- Researcher in International Development, University of Edinburgh
Extensive academic, government and consultancy research and project management experience. Passionate about participatory research methods, global migration, and land governance.
In 2019, completed a Ph.D. project titled 'Citizenship and Displacement', which was an ethnographic exploration of naturalization of Burundian refugees in Tanzania.
Published, among others, in the Journal of Refugee Studies, Critical African Studies Journal, Forced Migration Review, RefLaw, Democracy in Africa, News Deeply.
Worked as a consultant and researcher on projects for ODI (Overseas Development Institute, IRC (International Rescue Committee), and IGC (International Growth Centre), Wayair Foundation, Scottish Government.
2015-2019: Ph.D., University of Edinburgh and Aarhus University
2013-2014: MSc, Oxford University [distinction]
2009-2012: BA Hons, University College Utrecht
Experience
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–presentAnalyst, University of Edinburgh
Education
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2019University of Edinburgh, Ph.D. International Development
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2014University of Oxford , MSc. African Studies
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2012University College Utrecht , BA Hons
Grants and Contracts
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2014Excellence in European Doctoral Training (ExEDE)
- Role:
- Funding Source:
- European Union
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- Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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