Mohamed Babiker Ibrahim

Mohamed Babiker Ibrahim serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY). His academic focus encompasses international development, urban geography, resource management, and environmental studies, with a regional emphasis on Africa. He maintains an office in room 1048 HN and can be reached via email at mibrahim@hunter.cuny.edu.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Alberta, Canada (1985)
• M.A. in Geography from the University of Khartoum, Sudan (1983)
• Post-graduate Diploma in Physical Environment of the Tropics (1978)
• Post-graduate Diploma in Social Work (1975)
• B.A. in Geography from the University of Khartoum, Sudan (1973)

Professor Ibrahim's research delves into critical areas such as drinking water management, governmental policies affecting pastoral nomads, and globalization's impact on small farmers. He is a pioneer in cultural climatology, investigating indigenous weather and climate knowledge among resource users in the developing world and its agricultural applications. His work bridges theoretical geography with practical sustainable development challenges in African contexts.

His recent publications (2018) reveal a concentrated focus on Sudanese urban transformation and historical geography, examining village-to-town transitions and Omdurman City's role in national unity. These studies demonstrate his commitment to understanding socio-spatial dynamics in African urban development through empirical field research.

No scientific awards were documented in the source material.

As an educator, Professor Ibrahim teaches core courses including People and Their Environment, Geography of Development, and specialized subjects on African environment and rural water supply. He mentors graduate students in Hunter's MA and PhD programs in Geography and Earth & Environmental Sciences, emphasizing sustainable development frameworks for the Global South.