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Amadu Jacky Kaba is a Professor of Sociology at Seton Hall University, specializing in Demography, Sociology of Education, Political Sociology, and the African Diaspora. He earned all his degrees from Seton Hall University, including a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership, Management, and Policy. His research focuses on migration, brain drain, HIV/AIDS impact, and African development, with over 88 scholarly publications, including seven books and numerous journal articles. Kaba has received prestigious awards like the 2021 Amistad Award and served as a Volunteer Faculty Mentor for the University of The Gambia's Social Sciences and Humanities Students’ Association.
Education:
- B.A. in Political Science, Seton Hall University (1997)
- M.A. in Public Administration, Seton Hall University (1998)
- Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership, Management, and Policy, Seton Hall University (2002)
Research Interests:
Dr. Kaba’s work examines migration patterns, the African brain drain, HIV/AIDS impacts on societies, and Pan-Africanism. He has extensively studied the intersection of demography, education, and policy, particularly focusing on Black American demographics and African diasporic communities. His recent studies address climate migration and Africa’s development challenges.
Awards:
- 2021 Amistad Award (Central Connecticut State University)
- 2017 and 2011 Researcher of the Year (Seton Hall University)
Grants & Advising: Dr. Kaba has advised numerous initiatives, including academic workshops for students in The Gambia and policy discussions on U.S.-Africa relations. He has delivered keynote lectures on topics like the Amistad legacy and U.S. immigration policies.
Labs/Teams: While not affiliated with formal research labs, he collaborates extensively with institutions like the African Union and the African Diaspora networks to advance development initiatives.
