
December 2022
Ethiopia
Project: Collaborative Research on Developing and Adopting Novel Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance Detection and Intervention Tools in Animals and Food Supply Chains
Host: Mr. Takele Tufa, Addis Ababa University
Fellow: Dr. Reta Duguma Abdi, College of Veterinary Medicine Long Island University
Field of Study: Veterinary Medicine
Project: Collaborative Translationally-Driven Research and Graduate Advising in the Fields of Biomedical Computing
Host: Dr. Dawit Haile, Addis Ababa University
Fellow: Dr. Kenzu Abdella, Trent University
Field of Study: Engineering
Project: Strengthen Courses and Training in Inorganic Pharmaceutical Drugs, Natural Plant Chemistry and Cytotoxicity Assays
Host: Dr. Ahmed Mohammed‚ Addis Ababa University
Fellow: Dr. Paulos Yohannes, Georgia State University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Project: Curriculum Co-Development for a Doctoral Program in Linguistics and Cultural Studies
Host: Dr. Mulugeta Gebeyaw, Addis Ababa University
Fellow: Professor Nega Debela
Field of Study: Education
Ghana
Project: Graduate Teaching/Mentoring, Collaborative Research with Ph.D. Students & Faculty
Host: Dr. David Asamoah, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Fellow: Prof. Adegoke Oke, Arizona State University, Tempe
Field of Study: Business
Project: Co-Reviewing the School’s Curriculum to Include Python Programming, Biomathematics for Biostatistics and Data Management
Host: Dr. Justice Sarfo, University of Cape Coast
Fellow: Dr. Kwame Osei Bonsu, Eastern Connecticut State University
Field of Study: Biology
Project: Curriculum Development for Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Environmental Sanitation and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Sustainability Science
Host: Dr. Jesse Ayivor, University of Ghana
Fellow: Dr. James Saku, Frostburg State University
Field of Study: Geography
Project: Curriculum Co-Development for Master’s Degree in Hospitality and Event Management
Host: Dr. Rita Sanful, Cape Coast Technical University
Fellow: Dr. Roselyne Okech, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Grenfell
Field of Study: Home Economics
Project: Building Capacity Through Training and Mentoring of Junior Faculty, Collaborative Research with Faculty, and Supervision and Mentoring of Graduate Students
Host: Dr. Ahmed Agyapong, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Fellow: Dr. Baniyelme Zoogah, McMaster University
Field of Study: Business
Project: Sustaining Research Collaboration and Graduate Student Capacity Building in Community and International Development
Host: Dr. Ophelia Soliku, SDD University of Business and Integrated Development Studies
Fellow: Dr. Elijah Bisung, Queen’s University
Field of Study: Geography
Project: An Indigenous History of Ghana/Program Review
Host: Dr. Samuel Ntewusu, University of Ghana
Fellow: Dr. Harry Odamtten, Santa Clara University
Field of Study: History
Project: Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Management
Host: Dr. Jerry Ninnoni, University of Cape Coast
Fellow: Dr. Ignatius Ijere, Syracuse University
Field of Study: Nursing
Project: Enriching Graduate Program/Curriculum in Civil/Structural Engineering for Accreditation and Collaborative Research Strategies for the Translation of Research into Practice
Host: Ms. Patricia Yirenkyi, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Fellow: Dr. Charles-Darwin Annan, Universite Laval
Field of Study: Engineering
Project: Curriculum Review, Curriculum Co-development for a New Master’s Degree in Nursing Management and Leadership Programme and Postgraduate Student Teaching and Mentorship
Host: Dr. Isaac Agbemafle, University of Health and Allied Sciences
Fellow: Dr. Jerry John Nutor, University of California‚ San Francisco
Field of Study: Nursing
Project: Teach and Mentor Graduate Students in Bayesian Methodology, and Collaborative Research in Geographic Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Incidence, Mortality Rate and Screening Uptake in Ghana
Host: Dr. Justice Moses Kwaku Aheto, University of Ghana
Fellow: Dr. Getachew Dagne, University of South Florida
Field of Study: Public Health
Project: Plastic Waste Disposal – Investigating the Use of Plastic Waste as a Component of Road Construction Material in Africa: Characterization of Long-Term Performance Properties
Host: Dr. Tina Wemegah, Accra Technical University
