Frankline Ndi

Dr. Frankline Ndi is a Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Associate at the University of Bonn, affiliated with the Department of Geography in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. He is a member of the AG Klagge research group and contributes to the DFG-funded CRC 228 Future Rural Africa project, specifically the sub-project Energy Futures. His work bridges economic and development geography with critical analyses of land, energy, and rural transformation in Africa.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Human Geography, University of Melbourne, Australia (2014–2018)
• International MSc in Rural Development, Ghent University, Belgium (2011–2013)
• MSc Peace and Development Studies, Linnaeus University, Sweden (2009–2010)
• BSc Sociology and Anthropology, University of Buea, Cameroon (2002–2005)

Dr. Ndi's research focuses on economic and development geography, with particular emphasis on land and environmental politics, food security, agricultural transformation, and the socio-political dimensions of renewable energy projects. His fieldwork is deeply rooted in Cameroon and Kenya, where he investigates how large-scale land acquisitions and energy developments affect local communities, livelihoods, and governance structures. Gender dynamics and procedural justice are central themes in his analytical framework.

His recent publications (2017–2024) reflect a strong trajectory in political ecology and critical development studies, particularly examining wind and solar energy projects in Kenya through the lens of justice, community resistance, and infrastructural violence. He also continues to publish on land grabbing in Cameroon, analyzing the roles of traditional authorities and patronage networks.

Scientific Contributions and Presentations:

• Active contributor to high-impact journals such as Energy Research & Social Science, Energy, Sustainability and Society, Journal of Modern African Studies, and Development Policy Review.
• Regular presenter at major international conferences including the European Conference for African Studies (ECAS), the Political Ecology Conference (POLLEN), and the Nordic Geographers Meeting (NGM).

Dr. Ndi is engaged in advising and research leadership within collaborative, interdisciplinary projects. While no formal students are listed, his role in the CRC 228 project suggests mentorship and team coordination responsibilities. He has been funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and previously held postdoctoral positions at Örebro University, Sweden. His work is deeply embedded in field-based, critical social science research aimed at understanding and addressing global inequalities in rural Africa.

Laboratory and Research Team Affiliations:

• Member of AG Klagge (Working Group of Prof. Dr. Britta Klagge), University of Bonn
• Contributor to the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 228 Future Rural Africa
• Team member of the sub-project Energy Futures, focusing on energy transitions and rural livelihoods