Augustine Ugar Akah
Kiel
Summary
Eight years of experience working on interdisciplinary research teams and independent projects with expertise in Peace and conflict studies, Crisis and social change, Theories of international relations, Political discourse analysis and Public policy. Adept at working with diverse stakeholders, including students, teaching, participating and contributing at workshops, seminars and classroom meetings. PhD and MSc in public policy from political science and international relations perspectives, focusing on governance framework, conflict, and global crisis. Final year PhD Doctoral Candidate in Political Science at IPS Kiel, focusing on the nexus between ethno-territoriality and conflict. The study explains how antagonism and hegemony are entrenched, sustained and contested in conflict discourses. Experience working in the context of global conflict, including the role of AI in modern warfare and policy frameworks from multiple perspectives, such as experience as a peace mediator and advocate for responsive technology deployment. Proficient in communicating theoretical insights to a broad audience and translating research findings and discussions. Experienced academic professional with a proven track record in delivering engaging and insightful lectures. Adept at curriculum development, research, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving academic excellence. Reliable and adaptable, with skills in critical thinking, communication, and classroom management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer, International Relations & Public Policy
Kiel University
05.2025 - Current
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the field.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based on and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
- Cultivated critical thinking and analytical skills in students by incorporating case studies into the curriculum.
- Streamlined grading process with digital tools, reducing turnaround time for assignment feedback.
- Organized international study trips, broadening students' perspectives and understanding of global issues.
PhD Candidate
Kiel University
08.2020 - Current
- Developed a theoretical framework for analyzing ethno-territorial conflicts.
- Published papers and attended conferences addressing themes such as territoriality, global crises, and the role of technology in shaping contemporary conflicts.
- Elected twice into the Doctoral Council at Kiel University, representing the interests of all PhD candidates.
- Volunteered to be interviewed to qualify the University for the Excellence Research Award in 2022.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
PhD Candidate
Kiel University
08.2020 - Current
- Developed a theoretical framework for analyzing ethno-territorial conflicts.
- Published papers and attended conferences addressing themes such as territoriality, global crises, and the role of technology in shaping contemporary conflicts.
- Elected twice into the Doctoral Council at Kiel University, representing the interests of all PhD candidates.
- Volunteered to be interviewed to qualify the University for the Excellence Research Award in 2022.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Founder
Rutine Initiative
01.2020 - Current
- Established the Rutine Initiative, a non-governmental organization that promotes good governance and civic engagement.
- Organize workshops, policy dialogue, and leadership training to empower young professionals, policymakers and community leaders.
- Launched community-based projects that improved youth participation in governance and strongly advocated for the ‘Not Too Young To Lead Bill’ in Nigeria’s National Assembly.
Founder
Rutine Initiative
01.2020 - Current
- Established the Rutine Initiative, a non-governmental organization that promotes good governance and civic engagement.
- Organize workshops, policy dialogue, and leadership training to empower young professionals, policymakers and community leaders.
- Launched community-based projects that improved youth participation in governance and strongly advocated for the ‘Not Too Young To Lead Bill’ in Nigeria’s National Assembly.
Representative, Doctoral Candidates
Kiel University
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Advocate for students' rights, academic support, and research funding opportunities.
- Organize seminars, workshops, and networking events to enhance research collaboration and professional development.
- Represented the University at the European Union Funding Scheme, helping Kiel University to win the research excellence award.
Representative, Doctoral Candidates
Kiel University
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Advocate for students' rights, academic support, and research funding opportunities.
- Organize seminars, workshops, and networking events to enhance research collaboration and professional development.
- Represented the University at the European Union Funding Scheme, helping Kiel University to win the research excellence award.
Research Assistant, Doctoral Candidate, Lecturer
University of Calabar
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Designed courses and delivered lectures.
- Supervised and contributed to the graduation of 15 master's and 62 bachelor's students while conducting research and publishing papers in international journals.
- Served as a member of the University’s research committee, shaping strategic priorities for research.
- Acted as a staff adviser to Bachelor’s students.
- Represented the University at various forums, engaging in public discourse through policy briefs, op-eds, and expert panels.
- Volunteered to lead the campus-based SDGs groups, collaborating with UN Agencies and international organizations to achieve the SDGs.
Research Assistant, Doctoral Candidate, Lecturer
University of Calabar
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Designed courses and delivered lectures.
- Supervised and contributed to the graduation of 15 master's and 62 bachelor's students while conducting research and publishing papers in international journals.
