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December 2016

Projects Selected to Begin in December 2016

Selected Host Collaborators and Fellows

By Host Country

Host CollaboratorFellow
Dr. Augustina Adusah- KarikariDr. Agya Boakye-Boaten
Ghana Institute of Management and Public AdministrationUniversity of North Carolina at Asheville
Liberal Arts and Social SciencesAfricana Studies
Project: Co-development of Courses in Global Leadership‚ Critical Thinking, Ethics and Social Institutions; Course Design and Assessment Tools and Protocol
Dr. David AsamoahProfessor Isaac OtchereProfessor Sammy Bonsu
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, GhanaCarleton UniversityGhana Institute of Management and Public Administration
School of BusinessSprott School of BusinessSchool of Business
Project: Building Capacity through Training and Mentoring of Junior Faculty‚ Collaborative Research with Faculty and Supervision and Mentoring of Graduate Students
Mr. Elliot AttipoeDr. Kossi Edoh
University of Cape Coast, GhanaNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Computer Science and Information TechnologyMathematics
Project: Curriculum Development‚ Research and Graduate Student Mentoring and Supervision in Data Science
Mr. Julian BennettDr. Richard Damoah
All Nations University, GhanaMorgan State University
Space Science Technology Laboratory/Electronics and Communications Engineering DepartmentPhysics
Dr. George Bob-MilliarProfessor Apollos Nwauwa
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, GhanaBowling Green State University
History and Political Studies/Faculty of Social SciencesHistory and Africana Studies
Project: Development of Historical Studies Curriculum
Ms. Barbara Gyapong-KorsahProfessor Fred Boadu
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, GhanaDuke University
Geological Engineering/Civil and Geomatic EngineeringCivil and Environmental Engineering
Project: Field Instrumentation Training and Development of Postgraduate Students
Dr. Simon MariwahDr. Joseph Zume
University of Cape Coast, GhanaShippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Geography and Regional PlanningGeography and Earth Science
Project: Enhancing UCC’ s Hydrology Curriculum and Hydrologic Research Output through the Establishment of a Coastal Watershed and Wetlands
Dr. Samuel NuvorDr. Sylivia Mupepi
University of Cape Coast, GhanaGrand Valley State University
School of Nursing and MidwiferyKirkhof College of Nursing
Project: Curriculum Revision for the Newly Established Master of Nursing Science Program; Student-Teaching Mentoring and Collaborative Research in Nursing
Dr. Victor TemengDr. Kwame Awuah-Offei
University of Mines and Technology, GhanaMissouri University of Science & Technology
Faculty of Mineral Resources TechnologyMining and Nuclear Engineering
Project: Initiating Enhanced Collaboration in Mining Engineering Research through Curriculum Development and Graduate Student Training and Mentoring
Mr. Neil BaileyDr. Prisca Anuforo
Aga Khan University, KenyaKean University
School of Nursing and MidwiferySchool of Nursing
Project: Review‚ Revision and Co-development of AKU-SONAM BScN Curriculum
Dr. Evans BaswetiDr. Theophilus Udeigwe
Kisii University‚ KenyaTexas Technical University
Agriculture and Natural Resources ManagementPlant and Soil
Project: Strengthening Kisii University Agricultural Programs: Enhancing the Environmental Health and Water Resource Management Program and Improving Scientific Proposal and Manuscript Writing
Dr. Susan BosireDr. Rose Lugano
Technical University of Mombasa, KenyaUniversity of Florida
School of Humanities and Social SciencesLanguages, Literatures and Cultures
Project: Curriculum Co-development for the Kiswahili Language
Professor Frederick GravenirDr. Fredrick Nafukho
Kenyatta University, KenyaTexas Agricultural and Mechanical University
Division for ResearchEducational Administration and Human Resource Development
Project: Research Capability Enhancement in a New Division for Research; Design and Delivery of Online Programs
Professor Eucharia KenyaProfessor Njoki Wane
University of Embu, KenyaUniversity of Toronto
Biological SciencesSocial Justice Education
