Dr. Thecla I. Akukwe

Dr. Thecla I. Akukwe is a distinguished Senior Lecturer and transdisciplinary researcher in the Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Her impactful research bridges the gaps between human-environmental interactions, climate change adaptation, food security, and socio-economic resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa. Recognized globally for her expertise, she serves as an Argelander Fellow and guest scholar at the University of Bonn's Global Heritage Lab, where she investigates how indigenous knowledge systems can be leveraged for modern disaster mitigation and environmental management.