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March 2020

Ethiopia

Project: Curriculum Co-Development for a Doctoral Program in Linguistics and Cultural Studies
Host: Prof. Mulugeta Gebeyaw, Addis Ababa University
Fellow: Dr. Nega Debela, Marshall University
Field of Study: Education

Project: Curriculum Co-development for a new Ph.D. Program in Counseling Psychology‚ Research Collaboration on Culturally Responsive Trauma-informed Treatment for Returnee Immigrants‚ and Strengthen the Existing Program Through Mentoring Graduate Students in Clinical Counseling Skill
Host: Prof. Abebaw Gezie, Addis Ababa University
Fellow: Dr. Waganesh Zeleke, Duquesne University
Field of Study: Psychology

Project: Teaching‚ Mentoring and Research Collaboration for Ph.D. Training in Statistics
Host: Prof. Eshetu Wencheko, Addis Ababa University
Fellow: Dr. Solomon Harrar, University of Kentucky
Field of Study: Mathematics

Ghana

Project: Geospatial Technologies Training and Curriculum Enhancement for Social Science Teaching and Research
Host: Prof. Kabila Abass, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Fellow: Dr. Samuel Adu-Prah, Sam Houston State University
Field of Study: Geography

Project: Collaborative Research on Person-centered Care (PCC)
Host: Prof. Raymond/ Abraham Aborigo/ Oduro, Navrongo Health Research Centre/ University of Ghana
Fellow: Dr. Patience Afulani, University of California‚ San Francisco
Field of Study: Public Health

Project: Curriculum Co-development for Master’s Degree in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics‚ Collaborative Research and Student Mentorship in Data Analytics
Host: Prof. Joseph Adjei, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Fellow: Dr. Daniel Asamoah, Wright State University
Field of Study: Information Sciences/Systems

Project: Grafting as a Tool for Sustainable Vegetable Production
Host: Prof. Jacqueline Amissah, University of Ghana
Fellow: Dr. Rose Ogutu, Delaware State University
Field of Study: Agriculture

Project: STEM Research Involving Earth Observation Data to Monitor Climate Change Using Artificial Intelligence-based Predictive Analytics
Host: Prof. Anita Antwiwaa, All Nations University College
Fellow: Dr. Lawrence Awuah, Colorado State University Global
Fellow: Dr. Richard Damoah, Morgan State University
Field of Study: Environmental Sciences

Project: Graduate Teaching/Mentoring, Collaborative Research With Ph.D. Students and Faculty
Host: Prof. David Asamoah, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology 
Fellow: Dr. Moses Acquaah, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Fellow: Dr. Francis Andoh-Baidoo, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Field of Study: Business

Project: Business and Management Studies Curriculum Review and Research Capacity Building
Host: Prof. Amevi Acakpovi, Accra Technical University
Fellow: Dr. Iddrisu Awudu, Quinnipiac University
Fellow: Dr. Rexford Abaidoo, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Field of Study: Business

Project: Curriculum Co-development for Integrating MOOCs in Engineering Education; Collaborative Research to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Using MOOCs to Support Engineering Education; and Building Capstone Project Supervision Capacity
Host: Prof. Amevi Acakpovi, Accra Technical University
Fellow: Dr. Robert Baffour, University of Georgia
Field of Study: Engineering

Project: Collaborative Research in the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Technology (Drones) in Support of Precision Farming; Faculty Development and Graduate Students Training and Mentoring
Host: Prof. Vincent Avornyo, University for Development Studies
Fellow: Dr. Andrew Manu, Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Field of Study: Agriculture

Project: Doctorate Program Planning and Curriculum Development‚ Research Collaboration and Field Data Collection
Host: Prof. Isaac Boateng, University of Education, Winneba
Fellow: Dr. Edward Akoto, Henderson State University
Fellow: Dr. Eunice Akoto, Henderson State University
Field of Study: Business

Project: African Children’s Games: Musicality and Creativity in Their Natural State; To Collect‚ Video‚ and Audio Several Indigenous Children Games‚ Nursery Rhymes‚ Lullabies‚ Play Songs and Story-telling Songs From Volta‚ Greater Accra and Central Regions of Ghana and Co-develop a Curriculum for Implementing the new Pre-tertiary Educational Reform Ongoing
Host: Prof. Cosmas Worlanyo Mereku, Cosmas Worlanyo Kofi Mereku
Fellow: Dr. Paschal Younge, Ohio University
Field of Study: Music

Project: Joint Development of Curriculum for a Program of Study in Law in Energy and Natural Resources
Host: Prof. Yaw Ofosu-Kusi, University of Energy and Natural Resources
Fellow: Dr. Kwamina Panford, Northeastern University
Field of Study: Interdisciplinary Studies

