Postdoctoral Fellow | The Harriet Tubman Institute

Gallous Asong Atabongwoung

rebsl — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:49:37 +0000

Gallous Atabongwoung holds a PhD in Anthropology Development Studies from University of Pretoria. He was a research assistant at Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute, University of South Africa (UNISA), Visiting Scholar at Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica, Taiwan. His research interests include; Anthropology and Development Studies, African and European Cultural Relations, International Migration, Xenophobia, Informal Economy, Democracy, Good Governance, Gender Studies. He is a member of South African Association of Political Studies (SAAPS), South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), International Memory Studies Association (MSA), University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES). He has published journal articles and book chapters.

Keywords: Anthropology and Development Studies, African and European Cultural Relations, International Migration, Xenophobia, Informal Economy, Democracy, Good Governance, Gender Studies

Kashoro Nyenyezi

rebsl — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:26:21 +0000

Kashoro Nyenyezi is an academic and practitioner specializing in Social Justice Education, violence prevention, and institutional leadership. Her research centers on African and Black feminist theory, examining the intersecting experiences of racialized women in global leadership roles. She explores the impact of "global greed" and colonial legacies on institutional policy. As a leading scholar on land, gender-based violence, and decolonial praxis, she investigates the transformative potential of women's leadership in conflict-affected and diasporic communities.

Keywords: Violence Prevention, Qualitative Research, Black Feminist Theory, African Feminism, Decolonial Praxis, Intersectionality, Colonial Legacies and Global Greed, and Conflict-Leadership Communities

Georgette Arielle Djoufan Fotsing

rebsl — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:40:02 +0000

Dr Georgette Arielle DJOUFAN FOTSING is a distinguished scholar specialising in International Relations, Peace and Security, and Gender Studies, holding a Ph.D. from IRIC. Her extensive experience includes research at the International Crisis Group (ICG) and lecturing at UCAC (Catholic University of Central Africa) and IRIC (International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC). Dr. Djoufan is skilled in conflict prevention, gender, governance, migration studies and public relations, bridging the gaps between civil society, government, and international institutions. A prolific author and conference participant, she champions girls' and women's rights through active involvement in relevant associations and think tanks.

Keywords of the research: Gender, migration studies, peace and security, and governance

Boniface Ifeanyi Orji

rebsl — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:44:22 +0000

Orji Boniface Ifeanyi, Ph.D, is a member of the Economic History Society, United Kingdom, Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) and Lagos Studies Association (LSA). He has a Ph.D in History and International Studies, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He has won academic distinctions, prizes, and awards, including the coveted Osaka University Nakashima Centre Essay Award (2010) and University of Ilorin Departmental Prize for Best Academic Result for the 2010/2011 academic session. Orji is currently a faculty at the Department of History and International Studies, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo. He has been involved in a series of high-profile national and international research projects over the years, and his interest spans Migration and Diaspora Studies; Economic and Social History, Igbo/Lagos Studies and Environmental Conflict. He has published widely in Peer-Reviewed Indexed Journals and Publications, including notable Chapters in scholarly books.

Keywords: Migration, Diaspora, Economic Development, Economic History, Igbo Studies

Muktari Garba

rebsl — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:53:39 +0000

Dr. Muktari Garba is a sociologist and humanitarian researcher based in Northern Nigeria. He is currently affiliated with Yobe State University, Damaturu, where he is involved in teaching and research. His scholarly interests span energy insecurity, gendered vulnerabilities, armed conflict, humanitarian governance, public health, and socio-economic development in conflict-affected contexts. Dr. Garba has participated in and coordinated qualitative and mixed-methods research projects across Borno, Yobe, and Katsina States, including studies on women’s rights, displacement, and health-related financial risks. He has also engaged with NGOs and community-based organizations in policy-relevant research and capacity development. His work adopts a sociological lens to foreground marginalized voices in Northern Nigeria.