Project: How to Succeed in Graduate School: Student Training and Mentorship; Grant Proposal Writing & Publication Preparation
Mr. Paul MachoguDr. James Gathii
University of Nairobi, KenyaLoyola University Chicago
School of LawSchool of Law
Project: Capacity Building Project in the Area of Commercial Law
Dr. David MwambariProfessor Peyibomi Soyinka-Airewele
United States International University-Africa, KenyaIthaca College
International RelationsPolitics
Project: Mentor Ph.D. and Master’s Students in International Relations and Collaborative research in the area of Peace and Conflict Studies‚ Political Economy‚ African International Relations‚ Diplomacy and Foreign Policy‚ Security Studies‚ Development Studies and General Topics in International Relations
Dr. Dorothy Njoroge
Professor Nancy Muturi
United States International University-Africa, KenyaKansas State University
Journalism DepartmentJournalism and Mass Communications
Project: Graduate Student Training and Mentorship at USIU-A
Dr. Alice NjugunaDr. Jasmine Renner
KCA University, KenyaEast Tennessee State University
Distance LearningInterdisciplinary Studies
Project: Curriculum Co-development for the Distance Learning Mode and Development of a Training of Trainers Manual for the Online Instructors
Dr. Naumih NoahDr. Emilly Obuya
United States International University-Africa, KenyaThe Sage Colleges
School of Pharmacy and Health SciencesChemistry
Project: To Develop a Research Collaboration for Greener Antimicrobial Agents for Detoxification of Common Disease-Causing Pathogens and Curriculum Development in Analytical Chemistry
Dr. Gordon OgwenoDr. Joshua Muia
Kenyatta University, KenyaWashington University in St. Louis
Medical PhysiologyDivision of Hematology, Department of Medicine
Project: Research Collaboration on Assays of Hemostatic Proteins ADAMTS13 and VWF and Strengthening of Medical Curriculum in Coagulation Biochemistry
Professor Kisinyo OlooDr. Rose Ogutu
Rongo University College, KenyaDelaware State University
School of Agriculture‚ Natural Resources and Environmental StudiesCollege of Agriculture and Related Sciences
Project: Collaborative Research Proposal Development to Improve Livelihoods of Small Holder Farmers and Mitigate Environmental Degradation in Western Kenya and Develop Partnership on Graduate Student Training
Professor Stephen WambuguProfessor Jospeter Mbuba
Chuka University, KenyaIndiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne
Faculty of Arts and HumanitiesPublic Policy
Project: Curriculum Co-development for New Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs in Criminology and Security Studies
Professor Peter WasambaProfessor Evan Mwangi
The University of Nairobi, KenyaNorthwestern University
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesComparative Literature Studies
Project: Interdisciplinary Writing for Global Audiences; Co-Development with New Perspectives to Strengthen the Existing Curriculum and Make It More Interdisciplinary and Global
Dr. Melemi AbatchaProfessor Samuel Zalanga
Federal University, Gashua, NigeriaBethel University
Economics and Development StudiesAnthropology, Sociology & Reconciliation Studies
Project: Curriculum Co-development: Undergraduate Courses in Economics and Development Studies; Pedagogy Seminar on Strategies for Teaching Effectiveness; Interdisciplinary Research Seminar and Publishing
Dr. Kayode AdekunleProfessor Egwu Kalu
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture‚ NigeriaFlorida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Department of Chemical EngineeringChemical and Biomedical Engineering
Project: Collaborative Research on Photo-Catalytic Conversion of Glycerol (Biodiesel Byproduct) into Hydrogen and Value-Added Chemicals
Professor Ayandiji AinaProfessor Robert Dibie
Caleb University, NigeriaIndiana University Kokomo
Department of Business AdministrationPublic Administration and Health Management
Project: Curriculum Co-development and Graduate Student Teaching and Mentoring
Professor Isaac Rotimi AjayiProfessor Zacchaeus Ogunnika
Crawford University, NigeriaVirginia State University
School of Business and Social StudiesSociology and Criminal Justice