Project: Mentoring‚ Training  and Development of Faculty and Graduate Students Collaborative Research Skills
Host: Prof. Eric Oteng-Abayie, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Fellow: Dr. James Amegashie, University of Guelph
Field of Study: Economics

Project: Sustaining Research Collaboration and Graduate Student Capacity Building in Higher Education
Host: Prof. Yaa Owusu, University of Ghana
Fellow: Dr. Eric Tenkorang, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Field of Study: Sociology

Kenya

Project: Co-develop New and Strengthen Existing  Curricula‚ and Graduate Student Training and Mentoring in Applied Linguistics
Host: Prof. Vicky Khasandi-Telewa, Laikipia University
Fellow: Dr. Sinfree Makoni, Pennsylvania State University
Field of Study: Linguistics

Project: Curriculum Co-Development for New Baccalaureate‚ Master’s and Ph.D. in Social Work
Host: Prof. Christopher Kiboro, Chuka University

Fellow: Dr. Wanja Ogongi, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: Social Work

Project: Collaborative University-Industry Consortium for Accelerating Innovation Through Fostering Best Practices in Research‚ Mentoring and Professional Development
Host: Prof. Joyce Kiplimo, University of Kabianga
Fellow: Dr. Joseph Rugutt, Missouri State University, West Plains
Field of Study: Chemistry

Project: Curriculum Co-development for Online/Blended Learning Courses and Develop Faculty for Online Learning and Teaching
Host: Prof. Philip/ Phillip Machoka/ Maiyo, United States International University, Africa/ University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
Fellow: Dr. Onesimus Otieno, Oakwood University
Field of Study: Agriculture

Project: Research Collaboration on Enhancing E-learning Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques and Mentor Graduate Students on How to Apply  Machine Learning Techniques in Various Disciplines
Host: Prof. Elizaphan Maina, Kenyatta University
Fellow: Dr. Jonathan Mwaura, University of Massachusetts‚ Lowell
Field of Study: Computer Science

Project: Collaborative Research and Graduate Training and/or Mentoring: Interdisciplinary Focus on Language Contact‚ Migration‚ Innovation‚ and Identity
Host: Prof. Iribe Mwangi, University of Nairobi
Fellow: Dr. Mungai Mutonya, Washington University in St. Louis
Field of Study: Linguistics

Project: Multi-institutional Collaborative Research‚ Graduate Student and Faculty Mentorship in Midwifery‚ Women’s Health‚ Community Health and Nursing Education and Leadership While Integrating Faith Into Teaching and Learning
Host: Prof. Roseline Njuguna, Daystar University
Fellow: Dr. Adejoke Ayoola, Calvin University
Field of Study: Nursing

Project: Curriculum Co-Development for Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education‚ Build Research Capacity in Mathematics Education and Conduct Research on Competency Based Curriculum
Host: Prof. Mary Ochieng, Strathmore University
Fellow: Dr. Penina Kamina Kamina, State University of New York, Oneonta
Field of Study: Education

Project: Structured Professional Development and Capacity Building for Library Personnel and Faculty
Host: Dr. Sylvia Ogola, United States International University, Africa
Fellow: Dr. Elsie Rogers Halliday Okobi, Southern Connecticut State University
Field of Study: Library Science

Project: Collaborative Research in Analytical/Environmental Chemistry and Strengthening of the Existing Master of Science Analytical Chemistry Curriculum and Undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry Programs
Host: Prof. Veronica Okello, Machakos University
Fellow: Dr. A. Jean-Luc Ayitou, Illinois Institute of Technology
Fellow: Dr. Kefa Onchoke, Stephen F. Austin State University
Field of Study: Chemistry

Project: Develop Master’s in International Relations and Diplomacy
Host: Prof. Isaac Tarus, Egerton University
Fellow: Dr. Shadrack Nasong’o, Rhodes College
Field of Study: International Relations

Project: Curriculum Deployment Planning for a New Master’s Degree in Emergency Medicine Approved for Start in 2021 and Postgraduate Diploma Student Teaching and Mentoring in Emergency Medicine
Host: Prof. Benjamin Wachira, The Aga Khan University‚ Nairobi
Fellow: Dr. Grace Wanjiku, Brown University
Field of Study: Medical Sciences

Project: Curriculum Co-development for New Ph.D. Degree in Criminology and Security Studies
Host: Prof. Stephen Wambugu, Chuka University
Fellow: Dr. Jospeter Mbuba, Indiana University, Purdue University Fort Wayne
Field of Study: Sociology