Salmaan Khan

rebsl — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:06:03 +0000

Salmaan Khan is a postdoctoral researcher at the Islamophobia Research Hub at 91��ɫ, with a focus on economic integration of Muslims in Canada. Prior to this role he was an Assistant Professor (Limiter Term Faculty) in the Department of Criminology at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), and Research Program Manager in the Office of the Chair in Social Justice and Democracy at TMU. He completed his PhD in 2022 in the Graduate Program in Social and Political Thought at 91��ɫ. His research can be framed along four avenues: 1.) the systemic racial and gendered dimensions of capitalist production with a focus on the experiences of racialized workers in the Canadian labour market; 2.) the intergenerational impacts of precarious working conditions; 3.) critical epistemologies and methodologies of the social sciences with a focus on community-based research methods and practices; 4.) critical pedagogies and engaged learning practices. His community, academic and teaching work is underpinned by a political commitment to intersectional, anti-oppressive politics and a desire for social justice.

Keywords: Islamophobia, Black Muslim, anti-Black racism, Labour, Employment, Discrimination

Mary Uhunoma Isibor

rebsl — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:12:56 +0000

Dr. Mary Isibor is an African historian, interdisciplinary scholar, and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Harriet Tubman Institute for Research on Africa and its Diasporas, 91��ɫ. With over a decade of teaching, research, and mentorship experience at the University of Benin, Nigeria, her work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary issues shaping Africa, its diasporas, and global Black communities.

Her research lies at the intersection of African history, diaspora studies, gender studies, development studies, entrepreneurship, migration, and cultural production. Through interdisciplinary and community-engaged scholarship, she examines how historical processes, social structures, and transnational networks influence identity, mobility, economic participation, and development within African and diasporic communities.

Prior to joining 91��ɫ, Dr. Isibor served as a Lecturer in the Department of History and International Studies at the University of Benin, where she taught courses in African history, gender, development, migration, and international studies while mentoring emerging scholars and contributing to academic and public debates on Africa’s past, present, and future.

At 91��ɫ, her postdoctoral research investigates the resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurial strategies of Black immigrant women in Canada. Her work explores how Black women navigate barriers related to access to capital, mentorship, professional networks, and business growth while creating pathways for economic mobility, community development, and transnational engagement. By centering the experiences of Black women entrepreneurs, her research contributes to broader conversations on equity, inclusion, migration, and economic empowerment.

Committed to translating research into action, Dr. Isibor’s scholarship extends beyond traditional academic outputs to generate meaningful community impact. Drawing on insights from her research, she founded the Black Women’s Enterprise Exchange (BWEE), an innovative research-impact initiative of the Harriet Tubman Institute. BWEE serves as a platform that connects entrepreneurs, scholars, policymakers, practitioners, community leaders, and ecosystem builders to address barriers to business growth, foster mentorship and collaboration, and advance opportunities for Black women entrepreneurs across Canada, Africa, and the global diaspora.

Dr. Isibor’s broader research agenda explores African and diasporic histories, migration, entrepreneurship, digital economies, gendered labour, art and culture, and the ways Black communities create resilience, belonging, and opportunity across borders. Her scholarship has been presented at national and international conferences and contributes to academic, policy, and community conversations on social justice, economic inclusion, development, and Black diasporic futures.

Through her research, teaching, mentorship, and public engagement, Dr. Isibor is dedicated to producing scholarship that not only advances knowledge but also drives social change, strengthens communities, and creates pathways for sustainable and inclusive development.

Keywords: gender, entrepreneurship, migration, diaspora, resilience, African and Black women

Jake Dabang Dan-Azumi

rebsl — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:33:14 +0000

Jake Dan-Azumi is a professor of Political Science and Development Studies and the Technical Assistant to the Director General, the National Institute for Legislative & Democratic Studies, Nigeria National Assembly. He has extensive experience in development work focusing on democratic governance and public policy, parliamentary institutional strengthening, research, peace and security, human rights, conflict and peacebuilding, and gender. He previously worked as a Special Assistant to the President of the Senate, Sen. (Dr.) David Mark, GCON, between 2011 and 2014. Jake possesses extensive experience in the design and delivery of parliamentary and democratic support programmes. He holds a Doctorate Degree in International Development from University College London (UCL); an MSc in International Human Rights Law from Oxford University; a BA (First Class, Honours) from the University of Zimbabwe, where he was awarded the Book Prize for the Best Student; and a BA (First Class) from the University of South Africa. His other qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in Research Methods from the University of Bradford, UK.

Keywords: Democratic Governance, Parliament, National Development, Diaspora, Civil Society & Parliamentary Engagement