The Africa Institute Community

Administration of the Institute

  • Saverio Stranges - Africa Institute Director & Chair of Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics (Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry)
  • Mel Katsivo - Africa Institute Associate Director (Partnerships and Programs),
    International Partnerships Lead, Frugal Biomedical Innovations Program, and Adjunct Research Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics (Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry)

The Advisory Committee Members

  1. Dr. Jessica Karuhanga – Assistant Professor, Department of Visual Arts, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
  2. Dr. Immaculate Namukasa – Associate Professor, Curriculum and Applied Linguistics & Associate Dean, Graduate Education, Faculty of Education
  3. Dr. James Lacefield – Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering & Director, School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
  4. Dr. Yolanda Babenko-Mould – Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences
  5. Dr. Isola Ajiferuke – Associate Professor, Information Science & Assistant Dean, Research, Faculty of Information and Media Studies
  6. Dr. Elie Chrysostome – Professor, International Business, Ivey Business School
  7. Dr. Sara Ghebremusse – Assistant Professor & the Cassels Chair in Mining Law and Finance, Faculty of Law
  8. Ms. Seyram Afealete – PhD candidate, Music Education, Faculty of Music
  9. Dr. Yolanda Hedberg – Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry & Canada Research Chair in Corrosion Science, Faculty of Science
  10. Dr. Andrew Walsh – Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social Science
  11. Dr. Robert Bartha – Professor, Department of Medical Biophysics & Vice Dean, Research, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
  12. Dr. Lorraine Davies - Associate Vice-President, School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

The Africa Institute Community Members

  1. Faculty of Music

    1. Seyram Afealete, PhD Candidate, Music Education

     

  2. Faculty of Education

    1. Immaculate Namukasa, Professor & Associate Dean, Western Education

     

    Faculty of Arts & Humanities

    1. Henri Boyi, Professor, Department of French Studies 
    2. Erica Lawson, Associate Professor, Department of Women's Studies & Feminist Research
    3. Chinelo Ezenwa, PhD Candidate, Department of English Studies 
    4. Erica Lawson, Associate Professor, Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies 
    5. Florence Anfaara, PhD Candidate, Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies 
    6. Katherine McKenna, Associate Professor, Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies 
    7. Jessica Karuhanga, Assistant Professor, Visual Arts
    8. Cornel Grey, Assistant Professor, Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies

    Ivey Business School

    1. Nicole Haggerty, Associate Professor, Management Information Systems 
    2. Oana Branzei, Professor, International Business & Strategy
    3. Lameck Osinde, Lecturer, Project Management
    4. Natasha Abayomi, Undergraduate Representative, President of Black Student Association
    5. Hayden Woodley, Assistant Professor, Organizational Behaviour
    6. Paul Beamish, Professor, International Business
    7. Mohamed Satti, Associate Professor, Management Communications
    8. Elie Chrysostome, Professor, International Business

    Faculty of Engineering

    1. Girma Bitsuamlak, Associate Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering 
    2. Kibret Mequanint, Professor, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering 
    3. Madhumita Ray, Professor, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering 
    4. Joshua Pearce, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 
    5. James Lacefield, Professor, Department of Medical Biophysics
    6. Margaret Mutumba, Adjunct Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics 

    Faculty of Information and Media Studies

    1. Nataleah Hunter-Young, Assistant Professor 
    2. Isola Ajiferuke, Assistant Dean

    Faculty of Health Sciences

    1. Elysée Nouvet, Assistant Professor, School of Health Studies 
    2. Glorieuse Uwizeye, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing 
    3. Lesley Gittings, Assistant Professor, School of Health Studies 
    4. Mary Ndu, PhD Candidate, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 
    5. Victoria Smye, Director and Professor, School of Nursing 
    6. David Reid, Lecturer, School of Nursing 
    7. Denise Kamyuka, Lecturer, Sport Management 
    8. Obidimma Ezezika, Assistant Professor, Department of Health Studies 
    9. Yolanda Babenko-Mould, Associate Professor, School of Nursing
    10. Aliyu Lawan, Doctor of Philosophy, School of Physical Therapy

    Faculty of Science

    1. Raymond Thomas, Professor and Western Research Chair, Department of Biology
    2. Yolanda Hedberg , Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry

    Faculty of Social Science

    1. Isaac Luginaah, Professor, Department of Geography 
    2. Katherine McKenna, Associate Professor, Department of History, Cross-appointed to Department of Women's Studies & Feminist Research 
    3. Godwin Arku, Associate Professor, Department of Geography
    4. Joanna Quinn, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Cross-appointed to Faculty of Law
    5. Evans Batung, PhD Candidate, Department of Geography and Environment
    6. Isaac Mpinda, PhD Candidate, Department of Sociology
    7. Ruramisai Charumbira, Assistant Professor, Department of History
    8. Amanda Odoi, PhD Development Studies, Centre for Climate Change,Sustainable Livelihoods and Health
    9. Ian Colquhoun, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology 
    10. Isaac Luginaah, Professor, Department of Geography and Environment 
    11. Nassisse Solomon, PhD Graduate, Department of History 
    12. Randa Farah, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology
    13. Andrew Walsh, Associate Professor, Sociocultural Anthropology
    14. Brice Kounga, PhD, Department of Economics

    Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

    1. Udunna Anazodo, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Biophysics 
    2. Mamadou Diop, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Biophysics 
    3. Shehzad Ali, Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
    4. Ava John-Baptiste, Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics 
    5. Janet Martin, Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Cross-Appointed to Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine 
    6. Egide Kalisa, Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics 
    7. Jedrin Ngungu, Assistant Professor, General Adult Psychiatry 
    8. Jessica Prodger, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology 
    9. Margaret Mutumba, Adjunct Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics 
    10. Maria Drangova, Professor, Department of Medical Biophysics
    11. Michael J. Rieder, Professor, Department of Paediatrics  
    12. Noha Gomaa, Assistant Professor, Department odf Epidemiology and Biostatistcs 
    13. Dika Ojiakor, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Neuroscience 
    14. Rachel Halaney, Chief Administrative Office
    15. Aaron Fenster, Professor, Department of Medical Biophysics 
    16. Arlene Macdougall, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry  
    17. Ava John-Baptiste, Associate Professor, Departments of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
    18. Lloy Wylie, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
    19. David Holdsworth, Professor, Department of Medical Biophysics 
    20. Francisco Olea Popelka, Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics 
    21. Ian Cunningham, Professor, Department of Medical Biophysics
    22. Ngianga-Bakwin Kandala, Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics  
    23. Shehzad Ali, Associate Professor & Associate Chair (Research), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
    24. Nica Borradaile, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
    25. Abbas Ali Jessani, Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

    School of Graduate & Post-Doctoral Studies

    1. Lorraine Davies, Associate Vice-Provost 
    2. Connie Kyle, Administrative Assistant

    Western International

    1. Lise Laporte, Senior Director, Western International
    2. Bob Gough, Director of International Internships and Development 

    Huron University College

    1. Lindsay Scorgie-Porter, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science 

    King's University College

    1. Thomas Tieku, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science 
    2. Adian McFarlane, Associate Professor

    Western Law

    1. Basssem Awad, Assistant Professor, Western Law 
    2. Shimelis Kene, Doctor of Civil Law, Western Law
    3. Sara Ghebremusse, Assistant Professor, Western Law