Nigeria

Project: Dignity and Well-being Promotion for Youth Risk of Serious and Life-course Offending:  Collaborative Research‚ Knowledge Sharing‚ Inquiry-based Pedagogy‚ Curriculum Development and Mentoring of Graduate Students in Counseling
Host: Prof. Adekeye Adedayo, Covenant University
Fellow: Dr. Grace Ukasoanya, University of Manitoba
Field of Study: Psychology

Project: Curriculum Co-development in Film and Television Script-writing and Production Courses
Host: Prof. Julius Adeleke, Wesley University
Fellow: Dr. Kolawole Olaiya, Anderson University
Field of Study: Film/Cinema Studies

Project: Miniaturized Lab-on-a-chip Devices Represent an Emerging Approach for the Realization of Energy-efficient Sensors for Applications in Healthcare and Consumer Optoelectronic Devices
Host: Prof. Fabian Ezema, University of Nigeria‚ Nsukka
Fellow: Dr. Justus Ndukaife, Vanderbilt University
Field of Study: Engineering

Project: Molecular Characterization of the Biologically Dominant Nodule in Multifocal Prostate Cancer with N1 disease
Host: Prof. Catherine Falade, University of Ibadan
Fellow: Dr. Simpa Salami, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Field of Study: Medical Sciences

Project: Research Collaboration, Adapting Mentoring Programme and Business Analytics Curriculum Development
Host: Prof. Rasheed Jimoh, University of Ilorin
Fellow: Dr. Adekunle Okunoye, Xavier University
Field of Study: Information Sciences/Systems

Project: Research Capacity Building and Graduate Students Mentoring
Host: Dr. Okure Obot, University of Uyo
Fellow: Prof. Faith-Michael Uzoka, Mount Royal University
Field of Study: Computer Science

Project: Building Curriculum for UNIZIK’s Centre for Migration Studies – Gender Perspectives
Host: Prof. Ike Odimegwu, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Fellow: Dr. Philomia Okeke-Ihejirika, University of Alberta
Field of Study: Gender Studies

Project: Collaborative Research in Electrochemical Technology; Grow Research Capacity and Output and Mentor Graduate Students in Electrochemical Power Sources
Host: Prof. Emeka Oguzie, Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Fellow: Dr. Egwu Kalu, Florida A&M University
Field of Study: Engineering

Project: Curriculum Development for New Postgraduate Degree Program in Mycology and Fungal Biotechnology; Collaborative Research in Microbial Ecology of Indigenous Mushroom Species and Their Possible Domestication; Strengthen Existing Curriculum in Microbiology‚ Microbial Ecology and Molecular Biology
Host: Prof. Elijah Ohimain, Niger Delta University‚ Amassoma
Fellow: Dr. Omoanghe Isikhuemhen, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Field of Study: Biology

Project: Curriculum Co-Development in ICT Programs‚ Graduate Teaching and Mentoring/Collaborative Scholarship
Host: Prof. Wole Olatokun, University of Ibadan
Fellow: Dr. Alice Etim, Winston Salem State University
Field of Study: Information Sciences/Systems

Project: Curriculum Co-Development for New Master’s Degree in Strategic Leadership and Homeland Security Studies; and Conflict Resolution Studies (with Tracks in Violence Prevention and Conflict Transformation)
Host: Prof. Valentine Onwunjiogu, Veritas University Catholic University of Nigeria
Fellow: Dr. Okechukwu Iheduru, Arizona State University
Field of Study: Political Science

Project: Develop and Pilot a Clinical Instructor/Preceptor Professional Development Curriculum: (Adult and Maternal Child Health care; Advanced Physical Assessment; Pharmacology; Chronic Disease Management; and Research Development/Application in Practice)
Host: Prof. Patience Samson-Akpan, University of Calabar
Fellow: Dr. Emilia Iwu, Rutgers University‚ The State University of New Jersey
Field of Study: Nursing

Project: Co-develop New and Strengthen Existing Curriculum in English‚ Graduate Teaching and Mentoring‚ Collaborative Research in Oral African Literature and Music
Host: Prof. Willys Santos, Kwara State University
Fellow: Dr. Adetayo Alabi, University of Mississippi
Field of Study: Literature

Project: Research Training and Curriculum Development in Biochemistry and Bioinformatics
Host: Prof. Oluwatosin Shittu, Federal University of Technology, Minna
Fellow: Dr. Oluwatoyin Asojo, Hampton University
Field of Study: Medical Sciences

