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Dr Ezechiel Sentama is an Assistant Professor at Coventry University's Research Centre for Peace and Security, specializing in peacebuilding, transitional justice, and reconciliation. He has over 20 years of academic and research experience, with a PhD in Peace and Development Research from the University of Gothenburg (2010). His roles include leadership in research departments and advisory roles at institutions like the University of Rwanda and Rwanda Management Institute. Dr Sentama's work focuses on marginalized communities in post-conflict societies, particularly in Rwanda and the Global South.
- Education:
- PhD in Peace and Development Research, University of Gothenburg (2010)
- Master’s in Administration, University of the Western Cape (South Africa)
- Bachelor’s in Public Administration, National University of Rwanda
- Certifications in Local Democracy, Peacebuilding, Genocide Studies, and Security Paradigms
Research Interests: Dr Sentama’s work bridges academic and applied research in peace education, public administration, climate change, and reconciliation. He emphasizes vulnerable populations, including Indigenous Twa communities, queer individuals, and Black youth. His recent projects include ‘Safe Spaces for Black Children’ (UK) and ‘European University Peace Education’ in Ethiopia/Sudan.
Article Trends: His publications (2020–2025) analyze reconciliation mechanisms in post-genocide Rwanda, colonial legacies, and grassroots peacebuilding in Africa. Key themes include counter-narratives, cooperative economics, and marginalized identities.
- Awards:
- Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Fellowship (2019)
Grants & Advising: Co-Investigator on projects funded by Barnardos (UK), British Council, and Marie S. Curie. Supervised MA dissertations at Clark University, Andrews University, and Linnaeus University. Former roles include ‘Head of Research Department’ at Rwanda’s Centre for Conflict Management (2014–2017).
Teams/Labs: Leads the Africa Research Hub at Coventry University, collaborating internationally on peace education and transitional justice initiatives.