    External & Honorary Members

    1. Amos Asiedu, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Specialist at Jhpiego
    2. Damalie Nakanjako, Professor of Medicine and Principal, Makerere University
    3. Dorothy Ndunge Kyalo, Professor of Philosophy in Education, University of Nairobi 
    4. Gervais Ndayizeye, PhD Management Accounting, Inter University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)
    5. Judith Mukamurigo, PhD Health Care Sciences, University of Rwanda 
    6. Oluwafikayomi Oyewunmi, Corporate Lawyer
    7. Pauline Omolo, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Nairobi
    8. Petronilla Mutinda Kingi, Senior Lecturer, University of Nairobi  
    9. Akbar Saeed, Associate Professor, Business Technology Management, Tshepo Institute at Laurier University
    10. Themba G. Ginindza, Associate Professor & Epidemiologist
    11. Amadou Gaye, PhD, University of Cheikh Anta Diop
    12. Chinelo Ezenwa, Assistant Professor, Black Atlantic Decolonial Literatures, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
    13. Elie KouKou
    14. Eunice Annan-Aggrey, Post Doctoral Fellow
    16. Makerere University
    17. Hailemichael Mekonnen, PhD Clinical Researcher, University of Toronto
    18. Ismahan Yusuf, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies 
    19. Japheths Ogendi, Doctor of Public Health, Maseno University
    20. Joseph Ngonzi, Associate Professor, Mbarara University of Science and Technology
    21. Waliou Amoussa, PhD Public Health, University of Abomey
    22. Millicent Akaateba, Associate Professor, SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies
    23. Veronica Ngunzi, Tutorial Fellow, Kenyatta University 
    24. Nelson Kakande, Head Training and Quality Improvement, Joint Clinical Research Centre 
    25. Roger Antabe, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto 
    26. Senanu Kutor, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Toronto Metropolitan University 
    27. Udunna Anazodo, Assistant Professor (PhD), McGill University
    28. Celestin Twizere, Professor (PhD), University of Rwanda
    29. Funa Moyo, Lecturer & PhD Coordinator, Institute of Development Sciences
    30. Drollah Ssebagala, Deputy Executive Director, Joint Clinical Research Centre
    31. Harriet Mayanja, Academic Administrator, Makerere University
    32. Hesham Gaafar, Healthcare Consultant, World Health Organization
    33. Theoneste Ntakirutimana, PhD, University of Rwanda
    34. Solange Mukamurenzi, Associate Professor, Linköping University
    35. David Tumusiime, Director Biological Field Station, Makerere University
    36. Mary Namirembe, Assistant Lecturer, Kyambogo University
    37. George Okello Candiya Bongomin, Visiting Professor, University of Regina
    38. Aimable Nkurunziza, Assistant Professor, Nipissing University
    39. Daniel Amoak, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Waterloo
    40. Wambui Gathenya, Senior Education Advisor, USAID Liberia
    41. Dan Oduor Oluoch, PhD, University of Nairobi
    42. Pape Abdoulaye, PhD, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Rennes
    43. Robert Tamale Ssekitoleko, Lecturer, Makerere University
    44. William Wasswa, Biomedical Engineer, Mbarara University of Science and Technology
    45. June K. Madete, PhD, Kenyatta University
    46. Akinyi Migire, Manager of Partnership, Compassion International
    47. Japheths Ogendi, Senior Lecturer, University of Rwanda
    48. Regina Mutave, Senior Lecturer, University of Nairobi
    49. Teresa Bonyo, Chief Migration Health Officer, IOM – UN Migration
    50. Kenneth Ssimiyu, Innovation Advisor, USAID
    51. Abraham Mutunga Nyete, Chairman, University of Nairobi
    52. Nelson Kakande, Head Training and Quality Improvement, Joint Clinical Research Centre
    53. Kenneth Iloka, Lecturer, Kenyatta University
    54. Millicent Alooh, Regional Director, Rice University
    55. Nebiyu Mulugeta, Cofounder, Trust Biomedical
    56. Massah Tarawalley, Co-founder and Executice, We Bridge Community Sercvices

