Ngozi Louis Uzomah
Nsukka,EN
Summary
Innovative researcher adept at developing probing questions, designing experiments and generating meaningful results. Experienced at identifying and using new technologies and resources. Works effectively and collaboratively with teams and individuals. Wishing to transfer this knowledge to help build individual student success and comprehensive understanding
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Investigator
Europe Horizon Project On Return/Readmission- GAPs
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with return migration.
- Conducted interviews with returnees and trafficked individuals, civil society organization and public servants and documented the findings.
- Conducted Stakeholder Expert Panel with civil society organizations, government agencies and returnees.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Studying the drivers of return policies and barriers/enablers in international cooperation on returns.
- Examining the disconnects between expectations of return policies and their actual outcomes by de-centering the dominant, one-sided understanding of return policymaking
- Handling research budgets
Principal Investigator
Europe Horizon Project On Return/Readmission- GAPs
03.2023 - Current
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with return migration.
- Conducted interviews with returnees and trafficked individuals, civil society organizations and public servants and documented the findings.
- Conducted Stakeholder Expert Panel with civil society organizations, government agencies and returnees.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Studying drivers of return policies and barriers/enablers in international cooperation on returns.
- Examining disconnects between expectations of return policies and their actual outcomes by de-centering the dominant, one-sided understanding of return policymaking
- Handling research budgets
Research Consultant
University Of West Bohemia Prague, Czech Republic
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Gathered and organized information for research on terrorism in Nigeria and the activities of Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents in the Lake Chad borderlands.
- Conducted research into smuggling and trafficking through Nigeria/Niger border to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Collaborated with the research team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection of data for irregular migration from Nigeria through Niger to countries in North Africa.
- Wrote reports and summaries regarding forced displacement, irregular migration and conflict in Nigeria and West and North Africa.
Research Consultant
Global Initiative Transnational Organized Crime
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted research on cross-border mobility in West Africa to improve knowledge on African Continental Free Trade Agreement and provide valuable contributions on regional integration in Africa.
- Investigated the two contiguous regions of Southern Cameroon and Southeastern Nigeria to map conflict hotspots.
- Researched on Southeast Nigeria to investigate the connection between illicit weapons, organized crime and conflicts.
Education
Ph.D. - Population Geography
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria07.2024
Certificate - Global Compact On Migration
Global Research Forum Diaspora & Transnationalism
India08.2022
Master of Science - Population Geography
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria02.2017
Postgraduate Diploma - Social Studies Education
National Open University
Nigeria10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria11.2013
Skills
- Budget Development
- Experimental design
- Proposal evaluation
- Research design
- Report Development
- Interview techniques
- Report Generation
Affiliations
- Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS) Since 2018
- International Association for the Study of Forced Migration (IASFM) Since 2019
- Association for Borderlands Studies (ABS) Since 2019
- (Editor) West Africa Working Group of migration-control.info Since 2019
- Association of Nigerian Geographers (ANG) Since 2021
- Population Association of America (PAA) since 2021
Languages
Igbo
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Elementary
A2
Russian
Intermediate
B1
Additional Information
REFEREES
- Prof. I. A. Madu - Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.Tel: 08037321468
- Prof. C. K. Ajaero - Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Tel: 08037511422
- Prof. T. C. Nzeadibe - Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Tel: 08037727927
Timeline
Principal Investigator
Europe Horizon Project On Return/Readmission- GAPs
03.2023 - Current
Research Consultant
University Of West Bohemia Prague, Czech Republic
05.2022 - 05.2023
Research Consultant
Global Initiative Transnational Organized Crime
08.2021 - 10.2021
Principal Investigator
Europe Horizon Project On Return/Readmission- GAPs
11.2014 - 10.2015
Ph.D. - Population Geography
University of Nigeria
Certificate - Global Compact On Migration
Global Research Forum Diaspora & Transnationalism
Master of Science - Population Geography
University of Nigeria
Postgraduate Diploma - Social Studies Education
National Open University
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Nigeria
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