Abimbola Adesoji | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Abimbola Adesoji | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Abimbola Adesoji, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Nigeria

Prof. Abimbola Adesoji is a renowned historian with over 28 years of experience as a teacher, researcher, and mentor. Currently a Professor at Obafemi Awolowo University, where he attained professorship in 2015, his research focuses on Traditional and Contemporary Yoruba History and the Socio-Political History of Nigeria. He holds a Ph.D. in History, with notable works exploring ethnic politics, migrations, and cultural history. A prolific author, Prof. Adesoji has published extensively, including books and chapters in globally recognized volumes. He is a member of esteemed organizations such as the Nigerian Academy of Letters and the Historical Society of Nigeria. āœļøšŸŒŸ

 

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Education šŸŽ“šŸ“š

Prof. Abimbola Adesoji holds a Ph.D. in History from Obafemi Awolowo University, specializing in “The Press and Ethnic Politics in Nigeria, 1960-2003” (2007). He also earned an M.Phil. in History from the same institution, focusing on “Migrations, Settlements, and Inter-Community Relations in Irepodun Communities, 1840-1965” (2003). Additionally, he obtained an M.B.A. (1999) and PGDFM (1995) from Obafemi Awolowo University. Prof. Adesoji began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Arts in History from Adeyemi College of Education in 1991, laying the foundation for his distinguished career in history and socio-political research. šŸŽ“šŸ“–

 

Professional Experience šŸŽ“šŸŒ

Prof. Abimbola Adesoji has an extensive academic career spanning over two decades. From 2001 to the present, he has served as a lecturer at Obafemi Awolowo University, where he advanced from Graduate Assistant to Professor by 2015. During his sabbatical, he worked as a Professor at Bowen University in 2022-2023. He has also held visiting lecturer positions at Osun State University (2014-2015) and part-time lecturing roles at Lagos State University (2000-2003). Earlier in his career, he contributed to Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, from 1994 to 2001. His teaching experience reflects a deep commitment to the field of History and International Studies. šŸ“ššŸ‘Øā€šŸ«

 

Teaching Experience šŸ“ššŸ‘Øā€šŸ«

Prof. Abimbola Adesoji has an extensive teaching career spanning multiple institutions. From January 2022 to June 2023, he taught at Bowen University, Iwo, covering topics like the History of Nigeria (1800-present) and African Historiography, while also assessing Postgraduate students in Methods of Historical Research. Since 2001, he has taught at Obafemi Awolowo University, offering courses on the History of Nigeria and assessing various historical research essays. His earlier teaching roles include positions at Lagos State University (2000-2003) and Adeyemi College of Education (1994-2001), where he instructed students in Nigerian history and evaluated their coursework. šŸ“–āœļø

 

Professional Certifications & Awards šŸŽ“šŸ†

Prof. Abimbola Adesoji has earned multiple professional certifications, including Textbook Writing and Publishing (2004), Research Methodology (2005), and Writing Proposal and Grant Management (2009), all from esteemed institutions such as Obafemi Awolowo University and the Training Centre in Communication, Nairobi, Kenya. He has also received prestigious awards, such as the Georg Forster Postdoctoral Research Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, with multiple fellowships between 2009 and 2021. His notable grants include the Citizenship Initiative Grant and the Alexander von Humboldt Returning Fellowship Award, marking his significant contributions to academic research. šŸŒšŸ“š

 

Research Focus

Prof. Abimbola Adesoji’s research focuses on the intersection of political, social, and cultural dynamics in Nigeria, with an emphasis on Islamic revivalism, ethno-religious conflicts, and media studies. His work explores themes such as Boko Haram, Islamic fundamentalism, and the Nigerian state’s response to these challenges. Additionally, his research delves into indigeneship, citizenship, globalization, democratization, and the role of the press in Nigeria’s political landscape. Other areas of interest include ethnic relations, historical scholarship, and security issues. His interdisciplinary approach combines history, political science, and media studies. šŸ“ššŸŒšŸ”

 