- Served as a member of the University’s research committee, shaping strategic priorities for research.
- Acted as a staff adviser to Bachelor’s students.
- Represented the University at various forums, engaging in public discourse through policy briefs, op-eds, and expert panels.
- Volunteered to lead the campus-based SDGs groups, collaborating with UN Agencies and international organizations to achieve the SDGs.
Student Adviser
University of Calabar
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided academic guidance, career mentorship, and personal development support to undergraduate students.
- Acted as a liaison between students and faculty, advocating for student needs and facilitating effective communication.
- Under my leadership, the faculty students won the All Nigeria University Debate Championship and the Vice Chancellor's Best Faculty Award.
Student Adviser
University of Calabar
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided academic guidance, career mentorship, and personal development support to undergraduate students.
- Acted as a liaison between students and faculty, advocating for student needs and facilitating effective communication.
- Under my leadership, the faculty students won the All Nigeria University Debate Championship and the Vice Chancellor's Best Faculty Award.
Volunteer
United Nations Education, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of experts to conduct field research on science education access and quality in underserved rural communities.
- Designed and implemented survey instruments to collect quantitative and qualitative data on educational infrastructure, teacher competency, and student learning outcomes.
- Engaged local educators, policymakers, and community leaders to assess challenges and identify policy recommendations for improving STEM education.
- Successfully gathered critical baseline data that informed education policy recommendations for improving STEM education in rural areas in Nigeria.
Volunteer
United Nations Education, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of experts to conduct field research on science education access and quality in underserved rural communities.
- Designed and implemented survey instruments to collect quantitative and qualitative data on educational infrastructure, teacher competency, and student learning outcomes.
- Engaged local educators, policymakers, and community leaders to assess challenges and identify policy recommendations for improving STEM education.
- Successfully gathered critical baseline data that informed education policy recommendations for improving STEM education in rural areas in Nigeria.
Volunteer
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Worked with the head of operations to develop a framework, standards and guidelines for IT development and ensure compliance across various sectors.
- Implemented the Nigerian Information Technology Policy.
- Coordinated general IT development and Tech start-ups.
- Enforced regulatory compliance within the IT sector.
Volunteer
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Worked with the head of operations to develop a framework, standards and guidelines for IT development and ensure compliance across various sectors.
- Implemented the Nigerian Information Technology Policy.
- Coordinated general IT development and Tech start-ups.
- Enforced regulatory compliance within the IT sector.
Captain, University Debate Club
University of Calabar
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Led the University Debate team, organizing training sessions to enhance critical thinking, argumentation and public speaking skills.
- Represented the University in National and international debate competitions in Ghana, South Africa, Botswana, and the United Kingdom, winning three prestigious debate tournaments and four best speaker awards.
- Under my leadership, I enhanced the University’s reputation as a leading institution in policy debate and public speaking.
Captain, University Debate Club
University of Calabar
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Led the University Debate team, organizing training sessions to enhance critical thinking, argumentation and public speaking skills.
- Represented the University in National and international debate competitions in Ghana, South Africa, Botswana, and the United Kingdom, winning three prestigious debate tournaments and four best speaker awards.
- Under my leadership, I enhanced the University’s reputation as a leading institution in policy debate and public speaking.
Research Fellow
Impact Your World Leadership Initiative
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Worked closely with the Chief Operating Officer to identify, nurture, and empower individuals and organizations that would adopt purposeful leadership values.
- Trained students interested in governance across 12 Universities in Nigeria.
- Represented the Initiative at the London Model for United Nations (LIMUN) at Imperial College in the United Kingdom, as well as at the International Youth Leadership Conference at the American University in Dubai.
Research Fellow
Impact Your World Leadership Initiative
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Worked closely with the Chief Operating Officer to identify, nurture, and empower individuals and organizations that would adopt purposeful leadership values.
- Trained students interested in governance across 12 Universities in Nigeria.
- Represented the Initiative at the London Model for United Nations (LIMUN) at Imperial College in the United Kingdom, as well as at the International Youth Leadership Conference at the American University in Dubai.