Fellow: Dr. Ignatius Fomunung, University of Tennessee‚ Chattanooga
Field of Study: Engineering
Kenya
Project: Strengthen Existing Qualitative Research Methods and Disaster Management
Curriculum for Master’s degree in Nursing Program
Host: Dr. Miriam Carole Wagoro, University of Nairobi
Fellow: Dr. Monica Onyango, Boston University School of Public Health
Field of Study: Public Health
Project: Curriculum, Co-Curriculum Development for Postgraduate Students on Publications, Graduate Teaching/Mentoring, and Collaborative Research
Host: Dr. Pamela Raburu, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
Fellow: Professor Brenda Sanya, Colgate University
Field of Study: Education
Project: Enhancing Graduate Student Co-Mentoring, Capacity Building in Collaborative Research, and Course Co-Development and Teaching
Host: Professor Gabriel Magoma, Pan African University
Fellow: Dr. Kepher Makambi, Georgetown University
Field of Study: Mathematics
Project: Community Engaged Research in Environmental Protection and Management: Digital and Physical Archiving of Indigenous Knowledge and Technologies
Host: Professor Jane Mutune, University of Nairobi
Fellow: Dr. Brillian Muhonja, James Madison University
Field of Study: Interdisciplinary Studies
Project: Collaborative Research and Graduate Training and Mentorship in Communication Studies
Host: Dr. Evonne Mwangale Kiptinness, Daystar University
Fellow: Professor Nancy Muturi, Kansas State University
Field of Study: Communications
Project: Co-developing an Innovative Master of Agribusiness Curriculum Tailored for Proficient Agribusiness Leaders
Host: Dr. Muleke M’mbone, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Fellow: Dr. Newton Nyairo, Langston University
Field of Study: Agriculture
Project: Graduate Student Training and Mentoring, Research Collaboration
Host: Dr. Pamela Wadende, Kisii University
Fellow: Dr. Caroline Chemosit, Lincoln College
Field of Study: Education
Project: Co-Develop Continuous Professional Development Modules and Associate Degree Curriculum in Agricultural Extension and Collaborative On-farm Research
Host: Dr. Mwamburi Mcharo, Taita Taveta University
Fellow: Dr. Thomas Nyatta, Mississippi State University
Field of Study: Agriculture
Project: Curriculum Co-Development and Research Collaboration in Retail Entrepreneurship
Host: Dr. Romanus Otieno, Meru University of Science and Technology
Fellow: Dr. Caroline Kobia, Mississippi State University
Field of Study: Business
Project: Collaborative Research in Competence Based Education and Curriculum Review and Co-Development
Host: Dr. Hilda Omae, Meru University of Science and Technology
Fellow: Dr. Kennedy Ongaga, Missouri State University
Field of Study: Education
Project: Co-Develop New Approaches to Graduate Training and Mentoring and Strengthen Research Collaborations in Public Health
Host: Dr. Joyce Olenja, University of Nairobi
Fellow: Professor Richard Wamai, Northeastern University
Field of Study: Public Health
Project: Collaborative Research in Qualitative Methodologies for Strengthening and Grounding Staff and Graduate Students in Teaching Research and Mentorship in Proposal Writing and Thesis Development
Host: Dr. Callen Nyamwange, Kisii University
Fellow: Dr. Dorothy Rombo, State University of New York‚ Oneonta
Field of Study: Education
Project: Promoting Youth Engagement in Agribusiness Through Validation and Up-scaling of Technologies for the Production of High Quality Inexpensive Livestock Feeds: A Community-Based Participatory Action Research Project
Host: Dr. Joyce Maina, University of Nairobi
Fellow: Professor Faith Maina, Texas Tech University
Field of Study: Agriculture
Project: Chemistry Curriculum Co-development to Promote Innovative Practices and Active Learning Strategies for Online Delivery
Host: Dr. Mildred Nawiri, Kenyatta University
Fellow: Dr. James Kariuki, University of Alberta
Field of Study: Chemistry
Project: Developing Research Programs and Graduate Student Training in Weed Science
Host: Dr. Barack Abonyo, Kibabii University
Fellow: Dr. Dennis Odero, University of Florida
Field of Study: Agriculture
Project: Multi-Institutional Collaborative Research in Material Chemistry and Graduate Student Teaching/Mentoring Initiative
Host: Dr. Veronica Okello, Machakos University
Host: Dr. Harun Mbuvi, Kenyatta University
Fellow: Dr. A. Jean-Luc Ayitou, University of Illinois, Chicago
Field of Study: Chemistry
