Eric Mutabazi

Eric Mutabazi is an Associate Professor and research scholar at the Université Catholique de l’Ouest (UCO), holding key administrative roles such as Vice Dean of Development and Pedagogy across multiple UCO campuses. His academic work focuses on citizenship education, interculturality, and the sociopolitical dimensions of education in multicultural contexts. He leads research initiatives addressing second-class citizenship, immigrant integration, and historical memory in post-conflict societies like Rwanda.

Educationally, he holds a PhD in Educational Sciences from the University of Nantes, complemented by advanced qualifications in Philosophy of Education. His roles include coordinating international programs (e.g., Erasmus+ projects) and managing educational departments at UCO Nantes. He has spearheaded research teams exploring vulnerable populations’ education, including unaccompanied minors and marginalized ethnic groups.

Research interests span citizenship education, ethnic conflict analysis, and digital pedagogy. He has authored over 90 publications, including books like Second-Class Citizenship and articles on textbook analysis, migration policies, and intercultural virtual learning. He actively organizes international conferences on topics such as inclusive education and vulnerability.

Current initiatives include the ECISC project on citizenship education and the DIPLOMA project on inclusive learning. He supervises doctoral research on outre-mer education and laïcité policies. His academic contributions bridge theory and practice, advocating for equitable educational systems amidst global challenges like migration and digital transformation.