Jean Pierre Misago

Jean Pierre Misago is a Senior Researcher at the African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS) within the University of the Witwatersrand. He holds advanced degrees in Psychology, Forced Migration Studies, Humanitarian Assistance, and Migration and Displacement, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise.

• Education:
  • BSc (Hons) in Psychology, University of Zimbabwe (2001)
  • MA in Forced Migration Studies, Wits University (2005)
  • MA in Humanitarian Assistance, Tufts University (2008)
  • PhD in Migration and Displacement, Wits University (2016)

His research investigates the interplay between migration/displacement and socio-cultural dynamics such as identity, xenophobia, and local governance. He co-teaches the MA course "Introduction to Migration and Displacement" at ACMS.

While specific publications are not listed here, his work spans peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, focusing on displacement impacts, exclusionary violence, and institutional responses to mobility.