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Brandon Hamber is a Full Professor and holds the John Hume and Thomas P. O’Neill Chair in Peace at Ulster University, based in the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. He is a core member of the International Conflict Research Institute (INCORE) and the Transitional Justice Institute. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at the African Centre for Migration and Society, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
His educational background includes:
- PhD
- Master of Clinical Psychology, University of the Witwatersrand
- Bachelor of Arts, University of the Witwatersrand
Professor Hamber’s research focuses on peacebuilding, transitional justice, psychosocial trauma, and reconciliation in post-conflict societies. His work spans Northern Ireland, South Africa, Colombia, Bosnia, and other regions affected by political violence. He explores how trauma is transmitted across generations and how urban environments influence conflict and peacebuilding.
The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on youth engagement in peace processes, intergenerational healing, spatial dimensions of conflict, and psychosocial support systems. His work bridges academic research with practical policy and community interventions, emphasizing societal transformation and mental health in post-conflict recovery.
His notable scientific awards include:
- Paul Harris Medal for contributions to peace by Rotary (2013)
- Top 100: Most influential people in armed violence reduction (Action on Armed Violence Network, 2013/2014)
- Faculty Senior Distinguished Research Fellowship Award (2019)
- The Journal of Urban Affairs Best Paper Award (2024)
Professor Hamber has advised several PhD researchers and has been actively involved in numerous international peace initiatives. He has secured significant research grants and has contributed to high-impact projects. His external roles include membership on the boards of Healing Through Remembering (Northern Ireland), Impunity Watch (Netherlands), and the British Council’s Society Advisory Group. He also serves on peer review colleges for the Arts and Humanities Research Council and ESRC.
He leads and collaborates within multidisciplinary research teams, particularly through INCORE and the Transitional Justice Institute, focusing on policy-relevant research in conflict-affected regions. His work integrates academic rigor with public engagement, as seen in media contributions and curated exhibitions on memory and conflict.