Project: Integrating Community Engagement Research Practices in the Review and Development of Curricula in Early Childhood Education and Graduate Student Mentoring
Host: Dr. Rose Opiyo, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Fellow: Dr. Grace Keengwe, University of North Dakota
Field of Study: Psychology
Project: Grow Research Capacity and Mentor Faculty and Graduate Students in Statistics
Host: Dr. Mary Ochieng, Strathmore University
Fellow: Dr. Huybrechts F. A., University of South Alabama
Field of Study: Mathematics
Project: Co-Development of New Curriculum in Master of Science in Economics and Doctor of Philosophy in Economics Programmes; and Mentorship of Graduate Students and Junior Faculty in Scholarly Writing, Publication, and Economic Research
Host: Dr. Monicah Nderitu, The Co-operative University of Kenya
Fellow: Dr. Jennifer Kibicho, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Field of Study: Economics
Mauritius
Project: Collaborative Research on Holographic Light-front Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) as a Realization of the Anti-de Sitter/Conformal Field Theory (Ads/CFT) Correspondence, and, in Particular, to Find the Higher Dimensional Gravitational Theory
Host: Dr. Nitin Rughoonauth, University of Mauritius
Fellow: Dr. Ruben Sandapen, Acadia University
Field of Study: Physics
Nigeria
Project: Building Capacity Through Master’s Degree in Food Safety and Fermentation Sciences Curriculum Co-Development, Mentoring in Research and Grantsmanship
Host: Dr. Adewale Obadina, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Fellow: Dr. Folarin Oguntoyinbo, Appalachian State University
Field of Study: Agriculture
Project: Curriculum Co-Development and Infusion of Undergraduate Research and Hands-On Laboratory Experiences into STEM Curriculum
Host: Mr. Michael Okoro, Godfrey Okoye University‚ Enugu
Fellow: Dr. George Ude, Bowie State University
Field of Study: Biology
Project: Growing Research Capacity in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Mentorship of Graduate Students with Young Faculty in Computer Science.
Host: Professor Victor Osamor, Covenant University
Fellow: Dr. Daniel Okunbor, Fayetteville State University
Field of Study: Computer Science
Project: The Use of Geographic Information System (GIS) in Digital and Spatial Humanities
Host: Dr. Olukoya Ogen, Osun State University
Fellow: Dr. Omolola Ologunorisa, Georgia College and State University
Field of Study: Information Sciences/Systems
Project: Indigenous Decolonial Approach to Language and Education and to the History of Education: Collaborative Initiatives on New Research Directions and Curricular Innovations
Host: Dr. Chidi Ugwu, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Fellow: Dr. Desmond Odugu, Lake Forest College
Field of Study: Education
Project: Collaborative Research, Teaching and Mentoring on Computational Condensed Matter and Material Physics
Host: Dr. Timothy Chibueze, University of Nigeria
Fellow: Professor Chinedu Ekuma, Lehigh University
Field of Study: Physics
Project: Co-Development and Piloting of a Clinical Instructor/Preceptor Professional Development Curriculum in Nursing and Capacity-Building in Mentoring
Host: Dr. Olorunfemi Ogundele, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo
Fellow: Dr. Julia Ugorji, Metro State University
Fellow: Dr. Elsie Jolade, Hunter College, City University of New York
Field of Study: Nursing
Project: Curriculum Co-Revisions in Film Studies Courses
Host: Dr. Andrew Okwilagwe, Dominican University
Fellow: Dr. Anthony Adah, Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Field of Study: Film/Cinema Studies
Project: Curriculum Co-Development/Mentoring Graduate Students: A Short Course on Groundwater Modeling and Petroleum Hydrogeology
Host: Dr. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
Fellow: Dr. Duke Ophori, Montclair State University
Field of Study: Environmental Sciences
Project: Mentor Master and Ph.D. Students in Sustainable Development Practice Curriculum Co-Development for New Course in Social Work and Sustainable Development Practice Co-Develop New and Strengthen Existing Curriculum
Host: Dr. John Agbonifo, Osun State University
Fellow: Dr. Consoler Teboh‚ Saint Cloud State University
Field of Study: Social Work
Project: Music‚ Motherhood and Transnationalism
Host: Dr. Chistian Onyeji, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Fellow: Dr. Ruth Opara, Syracuse University
Field of Study: Music
Project: Electrical Energy Systems Program
