
May 2022
Ethiopia
Project: Collaborative Research on ‘War in Ethiopia: Mass Displacement‚ Community Resilience and Rehabilitation’
Host: Dr. Fana Gebresenbet Erda, Addis Ababa University
Fellow: Dr. Derese Kassa, Iona College
Field of Study: Sociology
Project: Graduate Student Teaching and Mentoring at Applied Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials
Host: Dr. Yilma Birhane, Addis Ababa University
Fellow: Dr. Addis Kidane, Columbia University
Field of Study: Engineering
Ghana
Project: Collaborative Research on Person-Centered Care (PCC)
Host: Dr. Raymond Aborigo, Navrongo Health Research Centre
Host: Prof. Alfred Yawson, University of Ghana
Fellow: Dr. Patience Afulani, University of California, San Francisco
Field of Study: Public Health
Project: Curriculum Co-Development‚ Research Collaboration and Graduate Student Mentorship in Applied Data Analytics
Host: Dr. Emmanuel Adabor, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
Fellow: Dr. Daniel Asamoah, Wright State University
Field of Study: Information Sciences/Systems
Project: Curriculum Co-Development for a New Graduate Program in Data Analytics
Host: Dr. Anthony Afful, University of Ghana
Fellow: Dr. James Malm, College of Charleston
Field of Study: Accounting/Finance
Project: Postgraduate Curriculum, Co-Development, and Course Delivery Supported by Collaborative Research
Host: Dr. William Agangiba, University of Mines and Technology
Fellow: Dr. Kenneth Fletcher, University of Massachusetts‚ Boston
Field of Study: Computer Science
Project: Training and Development of Faculty and Graduate Students’ Collaborative Research and Teaching Skills
Host: Dr. Eric Arthur, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Fellow: Dr. James Amegashie, University of Guelph
Field of Study: Economics
Project: Curriculum Overview‚ Pedagogical and Innovative Teaching Strategies Training Workshops‚ and Course Material Development for Faculty and Pre-Service Teacher Trainees
Host: Dr. Samuel Atintono, Accra College of Education
Fellow: Dr. Eugene Asola, Valdosta State University
Field of Study: Education
Project: Curriculum Co-development for MPhil Program in Public and Nonprofit Management and Research Collaboration on Women Leadership
Host: Dr. Isaac Boateng, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development
Fellow: Dr. Eunice Akoto, Henderson State University
Field of Study: Public Administration
Project: Collaborative Research in Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Capture‚ Storage and Conversion in Ghana; Evidence-based Mentoring Programs for Postgraduate Students
Host: Dr. Eric Brantson, University of Mines and Technology
Fellow: Dr. George Nnanna, The University of Texas Permian Basin
Field of Study: Engineering
Project: Curriculum Development‚ Graduate Mentoring and Teaching African Islamic History
Host: Dr. Edward Brenya, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Fellow: Dr. Asssan Sarr, Ohio University
Field of Study: History
Project: Teaching/Mentorship and the Introduction of CFA Exams
Host: Dr. Raymond Dziwornu, University of Professional Studies‚ Accra
Fellow: Dr. Charles Appeadu, University of Cincinnati
Field of Study: Accounting/Finance
Project: What Makes a Great Scholarly Contribution to Top Business and Management Journals? Training and Writing Workshop for Junior Faculty and Doctoral Students
Host: Dr. John Effah, University of Ghana
Fellow: Dr. Emmanuel Osafo, Washington State University
Fellow: Dr. Robert Yawson, Quinnipiac University
Field of Study: Business
Project: Business and Entrepreneurship Collaborative
Host: Dr. David McBagonluri, Academic City University College
Fellow: Dr. Dekuwmini Mornah, Northern Kentucky University
Field of Study: Business
Project: Co-Developing New and Strengthening Existing Curricula of Nutrition and Dietetics Programs
Host: Dr. Kingsley Pereko, Kingsley Kwadwo Asare Pereko
Fellow: Dr. Brenda Abu, Rochester Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Public Health
