Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Dr. Mitterand Okorie is a postdoctoral research fellow at Nelson Mandela University’s Centre for Philosophy in Africa and a co-convener of the Business, Society & African Futures Conference. With a robust background in conflict transformation and peace studies, Dr. Okorie has a proven track record in advancing human rights and addressing migration issues. His experience spans from project management of significant research grants to high-level consultancy roles with international organizations like the UN. 🌍📚
Professional Profile:
Education🎓
Dr. Okorie holds a Ph.D. in Conflict Transformation and Peace from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where he focused on electoral violence in Nigeria. He earned a Master’s in Terrorism and International Relations from Aberystwyth University and a Bachelor’s in International Relations with distinction from Eastern Mediterranean University. His educational journey reflects a strong foundation in conflict studies and international relations. 🎓📖
Professional Experience🌍
Dr. Okorie’s career includes roles as a postdoctoral research fellow at Nelson Mandela University and a visiting academic at the University of Oxford. He has managed a €400,000 research grant at Rhodes University and has been a research consultant for the UN in Ghana and Somalia. His experience includes organizing international conferences and contributing to various academic and policy-related projects. 🌐🔬
Research Interest🔬
Dr. Okorie’s research interests encompass conflict and peace studies, human trafficking, democracy, and African affairs. His work investigates electoral violence, migration challenges, and human rights issues, aiming to contribute to effective conflict resolution and policy development. His interdisciplinary approach and focus on pressing global issues define his impactful research agenda. 🔍🌍
Award and Honor🏆
Dr. Okorie has received prestigious awards including the African Studies Centre Postdoc Award from Rhodes University and the Nelson Mandela University Postdoctoral Fellowship Award. His recognition extends to his role as an OSGA Academic Fellow at Oxford and his consultancy achievements with international organizations. These honors underscore his excellence and leadership in research. 🏆🎖️
Publications Top Notes📖
Journal Articles 📚
- Okorie, M.M. (2024). Policing Nigerian elections: violence, institutional weaknesses, and remedial trajectories. Policing & Society, 1–16. Link
- Okorie, M.M. (2024). Religion and Coronavirus Response in Kano State, Nigeria. Journal of Religion in Africa, 1(aop), 1-21. Link
- Okorie, M.M. (2024). Prosecuting human trafficking in Nigeria: victim-witnessing and community-oriented challenges. Trends in Organized Crime (Accepted for publication).
- Okorie, M.M., & Okeja, U. (2023). Child trafficking in Africa: Reimagining the problem. Genealogy, 7(3), 64. Link
Book Chapters 📖
- Okorie, M.M. (2023). Corruption in Africa: Definitional ambiguities and current imaginations. In U. Okeja (Ed.), Routledge Handbook of African Political Philosophy (pp. 151-162). London: Routledge.
- Okorie, M.M. (2021). Boko Haram, Counterinsurgency and Media-Oriented Terrorism. In T. Oriola, F. Onuoha, & S. Oyewole (Eds.), Boko Haram’s Terrorist Campaign in Nigeria: Contexts, Dimensions and Emerging Trajectories (pp. 74-101). London: Routledge.
- Okorie, M.M. (2018). Presidential Amnesty and Resource Militancy in a Petro-state. In C. Obi & T. Oriola (Eds.), The Unfinished Revolution in the Niger Delta (pp. 60-76). London: Routledge.
Book Reviews 📚
- Okorie, M.M. (2023). Deliberative agency: A study in modern African political philosophy: by Uchenna Okeja. Journal of Postcolonial Writing, pp. 1-2.
- Okorie, M.M. (2024). Foreign Aid and its Unintended Consequences: by Dirk-Jan Koch. African Studies Review (Forthcoming).
