Peculiar Awa

Dr. Peculiar Awa is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology at the University of Central Missouri’s Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. She specializes in terrorism, women & gender issues, and international crime. Her research bridges legal, sociological, and public health perspectives.

Education:

• Ph.D. in International Crime and Justice (2019), Florida International University
• M.S. in Criminal Justice (2015), Florida International University
• J.D. (2011), Nigerian Law School
• LL.B. (2010), University of Jos, Nigeria
• Associate Degrees in Law and Computer Science (2005), University of Jos

Professional Experience: Served as an intern at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office (Human Trafficking Division) and as junior counsel at Anyia & Co. (Nigeria), where she represented clients, drafted legal documents, and mentored interns.

Research Interests: Focuses on transnational crime, gender dynamics in conflict zones, and the intersection of legal systems with public health challenges. Her work highlights marginalized populations and systemic vulnerabilities.

Publications: Her recent articles analyze terrorism patterns in Nigeria and explore how cultural practices like early marriage intersect with public health crises like vesico-vaginal fistula.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned in text, but her interdisciplinary research likely involves collaborations with legal and public health institutions.