Kenya
Project: Master of Science in Engineering: Civil and Infrastructure Knowledge on Wheels (KNOW) Program: An Accelerated Hybrid Joint Program
Host: Dr. Silvester Abuodha, University of Nairobi
Fellow: Dr. Joseph Owino, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Field of Study: Engineering
Project: Curriculum Co-development Redesigning Science Teacher Education Curriculum for the Kenya Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and Online Teaching; Collaborative Research Assessing Teacher Education Programs Preparedness for the Competency-Based Curriculum
Host: Dr. Maurice Amadalo, Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology – Kaimosi Friends University College
Fellow: Dr. Moses Ochanji, California State University, San Marcos
Field of Study: Education
Project: Strengthen the Collaborative Relationship in Collaborative Research in Language Documentation‚ Utilization of the Phonetic Laboratory and Developing a PhD in Heritage Studies with a Focus on Language Studies
Host: Dr. Margaret Barasa, Kisii University
Fellow: Dr. Galen Sibanda, Michigan State University
Field of Study: Linguistics
Project: Strengthening the Methods of Teaching Courses to enable both Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers to Identify‚ Formulate and Implement Strategies to Address Various Learning and Behavioral Disorders (LBDs) among Secondary School Students
Host: Dr. Flora Fedha, Egerton University
Fellow: Dr. Robai Werunga, University of Massachusetts‚ Lowell
Field of Study: Education
Project: Co-Develop New and Strengthen Existing Curriculum‚ Grow Research Capacity‚ and Mentor Graduate Students in Swahili
Host: Dr. Mohamed Karama, University of Kabianga
Fellow: Dr. Jonathan Choti, Michigan State University
Field of Study: Language Teaching
Project: Curriculum Co-Development for New Master’s Degree in Geology. Grow Research Capacity and Output and Mentor Graduate Students in Geology and Geothermal Energy
Host: Dr. Nicholas Mariita, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Fellow: Dr. Henry Agbogun, Fort Hays State University
Field of Study: Geology
Project: Collaborative Research and Graduate Training and/or Mentoring: Interdisciplinary Focus on Language Contact‚ Migration‚ Innovation‚ and Identity in Nairobi
Host: Dr. Iribe Mwangi, University of Nairobi
Fellow: Dr. Mungai Mutonya, Washington University in St. Louis
Field of Study: Linguistics
Project: Grow Research Capacity and Output and Mentor Graduate Students in Business and Administration
Host: Dr. Peter Ngure, St. Paul’s University
Host: Dr. Gabriel Laiboni, KCA University
Fellow: Dr. John Okpara, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: Business
Project: Documenting and Memorializing African Voices
Host: Dr. Martin Njoroge, United States International University-Africa
Fellow: Dr. D. Ndirangu Wachanga, University of Wisconsin‚ Whitewater
Field of Study: Film/Cinema Studies
Project: Collaborative Research on Noble Nanomatrials Synthesis‚ Characterization and Application and Training and Mentorship of Both New Faculties and Postgraduate Students in the Area of Nanotechnology
Host: Dr. Benard Omogo, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Fellow: Dr. Peter Njoki, Hampton University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Project: Curriculum Co-Development and Graduate Student Teaching/Mentoring in Kinesiology
Host: Dr. Michael Otieno, University of Nairobi
Fellow: Dr. Jerono Rotich, North Carolina Central University
Field of Study: Education
Project: Strengthening the Project Development and Fieldwork Course for the Ph.D. in Development Studies Peace and Conflict Studies Track for Conflict Sensitive Research
Host: Dr. Teresia Wachira, St. Paul’s University‚ Limuru
Fellow: Dr. Shadrack Nasongo, Rhodes College
Field of Study: Political Science
Project: Strengthen Existing Qualitative Research Methods and Disaster Management Curriculum for Master’s degree in Nursing Program. Grow Research Capacity and Mentor Graduate Student Nurses in Qualitative Research Methods (Boths MScN and PhD Students)
