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Professor Krijn Peters is a sociologist specializing in post-war reconstruction, international development, and rural transport systems at Swansea University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a professorship in Politics, Philosophy, and International Relations. His research focuses on armed conflict, youth dynamics, and the socio-economic impacts of transport infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Ghana.
Key research areas include motorcycle taxi systems' role in rural connectivity, gender mainstreaming in transport, and post-conflict peacebuilding. He has led over 15 grants, including studies on rural transport policy and the economic effects of upgrading footpaths to motorcycle tracks. Peters has supervised numerous PhD and MSc students, contributing to interdisciplinary research on topics like hybrid power systems in Africa and land tenure reforms.
His work bridges academic and policy realms, with publications in journals like Journal of Agrarian Change and Transportation Research. He advises international bodies such as the Ghanaian Ministry of Roads and Sierra Leone's Road Safety Authority. Peters' research emphasizes practical solutions to poverty and conflict through transport innovation and youth empowerment.
Grants include leadership on projects funded by ESRC/DFID, GCRF, and ReCAP, focusing on rural transport, food security, and gender equity. His contributions span over 25 years, with impactful fieldwork in conflict zones and policy engagement in 15+ countries.
