovation
What we study
Our research focus
We champion interdisciplinary research that addresses real-world challenges — turning ideas into impact across the coastal region and beyond. Our researchers are empowered to explore, invent and inspire.
Marine, Maritime & Coastal Sciences
Ocean science, fisheries, blue economy, maritime affairs and port studies — research aligned with TUM's coastal location and mandate.
Blue economy
Fisheries & aquaculture
Port operations
Coastal ecosystems
Engineering & Technology
Civil and structural engineering, energy systems, electronics, computing and applied technology with real industrial applications.
Renewable energy
Civil & structural
ICT & software
Electronics & automation
Health & Applied Sciences
Medical laboratory science, public-health research, sickle-cell and infectious-disease awareness, and community health.
Medical laboratory science
Public health
Sickle-cell research
Infectious disease
Business & Social Development
Entrepreneurship, tourism, social sciences, religion and peacebuilding — research that meets the needs of society.
Entrepreneurship & SMEs
Tourism & hospitality
Peacebuilding
Social enterprise
Strategic partnerships
We cultivate linkages with
Government agencies
Private sector organisations
NGOs & community-based groups
International universities & research institutions
Research governance
Ethics & integrity
All research under the PRI division adheres to TUM's research ethics policy and national guidelines. Researchers obtain ethical clearance before commencing data collection involving human subjects.
Request ethics guidance
- Institutional review board (IRB) approval process
- Research proposal submission guidelines
- Data management and storage policy
- Publication and intellectual property rights
- Grant funding acknowledgement requirements
Interested in collaborative research?
We welcome research collaborations with universities, government agencies, NGOs and the private sector.
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