معرفی
Joseph K Assan is a Senior Lecturer and faculty member in the Sustainable International Development Program at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University. He holds a PhD from the University of Liverpool and a BS from the University of Cape Coast. Currently, he serves as the Associate Director for International Political Economy and Sustainable Development at the Center for Global Development and Sustainability. His career spans roles as Assistant Professor of Development Practice at Trinity College Dublin, Director of the International Development Program at the University of Liverpool, and Lecturer in International Development at the University of East London.
Education:
- PhD, University of Liverpool
- BS, University of Cape Coast
Dr. Assan's research focuses on the intersection of migration, sustainable livelihoods, environmental variability, and household well-being. He also investigates the impact of social protection programs on human security and poverty reduction. His work bridges theory, policy, and practice in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, with field experience in international development projects, including roles with the Global Hunger Project.
Scientific Awards:
- Advocacy Award, African Studies Association (2018)
- Heller School's Best Research Team Award (2017-2018)
- Davis Fellow, Brandeis University (2015-2016)
- Research Fellow, National Endowment for the Humanities (2015-2016)
He has participated in high-level international fora in Brussels, Paris, Bonn, Copenhagen, Beijing, Delhi, and Washington DC, addressing global development, USA-China-Africa relations, and vulnerability in developing countries. As Editor of CASTE: A Global Journal on Social Exclusion, he promotes scholarship on social exclusion. His affiliations include the African Studies Association, Development Studies Association, and Boston Network for International Development (BNID).