  1. Canada-Africa Young Scholars Coalition

    1. Aimable Nkurunziza, Assistant Professor, Nipissing University
    2. Alaa Ibrahim, Doctor of Philosophy, York University  
    3. Eunice Annan-Aggrey, Postdoctoral Fellow, Balsillie School of International Affairs  
    4. Loyce Mrewa, PhD Candidate, Western University 
    5. Maryam Oloriegbe, Coordinator of Global Opportunities, Alfaisal University 
    6. Sarita Addy, Director of EDI and Belonging, St. Joseph's Health Care London
    7. Ramanpreet Kaur, SRE Software Developer, Google
    8. Monica Escobar, Systems Coordinator and Functional Analyst, Western International 
    9. Natasha Abayomi, Business Analyst, McKinsey & Company 
    10. Abdou Khadre Diouf, Doctorant, UCAD
    11. Adaku Ohuruogu, PhD Student, Western University 
    12. Adebimpe Adio, Senior Marketing Manager, Unilever 
    13. Adeola Adesoga, Master of Engineering, Western University 
    14. Aderimike Lala, Senior Business Analyst, Sago Mini 
    15. Adetola Aboyeji, Senior Analyst, Alberta Health Services 
    16. Adwoa Yirenkyi-Fianko, Senior Lecturer, GIMPA Business School 
    17. Aimee Utuza, Masters in Public Health and Health Promotion, Western University 
    18. Aishat Olagunju, Research Assistant, Western University 
    19. Akindele Tawoju, Lawyer, Peace Legal Lawyers & Notaries 
    20. Akua Kyei, Clinical Research Coordinator, Sunnybrook 
    21. Alain Agnessan, Research Associate, School of Modern Languages 
    22. Alfred Adu-Bobi, Teaching Assistant, Western University 
    23. Aliyu Lawan, Postdoctoral Associate, Western University 
    24. Allan Sekeitto, Orhtopaedic and Arthroplasty Surgeon, OrthoJoints 
    25. Aloa Alota, PhD Student in Media Studies, Western University
    26. Amanda Odoi, PhD in Development Studies, Western University 
    27. Amos Asiedu, Evaluation and Research Specialist, Jhpiego 
    28. Anthony Johnson, Master of Science, Western University 
    29. Antoine Habumukiza, French Studies PhD, Western University 
    30. Assumpta Yamuragiye, Senior Lecturer and Head of Department, University of Rwanda 
    31. Audrey Esemezie, MD Student, UBC 
    32. Barilelo Nghana, Senior Associate, WJE
    33. Belonwu Ezenwa, Black Histories Project Coordinator, London Black Heritage Council 
    34. Betty Adegebo, Researcher, Western University 
    35. Biebelemabo Selema, Portfolio Manager, Fraser Health Authority 
    36. Brice Kounga, PhD Candidate, Western University 
    37. Bridget Annor, Youth Program Coordinator, WeBridge Community Services
    38. Bukola Apampa, Project Leader, Ontario Power Generation 
    39. Charles Akah, Manager, EY
    40. Charles Ehidiamhen, Senior Equity Research Associate, Scotiabank 
    41. Chidera Opara, Medical Research Analyst, St. Joseph's Health Care London 
    42. Chikaodili Obetta, CREMS Summer Research Student, University of Toronto
    43. Chinelo Ezenwa, Assistant Professor, Memorial University 
    44. Chineye Ekeruche, PhD Candidate, Western University 
    45. Chinwe Ukoha, Academic Researcher 
    46. Christelle Toukam, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Western University 
    47. Christina Boakye-Gyan, MCISc, Western University 
    48. Christopher Obieke, Product Development Intern, StarTech.com
    49. Chukwuka Achu, PhD Candidate in Law, Western University 
    50. Confidence Raymond, Program Co-Chair, Spark Academy 
    51. Stephen Sackey, Senior Associate, SS&C Technologies 
    52. Damilola Toki, Assistant Professor, Western University
    53. Daniel Manulak, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto 
    54. Daniel Kpienbaareh, Assistant Professor, Illinois State University
    55. Daniel Musembi, Chairperson, Kenyatta University 
    56. David Walugembe, Program Manager, Michael Smith Health Research 
    57. Denise Kamyuka, Sessional Lecturer, Western University 
    58. Dennis Annor, PhD Candidate. Western University 
    59. Dereje Gultineh, Researcher, Western University 
    60. Faye Dioumacor, PhD Student, UCAD
    61. Dunni Akinbola, Remote Care Management Clinical Care Coordinator, Halton Healthcare 
    62. Ebenezer Martin-Yeboah, Doctor of Philosophy, Western University 
    63. Ebenzer Narh, Doctor of Philosophy, Western University 
    64. Robert Ebere, Engineering Program Manager, Caylent 
    65. Yakubu Eliasu, PhD Candidate, Western University 
    66. Elie Koukou, PhD, University of Abomey-Calavi 
    67. Elijah Olusegun, Associate Faculty, Labton College
    68. Elizabeth Muchiri, CEO, Racham Healthcare Services 
    69. Elmond Bandauko, Posdoctoral Associate, Cornell University 
    70. Elvire Omonlola, Research Assistant, Muslim Resources Center for Social Support and Integration 
    71. Emily Sullo, Research Assistant, McMaster University 
    72. Emmanuel Acheampong, Administrative Assistant, NBSSI 
    73. Emmanuel Bassey, Accessibility Counsellor, Western University 
