Biography
Joao Noritomi is a Brazilian Navy Officer, currently holding the rank of Commander. His PhD pertains to Maritime Security.
He holds a MA in Naval Sciences from the Brazilian Naval War College. His research at master’s level focused on the relation between natural resources and the occurrence of internal conflicts in West Africa. His dissertation was titled ‘The paradox of misery amidst the oil wealth: an analysis of the militancy in the Niger Delta’.
As a Naval Aviator, Commander Noritomi has worked as a flight instructor and flight safety analyst.
Research
Thesis title: 'International naval response to piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Gulf of Guinea: lessons from Somalia.'
PhD supervision
Principal Supervisor: Vinicius de Carvalho
Secondary Supervisor: Anthony Pereira
Further details
Research
Latin American Security Research Group
The Latin American Security Research Group (LAS) gathers experts working on international relations, defence and security in Latin America.
Events
The South Atlantic and the Indian Ocean: Comparative perspectives on regional security, peace and cooperation, and blue economies
Join us on Wednesday 21st June 2023 for a full day event at King’s College London – workshop and conference - where we will be examining the South Atlantic...
Please note: this event has passed.
Features
Brazil and India take center stage in shaping dynamics of the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean region
Dr Maísa Edwards and Mauro Bonavita share highlights from a conference on the geopolitics of the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean regions.
Research
Latin American Security Research Group
The Latin American Security Research Group (LAS) gathers experts working on international relations, defence and security in Latin America.
Events
The South Atlantic and the Indian Ocean: Comparative perspectives on regional security, peace and cooperation, and blue economies
Join us on Wednesday 21st June 2023 for a full day event at King’s College London – workshop and conference - where we will be examining the South Atlantic...
Please note: this event has passed.
Features
Brazil and India take center stage in shaping dynamics of the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean region
Dr Maísa Edwards and Mauro Bonavita share highlights from a conference on the geopolitics of the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean regions.