Project: Mentoring our Junior Academics on Graduate Studies‚ Research and Appropriate Graduate Tracks‚ Capacity Building in Social Science Research and Practice
Dr. Titus AjewoleDr. Omonowo Momoh
Osun State University, NigeriaIndiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
Department of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Project: Curriculum Co-development and Introduction to Renewable Energy Courses in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies
Professor Charles AyoDr. Efosa Idemudia
Covenant University, NigeriaArkansas Tech University
Computer/Information Sciences and Business AdministrationBusiness Data Analytics/Management
Project: To Help to Teach and Develop Curricula/Syllabi for Big Data/Business Data Analytics/Data Science/Information Systems Courses for Graduate and Undergraduate Students
Professor Christian BoluProfessor Abby Ilumoka
Covenant University‚ NigeriaUniversity of Hartford
Department of Mechanical EngineeringElectrical and Computer Engineering
Project: Collaborative Curriculum Development of Bachelor and Master of Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering for Sustainable Rural Infrastructure Development
Dr. Anthonia ChinweubaDr. Joseph Osuji
University of Nigeria‚ NsukkaMount Royal University
Department of Nursing SciencesNursing and Midwifery
Project: Research Capacity Building‚ Mentorship and Collaboration for Faculty and Graduate Students of the Department of Nursing Science
Professor Adetokunbo DenloyeProfessor Babatunde Ogunnaike
University of Lagos, NigeriaUniversity of Delaware
Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering‚ Faculty of EngineeringChemical and Biomedical Engineering
Project: Strengthening the MSc Program in Chemical Engineering and Capacity Development for Graduate Students
Professor Christopher EzeDr. Uche Nwankwo
Federal University of Technology, Owerri‚ NigeriaUniversity of Winnipeg
Agricultural EconomicsEconomics
Project: Strengthening Capacity for Promoting and Facilitating Value Chains in the Agri-food Sector to Reduce Food Insecurity and Low Income: A Problem-based Learning to Enhance Research Capacities and Skills in Higher Education
Dr. Martina EzeamaMrs. Emilia IwuProfessor Julia Ugorji
Imo State University, NigeriaHoward UniversityHoward University
Department of Nursing ScienceSchool of NursingNursing
Project: HIV/AIDS Faculty Education Curriculum; Develop and Pilot a Clinical Instructor/Preceptor Professional Development Curriculum
Professor Abiodun FalodunDr. Grace Ogiehor-Enoma
University of Benin, NigeriaHunter College‚ The City University of New York
Department of Nursing Science‚ School of Basic Medical SciencesNursing
Project: HIV/AIDS Faculty Education Curriculum; Develop and Pilot a Clinical Instructor/Preceptor Professional Development Curriculum
Professor Sabina GomwalkProfessor James Etim
University of Jos, NigeriaWinston Salem State University
Hunter College‚ The City University of New YorkEducation
Project: Strengthening the Arts Teacher Education Program, Strengthening Literacy in Plateau State and Advancing Research and Scholarship for Faculty and Doctoral Students
Professor Ibaba IbabaDr. John Ejobowah
Niger Delta University, NigeriaWilfrid Laurier University
Department of Political ScienceGlobal Studies
Project: Curriculum Development for Undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Political Theory to Strengthen Existing Curriculum; Collaborative Research in Identity Politics; Grow Research Capacity and Output and Mentor Graduate Students
Dr. John IgoliDr. Edith Onyeozili
University of Agriculture, NigeriaFlorida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Chemistry/ScienceChemistry
Project: Collaborative Research on Natural Products Chemistry; Graduate and Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Curriculum Co-development and Revision; Graduate Student and Junior Faculty Mentoring
Dr. Salamtu IsahProfessor Macleans Geo-Jaja
Ahmadu Bello University, NigeriaBrigham Young University
Economics DepartmentDepartment of Educational Leadership
Project: Supporting Graduate Training and Mentorship‚ Curriculum Development‚ and Research Collaboration