    74. Emmanuel Ndashimye, Senior Scientist, Merck 
    75. Emmanuel Oyakojo, Senior Project Engineer, Morgan Omonitan & Abe Ltd
    76. Esohe Ogbomo, Clinical Research Project Coordinator, The Hospital for Sick Children 
    77. Esther Yartey, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Western University 
    78. Eunice Yidana, Founder and CEO, EUNY Bespoke Media
    79. Evans Batung, Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Western University  
    80. Felicia Tsekumah, Business Development Analyst, Reality Capital Management 
    81. Florence Anfaara, PhD Candidate, Western University 
    82. Funmilayo Oyediran, Nurse Practitioner, Homewood Health Centre
    83. Gbolo Manon, Doctor of Philosophy, Western University 
    84. Grace Gomashie, Portfolio Manager, Velocity 
    85. Ifeoma Okonkwo, Technical Program Manager, NielsenIQ
    86. Ikenna Okoro, B.Eng Robotics and Automation, Algonquin College
    87. Jane Chigozie, Post Graduate Diploma, Conestoga College 
    88. Jason Were, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Alberta 
    89. Jemima Baada, Assistant Professor, UBC 
    90. John Mayiga, PhD Student, Western University 
    91. Joselyne Mukantwari, Research Assistant, Western University 
    92. Joseph Adu, Postdoctoral Fellow, TMU
    93. Juliana Toboyee, Agriculture Office, Ministry of Food and Agriculture 
    94. Jumoke Kolade, Policy Research Assistant, Children, Community and Social Services 
    95. Kristonyo Honya, Master of Philosophy, University of Development Studies 
    96. Linda Ahima, Divisional Administrative Assistant, City of London 
    97. Maria Otaremwa, Founder, Mission for African Mothers 
    98. Loyce Mrewa, PhD Candidate, Western University 
    99. Marie Murekatete, Masters in Nursing, Western University 
    100. Marionette Dione, Masters in Nursing, Western University 
    101. Mary Bamimore, Doctor of Philosophy, Western University 
    102. Mary Ndu, Research Associate, Western University 
    103. Massah Tarawalley, Co-Founder and Executive Director, WeBridge 
    104. Melina Houndolo, PhD Student, University of Abomey Calavi 
    105. Michael Clark, Senior Planner, City of London 
    106. Muveno Mucaza, Technical Consultant, LRI Engineering 
    107. Mwaura Karanja, Student, Kenyatta University 
    108. Ngozichukwuka Ekeleme, Research Coordinator, St. Michael's Hospital 
    109. Veronica Ngunzi, Tutorial Fellow, Kenyatta University 
    110. Nicole Kaniki, Founder and Director, Senomi Solutions 
    111. Nina Randolph-Koranteng, Data Analyst Fellow, Blossom Academy 
    112. Harmony Ezeuko, Doctoral Student, Western University 
    113. Gabriel Ologbonde, Graduate Assistant, Memorial University of Newfoundland 
    114. Oluwafisayo Ayodeji, Associate, Sydani Group 
    115. Badiru Oluwaseun, Assistant Surveyor, Annis O'Sullivan Vollebekk 
    116. Oluwaseyi Ishola, Doctor of Philosophy, Westsern University 
    117. Tomi Ladele, Waste Reduction Coordinator, City of Barrie
    118. Tosin Ojulari, UX Design Intern, Blink UX
    119. Onyebuchi Omodon, Program Coordinator, University of Calgary 
    120. Onyyedikachi Ojiakor, Postdoctoral Associate, Western University 
    121. Onyinyechukwu Umemba, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Western University 
    122. Pauline Omolo, Associate Programs Manager, University of Nairobi
    123. Pauline Uwajeneza, Professor of Nursing, Université du Québec en Outaouais
    124. Philice Masinde, Master of Nursing, Western University 
    125. Roger Antabe, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
    126. Rukayat Somoye, Agriculture and Sustainability Consultant, Centro Agricola Ltd
    127. Sebastian Gyamfi, Assistant Professor, University of Windsor
    128. Senanu Kutor, Postdoctoral Fellow, TMU
    129. Seyram Afealete, Sessional Lecturer, Western University 
    130. Sharon Afari, Production Support Clerk, Sleegers Engineered Products Inc. 
    131. Sodiq Onaolapo, PhD Candidate, Western University 
    132. Temilola George, Research Fellow, National Defence College 
    133. Tenny Jegede, Sales Operations Analyst, Greenlight Consulting
    134. Tibebu Birhane, Research Assistant, Western University
    135. Tobenna Martin, Senior Product Designer, Mbari Uno 
    136. Toluwase Asubiaro, Research Fellow, University of South Africa 
    137. Tony Adebero, Research Assistant, Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine 
    138. Toju Aghante, Commissioning EIT, Hatch 
    139. Tosin Jaiyeola, Equity Research Senior Associate, Scotiabank
    140. Vanisa Ezukuse, Medical Student, AUC 
    141. Wilfried Fotso, PhD Candidate, Western University 
    142. Wisdom Avor, Master in Nursing, Western University 
    143. Yvonne Kasine, Assistant Professor, Western University 
    144. Zack Bigirwa, Software Engineer, TD 
    145. Zatan Mede, Business Intelligence Manager, RBC