Project: Institutionalizing Cybersecurity‚ Information Assurance and Digital Forensics Through Collaborative Research‚ Graduate Student Teaching/Mentoring and Curriculum Co-development of Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees and Creating Cyber Hygiene Awareness
Host: Prof. Charles Uwadia, University of Lagos
Fellow: Dr. Adeyemi Adekoya, Virginia State University
Field of Study: Computer Science

Project: Curriculum Co-development in African Written/Oral Literature and Graduate Student Teaching/Mentoring
Host: Prof. Effiok Uwatt, University of Abuja
Fellow: Dr. Tanure Ojaide, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Field of Study: Literature

Project: Transforming Pharmacy Education from BPharm to PharmD Degree: Co-Developing and Strengthening Capacity for a New PharmD Curriculum
Host: Prof. Ikemefuna Uzochukwu, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Fellow: Dr. Nkem Nonyel, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Field of Study: Medical Sciences

Project: Satellite-based Assessment of Environmental Change. Curriculum Development for the Master’s Program in Integrated Water Resources Management. Collaborative Research in Satellite Remote Sensing‚ Surface Energy Flux Field Observations and Numerical Models for Investigating Interactions and Feedbacks Between Local to Regional Scale
Host: Prof. Vincent Weli, University of Port Harcourt
Fellow: Dr. Jimmy Adegoke, University of Missouri, Kansas City
Field of Study: Environmental Sciences

Rwanda

Project: Collaborative Research and Graduate Student Teaching in Water‚ Sanitation and Health
Host: Prof. Umaru Garba Wali, University of Rwanda
Fellow: Dr. Edgard Ngaboyamahina, Duke University
Field of Study: Engineering

Senegal

Project: Strengthening Sociocultural Anthropology in the Curriculum of the New Doctoral Degree in Four Fielded-Anthropology Through Curriculum Co-Development‚ Collaborative Research on the Memorialization of the Slave Trade‚ and Student Advising/Mentoring
Host: Prof. Ibrahima Thiaw, Cheikh Anta Diop University
Fellow: Dr. Jean Rahier, Florida International University
Field of Study: Anthropology

South Africa

Project: African Migration: Curriculum Co-development for a New Master’s Degree in Migration Studies and Collaborative Research on Ethiopian Migrants
Host: Prof. Mulugeta Dinbabo, University of the Western Cape
Fellow: Dr. Hewan Girma, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Fellow: Dr. Shimelis Bonsa Gulema, Stony Brook University
Field of Study: Interdisciplinary Studies

Project: Strengthening Training and Research in African Demography
Host: Prof. Nompumelelo Nzimande, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Fellow: Dr. Winfred Avogo, Illinois State University
Field of Study: Sociology

Project: Malaria Vector Epidemiology in the Limpopo River Basin in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province
Host: Prof. Megan Riddin, University of Pretoria
Fellow: Dr. Anthony Cornel, University of California, Davis
Field of Study: Public Health

Project: Curriculum Co-development For and Teaching of a New Honours Module in Research Methodology and Methods
Host: Prof. Maxi Schoeman, University of Pretoria
Fellow: Dr. Abdi Samatar, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Field of Study: Political Science

Tanzania

Project: Foreign Language Pedagogy Course Development
Host: Prof. William Anangisye, University of Dar es Salaam
Fellow: Dr. Beatrice Mkenda, University of Iowa
Field of Study: Language Teaching

Project: Curriculum Co-Development in Ph.D. Programme by Coursework and Postgraduate Students Teaching and Mentorship. Project Activity Will Involve Co-development of Ph.D. by Coursework in Business Management. Teaching Research Techniques to Postgraduate Students; Coaching and Mentorship to Junior Academic Staff
Host: Prof. Nyanjige Mayala, Moshi Cooperative University
Fellow: Dr. Selina Mushi, Northeastern Illinois University
Field of Study: Interdisciplinary Studies

Project: Co-Development of new and Strengthening Existing Academic and Clinical/Experiential Learning Policies and Procedures for Muhas Occasional Elective Students and Collaborative Research in Family-Based Interventions for Addressing Non-communicable Diseases
Host: Prof. Tumaini Nyamhanga, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Fellow: Dr. Rosemary Eustace, Wright State University
Field of Study: Public Health

Uganda

Project: Collaborative Research in Strengthening Research in Infectious Diseases‚ Validating Existing Curriculum in Diagnostic Epidemiology and Student Mentorship
Host: Prof. Lawrence Mugisha, Makerere University
Fellow: Dr. Patrick Pithua, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Field of Study: Veterinary Medicine

Project: Develop Curriculum Based on Instition’s Strategic Plan
Host: Prof. Joyce Nansubuga, Ndejje University
Fellow: Dr. Usha Rajdev, Marymount University
Field of Study: Education 

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