Felicitas Egunyu

Felicitas Egunyu is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo and an Adjunct Professor at the School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan. Her research focuses on environmental governance, social impact assessments, and the socio-economic dimensions of resource extraction, particularly critical minerals and artisanal/small-scale mining in Uganda, Canada, Ghana, and Uganda. She holds affiliations with multiple sectors, including government, private industry, consulting, and non-profit organizations.

Her research emphasizes participatory and equitable governance frameworks to foster collaboration among resource host communities, governments, corporations, and civil society. Current projects investigate socio-economic impacts of artisanal mining in Uganda and critical mineral governance in Canada, Ghana, and Uganda. She advocates for inclusive decision-making processes to achieve social and environmental sustainability.

With interdisciplinary experience across academia and practice, Dr. Egunyu bridges theoretical and applied research to address global resource management challenges. No specific publications or awards are listed in the provided text.