Host: Dr. Miriam Wagoro, University of Nairobi
Fellow: Dr. Monica Onyango, Boston University
Field of Study: Nursing
Project: Building a Cohort of Skilled STEM Women/Students Researchers, Mentors and Teachers: A Collaborative Project to Grow Research, Mentorship and Virtual Pedagogy Capacity with Curriculum Review and Harmonization for Both Graduate and Undergraduate Mathematics
Host: Dr. Josephine Wairimu, University of Nairobi
Fellow: Dr. Queen Ogbomo, Tennessee Technological University
Fellow: Dr. Mariam Konaté, West Michigan University
Field of Study: Education
Nigeria
Project: Collaborative Research in Visual Impairment Education; Strengthen Existing Curriculum on Information Communication Technologies for Persons with Visual Impairment and Low Vision
Host: Dr. Benedictus Adebiyi, Federal College of Education
Fellow: Dr. Paul Ajuwon, Missouri State University
Field of Study: Education
Project: Graduate Students Teaching/Mentoring and Collaborative Research; AI and Machine Learning Capacity Building Workshops
Host: Dr. Dupe Ademola-Popoola, University of Ilorin
Fellow: Dr. Yetunde Folajimi, Wentworth Institute of Technolog
Field of Study: Computer Science
Project: Strengthening Agricultural Business Education at Federal University of Technology‚ Akure (FUTA) through Co-Development of Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Curriculum and Graduate Student Advising and Mentoring
Host: Dr. Igbekele Ajibefun, Federal University of Technology‚ Akure
Fellow: Dr. Oluwarotimi Odeh, California State University, Stanislaus
Field of Study: Agriculture
Project: Curriculum Co-development and Learning Management System (LMS) Training for Effective Digital Teaching‚ Learning‚ and Research during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic
Host: Prof. Muyiwa Falaiye, University of Lagos
Fellow: Dr. Mohamed Camara, Howard University
Field of Study: Area Studies
Project: Project Title: Curriculum Revision for Undergraduate Nursing Program: An Innovative Approach to Nursing Students Inquiry Projects
Host: Dr. Ademola Ayeleso, Adeleke University
Fellow: Dr. Mopelola Adeola, Purdue University
Field of Study: Nursing
Project: Curriculum Co-Development in Environmental Justice and Collaborative Research in Environmental Justice
Host: Dr. Ehijie Enato, University of Benin
Fellow: Dr. Paulinus Chigbu, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Fellow: Dr. Hilda Dunkwu, Stevenson University
Field of Study: Environmental Sciences
Project: Mentoring of Junior Faculty and Doctoral Students and Collaborative Research with Faculty in the Department of Arts Education Strengthening Faculty Ability in Online Course Development and Teaching Mentoring Faculty in Graduate Students Mentorship Curriculum
Host: Dr. Sabina Gomwalk, University of Jos
Fellow: Dr. James Etim, Winston Salem State University
Field of Study: Education
Project: Curriculum Co-Development in Digital Public History
Host: Dr. Oluwatoyin Sogbesan, Ajayi Crowther University
Fellow: Dr. Bekeh Ukelina, State University of New York College‚ Cortland
Field of Study: History
Project: Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies in a Digital Era
Host: Dr. Kunle Ogedengbe, Trinity University
Fellow: Dr. Patience Akpan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic
Field of Study: Political Science
Project: Research Collaboration to Build an Oral History Database for the Nollywood Studies Centre and Graduate Student Training and Mentoring for Postgraduate Degrees in Media and Communication
Host: Dr. Michael Okolo, Pan-Atlantic University
Fellow: Dr. Aje-Ori Agbese, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Field of Study: Communications
Project: The Organic Intellectuals of Popular Art in Nigeria
Host: Dr. Oyeniyi Okunoye, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife
