PROF. NICHOLAS OZOR

Prof. Ozor is the Executive Director of the African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) Nairobi, Kenya, a transdisciplinary network of researchers, policymakers, private sector, and civil society actors promoting the generation, dissemination, use, and mastery of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) for Africa’s development with coverage in 32 countries in Africa and beyond (28 in Africa and 4 Diaspora chapters in the Australia, Switzerland, United States of America, and United Kingdom).. He is a Professor of Public Policy at the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, and holds a Split-site PhD in Agricultural Extension Administration and International and Rural Development from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and the University of Reading, UK.
Prof. Ozor leads many research projects in STI and has published over 190 articles in reputable international peer-reviewed journals, books and book chapters. He has raised over US$ 75M in grants to support development work in Africa.
He is a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (FAAS). A Fellow of the Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (FAESON) and a Teaching Fellow and Mentor for the African Climate Change Fellowship Programme (ACCFP). Prof. Ozor is a Distinguished Alumnus of the University of Nigeria- an honour conferred upon those who obtained a First Class from the UNN. Prof. Ozor sits on the Boards of many international bodies, such as UNESCO, the German Bioeconomy Council, and the Global Diplomatic Forum. As a High Chief, Prof. Ozor holds the revered chieftaincy title of “Okammuta 1 of Lett Ancient Kingdom,” in Enugu State, Nigeria. His vision is to be at the frontier of learning and apply the rich knowledge he has acquired to make a positive difference to humanity.

Prof. Ozor is the Executive Director of the African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) Nairobi, Kenya, a transdisciplinary network of researchers, policymakers, private sector, and civil society actors promoting the generation, dissemination, use, and mastery of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) for Africa’s development with coverage in 32 countries in Africa and beyond (28 in Africa and 4 Diaspora chapters in the Australia, Switzerland, United States of America, and United Kingdom).. He is a Professor of Public Policy at the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, and holds a Split-site PhD in Agricultural Extension Administration and International and Rural Development from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and the University of Reading, UK.
Prof. Ozor leads many research projects in STI and has published over 190 articles in reputable international peer-reviewed journals, books and book chapters. He has raised over US$ 75M in grants to support development work in Africa.
He is a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (FAAS). A Fellow of the Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (FAESON) and a Teaching Fellow and Mentor for the African Climate Change Fellowship Programme (ACCFP). Prof. Ozor is a Distinguished Alumnus of the University of Nigeria- an honour conferred upon those who obtained a First Class from the UNN. Prof. Ozor sits on the Boards of many international bodies, such as UNESCO, the German Bioeconomy Council, and the Global Diplomatic Forum. As a High Chief, Prof. Ozor holds the revered chieftaincy title of “Okammuta 1 of Lett Ancient Kingdom,” in Enugu State, Nigeria. His vision is to be at the frontier of learning and apply the rich knowledge he has acquired to make a positive difference to humanity.