Host: Dr. Muhammad Buhari, Bayero University
Fellow: Professor Olorunfemi Ojo, Tennessee Technological University
Field of Study: Engineering
Project: Curriculum Co-Development for Master’s and Doctoral students in the Field of Criminology and Security Studies; Mentoring Students on Proposal and Dissertation Writing
Host: Dr. Smart Otu, Alex Ekwueeme Federal University‚ Ndufu Alike
Fellow: Dr. Ogbonnaya Elechi, Texas Southern University
Fellow: Professor Declan Onwudiwe, Texas Southern University
Field of Study: Sociology
Project: Curriculum Co-Development (New) and Strengthening (Existing) Curricula of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs in Medical‚ Biomedical and Health Professions Education Simulation Center Design‚ Resource Allocation and Training of Certified Simulation Educators
Host: Dr. Kayode Osungbade, University of Medical Sciences
Fellow: Dr. Olugbenga Akingbola, Tulane University School of Medicine
Field of Study: Medical Sciences
Project: Research Collaboration and Curriculum Co-development in Food Engineering With the Infusion of Student-Centered Active-Based Learning
Host: Dr. Taofiq Olanrewaju, Ahmadu Bello University
Fellow: Dr. Charles Nwaizu, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Field of Study: Engineering
Project: Photo and Phyto Modulation of Biochemical Processes Using Light and Medicinal Plants to Build Research Capacity of Staff and Postgraduate Students in the Department of Biochemistry.
Host: Dr. Mbeh Eteng, University of Calabar
Fellow: Dr. Violet Bumah, University of Tennessee, Martin
Field of Study: Medical Sciences
Project: Initiatives for Strengthening Curricular Practices and Vocational Training
Host: Dr. Olatunji Abanikannda, Lagos State University‚ Ojo
Fellow: Dr. Leonard Githinji, Virginia State University
Fellow: Professor Richard Omotoye, Virginia State University
Field of Study: Agriculture
Rwanda
Project: Strengthening Agricultural Programs: Research Collaborations‚ Internationalization‚ Co-Curricula Development‚ and Faculty and Graduate Students Training/Mentoring
Host: Dr. Saidi Mbaraka, University of Rwanda
Fellow: Dr. Zachary Senwo, Alabama A&M University
Field of Study: Agriculture
Project: Co-Develop and Strengthen Animal Reproduction Curriculum‚ and Mentor Graduate Students in Animal Production
Host: Mr. Hamim Abbas, University of Rwanda, Sokoine University of Agriculture
Host: Dr Isaac Pastory Kashoma, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Fellow: Dr. Bobwealth Omontese, Tuskegee University
Field of Study: Veterinary Medicine
Project: Curriculum Enhancement in Product Design Specialization
Host: Mr. Dusabe Roger Philbert, University of Rwanda
Fellow: Ms. Aziza Cyamani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Field of Study: Arts
Senegal
Project: Building Educational and Research Partnership with Sub-Sahara Africa in Support of Soil Health and Environmental Safety
Host: Professor Alassane Traore, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
Fellow: Dr. Regine Mankolo, Alabama A&M University
Field of Study: Environmental Science
South Africa
Project: Collaborative Research and Graduate Training and/or Mentoring: Development of Composite Materials based Passive Samplers for Monitoring Antibiotics and/or Metabolites in Surface Waters
Host: Dr. Caliphs Zvinowanda, University of Johannesburg
Fellow: Dr. Allen Chaparadza, Austin Peay State University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Project: Co-Developing New and Transformed Biology Courses for Diverse and Responsive Educators and Global Citizens
Host: Dr. Vanessa Couldridge, University of Western Cape
Fellow: Professor Moira van Staaden, Bowling Green State University
Field of Study: Biology
Project: Professional Development Program for Mathematics Teachers in Primary School and Quantitative Data Analysis Techniques for Graduate Mathematics Education Students
Host: Dr. Kakoma Luneta, University of Johannesburg
Fellow: Dr. Gibbs Kanyongo, Duquesne University
Field of Study: Education
Project: Confronting COVID-19 Online Modality Instructional Challenges Through Sustainable Online Curriculum Redesign of Educational Research Modules and Mixed Methods Research
Host: Professor Felix Maringe, University of Witwatersrand
Fellow: Professor Miriam Chitiga, Fayetteville State University
Field of Study: Education