Education
Political Science
Kiel University
International Political Sociology, Kiel University11-2025
PhD - Public Policy
University of Calabar
03.2021
MSc - Public Policy
University of Calabar
01.2018
BSc - Policy & Adm. Studies
University of Calabar
01.2015
Skills
- Teaching and Pedagogical Skills
- Curriculum design and development
- Lesson planning and course coordination
- Online and in-person teaching proficiency
- Student-centred teaching approach
- Assessment and feedback design
- Academic mentoring and student advising
- Supervision of undergraduate/master's theses
- Development of instructional materials and learning aids
- Classroom management and inclusive teaching
- Use of technology-enhanced learning tools
- Research skills
- Analyzing and evaluating theoretical frameworks
- Political systems analysis
- Social structures analysis
- Scholarly writing
- Peer-reviewed journal publications
- Research briefs
- Qualitative research methodologies
- Quantitative research methodologies
- Discourse analysis
- Case study research
- Statistical tools
- Presenting academic papers
- Global conferences
- Workshops
- Working in diverse international environments
- Multilateral cooperation
- Diplomacy
- IT and analytical skills
- Statistical analysis using SPSS
- Statistical analysis using Stata
- Data visualization
- Statistical modelling
- Microsoft Excel
- Advanced Excel functions
- Conducting discourse analysis
- Thematic coding
- Content analysis using NVivo
- Content analysis using ATLAS
- Designing surveys
- Managing surveys with Qualtrics
- Managing surveys with Survey Monkey
- Managing surveys with Google Forms
- Managing surveys with Kobo Toolbox
- Academic research organization
- Citation management using EndNote
- Citation management using Zotero
- Citation management using Mendeley
- Programming
- Research automation
- Data processing using Python
- Data processing using Tableau
- Data processing using Microsoft Power BI
- Administrative and Leadership Skills
- Academic programme coordination
- Committee participation
- Quality assurance
- Academic audits
- Organizing seminars
- Organizing workshops
- Organizing symposia
- Alumni engagement
- Student recruitment
- Institutional partnership building
- Professional and Ethical Attributes
- Commitment to academic integrity
- Respect for diversity
- Inclusion in education
- Responsiveness to student feedback
- Time management
- Workload balance
- Lifelong learning
- Continuous professional development
- Interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Clarity of expression
- Logical arguments
- Effective listening
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Commitment
- Independence
- Competence
- Planning
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Creativity
- Academic writing
- Academic research
- Research and analysis
References
- Prof. Dirk Nabers, nabers@ips.uni-kiel.de, +4915110603753
- Prof. Uno Ijim Agbor, unoijimagbor@gmail.com, +2348035523537
- Prof. Sheriff Folarin, sheryfffolarin@gmail.com, +2345129252006
Languages
English
German
French
References
- Prof. Dirk Nabers, nabers@ips.uni-kiel.de, +4915110603753
- Prof. Uno Ijim Agbor, unoijimagbor@gmail.com, +2348035523537
- Prof. Sheriff Folarin, sheryfffolarin@gmail.com, +2345129252006
Leadership Experience
- Student Adviser, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Calabar, Nigeria, 2018-01-01, 2020-01-01, Provided academic guidance, career mentorship, and personal development support to undergraduate students.
- Representative, Doctoral candidates at Kiel University, Germany, 2021-01-01, 2023-01-01, Advocate for students' rights, academic support, and research funding opportunities.
Timeline
Lecturer, International Relations & Public Policy
Kiel University
05.2025 - Current
Representative, Doctoral Candidates
Kiel University
01.2021 - 01.2023
Representative, Doctoral Candidates
Kiel University
01.2021 - 01.2023
PhD Candidate
Kiel University
08.2020 - Current
PhD Candidate
Kiel University
08.2020 - Current
Founder
Rutine Initiative
01.2020 - Current
Founder
Rutine Initiative
01.2020 - Current
Volunteer
United Nations Education, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
06.2019 - 08.2019
Volunteer
United Nations Education, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
06.2019 - 08.2019
Volunteer
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
07.2018 - 10.2018
Volunteer
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
07.2018 - 10.2018
Student Adviser
University of Calabar
01.2018 - 01.2020
Student Adviser
University of Calabar
01.2018 - 01.2020
Research Assistant, Doctoral Candidate, Lecturer
University of Calabar
01.2017 - 01.2022
Research Assistant, Doctoral Candidate, Lecturer
University of Calabar
01.2017 - 01.2022
Research Fellow
Impact Your World Leadership Initiative
06.2015 - 08.2016
Research Fellow
Impact Your World Leadership Initiative
06.2015 - 08.2016
Captain, University Debate Club
University of Calabar
01.2013 - 01.2017
Captain, University Debate Club
University of Calabar
01.2013 - 01.2017
PhD - Public Policy
University of Calabar
MSc - Public Policy
University of Calabar
BSc - Policy & Adm. Studies
University of Calabar
Political Science
Kiel University
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