Fellow: Dr. Olabode Ibironke, Rutgers University‚ The State University of New Jersey
Field of Study: Literature
Project: Teaching and Mentoring in the Theory and Application of Consumer Behavior Economics in Research Using Parametric and Non-Parametric Analytical Tools
Host: Dr. Oluwafunmiso Olajide, University of Ibadan
Fellow: Dr. Abdoul Sam, The Ohio State University
Field of Study: Economics
Project: Interdisciplinary Cultural Theory Retreat and Mentoring of Graduate Students at the MA Level on Developing Researchable Ideas in African‚ Cultural Studies and General Decolonization of Knowledge
Host: Dr. Patrick Oloko, University of Lagos
Fellow: Dr. Paul Ugor, Waterloo University
Field of Study: Area Studies
South Africa
Project: Curriculum Co-development of Project Management Elective for MBA‚ Collaborative Research Identification of Research Opportunities in Project Management-Related African Issues
Host: Dr. Helena Barnard, Gordon Institute of Business Science
Fellow: Dr. Lavagnon Ika, University of Ottawa
Field of Study: Business
Project: Collaborative Interdisciplinary Research & Student Mentorship: Narratives by Doctoral Graduates from Africa of Surviving and Thriving in the Post-Apartheid Academy and the Afrophobic Environment
Host: Dr. Kezia Batisai, University of Johannesburg
Fellow: Dr. Selina Mudavanhu, McMaster University
Field of Study: Interdisciplinary Studies
Project: Mentoring & Supervision of Three Doctoral Students and Two Short Courses for Postgraduate Students in Statistics
Host: Dr. Maseka Lesaoana, University of Limpopo
Fellow: Dr. Akim Adekpedjou, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Field of Study: Mathematics
Project: Collaborative Research in [anti-]Corruption and Public Debt‚ Research Capacity and Mentor Graduate Students in Political Science and International Relations
Host: Dr. Christopher Nshimbi, University of Pretoria
Fellow: Dr. Sombo Muzata, James Madison University
Field of Study: Political Science
Project: Virtual and Augmented Reality Experiences of Pre-service Teachers and School Learners in STEM Education
Host: Dr. Umesh Ramnarain, University of Johannesburg
Fellow: Dr. Tutaleni Asino, Oklahoma State University
Field of Study: Education
Project: Post-Graduate Student Mentoring and Collaborative Research on Mercury Contamination in Atmospheric and Ocean Environments
Host: Dr. Alakendra Roychoudhury, Stellenbosch University
Fellow: Dr. Robert Mason, University of Connecticut
Field of Study: Environmental Sciences
Tanzania
Project: Co-Develop New and Strengthen Existing Curriculum in Community Development and Agricultural Extension
Host: Dr. Rasel Madaha, Sokoine University of Agriculture
Fellow: Dr. James Bukenya, Alabama A&M University
Field of Study: Agriculture
Project: Collaborative Curriculum Enhancement for the Civil Engineering Program and Student Mentorship
Host: Dr. Geophrey Mbatta, Ardhi University
Fellow: Dr. Judith Mwakalonge, South Carolina State University
Field of Study: Engineering
Project: Afromontane Seedling and Tree Identification with Objectives to Understand Natural Forest Regeneration and Apply Towards Tropical Forest Restoration
Host: Dr. Henry Ndangalasi, University of Dar es Salaam
Fellow: Dr. Norbert Cordeiro, Roosevelt University
Field of Study: Biology
Uganda
Project: Development of Master’s Degree in Workforce Education and Development. Making a Situational Analysis of Ugandan’s Workforce Education and Development in Vocational Education and Training with a Global Workforce Development Specialist
Host: Dr. Denis Katusiime, University of Kisubi
Fellow: Dr. Davison Mupinga, Kent State University
Field of Study: Education
Project: Strengthen Research Capacity at Uganda Christian University through the Co-Development of the Sustainable Development Center as well as a PhD in Engineering and a Certificate in Development Engineering Programs
Host: Dr. John Kitayimbwa, Uganda Christian University
Fellow: Dr. William Kisaalita, University of Georgia
Field of Study: Engineering