Sundjata Ibn-Hyman

Sundjata Ibn-Hyman is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland. His interdisciplinary research focuses on cultural processes, socioeconomic development, racism, and urban issues such as gentrification. He holds affiliations with multiple institutions, including prior roles as Associate Professor at HBCUs like Lane College and Xavier University of Louisiana, and administrative positions such as Director of Multicultural Affairs at Olivet College and Director of the Black Cultural Center at Iowa State University.

Education and Training:

• MSW from Millie M. Charles School of Social Work, Southern University at New Orleans
• Post-doctoral Fellowship at the Beach Center, University of Kansas

Research Interests:

Dr. Ibn-Hyman explores axiological dimensions of culture, environmental justice, African/African American history, and youth leadership development. His current work addresses West North Avenue gentrification’s impact and urban youth academic skills. He has also led studies on self-determination in students and community-based youth leadership in Louisiana, Florida, and Nigeria.

Professional Contributions:

• Principal Investigator for projects on social capital, environmental justice, and family strengthening in disadvantaged communities
• Recipient of multiple prestigious fellowships, including Danforth-Compton and Beach Center awards

Community Engagement:

Prior to academia, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as a licensed social worker in West Virginia and international roles with Save the Children in Zambia and Zimbabwe. His fieldwork emphasizes marginalized communities, including Appalachia’s opioid crisis response and disability policy advocacy.