Project: Enhancing the Capacity of Student and Academic Staff for Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation and Sustainable Development Through Collaborative Research, Staff Development and Community Engagement
Host: Professor Kingsley Ayisi, University of Limpopo
Fellow: Professor Francis Owusu, Iowa State University
Field of Study: Environmental Science
Project: Building and Supporting Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology Expertise This Includes Activities Such as Capacity Building and Skills Transfer in Biostatistics Among Higher Degree Students‚ Research Mentorship‚ Skills Transfer in Conducting Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis‚ Strengthening Collaboration Through Joint Funding Application
Host: Dr. Michael McCaul, Stellenbosch University
Fellow: Dr. Sameer Parpia, McMaster University
Field of Study: Public Health
Project: Collaborative Research in Indigenizing and Diversifying Research Ethics in African Knowledge Systems and Practices
Host: Ms. Thando Mdaka, University of South Africa
Fellow: Dr. Ike Iyioke, Michigan State University
Field of Study: Philosophy
Project: Co-Developing and Designing a Digital Literacy Curriculum for Pre-Service Teachers (Psts) in a Developing Country University
Host: Dr. Clement Simuja, Rhodes University
Fellow: Dr. Kedmon Hungwe, Michigan Technological University
Field of Study: Education
Project: Research Collaboration and Graduate Student Mentorship on Applying Advanced Data Analytic Tools in Mixed Reality Research and Practice
Host: Professor Chioma Okoro, University of Johannesburg
Fellow: Dr. Chukwuma Nnaji, Texas A&M University, College Station
Field of Study: Engineering
Project: Innovations in Curriculum Co-Development Within Information Studies
Host: Dr. Neil Evans, University of Zululand
Fellow: Dr. Shana Ponelis, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Field of Study: Library Science
Project: Development of Pan African Real Estate Database and Co-Curriculum Development and Mentorship in Machine Learning Competencies for Real Estate Research
Host: Dr. Omokolade Akinsomi, The University of the Witwatersrand
Fellow: Dr. Babatunde Odusami, Widener University
Field of Study: Business
Tanzania
Project: Assessments of Wastewater Treatment for Reuse at One Hotel Around the Shores of the Indian Ocean
Host: Dr. Irene Tarimo, The Open University of Tanzania
Fellow: Dr. Chijoke Emenike, Dalhousie University
Field of Study: Environmental Sciences
Project: Collaborative Clinical Research to Enhance Academic-Clinical Partnership Between Medical Residents‚ Specialists‚ and Teaching Faculty, Improving Evidence-based Practice: A Study of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing of Helicobacter pylori
Host: Dr. Hyasinta Jaka, Catholic University of Health and Allied Science
Fellow: Gwantwa Mwakalundwa, Metropolitan State University
Field of Study: Medical Sciences
Project: Mentorship and Curriculum Co-Development on the Emerging Field of Counselling Profession in Tanzania
Host: Dr. Bernadetha Rushahu, University of Dar Es Salaam
Fellow: Dr. Buuma Maisha, Saint Paul University
Field of Study: Education
Project: Curriculum Co-Development for Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering Program
Host: Dr. Silipius Mbawala, Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology
Fellow: Dr. Saidi Siuhi, South Carolina State University
Field of Study: Engineering
Project: Identification and Development of Biological Control Agents for Disease Management in Vegetable and Horticultural Crops and Training on Toxicity Hazards Posed by Chemical Pesticides
Host: Dr. Esther Mvungi, University of Dar Es Salaam
Fellow: Dr. Margaret Mmbaga, Tennessee State University
Field of Study: Biology
Project: Co-Development New Master’s Degree in Communication Studies and Strengthen the Existing Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies; Grow Research Capacity and Mentor Graduate Students in Communication Studies
Host: Dr. Zilpah Ombijah, University of Dar Es Salaam
Fellow: Dr. Adedayo Abah, Washington and Lee University
Field of Study: Communications
Uganda
Project: Curriculum Co-Design in the Economics and Management Programme; Research Capacity Building and Mentoring of Early-Career Faculties who are Graduate Students Towards Successful Completion of their Masters and PhD Programmes
Host: Professor Francisca Oladipo, Kampala International University
Fellow: Professor Richard Agesa, Marshall University
Field of Study: Economics

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