Professor Tanko Ishaya’Dr. Alice Etim
University of JosWinston Salem State University
Department of Computer ScienceAccounting and Management Information Systems
Project: Strengthening the Computer Science and ICT Programs and Advancing Scholarship and Research
Dr. Babatunde JaiyeobaDr. Oluwatoyin Asojo
Obafemi Awolowo University, NigeriaBaylor College of Medicine
Department of ArchitectureNational School of Tropical Medicine
Project: Health‚ and the Built Environment‚ a Research Collaboration‚ and Curriculum Development Project at the Interface of Biomedical Science‚ Architecture and Sustainable Development
Mr. Henry MbanefoProfessor Peter Kalu
University of Nigeria‚ NsukkaFlorida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Mechanical FacultyMechanical Engineering
Project: Training/Mentoring of Graduate Students in Oil & Gas Related Programs
Dr. Julius OdeDr. Jude Uzonna
University of Abuja, NigeriaUniversity of Manitoba
Faculty of Veterinary MedicineImmunology
Project: Evaluation of Extracts from Six Medicinal Plants for Activity against African Trypanosomes
Professor Olukoya OgenDr. Bridget Teboh
Adeyemi College of Education, NigeriaUniversity of Massachusetts‚ Dartmouth
HistoryHistory
Project: Strengthening Existing Curriculum and Co-Developing New Courses for the Department of History‚ and Curriculum Co-development for the Centre for Women Studies
Professor Chukwuma OkoyeProfessor Olusegun Ojewuyi
University of Ibadan, NigeriaSouthern Illinois University, Carbondale
Drama/Theatre ArtsTheater
Project: Research Collaboration‚ Curriculum Co-development‚ Training and Mentoring
Dr. Rasidi OkunolaDr. Temitope Oriola
University of Ibadan, NigeriaUniversity of Alberta
Sociology/Social SciencesSociology
Project: Curriculum Co-development‚ Research and Graduate Student Supervision in Criminology with Emphasis on Violent Protest Movements and Insurgencies
Professor Emiola Olapade-OlaopaDr. Olorunseun Ogunwobi
University of Ibadan, NigeriaHunter College, CUNY
PIUTA Centre‚ Department of SurgeryBiological Sciences
Project: Collaborative Research in Cell and Molecular Biology of Prostate Cancer in the Native African Teaching and Mentoring of Graduate Students
Professor Layioye OyekunleProfessor Michael Adewumi
University of Lagos, NigeriaThe Pennsylvania State University
Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering‚ Faculty of EngineeringEnergy and Mineral Engineering
Project: Curriculum Co-development for a Master’s Degree Program in Petroleum Engineering
Dr. Rasaq SalauProfessor Abdul Mohammed
Federal University of Technology‚ Minna, NigeriaNorth Carolina Central University
ChemistryChemistry
Project: Collaborative Curriculum Co-development‚ Mentorship and Training in Active Learning and Computational Chemistry and Collaborative Research in Analytical/Environmental Chemistry and Chemo-metrics
Professor Adewale SolarinProfessor Nkechi Agwu
National Mathematical Centre, NigeriaBorough of Manhattan Community College‚ CUNY
Mathematical Science Education ProgramMathematics
Project: Culture and Women’s Stories: A Framework for Capacity Building in Science‚ Technology‚ Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Related Fields
Professor Charles UwadiaProfessor Adeyemi Adekoya
University of Lagos, NigeriaVirginia State University
Department of Computer SciencesComputer Information Systems
Project: Building Capacity Through Curriculum Co-development and Mentoring of Graduate Students and Collaborative Research in Cyber Security
Professor Esther AkinlabiProfessor Emmanuel Glakpe
University of Johannesburg, South AfricaHoward University
Faculty of Engineering and the Built EnvironmentMechanical Engineering
Project: Globalization of Engineering Education through Curriculum Development‚ Research and Mentoring in Mechanical Engineering
Professor Louise Du ToitDr. Chielozona Eze
Stellenbosch University, South AfricaNortheastern Illinois University‚ Chicago
Department of PhilosophyEnglish
Project: Decolonizing the Curriculum: Exploring the Interplay of African Philosophy and Literature for Curriculum Co-development and Collaborative Research
Professor Faadiel EssopProfessor Ismail Laher