Publication Top Notes Ā 

  • The Boko Haram Uprising and Islamic Revivalism in Nigeria – 781 citations, 2010 šŸ“š
  • Between Maitatsine and Boko Haram: Islamic Fundamentalism and the Response of the Nigerian State – 450 citations, 2011 šŸ“–
  • Indigeneship and Citizenship in Nigeria: Myth and Reality – 75 citations, 2009 šŸŒ
  • When (Not) to Be a Proprietor: Nigerian Newspaper Ownership in a Changing Polity – 35 citations, 2011 šŸ“°
  • Globalization of the Media and the Challenges of Democratisation in Nigeria – 27 citations, 2006 šŸŒ
  • Boko Haram and the Global War on Terror – 19 citations, 2019 šŸŒ
  • Pressure Groups and the Democratic Process in Nigeria (1979-1993) – 19 citations, 2002 šŸ“Š
  • Traditional Rulership and Modern Governance in the 20th Century – 18 citations, 2010 šŸ‘‘
  • The New Pentecostal Movement in Nigeria and the Politics of Belonging – 17 citations, 2017 ā›Ŗ
  • The Nigerian Press and the Challenge of Private Newspaper Ownership: A Study of the Nigerian Tribune, 1949ā€“2009 – 16 citations, 2012 šŸ“°

Tareq Zuhair | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

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Tareq Zuhair | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Tareq Zuhair, University of Petra, Jordan

Tareq Zuhair is an accomplished academic with a PhD in English Literature from the University of Jordan. šŸ›ļø With extensive teaching experience at institutions such as the University of Petra and the University of Jordan, he is known for his dynamic teaching style and commitment to knowledge dissemination. šŸ“š Fluent in English and Arabic, Tareq is also an author of notable works, including “The Disintegration of the American Dream” and “Didactic Literature.” His published research covers topics like hydropolitics and diaspora in literature. šŸŒ He actively participates in academic activities as an external examiner and reviewer. šŸ“–āœļø

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Academic Qualifications

Dr. Tareq Zuhair holds a distinguished academic background in English Literature, having completed a PhD at the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan, with a commendable average of Very Good in 2014. Prior to this, they earned a Masterā€™s Degree in English Language and Literature from the same institution in 2004, also achieving a Very Good average. Their foundational education was completed with a Bachelorā€™s degree in English Language and Literature from Al al Bayt University in Mafraq, Jordan, in 2000, where they similarly attained a Very Good average. šŸ“ššŸŽ“āœØ

Experience

Since 2015, He have been serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Petra, where I contribute to various academic programs. Prior to this, He was a Part-Time Lecturer at the University of Jordan from 2004 to 2015, enriching students’ educational experiences. Additionally, He have been an External Examiner and Supervisor at the Arab Open University since 2017. He teaching experience spans diverse roles, including teaching TOEFL IBT and ITP, as well as instructing second secondary classes and IGSCE from 2000 to 2014. šŸŒŸšŸ“š

Research focus

T. Zuhairā€™s research primarily examines themes related to cultural and political narratives in literature, with an emphasis on diaspora and identity. Their work includes exploring the representation of rootedness and displacement in Susan Abulhawaā€™s Mornings in Jenin, analyzing hydropolitical themes in literary works like Darraj’s A Curious Land, and interpreting psychoanalytic elements in Tennessee Williamsā€™ The Glass Menagerie. This research underscores a critical engagement with socio-political issues and literary critique, often involving cross-cultural and thematic analysis.

Publication top notes

Trees, Rootedness, and Diaspora in Susan Abulhawaā€™s Mornings in Jenin

Hideous Hydropolitics in Darraj’s A Curious Land

A Psychoanalytic Reading of Tennessee Williamsā€™ The Glass Menagerie and Lord Byronā€™s Love Letter

Sterility and Decay of Marriage in Eliotā€™s (The Cocktail Party)

Hamletā€™s Displacement as a Recurrent Case in Catherā€™s A Lost Lady and Al Halabyā€™s Once in a Promised Land