Panel of Arbitrators

Prof Chu Beiping

Prof Chu Beiping

President

Shanghai Maritime University

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Professor Chu has been handling international commercial arbitration cases in the shipping and maritime law fields since 2003. He has authored eight books and numerous articles on maritime law and related topics. He has served as a professor at Dalian Maritime University and Shanghai Maritime University, where he taught maritime law and international arbitration to students. 

Past Experience 

  • 1996: Graduated from the Navigation College of Dalian Maritime University with a Bachelor’s degree in Navigation Technology 
  • 1996–1997: Served as a deck officer at Yantai International Shipping Company 
  • 1999: Obtained Chinese lawyer qualification 
  • 2000: Earned a Master of Laws degree from Dalian Maritime University; Lecturer of Maritime Law 
  • 2004: Founded Chu Beiping & Co. Law Firm, specializing in shipping, arbitration, and maritime law 
  • 2006: Associate Professor, Law School, Dalian Maritime University 
  • 2008: Awarded a Doctor of Laws degree from Dalian Maritime University 
  • 2009: Professor, Law School, Dalian Maritime University 
  • 2010: Doctoral Supervisor, Law School, Dalian Maritime University 
  • 2011: Visiting Scholar, Swansea University, United Kingdom 
  • 2014: Dean, Law School, Dalian Maritime University 
  • 2021: Vice President of Dalian Maritime University and Dean of the Law School 
  • December 2023 – Present: President of Shanghai Maritime University