Stellenbosch University, South AfricaUniversity of British Columbia
Department of Physiological SciencesMedical Sciences
Project: Building Research Capacity in Vascular Biology
Dr. Jesmael MatagaDr. Jean-Jacques Sene
Sol Plaatje University, South AfricaChatham University
School of HumanitiesHistory, Political Science, and International Studies
Project: Intensive Training Module in Conflict Management and Peace Studies
Professor Janneke MostertDr. Shana Ponelis
University of Zululand, South AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Department of Information StudiesSchool of Information Studies
Project: Curriculum Co-development and Mentoring of Graduate Student Research in Information Entrepreneurship and Marketing and Capacity Building for Increased Uptake of Blended Teaching and Learning
Dr. Helen SchneiderProfessor Richard Laing
University of the Western Cape, South AfricaBoston University School of Public Health
School of Public HealthGlobal Health
Project: Curriculum Co-development‚ Graduate Training, Mentoring and Research in Pharmaceutical Public Health and Policy
Dr. Otini Kroukamp
Stellenbosch University, South AfricaRyerson University
Water InstituteChemistry and Biology
Project: Stellenbosch-Ryerson University Co-development of Course Content and Student Training in Environmental Sciences
Dr. Kowiyou YessoufouDr. Orou Gaoue
University of South AfricaUniversity of Hawaii‚ Manoa
Department of Life and Consumer SciencesDepartment of Botany
Project: Co-developing Curriculum in Mathematical Modeling in Ecology and Research Collaboration Linking Phylogenetic Diversity with Population Dynamics
Ms. Editruda DaulingeDr. Rachel Boit
Aga Khan University, TanzaniaUniversity of North Carolina at Greensboro
Institute for Educational Development‚ East AfricaHuman Development and Family Studies
Project: Gender and Early Childhood Literacy Development: The Involvement of Teachers and Parents in Gender Awareness and Negating Literacy Stereotypes
Dr. Geophrey MbattaDr. Deo Chimba
Ardhi University, TanzaniaTennessee State University
Civil Engineering/School of Construction Economics and Management (SCEM)Civil Engineering
Project: Educational and Research Training of Students as Future Transportation Safety Workforce
Dr. Subira MunishiDr. Stanley Mubako
University of Dar Es Salaam, TanzaniaUniversity of Texas at El Paso
Water Resources Engineering DepartmentCenter for Environmental Resource Management (CERM) and Geological Sciences
Project: A Collaborative Approach to Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) Curriculum Development‚ Research and Postgraduate Student Mentoring
Professor Alfred MuzukaDr. Joshua Idassi
Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, TanzaniaNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
School of Material‚ Energy‚ Water and Environmental
Sciences (MEWES)Cooperative Extension
Project: Enhancing Applied Research and Student Mentoring: A Case of On-Farm Demonstration and Student Community Engagement
Dr. Madaka TumboDr. Hassan Virji
University of Dar Es Salaam, TanzaniaUniversity of Maryland
Institute of Resource AssessmentESSIC and Geography Department
Project: Strengthening Research Capacity on Global Environmental Change and Sustainable Development
Mr. Tumwijukye ApolloDr. Helen Mugambi
Bishop Stuart University, UgandaCalifornia State University‚ Fullerton
Languages and LiteratureEnglish, Comparative Literature and Linguistics
Project: Curriculum Development‚ Research Collaboration and Staff Interlinkages
Dr. Robert ByamukamaDr. Jared Keengwe
Nkumba University, UgandaUniversity of North Dakota
School of Post-Graduate Studies and ResearchTeaching and Learning
Project: Enhancing Graduate Student (Ph.D.) and Academic Staff Mentoring in Publications and Grant-writing
Ms. Christine NakyejweDr. Bellarmine Ezumah
Uganda Martyrs UniversityMurray State University
Department of Languages and Communication StudiesJournalism and Mass Communications
Project: Curriculum Co-development for a New Program in Journalism and Mass Communication with Additional Emphasis in Social/Pastoral Communication

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