Senior Researcher & Head of the Research Unit Maritime Health and Technology
University of Southern Denmark
Lisa Loloma Froholdt is a Senior Researcher and Head of the Research Unit Maritime Health and Technology, at the University of Southern Denmark. Originally from New Zealand, she has lived in Denmark for many years, developing an extensive career bridging international organizations, the maritime private sector, and higher education. With a Ph.D. in Maritime Human Factors and a background in psychology, she has dedicated her work to understanding the human element in shipping, focusing on mental health, safety, and well-being at sea.
Dr. Froholdt has held key positions across academia, international organizations, and the maritime industry, including at the World Maritime University (a UN institution), The Copenhagen School of Marine Engineering and Maritime Technology, and the private maritime sector. Her research addresses critical issues such as seafarers’ psychological well-being, maritime health and safety, and gender diversity in shipping.
She has led and contributed to numerous international research projects, including collaborations with the IMO, WHO, and ILO, securing significant funding for studies on workplace bullying and harassment, psychological safety, and seafarers’ mental health. Notably, her research on bullying and harassment at sea directly contributed to changes in Danish maritime safety law. A recognized expert in her field, she serves on editorial boards, advisory committees, and policy initiatives, actively shaping the future of maritime health and safety, and human factors research.