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Portrait of Jean-Paul E. Dubé

Jean-Paul E. Dubé

Academic Practitioner | Executive DBA Candidate, University of Tampa

Research Agenda & Theoretical Frameworks

Through urnsimulation.com, Jean-Paul E. Dube integrates socio-technical simulation modeling, agency theory, and institutional economics to advance empirical research on commercial Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) dynamics and environmental compliance mechanisms. Situated at the intersection of institutional governance, corporate finance, and ocean systems engineering, his work applies advanced statistical models and computational simulations to analyze fleet-level acoustic footprints passively and systematically.

His doctoral research focuses on agency conflicts, signaling behavior, and public choice dynamics within maritime compliance frameworks, investigating how regulatory signals and capital allocation incentives influence vessel owner investment in environmental mitigation technologies.

Operational & Engineering Foundations

Dube’s academic inquiry is informed by a 28-year active-duty career in the United States Navy:

  • Submarine Warfare & Nuclear Propulsion (12 Years)

    Leadership in reactor plant safety, physical systems engineering, acoustic signature management, and undersea combat operations.

  • Naval Intelligence & Security Strategy (16 Years)

    Strategic direction of multi-agency intelligence operations, quantitative risk analysis, and international defense strategy.

Academic Credentials & Affiliations

  • Executive Doctor of Business Administration (EDBA) Candidate: Sykes College of Business, University of Tampa
  • Master of Science (M.S.): Strategic Intelligence
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.): Chemistry
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): Political Science

Selected Academic Symposia & Research

Regular contributor and presenter at international marine technology and economics forums, including the Green Marine GreenTech Conference and the International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME).